23rd May  2012Annual General Body Meeting of Alappuzha SSA held on 23-05-2012 at Royal Park ALP. Com.N.A.Abraham CP, Com George Varghese CS , Com P. Janardhanan CT, Com Najumudeen M. Area Secretary (South)  attended and addressed the meeting. 80 members attended the meeting. Branch Secretaries Com.Pradeep R., Com.Harukumar S., and Com.Ashakumar K.S. actively participated with their members and addressed the meeting. New office bearers elected are SSA President - Com.Nebu Mathew Jacob, SSA Secretary - Com. C.Krishnakumar, SSA Treasurer - Com Thomas Sebastian. A warm send off given to the retiring comrades Com.C.S.Madhusudana Panicker, Com. Anidevan V., Com.B.K.Chandrasekharan.

22nd May  2012Discrimination and humiliation by GM TVM continues. SNEA TVM SSA unit fight back and cancels all arbitrary transfers to our comrades. Congratulations to TVM comrades for the fight against injustice.

22nd May  2012Annual General Body Meeting of Pathanamthitta SSA held on 22-05-2012. Com George Varghese CS , Com P. Janardhanan CT, Com Jacob Mathew CWC member attended and addressed the meeting. New office bearers elected are SSA President - Com.R.M.Raveendranathan, SSA Secretary - Com. P.K.Manoj, SSA Treasurer - Com Shiny Sebastian.

CP along with Org Sec Com Shiyas and Com. C. Stanley Exe Member TVM SSA met  PGM (BW) Shri.A.K.Gupta at RTTC TVM and discussed the issues pertaining to Civil wing. Association presented the issues  like delay in promotions , not expediting the DPC for all the vacant posts, the issue of not completing the entry level training etc. Response PGM (BW) was very positive.

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CS along with other office bearers met Executive Director (NB) Shri.Talwar and PGM (Electrical) Shri.U.N.Rai at RTTC TVM and discussed the common issues of Civil and Electrical wing. Association presented the issues  like delay in promotions , not expediting the DPC for all the vacant posts, withholding the increment for not completing the mandatory training, implementation of external projects, energy management, utilisation of vacant quarters, unnecessary store purchase etc. Response from ED (NB) and PGM (E) was very positive. From the admn side CE (Elect), KRL and from Assn. side CP, CT, Org Sec Com Shiyas, Com.Sudeepkumar V.P., Br. Secretary, Com Premkumar G., CEC member TVM were also present.

CS along with CP, CT and ACS met CGMT and discussed the issues in implementing the recent transfer orders of JTOs, SDEs and DEs. From the Admn. side Addl.GM Shri. Satish Ram was also present. Non availability of Top up vouchers, methods to popularise and to improve the percentage of C-Top recharge etc were discussed. Shortage of materials specially 5 pair cable, OF aerial cable ( even after sanction from Corporate Office in Dec 2011 for the purchase of 100km of Aerial OF cable) were brought to the notice of CGM and requested for immediate action for the procurement of these items which otherwise will affect the business activities of BSNL.

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HRD - Section reorganization in Circle Office consequent on merger of HRD Section with Estt. Section >>>>>>>

10th May  2012

Time Bound Upgradation orders issued by Circle Office for the left out cases in EKM SSA , Kannur SSA, MLP SSA,ALP SSA, PGT SSA and  Mobile Services  >>>>>>>>>

Transfer orders issued for SDEs/JTOs  >>>>>>>>>>>

Reversion orders for Offtg SDEs  >>>>>>>>>>

Transfer of SDEs in Circle office  >>>>>>>>>>

21st April  2012Com.K.Sebastin GS and Com R.Rajan CHQ treasurer addressed the CEC meeting held at Ernakulam SNEA Bhavan on 21st April 2012.

In the afternoon Ernakulam SSA felicitated the newly elected CHQ office bearers. Com G.L Jogi CHQ President, Com K.Sebastin GS, Com R.Rajan CHQ treasurer, Com. H.Muthu AGS, Com Chandrasekharan AGS and our veteran leader Com W.Seshagiri Rao addressed the meeting.The meeting was well attended by CEC members and Circle office bearers in addition to the EKM members.

EKM SSA also arranged the send off meeting to the retired comrades in the same meeting.

20th April  2012Annual GB of SNEA (India), Kollam held on 20-04-2012. GS Com.Sebastin.K, CP Com.N.A.Abraham, CT Com.Janardhanan P, CVP Com.Aliyas,  CVP Com.K.Sukumaran Nair, Area Secretary ( South) Com.Najumudeen M., CWC Member Com. Jacob Mathew addressed the meeting.

Com R.Suresh, Com.Sosamma K., Com. K.V.Salim Kumar  and Com. V.J.Prasad  were elected as District President, District Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer  respectively.

20th April  2012 Annual GB of SNEA (India), Kottayam held on 20-04-2012. GS Com.Sebastin K and CS Com.George Varghese addressed the meeting.

Com P C Benny, Com. Vimal Kumar B and Com.Sunil Kumar T , JTO (Electrical)  were elected as District President, Secretary and Treasurer  respectively.

19th April  2012 GB of SNEA (India), Kannur SSA held on 19-04-2012 felicitated the newly elected GS Com K.Sebastin.

HEARTY WELCOME TO NEWLY ELECTED CHQ LEADERS TO KERALA

Com .G.L Jogi CHQ president, Com.K. Sebastin General Secretary, Com.R.Rajan CHQ Treasurer and Com H.Muthu AGS will be given a warm reception at POC Auditorium By pass Junction Palari vattom ,Kochi along with

Our Veteran leader - Com. W.Seshgiri Rao .

On 21/04/2012 at 1430 hrs.

Tour programme of Com.K.Sebastin General Secretary

19/04/2012 : Reception by SNEA (India) Kannur SSA and addresses Kannur SSA General Body meeting.

20/04/2012: 10.00Hrs:  Inauguration of SNEA (India) Kollam SSA Conference

20/04/2012: 14.00hrs : Addresses the Annual G.B. meeting of Kottayam SSA

12th April  2012

The SSA conference of SNEA Ernakulam held on12-4-2012 elected the following unanimously 

President   Com. P.Prakash  DE Panamplilly Nager  9446565287

 Vice Presi. Com. P V Sivadas SDE Piravom              9447174500

                  Com.Lalija K SDE CSC BSNL Bhavan     9447712493

 Secretary Com. Rajan K Paul SDE PTCC EKM        9446535653

  Treasurer  Com. Sabu AN  SDE CTSD EKM            9447745040

  The meeting was attended by CS Com. George Varghese, CVP Com. K O Alias, Area Secy. Com. A T Rajan, CWC Member Com. Sursh kumar K and Veteran comrades K.D.Sebastian and C M Purushothman. The meeting also felicitated Com. PL Francis  SSA President and others on their retirement on superannuation.

10th April  2012

CEC meeting of SNEA Kerala Circle on 21^st April 2012 at 10 am - Venue: SNEA Bhavan Palarivattom Ernakulam. All CEC members are requested to attend the meeting.

 Reception to newly elected CHQ office bearers at 14.30 Hrs CHQ leaders and our veteran leader Com.W.Seshagiri Rao will addresses the meeting. Members of Ernakulam SSA and comrades from nearby SSAs are also requested to attend the meeting at POC Auditorium, Palarivattom

Notice >>>>>>>>

Historical Message of Telecom wizard SAM PITRODA through Video Conferencing on the eve of 28^th AIC of SNEA(I) at Nanded and interactive session between SAM PITRODA and GS, SNEA(I) on critical issues of Viability of BSNL.
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2nd April  2012Congratulations Com K.Sebastin for taking the great responsibility of General Secretary of this great Association. We are proud of you to be the Chief Executive of SNEA.   The  Members of this Association are with you to fulfill the responsibility before you, for the welfare of the Executives and for the better future of BSNL our Company. Lead us bravely, we are always with you.

2nd April  2012

20th Mar  2012

The Formal meeting  with circle administration  held on 20/03/2012. Besides CGMT, Addl G.M Sri Sathish Ram  and G.M (HR) were also present. The association was represented by  C/P C/S, Asst C/S and C/T

1. The CGMT mentioned about the remarkable and outstanding  performance done by Kannur SSA  Staff for achieving more than one  Lakh MNP port in  to our Fold. If other SSAs has also tried a bit we would have achieved the 100% target.

2.    OFFTG Promotions DGMs/DEs.

The court directions on DGM promotions in 147 seniority case  and  delay in getting the verdict  of sustainability of List No.6  has adversely affected the  further offtg promotions of DEs. The Association demanded necessary action on this subject. The administration may move   Court immediately  for the interest of service .There will not be any Offtg DGMs and about 75 posts of DEs will be vacant unless and until circle administration move the court immediately and get a positive  direction on the subject. The CGMT has agreed to pursue the case in the court as well as with Corporate office.

3.     OFFTG promotion to SDEs.

The court verdict actually did not ban any offtg promotions. But it should be minimal and should not be an unending process. The association requested to issue  offg promotions orders to all existing looking after SDEs immediately and further move the court  citing the stay order of various court in conducting DPC for regular promotions to SDEs for further extending offg promotions.

4.      TTA to JTO Offg promotions.

CGMT has agreed to continue the offtg promotion to JTOs after March 31^st.

5.     TRANSFERS:

All request transfers will be considered with substitute on one to one basis as agreed upon by Circle administration earlier in April and it will be minimum. However the wide disparity of longest stay between SSAs will be given due consideration in effecting long stay transfer. The Assn requested the CGMT to implement the pending cases of  last year orders and new orders may be issued only to the extent of balance minimum requirement. The shortcut method adopted by some units to favour individual may not be encouraged. This may create hurdles in smooth operation of the process and may drag to CAT/Courts. The SSA heads and Circle office should not encourage this.

6.     TRIVANDRUM SSA

Vindictive attitude of GM TVM against SNEA members - The association strongly pleaded for shifting the officer to some unimportant portfolio. CGMT informed that an impartial enquiry is almost over and suitable action will follow soon.

7.     Deployment of surplus staff: 

MS AT staff - Though the association pleaded for  allotting these staff to SSAs the Circle administration has pointed out  the Phase-VII project is likely to be started soon and informed that the MS wing has been instructed to carry out an objective assessment regarding requirement to implement our suggestion. . The association still feels that it is not correct to keep sizable number of executives idle when the field SSAs  are suffering a lot  due to retirement of executives. The issue will be further taken up again regarding judicious deployment of staff in all wings such as circle office, circle AT, CTTC / RTTC / STP / STR / Inspection circle.

8. Denial of access to other operators Telephone Number from service numbers.

 The CGMT informed that this is done to save huge termination charges paid to other operators. How there is no blanket ban and the service will be restored on need basis to   necessary units/ officers.

9. Processing of KSEB bills through IMS and payment to KSEB through core banking in all SSAs. The CGMT has appreciated our suggestion and informed that this will be instructed in the next Circle management meeting.

10. Deployment of Staff utilized in TRA on implementation of CDR. The suggestion of the association for deployment of Staff and Accounts Officers in CSCs and marketing was appreciated by the CGMT and it was agreed to instruct SSAs in this regard.

11. Marketing suggestion regarding “advertisement jingles” put forth by the Association was appreciated  and agreed to examine for implementation.

12.  EPP pending up gradation cases. DPC, in all cases reached in circle office is over and orders will be issued soon.

13. Rural allowance to staff working in Ernakulam SSA - dependent stations. CGMT has agreed to decide on the matter without further delay.

14. Anomaly in pay fixation of JTOs of Ernakulam SSA on regularization. CGMT has agreed to give proper instruction to Finance wing to settle the issue.

3rd Mar  2012Circle Executive committee meeting of SNEA (India) Kerala Circle to be held on Thursday, 22^nd MARCH 2012 at SNEA Bhavan, PJ Antony Rd, Palarivattom, Ernakulam  at 10 AM. All CEC members including Branch secretaries are requested to attend the meeting in time. 

Notice >>>>>>>>>

2nd Mar  2012

Continuing of immature and insolent behavior of Shri. Jyothisankar GMT  Trivandrum  SSA, thereby declaring himself unfit to occupy such dignified post.

CS writes to CGMT >>>>>>>>>

27th Feb  2012

It is reported that pay recovery is being ordered in many SSAs against pay fixation on account of granting fixation benefit on offtg promotion prior to the implementation of EPP. As per order dt 19-11-2010 issued at the intervention of this Association Corporate office has directed the field units not to resort to such recovery pending finalisation of the case. All SSA secretaries may take the matter with administration to stop such recovery if any. >>>>>>>>

26th Feb  2012

SNEA (India) extend total support to the strike on 28th Feb 2012 called by the Centre of Trade Unions . Participate in the demonstrations and other meetings.

Working class unity- Zindabad, Working class struggle- Zindabad, Inquilab- Zindabad. Down-down with the retrograde and hostile policies of the government to promote private sector by destabilizing and demolishing CPSUs, including BSNL. 

24th Feb  2012

Kerala Circle  achieved GSM targets for 2011-12.

 All are requested to analyse the ups and downs of SSAs to meet the individual SSA targets. SNEA Kerala Circle congratulates Kannur, Ernakulam & Kozhikkode  SSAs for the outstanding performance and appeal other SSAs to emulate Kannur SSA.

24th Feb  2012SNEA (India) Trivandrum SSA formed new Branch " Manacaud Branch" comprising of Trivandrum Civil, Electrical, Architect, Inspection Circle, Manacaud Division , CSC Manacuad, Transmission Installation  etc. Com.Sanker JTO(Extl) Kaithamukku, Com.Binukumar JTO Electrical and Com Mathews Paul JTO Architect were elected as President, Secretary and Treasurer of the new Branch. Congratulations to Trivandrum SNEA (India) SSA Branch for the formation of the third Branch in Trivandrum SSA and the Circle body extend all the support for the the new Branch office bearers for their efficient functioning for the organisation.

14th Feb  2012

UNITED FORUM OF BSNL EXECUTIVES’ ASSOCIATIONS

(AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA & SNEA(I))

ORGANISE, MOBILISE & RETALIATE

To

EXPOSE & DEFEAT SINISTER MOVES OF MANAGEMENT

BSNL EXECUTIVES ON AGITATION

PROTEST AGAINST INJUSTCE!

FIGHT AGAINST EXPLOITATION & DEPRIVATION!!

STRUGGLE FOR BASIC DEMANDS!!!

DEMANDS

1. STOP ARBITRARY RECT OF Sr.DGM / Jt. GM.

2. E2, E3, --- PAYSCALES TO JTO/JAO, SDE/AO ETC

3. IMPLEMENT CPSU CADRE HIRARCHY AS PER THE TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ABSORPTION IN BSNL.

PROGRAMMES:

15.2.’12 ONWARDS: INDEFINITE WORK TO RULE &

     NON COOPERATION.

15^TH TO 17^TH FEB’12: MASS DHARNA

JOIN ENMASSE  PARTICIPATE IN FULL STENGTH

MAKE IT A TOTAL SUCCESS

INQUILAB ZINDABAD     EXECUTIVES UNITY ZINDABAD

POSTER FOR PRINTING AT CIRCLE/SSA LEVEL 

United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations writes to Shri. R.K. Upadhyay, CMD BSNL regarding the Lunch Hour demonstration at BSNL Cor. Office / CGM and GM Hqs on 07th Feb'2012 because of further provocative actions of the management by notifying the process of recruitment.

United Forum of BSNL Executives Kerala Circle

(AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA, SNEA)

A meeting of United Forum of BSNL Executives Kerala Circle was held at SNEA Bhavan Ernakulam on 27 th Jan 2011 to discuss about the successful implementation of agitational programs decided by the United forum. All the three circle secretaries Sri TK Mangalanadan AIBSNLEA, Sri V. Ajithkumar AIGETOA, Sri George Varghese SNEA along with other Circle office bearers and SSA/ Branch Secretaries and activists at Ernakulam attended the meeting. The following decisions were taken in the meeting for the successful implementation of the agitational programs.

1. Steering committee at circle level (CP, CS, CP, Treasurer of the three  executive  Assns.)

2. SSA level coordination committee of all the three Associations.

3. Notice/Poster will be supplied by the Circle to each SSAs.

4. Flexboard should be exhibited well in advance in all SSAs.

5. Expenditure sharing to be decided at SSA level meetings.( At circle     level 50:30:20.SNEA: AIBSNLEA:AIGETOA)

6. Combined meetings in all SSAs at branch/ area/ building level to be   arranged with participation of circle office bearers.

7.100 % participation should be ensured in the 3 days Dharna by   earmarking members for each day.

8. Vehicles should be arranged for conveyance of members for attending   Dharna at SSA H/Qs

9. Circle office bearers shall plan tour programme for attending meetings  in all SSAs.

TK Mangalanandan   Ajithkumar V     George Varghese

AIBSNLEA                 AIGETOA       SNEA (INDIA)

31st Jan  2012An Appeal to all Staff especially to Executives :

Broadband targets for 2011-12 – OUR CIRCLE performance is far from expectations. We could achieve only 61101 connections against a targets of 393000 net BB Conns. during 2011-12.Now our Circle Office  has appealed to all Staff to canvas for providing at least two BROADBAND connections  per month for FEB and March-2012 .If we sincerely took effort  we could provide 64000 new BB conns. in Feb and March. All our members are requested to do whatever is possible in this endeavour.  

Costing and Tariff section New Delhi  has increased the band width ie download speed almost the double the existing speed. Our Broadband service is the  best in the markets for competitive tariff and efficiency 

30th Jan  2012Bharath Sanchar Seva Padak award to Sri Prekashan  TM  Kannur SSA and  Vishista Sanchar Seva Padak 2011 to Com K.M Rajesh SDE CSC Kannur & Sajan Varikat CAO  Kannur was bestowed upon by CGMT Kerala Circle  Sri Premchandra on 30/01/2012 at a function  conducted at the conference hall of O/o GMTD Kannur .

Earlier SNEA(I)Kannur SSA  in a  function organized at Kannur has felicitated Com Rajesh for winning this prestigious award. 

 Com Rajesh was working as SDE at Iritty Sub Division  situated about 40KMs from Kannur  lying in the Western Ghats. He was performing well as  SDE(G) during the period of tenure. Later he has been transferred to Kannur CSC on regular promotion as SDE through LDCE  about 28 Kms from his residence. Wherever he was he had done his duty with utmost sincerity, integrity and efficiency which has been well assessed by SSA administration judiciously and hence he has won this prestigious awards. He is a soft spoken, pleasant and enthusiastic team leader  delivering  maximum output  by himself and also fetching maximum output from subordinate staff . 

He is in the for front of all Trade Union Programmes called by our Association and JAC  and on behalf of SNEA (I) Kerala Circle we salute him with honour and pride on  this occasion.

28th Jan  2012As per the assurance given by CGM on 24-01-2012 Circle Admn issued the orders on Time Bound Upgradation for Executives and orders for  Preponing the Time Bound Upgradation of BSNL Recruited JTOs. >>>>>>>>>

Identified Kerala list  >>>>>>>>   

All India list  >>>>>>>>    >>>>>>>>    >>>>>>>>

24th Jan  2012

On 24-1-2012 the CS was called by Sri Premachandra CGMT over telephone in response to Association letter regarding officiating promotions in the circle .The CGMT has assured the CS that all the existing officiating promotions in the circle will be continued after 31-3-2012 as usual without any hindrance. Regarding new officiating it was assured by him that instructions has been issued to HR section for processing the ACRs and DPC .The new promotions shall be issued by March . The delay in issuing promotion under EPP was brought to the notice of the CGMT by the CS. CGMT has assured to expedite the cases. We are thankful the prompt response of the CGMT. The shortage of 5 pair cable , drop wire and fund for developmental works was discussed with the CGMT.

24th Jan  2012

As assured to the CS, the Circle Admin has endorsed the order regarding granting of 5 increments to 2008, 2009 JTOs and JAOs to the SSAs. SSA secretaries may take up the case with SSA Admin.     >>>>>>>  >>>>>>>

 

CS intervened with the Circle Admn regarding the fixation of payment of E1+ 5 increments to JTOs of 2008 and 2009 recruits. Admn agreed to endorse the orders to SSAs.

CS addresses CGM on decisions of CEC regarding improvement on marketing and quality improvement

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21st Jan  2012

A grand reception was arranged by SNEA (I) Pathanamthitta SSA in connection with the Retirement of respected  GMT PTA SSA Sri C.Sasidharan  on 21/01/12 at Hotel Thilakam ,Thiruvalla.

Almost all the members of the association and good number of retired  members  participated in the meeting. The meeting was presided over by Com John (president) SNEA (I). Com Manoj branch Secretary welcomed the audience. Com Manoj gave a brief description of the activities and achievement made w.r.t PTA SSA on assumption of charge of SSA Head by Sri Sasidharan  as GMT .

 The meeting was addressed by Com N.A Abraham who briefly commemorated the earlier association with JETA in 1975 to 1981period by GMT. His vision and approach to core issues of BSNL was always positive and has taken a bold stand during absorption process in 2005 and opted BSNL and became the part and parcel of our organization which is to be appreciated by all of us. He also thanked the GMT for taking the bold decision of introducing a legally valid contract system for O& Maintenance work of external lines and cables.

CP explained in detail the importance of our on going agitation for ensuring the honor and pride of the absorbed executives. While the management is contemplating new RR within few weeks for rehabilitating  non optee ITS man by giving pay protection/seniority and sudden jump in their Scale the same management is considering our young JTOS/JAOs with contempt and even not ready to concede EIA/E2A scale by offering just 5 increments.

 Com Jacob Mathew CWC member SNEA(I) also narrated the initiatives and keen interest shown by GMT PTA for improving Mobile service in PTA SSA and  maintaining a cordial and peaceful relations with all including with association which helped everybody to work without stress and strain. 

Com P.Janardanan Circle Treasurer  also offered felicitation to Sri Sasidharan GMT PTA. Com. Vinodh SSA secretary , Com Thomas Retired and former SSA Secretary, Com.Muralidharan Nair DGM, Com Sasindran also spoke on the occasion. They all appreciated for maintaining the cordial relations with all and also with association without compromising the BSNL interest and he is really a roll model in these aspects to all other officers.  Com Sivaraman Nair offered vote of thanks.

United Forum of BSNL Executives Associations  served notice Shri. R.K. Upadhyay, CMD BSNL for Mass Dharna on 15,16 & 17-02-12 and “INDEFINITE WORK ACCORDING TO RULE and NON  COOPERATION”  w.e.f 15-02-12 demanding:

• No recruitment to Senior GM / Joint GM
• Extend standard pay scales of E2, E3, etc

View Notice Copy 

 20thJan  2012

Report of United Forum Dharna on 20-01-2012 in Kerala Circle 

12th Jan  2012

CEC The meeting of SNEA Kerala circle was held at SNEA Bhavan Thiruvananthapuram on 11^th &12 ^th Jan 2012. Com. R. Rajan Jt Secy South CHQ attended the meeting on both days. Jt. Secy CHQ in his address briefed members the present development  regarding BWA spectrum, 3G roaming, New Telecom Policy 2011, Pension Contribution, Spectrum charges, new stake holders for 4G roll out like Mukesh Ambani etc. and roll played by SNEA to protect the interest of BSNL and also to bring all unions and Associations together in this regard.

 The meeting discussed the newly promulgated rectt. rule for rehabilitation of non optee ITS officers in BSNL  with promotions, pay protection and with full Govt pension.  While BSNL is not able to finalize the pay scale of JTOs/SDEs for the last 5 years the  BSNL (ITS) management could frame a new Rectt Rule  exclusively for the interest of ITS cadres in 2 weeks time against the existing  RR and depriving  all promotional avenues of its own loyal employees both  absorbed and directly recruited. The meeting decided to make all out preparations  for the success of agitational programs on 16^th and 20^th Jan 2012 in coordination with other Executive Associations AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA.

The meeting  suggested  the CHQ to pressurize the Management for further repatriation of ITS in DGM and DE level as sufficient executives are already available in BSNL. Meeting suggested to explore legal options along with organizational programs for stopping this illegal rectt. exclusively for ITS to the PSUs denying opportunity to others  which is violation of fundamental right for consideration. It also opined that the rectt. in SAG/HAG should be restricted to need basis instead of the sole purpose of rehabilitation of all ITS officers. The committee felt that 50 professional from market can be taken as suggested by the Sam Petroda committee by paying them at  market rate instead of paying to 450 inefficient managers who have failed in all fronts planning/ procurement/ marketing etc . The members failed to understand the justifications  for offering higher post and pay to this officers who have decided to opt out from BSNL and failed to deliver results in all front. Some members also  suggested that if ITS cadre can be allowed in government service up to 2012  with govt. pay and pension  and recruited as outsider at higher level  in BSNL even at the age of 57 with full pay protection the same option should be given to all already  absorbed officers also.

The meeting expressed strong concern in the move of the Circle Admn to stop officiating promotion in the circle. The meeting passed a resolution protesting against this decision of the and demanded to review all orders and reissue for 179 days as provided under rules. The meeting decided to resort t any type of trade union pogrammes to protect promotional avenues. The meeting expressed surprise over  the intention  of h management  when more than 50 % post are lying vacant in all cadres and this promotion does not involve any financial implications.

The meeting decided to pursue the pending transfer cases in all cadres by March 2012 either by promotion or by long stay basis.

Members expressed their concern in shortage of fund and vital stores like OFC , MLLN modem, DSLAM ports, 5pair cable, drop wire etc  which is affecting the revenue and customer satisfaction and decided to bring in to the notice of Administration and CHQ.  It is felt  that considering the revenue earning capacity of the Circle Corporate office should give some preferential allotment to the circle.

The meeting expressed concern over denial of all technical up gradation training in the name of expenditure cut. Meeting suggested to arrange training for officers, at least those who are opting for technical upgradation training. It was also pointed that while there is no examination for non executives as well as Sr. level officers w.r.t time bound promotions, the same is insisted for executives alone which is discriminatory. It was pointed out that a good amount of revenue is earned by training centers/ SSAs through external training and this income has to be taken in to account while considering training expenditure

Members pointed out the deterioration in quality of Mobile services and suggested for proper cluster optimization. It was also suggested that the mobile wing can be merged with SSAs for effective man power utilization and for improving the service as the real feed back of the customers is available with the CSCs and Marketing wing only. It is reported that with implementation of infra mtce tender there is good scope for redeployment of staff and vehicle in Mobile Services. The officers posted for AT and NQM in MS are to be properly redeployed.

 It was suggested that a technical audit has to be done in STR for proper utilisation of installed transmission equipments. The members felt that a large number of equipments can be spared in STR by proper rearranging and these equipments can be used by the SSAs effectively. It was also pointed out exclusive rooms allotted for STR equipments causing higher electricity charges and complicating mtce issues.

 The members pointed out that since CDR has been implemented in most of the SSAs and  the officers and staff currently posted in TRAs have to be redeployed in marketing and CSCs for improving the sales and solving the billing complaints at the CSCs. It was also pointed out that there are many instance of non receipt of bills and short billing in bulk quantity after the CDR migration. The meeting pointed out the errors in migration of WiMax platform to Kennan  and suggested to have a total reconciliation of data in all SSAs

Members pointed out the deficiencies in   FTTH and Wimax equipments and reported that all AT objections are waived in commissioning these equipments.

The meeting decided to conduct contact classes for coming LDCE  for maximum benefits to all the executives as there are more than 3000 vacancies  and total eligible candidate applied is just double.

It was reported in the meeting that Kerala Civil and Electrical wing is undertaking external projects and at present projects worth more than Rs.900 cr is under implementation. The acute stagnation in this wing was brought to the notice of the meeting and decided to urge the CHQ to take action for filling up all vacant posts.

The meeting felt that merger of mntce region/ projects wing/ civil/ electrical in to circle  is the need of the hour for proper utilization of man power and reduction in expenditure and decided  to pursue the case at CHQ level.

It was decided to update the membership list of all SSAs by including all members from Circle / STR/ STP/ Inspection wing/ Civil/ Electrical/Accounts . The list executives in MS/STR/STP/ Civil/ Electrical/Inspection wing will be uploaded in the circle website. It was reported in the meeting that more members from accounts wing/ civil/ electrical are ready to join the association and all SSA secretaries are instructed to contact these members for enrollment.

The meeting decided to complete the  CHQ Building fund collection immediately as the building is expected to be  inaugurated in the first week of Feb 2012.

All SSA secretaries are requested to pursue the CR/SR/VC in all promotion cases.

The meeting decided to make all preparations for the success of All India Conference. It was also suggested to request CHQ to change the date of AIC considering the financial year closing and Examination period.

Com.Joesph Mathew , Circle President  during 1999-2003 was felicitated in the CEC meetingon the eve of his superannuation.  All members recalled his valuable service during last 20 years in different capacity. We wish him all happiness, prosperity and a healthy long retired life.

 CEC Photos >>>>>>>   >>>>>>>   >>>>>>    >>>>>>   >>>>>    

11th Jan  2012

General Body Meeting of Trivandrum SSA held on 11^th Jan 2012 and attended by nearly 150 members. GB felicitated Com. Joseph Mathew, Com.C.K.Kuriakose and Com. Jayalakshmi on the eve their superannuation. Circle President, Circle Secretary, Circle Treasurer, Area Secretary (S) and many Circle Office bearers attended the meeting. The meeting decided to start the classes for LDCE on 15 ^th Jan 2012.

GB meeting photos. >>>>>>>   >>>>>>>>   >>>>>>>>   >>>>>>>   >>>>>>>>   >>>>>>   >>>>>>   

3rdJan  2012               Notice for CEC >>>>>>>

3rdJan  2012Vigilance clearance pending for Time Bound Upgradation for all cadres.

3rdJan  2012

Method of pay fixation of Executives recruited as per Special Lateral Direct Recruitment Rules, 2011 of BSNL Management Services.

Something is better than nothing

                                                      The reduction in pay due 2^nd PRC implementation with respect to pre revised pay of  E1A Scale of JTOs/JAOs  in BSNL is partly achieved by allowing 5 increments added to revised scale of E1 starting from 16400. The demand for E2 scale and also for EIA scale has been rejected by DPE/DOT/BSNL management. The whole issue of this disparity has been lime lighted by SNEA Kerala circle especially by Com George Varghese while serving at Malappuram SSA and all the JTOs of the particular 2007 recruited  joined our association and the new pay of 2007 JTOs are compared with pre revised pay. Com Abu Rezzal Dist Secretary strongly pleaded for solving this anomaly.  (refer SNEA KRL circle letter to CHQ and also to Circle administration (Our Circle website dt  ) As a result of this OUR CHQ positively responded and took up the case with BSNL management. In the initial stage they refused to act .We decided to go for agitation  subsequently a committee was formed which finally took the decisions to allow 5 increments and rejected the demand of E2 and E1A scale  on the plea  that mid scale EIA  is not allowed by DPE and E2 is not possible due to financial constraints of the Company. The whole issue wouldn’t have occurred if the Justice Rao committees 2^nd PRC report was accepted as such (proposed pay scale for A+ category PSU ) but GOI only accepted the  D category pay scale to all PSUs  and hence the anomaly and discrimination occurred.

 Dear  comrades,

               We are compelled to accept this situation due to the company’s  ill health. It  does not mean that our demand for E-2 Scale has been dropped. Our fight must go on   until it is achieved along with the fight for the policy change of GOI to protect the  Govt Sector PSU for carrying out its social obligation and retaining the huge loss making rural telephony and also  to retain the   tariff at  affordable rates to general public .

Congratulations and Thanks to CHQ !!!!

29th Dec 2011DPC for preponing of first time bound promotion of JTOs/JAOs completed- orders expected shortly. DPC for TBP of E3 to E4 also completed.

23rd Dec 2011Circle Secretary intervened in the  decision of Circle Admn to revert all the officiating promotion in various cadres in Kerala Circle. He discussed the matter with CGMT and demanded to withdraw this decision immediately . However members are requested to be ready for reacting to this arbitrary movement of the Circle Admn in the strongest way.

21st Dec 2011

Association addresses CGMT for expeditious action on review of financial up gradation  for JTOs to E2 scale & Officiating promotions in the circle. >>>>>>>>

15th Dec 2011

Congratulations to one and all for making the one day strike call by JAC 100% successful.

100% participation in all the SSAs of Kerala. No ITS Officers were allowed to enter any office and all the executives/non executives  voluntarily participated in the strike call given by JAC. Thanks to  all the employees of Kerala for making the historical strike a complete success.

12th Dec 2011Participate and mobilise for December 15 th Strike demanding immediate repatriation of ITS and against Govt policies resulted BSNL into a loss making PSU which was eaning 10000 Cr profit and with 40000 CR. cash reserve with 3 Lakh employees.

12th Dec 2011

Hon.Ernakulam CAT  Judgement  in the Seniors ( SDEs promoted as adhoc DEs  before getting the second TBP ) getting less pay than Juniors ( SDEs promoted as adhoc DEs after getting the second TBP ) case :

“ The respondents are directed to step up the pay of the applicants to the level of pay of their juniors with effect from the date of arising of the anomaly of seniors drawing less pay than their juniors in respect of each of the applicants within a period of 3 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. However, this order will not stand in the way of the Committee set up to deal with the issue under consideration in these O.As, giving a more beneficial recommendation for the applicants.”

This issue is already under active consideration of Committee headed by PGM ( Finance), Corporate office. This committee has been constituted at the intervention of this association and we already have had a number of discussions on this issue with the members of this committee giving them important inputs for resolution of this anomaly.

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8th Dec 2011BSNL employees and officers from the various part of Trivandrum SSA took part in the march from Museum compound to Rajbhavan. The March was inaugurated by Former Finance Minister Com. Sivdasa Menon. He stressed the need for unity of whole working class to fight against the policy that is detrimental to the interest of BSNL. Your Unity and struggle will be only guarantee to protect your rights. The JAC District Convener Com Murlidharan Nair welcomed the rally participants. Com Mohan Convener JAC, Com.N.A.Abraham Chairman JAC, Com.Shyamkumar AIBSNLEA, Com.Santhoshkumar T  SNEA also addressed the march. About 1500 members participated in the rally to Raj Bhavan with a sizable number of women employees.

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7th Dec 2011The SSA level convention of   JAC for successful implementation of  Strike on 15^th DEC  and SSA HQ march and Raj Bhavan March on 8th DEC has been  taking place  successfully in almost all SSAs. Local convention at Exchange /Office is also going on in full swing. Our Circle and SSA office bearers are actively participating  in all the programmes.  Some of the SSAs are organizing   VAHANA PRACHARANA JATHAs  for the publicity of the strike and to explain the general public the importance  saving BSNL for keeping the tariff at a affordable rate.

 Our SSA/Branch/CEC/CWC members must meet every member of our association and ensure total participation in the strike.

The success of the strike will decide the future of our Company.

28th Nov 2011GSM SIM shortage - New level allotted 85478 & 85479. CHQ is pursuing the case of shortage of SIM cards.

28th Nov 2011Net MNP figure of Kerala Circle crossed the Next Mile Stone.... 200000...>>>>>>>>

15th Nov 2011

Congratulations Ajay ( Son of  Com. V.Ajitha  DE RTTC Trivandrum). It is a matter of pride for all of us. Keep it up.

AJAY A.KUMAR, Std IX studying in LOYOLA School, Sreekariyam Trivandrum (seen at the right side of Dr.Sashi Tharoor MP in the photo) and his team member Mr.R.Rajath won the national championship in THE HINDHU YOUNG WORLD QUIZ COMPETITION 2011 held at RDR Auditorium, Edappazhinji, Trivandrum on 14-11-2011. Prize - 1 nano car for each Cash - Rs. 50,000/ for team. Congratulations to both Ajay and Rajath.

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24th Nov 2011

CS addresses CGM on rural allowance for staff working at stations drawing 10 % HRA >>>>>>>>

22nd Nov 2011

Dharna conducted in all the SSAs of Kerala. In Kerala it was under the banner of JAC. Executives in large numbers attended the Dharna and the participation from non executive unions in JAC was encouraging.

In Trivandrum the Dharna in front of CGMT Office inaugurated by Com.R.Muraleedharan Nair AGS of BSNLEU and addressed by Com.N.A.Abraham JAC Chairman and CP SNEA (I), Com K.Mohanan JAC Convener and CS BSNL EU, Com Shyamkumar DP of AIBSNLEA TVM SSA was attended by around 300 members. Com.T.Santhoshkumar District Secretary SNEA(I) TVM SSA conducted and controlled the proceedings.

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In Ernakulam around 150 members attended the Dharna. Com.T.K.Mangalandan CS AIBSNLEA inaugurated the Dharna. Com. George Varghese CS SNEA(I), Com Joseph Varghese SSA Serceratry SNEA(I) EKM SSA, Com K.O.Aleyas Circle Vice President SNEA(I), Com.A.V Kuriakose CP BSNLEU, Com.P.M.Damodaran DS AIBSNLEA, Com Baby Rani  VP AIBSNLEA, Com P.L.Francis DP SNEA(I) EKM SSA addressed the Dharna in front of PGMT office.

Glimpses of Dharna in front of PGMT office EKM >>>>>>  >>>>>>

In Trissur the Dharna inaugurated by Com K.S.Antony CP AIBSNLEA, addressed by Com.U.Sivakumar ACS SNEA(I), Com.Gokulan SSA Secretary SNEA(I), Com.P.K.Ravi DP SNEA(I), Com P.Suresh AIBSNLEA addressed and attended by 70 members.

In Kannur Com.K.V.Chandran SSA Secretary SNEA(I) inaugurated the Dharna in front of the GMT office. Com.P.Manoharan DS BSNLEU welcomed the participants. Com.P.P.Krishnan AIBSNLEA ,Com.Narayanan Circle Org.Secy SNEA, Com.P.Ramachandran DP SNEA(I), Com.P.V.Vijayan DP AIBSNLEA, Com.K.J.Sebastian AIBSNLEA,Com.Ramachandran BSNLEU,Com. Rajan BSNLEU addressed the dharna. Around 300 members participated in the dharna.         

In Kozhikode SSA around 100 members participated in the Dharna. Sri.Abdul Latheef Deputy Mayor Kozhikode Corporation inagurated the dharna. Com.CK Sivadasan Dist.President SNEA(I) welcommed the participants. Com.Narayanan Nambootiri Dist.President AIBSNLEA, Com.Sudheer CWC Member SNEA(I), Com.Jayarajan Dist.Secy BSNLEU, Com Bhagyalekshmi BSNLEU, Com.Purushotaman Dist.President BSNLEU addressed the Dharna and ComK.V.Sasidharan Dist Secy SNEA(I) expressed vote of thanks. 

In Malappuram SSA about 80 members participated in the Dharna. Com.Abu Rezzal Dist.Secy SNEA(I) welcomed the participants in the dharna and inagurated by Com.PRG Panicker CWC Member SNEA(I). Com.Abdul Jaleel AIBSNLEA, Com.MA Gafoor Area Secy(N) SNEA(I), Com. S.Surendran Nair Dist.President SNEA(I) addressed the dharna and Com.Chandra Mohan Dist Org. Secy SNEA(I) expressed vote of thanks. Com.Radhakrishnan AIBSNLEA conducted the proceedings.

In Palakkad SSA around 90 members participated in the Dharna.Com.Parameswaran Dist.Secy BSNLEU welcommed the dharna participants. Com.Raju ITI Ltd.Employees Assn Secy inagurated the Dharna. Com.Krishnan Nambootiri Dist.Secy SNEA(I), Com.Krishna Kumar Circle Org Secy SNEA(I), Com. Nagaratnam Dist.Secy AIBSNLEA, Sri.Ramakrishnan SC/ST SEWA, Com.John Jacob Dist.Asst.Secy SNEA(I), Com.Chaithanya Krishnan LIC Employees Union, Com.Jose Bank Employees Union addressed the dharna. Com. Prabhakaran Dist.President SNEA(I) conducted the proceedings.

 In Kottayam SSA around 200 members participated in the Dharna. Welcome Speech by Com.Vipin Asst.Dist.Secy  SNEA(I). Inaugurated by Com.Karthikeyan JAC Convenor (BSNLEU)and addressed by Com.Suresh Kumar CWC Member SNEA(I) and Com.Mathews Dist President AIBSNLEA. Com.Lalaji BSNLEU delivered vote of thnks.

In Pathanamthitta SSA about 50 members participated in the Dharna. Dharna presided by Com. Vinod Dist. Secy SNEA.Welcome Speech by Com.Mohanan Nair Dist.Secy BSNLEU. Inauguration: Com.Nujumudeen Area Secy SNEA addressed by  Com.Jacob Mathew CWC Member SNEA(I), Com.MGS Kurup Dist.President BSNLEU, Com.D.Raju Dist.Secy AIBSNLEA and vote of thanks by com  Raveendranathan SNEA(I).

In Alappuzha SSA around 50 members participated in the Dharna and presided by Com. Madhusoodanan Nair Dist. Secy SNEA(I), Welcome Speech by Sri.Salala Kumar Dist.Secy AIBSNLEA,Inauguration by  Com.George Varghese Circle Secretary SNEA(I),  Addressed by Com.Balachandran Dist.Secy BSNLEU, Com.Vijaya Kumar AIBSNLEA, Com.MPP Panicker SNEA(I) and vote of Thanks by Com.Ajith Kumar AIBSNLEA

 In Kollam SSA around 250 members participated in the Dharna. Dharna presided by Com. Sukumaran Nair Circle Vice President SNEA(I),Welcome Speech by Com.C.Muraleedharan Pillai Dist.Secy BSNLEU, Inauguration by Com.P Janardanan Circle Treasurer SNEA(I) and addressed by Com.Suresh Dist.Secy SNEA, Com.Joseph Dist.Secy AIBSNLEA, Com.Jyothilaxmi Circle Mahila Comt. Convener BSNLEU, Com.M.D.Rajan Dist.President BSNLEU Vote of Thanks by Com.Jacob Dist.VP BSNLEU

21st Nov 2011Kerala Circle JAC submitted Memorandum  to Hon. MPs Shri. P.T.Thomas , Shri.P.Rajeev and Shri. Charls Dias

20th Nov 2011

Com.V.C.Appu DE Ernakulam SSA expired. Cremation at 11.a.m on 21-11-2011 at Kannamkulangara near Thripunithura. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family for this greatest loss.

17th Nov 2011

Circle JAC convened on 17-11-2011 and decided to implement all the programmes of JAC in full strength and planned for massive campaign among the members. JAC will participate in the Dhar

na originally planned by the Executive Association on 22nd Nov 2011 at Circle/SSA HQtrs. JAC meeting decisions are given in the JAC Circular. >>>>>>>>>

17th Nov 2011

CS intervened for not allowing eligible free limit of data usage in the service Mobile Connections of Executives. Admn agreed that eligible free data usage will be adjusted.

17th Nov 2011

Executive Promotion Policy- completion of Mandatory Training for the Executives in Civil wing - Circle Secretary addresses GM(F) for the early settlement.  >>>>>>

15th Nov 2011

MASS PROTEST DEMONSTRATION HELD ON 15/11/2011 IN FRONT OF CGMT  OFFICE Trivandrum and all other SSA head quarters for immediate repatriation of ITS officers and adopt contingency plan put forth by United Forum. Com Santhoshkumar Dist.Secretary SNEA (India) welcomed the audience. The meeting was addressed by Com Shyamkumar Dist. President, AIBSNLEA, Com N.A.Abraham Circle president SNEA(India). About 250 members participated in the demonstration

 Make the Dharna on 22^nd NOV- also a grand success

13th Nov 2011

Repatriation Frozen!

BSNL Management is firm to sabotage the process of repatriation by freezing the process of repatriation. Comrades, get ready for do or die fight. We have to fight till each & every deputationist is repatriated.

Make Demonstration/Dharna at Corporate/ Circle/ SSA Hqs on 15^th Nov.,11 and 22^nd Nov., 11 respectively spectacular success and get ready for future struggle.

11th Nov 2011 Alert !!!  United Forum of BSNL   Executive Associations Central Headquarters, New Delhi writes to  CMD, BSNL regarding protest  actions against repatriation of ITS Officers in phased manner and impressing upon him the urgency of enmass repatriation of ITS in the larger interest of the organisation . Further informing him that the objective of United Forum in launching programmes of protest action solely to safeguard the interest of the company rather than protecting the interest of the ITS which is the sole objective of BSNL management.  <<<<Notice>>>>>

 A) Lunch /closing hours Demonstrations at Corporate/Circle/SSA Hqs on 15^th Nov.,2011

B)   Full day Dharna on 22^nd Nov., 2011 at  Corporate/Circle/SSA Hqs.

11th Nov 2011

Annual Conference of SNEA(INDIA) KANNUR SSA Branch was held on 10/11/2011 at SKY Palace Auditorium .The meeting was formally inaugurated by Com K Sebastin AGS .He narrated the various agitational programme taken up by JAC against the proposed plan of VRS and also for restoration of existing benefits of LTC /Medical allowance .leave surrender ect. He stressed the importance of ITS absorption issues which is a must for the growth and development of BSNL.. We all must cooperate with BSNL management for smooth transition of absorption process. He also informed that the new Office building will be ready for inauguration by Dec end and all must contribute the due share to Building/ legal Fund.

Com Gaffoor Area Secretary: The proposed VRS will not solve the financial crunch of our company .Adequate compensation for the loss making Rural sector and the loss due to stoppage of ADC must be given to BSNL for the survival of our company. The license fee reimbursement and refund of BWA spectrum must be given to BSNL for the survival.

Com P.Janardanaan Circle Treasurer . Stressed the need of increasing our membership by meeting left out category of Civil / accounts wing and new JTOS s and enrolling them in our association.

Com George Vergese Circle Secretary elaborated the various activities taken up by Circle union . The unceremonious relation with TVM SSA management and our association and the TVM comrade’s fight against such autocratic and vindictive action of G M T (TVM) must be supported by All SSA units. He also emphasized the need of exposing the retrograde policy of the department and GOI against safeguarding the interest of BSNL .BSNL is bleeding not because of the work force but because of the wrong policies of government that suits for the private corporate telecom service providers rather than public sector BSNL . He narrated the various policy decisions of government that makes our company bankrupt. The existing status of all cadre issues are also explained in detail.. The ongoing DPC of Adhoc STS promotion and the difficulties due to unwanted litigation in different courts etc for promotion of JTO to SDE .LDCE etc also narrated by C/S

The meeting was presided by Com P.Ramachandran Dist President. Com K.V Chandran welcomed the audience. The report submitted by the secretary and the audited accounts submitted by Treasurer Com A Balakrishnan was adopted after discussion unanimously.

The new OFFICE bearers .OF SSA Branach and other branches

3rd Nov 2011

CEC   ON 3^rd NOV 2011 at SNEA Bhavan Ernakulam

 The CEC meeting held at SNEA Bhavan  Erakulam on 3^rd Nov 2011presided by Com.NA Abraham Circle President was attended by Circle office bearers , SSA secretaries , CEC members and branch secretaries.

 The CEC discussed the ongoing activities of GMTD TVM against SNEA members for exposing the corrupt practices’ and questioning his actions which are against rules and procedures. The meeting expressed its concern in continuing harassment in spite of the assurances given by the CGMT in this regard. The meeting also discussed the unhealthy HR management exhibited in Civil and Electrical wing in the Circle. The meeting decided to take up these issue with all concerned and authorized the Circle office bearers to  chalk out suitable TRADE UNION PROGAMMES to protect the interest of the members. The meeting congratulated TVM SSA body for their active role in defeating the sinister design of the GMT TVM by timely and sustained organizational activities and for enrolling more than 45 new members especially form Accounts wing.

 The meeting discussed NTP2011 and expressed its concern against the hidden agenda to assist the private operators at the cost of PSUs. It was pointed out that the new policy- like one nation one license etc is aimed at legalizing the illegal activities of private operators  .The new policy facilitate private operators without any infrastructure to rollout service by utilizing the infrastructure of BSNL.   It was decided to make   all out effort to create public opinion against this.

Members pointed out unnecessary equipment installations in STR wing without even 50% loading the existing equipments while SSAs are starving for transmission equipments.  It was decided to study the case in detail and make proposal for sharing/sparing the equipments/fibres to the SSAs. The inefficiencies of GPON/WiMax equipments and its under utilisation was also discussed in the meeting. Non adherence to PO conditions of these equipments was also pointed out in the meeting.

Shortage of equipments and problems faced in maintenance was also considered by the committee. The meeting expressed surprise in the reported shortage of Mobile number level which clearly expose he inefficiency of the Management. In the meeting Progress was reported by SSAs by PTA, ALPY, MRX, KTM, KLM, PKD in external plant mntce tender. Remaining SSA Secretaries  are instructed to pursue the case with Admn.

The implementation of project Sanjay was also discussed and much progress was reported from most of the SSA except,  Kannur,  Kottayam, and Kozhikode. These cases are to be persuaded by the SSAs .

The unhealthy individual favoritism being shown in Mobile Service was pointed out in the meeting which is demoralizing the general members who has complied with administrative orders .

The CR assessment for  EPP and Adhoc STS is not satisfactory in most of the SSAs and this has t be speeded up.

The meeting decided to make all efforts for successful implementation JAC agitational programs and demanding change in Govt policies which against BSNL and in favour of private operators. Members expressed the view that JAC  relation should not be limited for strike purpose alone  but it should be available for the day to day operations of the services.. It was pointed out by  many members that  in most of the posters only VRS  is projected and the policy matters which are the real reason is sidelined.

The meeting decided to make  all preparations for the All India Conference by electing the delegates from all branches and clearing CHQ quotas and completing the CHQ building/legal fund collection .

2nd Nov 2011General Body meeting of Trivandrum SSA - GB of Trivandrum SSA held at YMCA hall on 2nd Nov 2011 was attended by nearly 150 members from all streams of Executives. The meeting was attended by Circle President, Circle Treasurer, ACS Com Aslesh, Circle Organising Secretaries Com. P.P. Ravi and Com Shiyas. The meeting elected the Executive committee members and the delegates for the AIC at Nanded.

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24th Oct 2011CEC  Notice >>>>>>>>

24th Oct 2011GPRS and 3G facilities withdrawn at 1200 Hrs on 22.10.2011 restored on 24th Oct 2011 by the active intervention of Circle Secretary SNEA (I) Kerala.

22nd Oct 2011Association addresses CGMT for continuing vindictive actions, threats and harassments by Sri.S.Jyothisankar GM Trivandrum against  members of SNEA(India).>>>>>>

21st Oct 2011SSA Secretaries / CEC Members / Circle Office bearers / Branch Secretaries - CEC on 3rd Nov 2011 at SNEA BHAVAN Ernakulam.

18th Oct 2011

EPP- Up gradation of  executives in finance wing- Ensure that time bound up gradation of executives in finance wing may also be completed along with engineering wing.                         >>>>>>>>>

18th Oct 2011Promotion of Executives (TES Group ‘B’) to STS (DE) grade on adhoc basis calling of ACRs and Screening Committee report -  BSNL Corporate office letter no. 451-17/2011/Pers(DPC) dtd. the 12th Oct’2011. >>>>>>>>

All SSA secretaries are requested expedite this in the stipulated time frame.

14th Oct 2011ANNUAL GB  MEETING OF SNEA(INDIA) CGMT OFFICE BRANCH HELD ON 13/10/2011 at Office premises. All members participated in the meeting. The report and audited accounts presented by Com Santhosh Kumar Secretary and Accounts by Com Mohankumar

The meeting was addressed by Com N.A Abraham C/president, Com PP.Ravi . C/org secretary and Com Premkumar CEC member

The functioning of the branch was most effective and systematic and all the QUOTA/BUILDING FUND collected from all 67 members and remitted an amount of Rs 33500 to CHQ which is of course a roll model for other branches and SSA units to emulate.

New office bearers

President : C.S Balan, SDE (PG)

Vice president : 1. K. Anil kumar, SDE (legal)

  : 2. V. Sudhakaran, SDE (CSC)

Secretary : M.P. Louis, SDE (PG)

Asst Secretaries :1. K.Vijayakumar, SDE (Rect)

:2. Renu Viswanathan, SDE (Est)

Treasurer : C.Madhu, SDE (EB)

Executive committee members.

1) Vidhya. A, SDE (HRD)

2) Vimal.V, SDE (Mktg MS)

3) Remesh.K, SDE (ITcell)

4) Sindhu.S.L, SDE (Commercial)

5) Mohan kumar.V, SDE (SR)

6) Minimol.D, SDE (HR-1)

7) Sreekumar.B, SDE (EB)

8) Geetha V.P, AGM (CRM)

9) Geetha Devi Suresh, SDE (HR-II).

8th Oct 2011Circle Secretary Com. George Varghese - Congratulations to Trivandrum leaders and Comrades of Trivandrum for their outstanding Organisational Achievements.Cogratulations for the new Office bearers of TVM SSA.

Circle Treasurer Com.P.Janardhanan - 22 CAOs/ AOs/JAOs and 17 DEs/SDEs/JTOs from Telecom/Civil/Architecture of which 10 are from Dr JTOs/SDEs joined SNEA (India) in Trivandrum SSA without any coercion and intimidation. Congratulations to Comrades and leaders of SNEA (India) Trivandrum SSA Branch and welcome to the new members to this great Association of Executives. CHQ and Circle quota cleared up to April 2011 and thanks to the outgoing body for their excellent performance.

Com.T. Santhosh Kumar new District Secretary of SNEA (India) TVM SSA - Sincere thanks for the exemplary participation in the TVM SSA AGB.

New SSA Body for SNEA (India) Trivandrum - Com. Narendra Kumar, Com.T.Santhoshkumar, Com Kumaresan A. were unanimously elected  as President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively for the next term. Com.Premkumar G. and Com. Binush B Peter were unanimously elected to the Circle Executive Committee.

Complete list of new Office bearers >>>>>>>>>

The Annual General Body Meeting of Trivandrum SSA attended by about 150 members was inaugurated by Com. Rajan S. Jt.Secretary (South) CHQ and addressed by Com. George Varghese Circle Secretary, Com N.A.Abraham Circle President ,Com P.Janardhanan Circle Treasurer, Com.Aslesh ACS and Com P.P.Ravi Circle Org Secretary. The meeting was attended by new members from Finance and Account wing, Civil/Electrical wing,  Architecture wing and Dr JTOs. Com. Premkumar G. SSA Secretary presented the key note address and the detailed report for the activities for the last term and Com. Kumaresan A. presented the audited account. House adopted the Secretary's report and the audited report after detailed discussion. Com. Joseph Mathew  the elected Representative Council Chairman conducted the Election of new Office bearers.

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4th Oct 2011

Trivandrum SSA Executive Committee on 7th Oct 2011 ( Full day meeting) at SNEA Bhavan Trivandrum and Annual General Body Meeting of TVM SSA on 8th Oct 2011 at Circle Office ( starting at 10.00 Hrs with Open Session).

4th Oct 2011

Smt Leema Pathrose  JTO  and Smt Mridhula Bhai SDE Sreekariyam were transferred from the existing place to far away place against transfer policy and the assurance given by Hon’ble  CGMT Kerala and PGMT Trivandrum

Sri Babu SDOT in charge Varkala, Com Ajith kumar  SDE in charge CSC CTX, Com Anilkumar SDE(P) in charge Parassala, Com Babu SDE in charge Vithura were  removed from their respective SDE posts  and reverted as JTOs by Mr Jyothi Sanker GM Trivandrum in order to demoralize and demotivate SNEA members who bravely refused to join AIBSNLEA

SNEA Leaders Com Premkumar D/S, Com NA Abraham, Circle President, Com Narendra kumar, Com Santhosh Kumar BS  CGMT Branch, Com PP Ravi Circle Org Secretary, Com.P.Janardanan, Circle Treasurer has to plead for hours with PGMT TVM SSA Shri.A.Balasubramanian to reverse this vindictive action of  Mr. Jyothisanker against SNEA members. Circle Secretary also intervened and took up the case with CGMT Kerala .

The meeting started at 14.15 Hrs and in the end of the day at 19.45 Hrs PGMT agreed to restore status quo and all orders were kept in abeyance.

Assn discussed and settled the issue of telephone connections to comrades transferred to outside SSAs, the case of transfer of Com.Valsala Kumari to Manacuad, relieving of SDEs by Admn without the knowledge of the Controlling officer and thus resulting to without proper making over / taking over of assets, display  of orders in SSA net, marking copy to recognised Associations/Unions etc. All these cases settled with PGM TVM.

Dear Comrades,

No Officer can question our credibility, integrity, loyalty to BSNL and our members pride. If any body questions it SNEA will not be a mute spectator.

Be brave and uphold your dignity.

3rd Oct 2011Confirmation orders in the cadre of JTOs >>>>>>>>

30th Sept 2011 Association addresses CGMT on Engagement of personal security for  PGMT / GMT in  Trivandrum  SSA - total violation of Corporate office orders on  “Project Sanjay”

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29th Sept 2011

CS addresses CGM -  Suggestions for improving revenue and services.

 1.Charging nominal rent for land line instrument

 2. Introduction of per sec pulse in land line

 3. Withdrawing of Rural urban Classification.

4. Introduction of short period Broad Band plans including modem charges. 

5. Provision for reconnection of BB / Wimax connection.

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Vishishta Sanchar Seva Pathak Award 2011- Executive Category - CS addresses CGM regarding the serious anomaly  in categorization of officers for the award.  >>>>>>>>>>

27th Sept 2011Officiating orders for DEs to the grade of DGMs >>>>>>

22nd Sept 2011Circle JAC meeting held today decided to make mass fast on 27th Sept 2011 at Circle /SSA Hqrs a grand success, notice will be published by SSA JAC, Poster will be printed by Circle JAC

22nd Sept 2011

JAC meeting held on 21^st September 2011.

A meeting of the Joint Action Committee of BSNL Associations/Unions of Executives and Non-Executives was held at New Delhi on 21^st Sept 2011. After detailed discussion the following decisions were taken unanimously:

The JAC decided to organise agitational programmes on the important issues facing the BSNL and the employees.

a)    Massive Fast from 10.00 Hrs to 18.00 Hrs on 27^th September 2011 at SSA/Circle/Corporate Office levels with maximum participation.

b)   One Day Strike on 10^th October 2011.

Demands:

1.    No VRS.

2.    Payment of Bonus (PLI).

3.    Restoration of Medical Allowance, Leave encashment and LTC.

4.    Conclusion of the process of ITS absorption.

5.    Merger of 78.2% IDA.

6.    Expeditious implementation of important business projects like ERP, NGN, Transmission NMS and Immediate Procurement of equipments including GSM, BB modem, MLLN Eqpt etc.

7.    Government Policy related issues:

a)    Compensation for loss making rural services according to policy commitments.

b)    Pension Contribution to DOT only on actual basic pay instead of maximum of the pay scale.

c)     Refund Rs. 8313 crore paid towards non standard BWA Spectrum band.

d)    Giving BSNL complete freedom to decide its circles of choice for 3G spectrum – flexibility already extended to pvt operators at the time of 3G auction.

e)    Access Deficit Charges (ADC) should be quantified through adequate and appropriate mechanism before phasing it out.

f)      Reimbursement of Licence Fee to BSNL as assured at the time of corporatisation.

g)    Refund of ‘Notional Loan’ of Rs. 7500 crore with interest collected by DOT from BSNL.

h)    Discontinue the Telecom Advisory Committees.

 8) Procurement of GSM equipment, Broad band modems, MLLN equipment for leased lines, expeditious finalization of certain critical business mechanisms like ERP, NGN, NMS for sale of bandwidth etc. 

Comrades of SNEA(I) must get ready for a protracted struggle to fully expose how policies of the Government since corporatization of DOT and consistent violation of policy commitments by the Government aided by a fully non professional BSNL management having no commitment towards viability of BSNL and growth of BSNL have brought BSNL to present deep crisis. Workers are in no way involved in present crisis that the Company is facing.

 This exposure to bring about complete awareness among parliamentarians, media and prominent countrymen is absolutely necessary to salvage the future of BSNL. The report of CAG on how the government (ministry of civil aviations) has massacred its own Company, air India, is glaring example of how sate owned companies are being slaughtered by the policies of the government and BSNL is a classic example of state owned Company presently being butchered by government policies and a non committed, unprofessional BSNL management, completely lacking professional integrity and highly vulnerable to political and bureaucratic interference.    

19th Sept 2011Com. JAYAN KR JTO Ernakulam SSA expired. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family for this greatest loss.

15th Sept 2011SNEA Kerala Circle had a meeting with CGMT on 14/09/11 in CGMT,s Chamber at 1400hrs lasting for more than 2 hours on the issues raised by the Association against Sri Jyothisankar GM TVM as per the letter dated 5-9-2011.Com NA Abraham C/P, Com George Varghese CS, Com Aslesh  ACS Com Premkumar TVM SSA Secy and Com.P.Janardanan C/T represented the association. Besides CGMT, Sri Raja Hamza GM(HR) Sri Satishram Addl.GM(HR) were also present. The circle secretary narrated the highhandedness ,repressive measures by Sri Jyothisankar  GMT TVM and also  his vested interest in retaining the post of GMT Trivandrum.  All the issues mentioned in our letter dated 5-9-2011 was discussed point by points.  CGMT  was unable to justify any of his action and actually  wondering what would be the real reason behind these type of action from a General Manager.  The Association demanded his removal from the TVM SSA administration   for creating a smooth, harmonious and peaceful working atmosphere in the SSA. The ongoing investigation  about numerous corruption charges against this officer will not be free and fair until this  officer is shifted from the post. The association also brought to the notice of CGMT regarding his membership campaign for another association by intimidating the SNEA members in liaison with the Secretary AIBSNLEA and PRO of using his phone, fax and office .The Association also brought to the notice of CGMT regarding the derogatory, uncivilized comments made against women executives, other executives and senior officers by Sri Jyothi Sanker and demanded for public apology.

 CGMT assured that no more repressive and highhandedness will  be tolerated against any officers in the SSA. He also assured that the ongoing enquiry will be continued without any interference from any body and the guilty will be punished.  The CGMT has assured that he will issue proper instruction to the SSA so that GM TVM Sri Jyothisankar is not allowed to humiliate the officers and staff any more in the SSA. The CGMT appealed to avoid any commotion with administration for retaining a peaceful working atmosphere in the SSA.

 Dear comrades,

                           Our struggle for justice and pride has been partly achieved. But not over yet As far as the corruption charges and shifting of the officer to some other  unit  without HR functions is to be further followed it up at all levels. Be united and be prepared for continuous fight against corruption, nepotism, vindictive and repressive action of SSA GM and his coterie. We will be resorting to organizational actions if the assurances given by the CGMT is not adhered in its total spirit.

13th Sept 2011CR and SR of JTOs along with assessment sheets of 2002 and 2003 recruits are urgently required by the Circle Office to complete the DPC for TBP. All SSA Secretaries  are requested to contact the SSA admn for arranging the same.Consider this as most urgent.

7th Sept 2011BOOTLICKERS AND SYCOPHANTS- NO, NOT YOU.

It is no longer news that SNEA has decided to defy the autocratic, nepotic, errant, threat-inciting and crazy ways of Sri. Jyothisankar, the hitherto unquestioned king of TVM SSA, when he embarked on insulting and humiliating lady Executives with the foulest of language unknown and unheard in a civilized world. Yes, the SNEA has tolerated this man with great patience, but the time has now come for it to rise up to the occasion as it has always done in the past. It has never remained a mute spectator even in front of the greatest of powers, the greatest of dictators. it does continue unhampered and untapered as is its wont and style which it has displayed right from 1986 onwards, be it the case of  cadre issues, policy matters, Reliance fraud, 2G case, corruption in high places, insult to lady Executives – the list is endless and space limit prevents us from elaborating. Yes, it has done its job in the face of the highest powers- Ministers, Corporates, DOT, the Regulator and other top bureaucrats. And now this man has invited it upon himself. As far as SNEA is concerned, he is but a small fry, despite his boasting publicly and threateningly about his clout with Cabinet Ministers (yes, the CDA about political recommendations is applicable only when a poor Executive applies for a small transfer). We know that the man will try all dirty tricks without any limit because such is his culture.

While the entire officers and staff are assiduously and devotedly immersed in the BSNL Marketing activities and maximum port in to BSNL, our hero is fully immersed in porting in activities of Executives to a particular Association. The offers are many and attractive with convenient postings coupled with the free bonanza of special congratulation message right from the GM immediately after papers of joining are signed. If you do not comply immediately the threat of all  dire consequences with immediate transfer to remote area accompanies ( MNP Legal binding Clause). It is more than enough to jolt any ordinary Executive.

 The execution of the whole project is in a well planned  modus operandi, which goes like this. First the GM will contact the Executive in his office phone/mobile/residence phone at any time, with instructions to quit SNEA and join the other Association. This is immediately followed up with the PRO contacting the Executive over phone from the GM’s chamber with the GM listening to every word that is spoken. PRO will ask you to join the other Association. If you are slightly inclined, immediately the filled-in  application form of the other Executive Association comes to your fax. Just sign the form and fax it back to PRO, as already instructed. Your name promptly appears on the website of the  other Association as a new a member joining them. Yes, the operation is most simple and hassle-free. NO Subscription fee ; NO Admission Fee. Free Onam Gift. What is more, immediately you will get an SMS from Jyothisankar congratulating you for joining the other Association. In case of Executives declining the offer or putting up any sort of resistance, threats by Jyothisankar and PRO about a doomed career and transfer to faraway places in Trivandrum SSA is guaranteed. The PRO repeats the threats. To quote an example, the GM issued  threats to an SDE working in Kannur SSA that his family residing in the BSNL qtrs at TVM will be thrown out from the BSNL qtrs. The modus operandi can be confirmed by anyone with an iota of doubt from the executives, whose names are displayed in the website of the other Association.

But dear comrades almost all the members claimed to have migrated to the other Association are still in the fold of SNEA and are regular paid members of SNEA. Members may therefore think twice before falling preys in the trap set by GM Jyothisankar and his stooge the PRO. You are brave members of SNEA, the  Association with substance and valour. Coercions and false propaganda cannot deter your firm resolve. But we feel it is our duty to assure each and every Executive that the SNEA will never let you down. SNEA will not allow Jyothisankar to create even a small blot on the career of any of its members.  Hereafter no SNEA member will be transferred from his/her present post unless the member desires so. This is the firm and solid and solemn guarantee that we extend once again to each and every member of SNEA. Many right thinking Executives who were all along part of other Association have joined SNEA after considered observation of Association functioning in Trivandrum.   In this MNP era, when the final tally is out, the actual figures of port-in and port-out will come out. Definitely it will be far different from the Loyal SIM figure published by Jyothisankar & Co.

Everyone knows that SNEA is not an Association built and run by CGMs, GMs or other bosses. SNEA is an Association which has proven its mettle through numerous fights and struggles on every front and it will continue to be so. It is an Association which has questioned even the Ministers, Corporates and the Regulator. It is an Association which boldly called foul whenever something unpalatable happened in BSNL.  Many of those involved are in Thihar Jail today, in spite of the clout that they proclaimed and projected. We hope that their numbers do not increase. Yes, Comrades you are fighters first and stooges never. Fight for your rights with SNEA. Fight for your career aspirations with SNEA like bold men and women, because you are not bootlickers or sycophants.

Be proud members of SNEA. SNEA Zindabad .

5th Sept 2011Highly autocratic ,repressive  and  vindictive actions of Sri.S.Jyothisankar GM Trivandrum - The latest one declaring prohibitory orders and threaten the use of police force in the office premises  which is so far unheard.-  Now a situation as reached wherein this tolerance of the members have considered as a weakness and started even abusing officers particularly ladies and threatening officers even belonging to weaker section.He has even gone to extent of interfering in the legitimate functioning of executives Association and resorting to campaigning for one particular Association- The CEC meeting of SNEA Kerala circle held at Trivandrum on 29-8-2011 discussed the unhealthy H R activities of Sri S Jyothisankar GM Trivandrum spoiling the morale of the executives and staff there by affecting conducive working environment for a productive atmosphere when the Company is passing through stringent financial conditions. The CEC meeting unanimously resolved to strongly protest against the repressive actions as well as the use of  unparliamentarily, and filthy language  against the officers during the Management meeting and other occasions by  the GM Trivandrum . The meeting decided to call up on the  CGMT to institute an impartial inquiry against the officer regarding the following -  

1.Showering of abusive and unparliamentary language against  executives during SSA  Management meeting held on 5^th August 2011 in the conference hall of PGMT”s office. The tone and tenor of his most derogatory language, casting aspersions of illicit relations between two executives for the simple reason that these two executives of opposite sexes were seated adjacent to each other in the meeting, deserves utmost contempt and calls for the most severe and exemplary disciplinary action. The extent of the abuse aggravates, particularly because the better half of the male Executive commented upon – another lady SDE - too was present in the meeting, a fact of which the GM was fully conscious and aware. We believe that Sri. Jyothisankar GM has exceeded all norms of decency, crossing all the boundaries.  Abusing executives, particularly ladies in such meetings has become one of his main tantrums to threaten the Executives so much so that it has become a routine rather than an aberration on the part of Sri. Jyothisankar. Such harassments of women have so far been brushed under the carpet, since we felt that the honor and dignity of ladies should not be further affected and in the hope that he will relent. But the present instance of  the most inhuman public abuse of  ladies in front of large number of Executives have exceeded all tolerable limits and can no longer be let go but may be viewed most seriously by the higher authorities, which shall not stay short of initiating disciplinary action.

2. Use of unparliamentry and derogatory words against officers in retirement meeting and even in the occasion of Independence day celebration to humiliate and insult officers.

3. Boasting political patronage in getting his posting at Trivandrum in front of offices and staff to show his political influence while CCS conduct rule clearly prohibit such actions even by a last grade official.

4.Sri S Jyothisankar GM himself has conducted an inquiry against him and obtained statement in his favour by  calling an officer belongs to weaker section along with his wife (another SDE) in to his chamber and by threatening the  officers with dire consequence. The GM himself has typed the statement in his own computer got it signed. This is a very serious case as the complaint was about atrocities against weaker section and officer belongs to weaker section. 

5.His regular routine is to indulge in a series of transfers to anyone without any provocation and this happens in the case of anyone and everyone who in his eyes, does not look good.. He cannot tolerate anyone even the best performers who in the least frowns upon his idiosyncratic actions. Even before the news reaches him he serves transfer orders to create fear psychosis among the staff.

6.Morphing of the photo of the award function  of best electrical Circle award by CMD to the Chief Engineer Electrical Kerala by  removing the photo of the chief engineer and substituting his photo and circulating the photo for wide publication including exhibiting in BSNL diary and SSA net which is an action inviting action under cyber law. 

7.There are also very serious allegations about his actions on tapping/ tracking the mobile telephones of the officers, infringing upon the fundamental right as a citizen of independent India.  

 8.He is autocratic in very step that he takes, so much so that he has introduced an arbitrary instruction to officers to log in and logout at 9.30.hrs and 6 pm without any discussions or consultations, again clearly proving that he cannot take his team into confidence and hence is no team leader at all, thereby proving him unfit to be in charge of the nerve centre of the Kerala Circle viz. Trivandrum SSA.

 The CEC of SNEA Kerala Circle call upon the CGM to institute an impartial inquiry into the conduct of Sri. Jyothisankar GM Trivandrum by the appropriate authority. During such an inquiry Sri. Jyothisankar may be kept away from the post of the SSA, so that a fearless atmosphere conducive to the conduct of an impartial inquiry is created.

SNEA demands CGMT for immediate intervention in the matter and arrange to institute disciplinary proceedings against the erring officer by the appropriate authority so that the explosive situation is not further aggravated. It may also be ensured that the officer is shifted from the charge   of Trivandrum SSA until such proceedings are over for a free and fair trial as demanded by the CCS Conduct Rules. 

 Full Text of the Letter >>>>>>>>>

29th August 2011

CEC MEETING of KERALA CIRCLE  ON 29-8-2011

CEC of Kerala Circle was held on 29-8-2011 at Trivandrum which was attended and addressed by GS, Com K Sebastin AGS and Com S Rajan JS South CHQ.  Com GS in his address reiterated the huge   responsibility of the Trade Unions to oppose those policies of the Govt. and management that adversely affect the growth of the Company. He further urged upon the members that SNEA(I) should be seen as role model of change and reminded them about the role played by SNEA when policy violation was done by the Reliance 2002 and 45 M GSM tender was cancelled by the then MOC&IT, besides raising the issues of refund of BWA spectrum charges and compensation for rural services.  In the case of 2G license it was SNEA which first exposed the murky deal to the country, and the final result is known to the entire world.  Today the most important issue under discussion in the country is corruption and the Telecom scam has become the mother of all Scams. In case of 3G and BWA spectrum, SNEA has   exposed discriminative attitude of the Govt denying level playing ground to BSNL. Very recently we have exposed the award of Wimax project to fake Companies and CBI has registered a Preliminary Enquiry against unknown officers of BSNL. GS underlined the role and responsibility of each and every member of SNEA in the coming days in opposing and defeating the wrong policies of the Govt and management which is very much essential for the existence of our company.  We have tried our level best for bringing professional Management in BSNL even by approaching the court. We have to be fully conscious of the fact that all our cadre issues can be settled only if the company is financially viable.

Regarding cadre issues Com. GS recalled the historical struggle of the association since 1983 for up gradation of pay scale to 1640-2900 and then to 6500-9000, with change of status from Gr. C to Gr. B which only enabled absorption of JTOs as executives in BSNL. Further through our sustained and determined action we were able to formulate time Bound as well as functional promotion policy. But after the 2^nd PRC, the pay Scale of the basic cadre of JTOs has been degraded which cannot be accepted by this Association under any circumstances. Also issues of introduction of CPSU cadre hierarchy and change of designation with change of pay scales are issues that need to be pushed forward through organizational actions, if required.

GS made an impassioned appeal to the entire CEC that resolution of vital issues of appropriate pay scales for JTOs and SDEs and introduction of mechanism of CPSU hierarchy for career growth cannot be further delayed and immediate Country wide organizational actions are needed for settlement of these basic issues that will give comprehensive career growth relief to the performing executives and also take care of the growth of Company. GS also urged the CEC to deliberate on these issues extensively and appealed to DSs to discuss these issues threadbare at the grass root level to build formidable opinion at the base level for launching of organizational actions in near future for their settlement.  

Though BSNL MS RRs are in force for functional promotions, all promotions processes are held up due to indiscriminate court cases on one ground or the other. Implementation of CPSU hierarchy has to be our final goal by which all promotions can be availed without any legal hurdles.  Since best talent, skilled and experienced, is available within BSNL, there is no justification for any outside recruitment to the managerial post. As far as ITS absorption is concerned the Govt. has already decided not to appeal against the Principal bench direction restraining the promotion of unabsorbed ITS in BSNL. It is reliably learnt that MOC&IT wants the absorption issue to be concluded at the earliest.  GS finally called upon the members to be fully prepared for strong organizational action at any moment for achieving  the following important immediate demands.

1.       Finalization of Pay scale of JTOs and SDEs

2.       Designation change, along with financial up gradation.

3.       Settling the pay anomaly case of Senior and Junior consequent up on implementation EPP and antedating of Increment case.

4.       Implementation of CPSU hierarchy in BSNL.

General secretary has agreed to take up the case of JTOs whose appointment was delayed due to non availability of police Verification report at Corporate office as requested by the Kerala Circle.

 Joint Secy South in his address called up on the members to give more attention in finding out the core issues which affect the growth and financial viability of BSNL. He has explained the findings of core committee of Tamil Nadu circle in this regard and requested Kerala circle comrades to carry out similar exercise and share their views. Today there are no avenues for the executives other than Association meeting to express their difficulties and valuable suggestions. He lauded the members of Kerala Circle for active involvement in maintaining the circle continuously on profit though it is coming down.

Asst GS Com K Sebastian briefed the members about the DPC process for DE TO DGM, SDE to DE and LDCE for JTO to SDE and status of various court cases. He has informed that the LDCE for JTO to SDE will be conducted by Nov 2011 and requested all members to make use of the opportunity as there are more than 4000 vacancies.

 Kerala circle donated Rupees Four Lakhs as the 2^nd installment towards CHQ building fund making it total to Rupees Six Lakhs. Already Rs.Two lakhs were paid in the first installment, taking the amount to Rs Six Lakhs. The balance of about Rs two lakhs is assured to be paid next one month.

With this, CHQ wholeheartedly congratulates the Comrades of Kerala Circle for their profound commitment in honoring the decision of CWC Bhopal and lauds their relentless efforts in mobilizing the donation. 

The CEC discussed the unhealthy HR situation created Sri Jyothisankar GM Trivandrum  which has exceeded all its limits and strongly condemned his action in insulting and humiliating  Executives particularly Ladies and members of the weaker sections.  The meeting expressed its strong anguish in   misusing the SSA management meeting and even the solemn occasion of Independent Day celebration and retirement meetings to settle his personal goal by using derogatory word and filthy language against the executives and Senior officers. It was also reported that accused i.e the concerned officer   himself has conducted an enquiry against him and obtained clean statement from the affected officers by coercion. The meeting decided to call upon CGMT Kerala to initiate impartial inquiry in this regard after keeping the officer away from HR related functions with immediate effect.

27th August 2011RTTC Campus Branch formed in Trivandrum SSA. CS, CT, ACS and Organising Secretary Com.Shiyas attended and addressed the meeting. Com Anilkumar A.S., Com. Sudeep kumar V.P., Com Kannan were respectively elected as President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Branch.

Palakkad SSA conference  held on 26/08/11 elected the following as new Officer bearers.President: Com Prebhakaran .SDE Legal

 Vice president: Com Balakrishnan. AGM(CP)_

 Secretary: Com Krishnannampoothiri SDE CTU

 Asst Secretaries: Com Ajayan    SDE : Com John Jacob  SDE

 Treasurer          : Com Sreedharan  Unni SDE  

The conference was addressed by Com George Varghese Circle secretary, and Com Krishana Kumar Circle org Secretary;Circle secretary Complimented the effort of SSA body for carrying out all Organization work effectively and systematically.  He also thanked the members and leaders  of SNEA ,PGT SSA for  remitting Quota and building fund  fully

 24th Aug 2011As per the discussions by DS TVM SSA Com.Premkumar with PGM TVM on 23-08-2011, withdrawn the orders issued in transferring Com.Vijayarajan V from Trans Instln to Poikamuukku Exge. Thanks to PGM Trivandrum for keeping his word given to the Assn on 19-08-2011.

24th Aug 2011Officiating orders for DEs to the grade of DGMs >>>>>>

22nd August 2011Association seeks immediate intervention of Shri.Pradeepkumar, Central Vigilance Commissioner, in ordering a deep and independent probe into the serious financial irregularities perpetuated by Shri.Joythisankar GM Trivandrum SSA , in acquisition of  buildings by BSNL belonging to his brother-in-law, wife and mother-in-law indiscriminately at very exorbitant rates. Association pleads with Central Vigilance Commissioner that large scale acquisition of buildings by BSNL belonging to close relatives of the said officer cannot be a matter of mere coincidence but a serious financial irregularity in which complicity of the said officer is not difficult to establish. >>>>>>>>>>

22nd Aug 2011SNEA  Ernakulum SSA had a detailed  discussion with Dr.P T Mathews PGMT Ernakulam  on 20-8-2011 on various issues as per its letter dated 29^th June 2011. The meeting was attended by SSA President.Com. P L .Francis. SSA Sey Com. Joseph Varghese, Acting Secy. Com. Rajan K Paul, Circle Vice president Com. K O Aleyas and C S Com. George Varghese.  The meeting was very positive and the PGMT has appreciated to our constructive suggestions and agreed to  take suitable action for implementation of almost all our suggestions. Details >>>>>

19th Aug 2011Thanks to the Central Leadership of SNEA(India)for the active intervention in settling the grave mistake of the Exam wing of BSNL in the valuation of LDCE answer papers for SDE (E). This resulted in the selection of four of our  active comrades in getting the selection to the SDe grade. Congratulations to all the four comrades.

19th Aug 2011TVM admn issued orders by transferring Comrades N.A.Abraham, Narendrakumar and Elizabeth Kurien from their present posts. This vindictive action by the SSA admn towards the right of freedom of expression specially in Assn meetings has caused sparking protest by the Assn representatives. Nearly 30 Executives along with the District Secretary met PGM in his chamber demanding immediate cancellation of the transfer orders and reinstating Com. Narendrakumar back to KAM post. Finally PGM for the first time as PGM TVM SSA issued orders by canceling all the three transfer orders issued today and posting Com. Narendrakumar to the KAM post. Assn insisted that no further transfers of Executives will be allowed in total violation of transfer policy. PGM readily agreed to our demand. Association further demanded that GM Jyothisankar should openly apologise in the specially conveyed Management meeting of SSA for using unparliamentary words amounting to character assassination, self respect and questioning the honor and dignity of the lady Executives.

Orders issued by PGMT >>>>>>>>

19th Aug 2011CS addresses CGMT on the highly autocratic, high-handed and  repressive measures adopted by Sri. S.Jyothisankar GM  ever since his assumption of charge as the Head(?) of the Trivandrum  SSA.

 1. The latest in his continuing series of unacceptable actions and eccentric behaviour has been the showering of abusive and unparliamentary language against  executives during SSA  Management meeting held on 5^th August 2011 in the conference hall of PGMT”s office. The tone and tenor of his most derogatory language, casting aspersions of illicit relations between two executives for the simple reason that these two executives of opposite sexes were seated adjacent to each other in the meeting, deserves utmost contempt and calls for the most severe and exemplary disciplinary action. The extent of the abuse aggravates, particularly because the better half of the male Executive commented upon – another lady SDE - too was present in the meeting, a fact of which the GM was fully conscious and aware. We believe that Sri. Jyothisankar GM has exceeded all norms of decency, crossing all the boundaries. It is but a fact that Senior Officers like a GM who is responsible for the protection of the honor and dignity of ladies cannot claim ignorance of the rules and regulations promulgated on the subject on the directions of none other than the Hon. Supreme Court.  Abusing executives, particularly ladies in such meetings has become one of his main tantrums to threaten the Executives so much so that it has become a routine rather than an aberration on the part of Sri. Jyothisankar. Such harassments of women have so far been brushed under the carpet, since we felt that the honor and dignity of ladies should not be further affected and in the hope that he will relent. But the present instance of  the most inhuman public abuse of  ladies in front of large number of Executives have exceeded all tolerable limits and can no longer be let go but may be viewed most seriously by the higher authorities, which shall not stay short of initiating disciplinary action.

 2. His regular routine is to indulge in a series of transfers to anyone without any provocation and this happens in the case of anyone and everyone who in his eyes, does not look good. In the latest incident the Circle President of this Association, Sri. N.A.Abraham. Sri Narendrakumar SDE and Smt Elizebeth SDE  has been served with another transfer order, just because they highlighted the above mentioned inhuman behaviour in an Association meeting. He cannot tolerate anyone, who in the least frowns upon his idiosyncratic actions. Even before the news reaches him he serves transfer orders to create fear psychosis among the staff.

3. There are also very serious allegations about his actions on tapping/ tracking the mobile telephones of the officers, infringing upon the fundamental right as a citizen of independent India.  

 4.He is autocratic in very step that he takes, so much so that he has introduced an arbitrary instruction to officers to log in and logout at 9.30.hrs and 6 pm without any discussions or consultations, again clearly proving that he cannot take his team into confidence and hence is no team leader at all, thereby proving him unfit to be in charge of the nerve centre of the Kerala Circle viz. Trivandrum SSA.

5.The above actions of Sri. Jyothisankar cited above are only examples and not exhaustive. Under the backdrop of the heinous acts of Sri. Jyothisankar, the meeting of SNEA(India) TVM SSA held at Trivandrum on 18^th August 2011 unanimously passed a resolution requesting  the Circle Association to call upon the CGM  to institute an impartial  inquiry into the conduct of Sri. Jyothisankar by the appropriate authority. During such an inquiry Sri. Jyothisankar may be kept away from the post of the SSA, so that a fearless atmosphere conducive to the conduct of an impartial inquiry is created.

 Assn demands for immediate intervention in the matter and arrange to institute disciplinary proceedings against the erring officer by the appropriate authority so that the explosive situation is not further aggravated. It may also be ensured that the officer is shifted from the charge   of Trivandrum SSA until such proceedings are over for a free and fair trial as demanded by the CCS Conduct Rules. 

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18th Aug 2011General Body Meeting of Trivandrum SSA was held on 18-08-2011. Circle President, Circle Secretary, Circle Treasurer, Asst.Circle Secretary, Circle Organising Secretaries attended and Addressed the Meeting. The meeting was   specially held to discuss the harassment towards the Executives by GM Shri.Jyothisankar. This has crossed all the limits by uttering unparliamentary words amounting to character assassination, self respect and questioning the honor and dignity of the lady Executives in the Management meeting by the said GM. He is using transfer as a weapon for spreading fear among the Executives. Executives are transferred without any norms and just to satisfy the said GMs ego with out considering requirement and needs. After heated discussions the GB unanimously passed two resolutions urging strong action against the GM in using unparliamentary comments in the Management meeting against the lady SDE including the shifting of the said GM from SSA.  The GB further unanimously resolved that no further transfers of Executives will be allowed in SSA with out following the transfer norms and all transfers should be done only after taking the Association in to confidence. There was strong resentment from the Executives in ordering an arbitrary instruction to officers to log in and logout at 9.30.hrs and 6 pm without any discussions or consultations with the Assn Representatives. 

15th Aug 2011AGB Meeting of Trichur SSA held on 13-08-2011. Com Janardhanan P Circle Treasurer attended and addressed the meeting. Com.T.K.Ravi DE Ollur, Com.Gokul SDE ( Marketing) and Com Gracy were elected as President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Felicitating function for the retired comrades were also held along with the AGB.

15th Aug 2011 Marketing suggestions proposed by SNEA for FTTH accepted in full by Corporate Office.

15th Aug 2011Circle Executive Committee Meeting - Circle Executive Committee Meeting will be held at   Trivandrum on Monday 29th Aug. 2011 AT 9.30.Hrs.The meeting will be attended by General Secretary Com.G. L Jogi and AGS Com. K.Sebastin. All office bearers including branch secretaries and CEC members are requested to attend the meeting  in time. Notice >>>>>>

18thJuly 2011CS addresses CGM on improvement of marketing and customer satisfaction >>>>>>>>

 12thJuly 2011Grand send off function organized by Kollam SSA SNEA Branch on 12/07/11 at Public Library Hall  to felicitate the reitired Comrades 1)Com. T.B Viswanathan Nair (Area manager KPY)2) Com.Hayath.T.M(SDE) 3) Com.Radhakrishna pillai, SDE Thevelakkara 4)Com.N.R Rajendran SDE Internal, 5) Com.Baburajan SDE Chathannoor 6)Com. Mathai SDE Nedumpra. The meeting was attended by 80 members from all parts of the SSA.  The meeting was presided over by the District president Com Sukumaran nair. Secretary Com Suresh welcomed the audience and reported that all QUOTA to Circle and CHQ has been paid. Com Georoge Varghese Circle secretary addressed the meeting. He stressed the need for strengthening our organization to fight against the wrong policies adopted by the successive governments and BSNL management,DOT,TRAI etc to safeguard the interest of our beloved company.While ensuring the legitimate cadre demands of the executives we have to work hard with  all its  constraints and ensure the quality of service to the customers  for the survival of BSNL. He also explained in detail the status of various issues of DPC , Offtg  promotion of JTO to SDE,SDE to DE,DE to DGM etc He also thanked the valuable service rendered by the retiring comrades to our association during the past three decades as well as to erstwhile P&T,DOT, and now BSNL. Shawls and mementoes were bestowed upon the retiring comrades by C/S and C/T   He wished them all a happy and prosperous retired life. P.Janardanan Circle treasurer addressed the meeting and requested to do all out effort to enhance our membership and to make interaction with all our members and also to conduct General body meeting at least once in three months.  He also requested to expedite the building and legal fund collection from Kollam SSA though Rs 20000/ has already been paid. The meeting ended at 1430hrs Com Sunil Mathew Asst District secretary expressed vote of thanks.

12thJuly 2011SNEA (I) Kerala Circle deeply bereaved: Com. G.Krishnan DE Alleppy SSA an active member of our Association met with a tragic accident on 12^th July 2011 and succumbed to the accident. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle mourns the sad demise & conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family for this greatest loss.

11thJuly 2011Kollam SSA remitted quota upto June 2011 an d Rs.20000/- towards B/L fund. SNEA Kerala Circle congratulate members of SNEA and office bearers of Circle Office Branch for completing B/L fund. They donated Rs.32000/- towards B/L.

11thJuly 2011Officiating orders for DEs to the grade of DGMs >>>>>>

6thJuly 2011Time Bound upgradation to Executives - Orders issued for E2 to E3 and E3 to E4 for left out cases. >>>>>>>>

6th May 2011JAC meeting at Ernakulam - Combined Circle Executive meeting of all constituents of JAC held at Ernakulam. Com.George Varghese presided over the meeting. Com VAN Nampoothiri Convener JAC CHQ attended and addressed the meeting. SSA representatives explained the activities in their respective SSAs. It is decided to complete the District wise JAC meeting by 16th of May 2011. JAC requested all the members to make the Customer delight month a grand success.

7th May 2011Com. P.K. Narayanan SDE Calicut SSA expired today. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle mourns the sad demise & conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family.

5th May 2011Com Premkumar Chairman JAC TVM / SSA Secretary SNEA(I) TVM gave a very good presentation on CUSTOMER DELIGHT MONTH in  the Management meeting (SDEs/DEs /DGMs/GMs )of Trivandrum SSA on 05-05-2011.

5th May 2011Com. Deepthy S. SDE Systems MS TVM expired. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of her family.

2nd May 2011JAC meeting at Ernakulam - Combined Circle Executive meeting of all constituents of JAC will be held at Ernakulam on 6th May 2011 at 10.30.am Venue - KG Bose Bhavan Sadanam Road Near South Rly Station. All are requested to attend the meeting in time to chalk out action plan for the effective implementation of the Customer Delight Month.

2nd May 2011MARKETING OF BSNL PRODUCTS & SERVICES THROUGH EMPLOYEES –     “IMPLEMENTATION OF CUSTOMER DELIGHT MONTH” - Brave innovative initiative by our Kannur GM - Members move ahead for achieving the goal - Members must read this >>>>>>>>>

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO STUDY LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCTS >>>>>>

29th April 2011Transfer order for JTOs >>>>>>>>

28th April 2011CTOPUP suggestions from the Committee appointed by CGMT >>>>>>>

28th April 2011Officiating orders of JTOs in the cadre of SDEs >>>>>>>>>

Posting of SDEs transferred from STR and Karnataka >>>>>>>>

Transfer and posting of SDEs >>>>>>>>

Transfer and posting of JAOs >>>>>>>>

Posting of AOs transferred from other Circles. >>>>>>>>>

26th April 2011JAC programmes - JAC gave Power point presentation in the Circle management meeting on 26th April 2011. Com Mohanan JAC Convener, N.A.Abraham JAC Chairman, Com.George Varghese CS, Com.P.Janardhanan CT of SNEA(I) and representatives of AIBSNLEA attended the meeting on invitation from CGM Kerala Circle. After introductory remarks from the JAC Convener Com.George Varghese presented the Power point. >>>>>>>>

24th April 2011Modification in the posting orders of SDEs on promotion >>>>>>>

21st April 2011Minutes of the JAC meeting with the Management on 20-04-2011 >>>>>>>>>

20th April 2011JAC leaders  met CGM on 20-04-2011 in his chamber and apprised him on the Employees awareness week and the detailed programmes on Customer delight month. We requested him to give us a slot in the Circle Management meeting on to explain about the JAC programmes. CGM readily agreed for this and he assured all out cooperation for the successful implementation of the programmes. On TDS issue and non availability of BSNL products for the customers JAC informed our decisions in the JAC meeting. Immediately maximum BSNL outlets numbering around 1000 to be opened in all Telephone Exchanges/ BSNL offices. This will be done without any additional staff/ major expenditure. All the products will be made available by BSNL to DSAs/retailers. Vehicles available at all levels will be utilised for this. In addition C-top up facilities will be extended to the maximum possible outlets. For finalising these CGM formed three committees headed by GM(Operations), GM (Sales&Mktg)-CFA and GM (Sales&Mktg)-CM. In all the three committees representatives of JAC are also included in addition to the management representatives. The committees will submit the report by 25th April 2011 itself. JAC handed over the letter regarding our apprehension for the delay in the implementation of IDA pension revision for pre 2007 retired employees. CGM took a positive stand on this issue.

JAC meeting and JAC programmes  - Circle JAC Meeting held at Trivandrum on 19-04-2011. The meeting presided by N.A.Abraham Circle JAC Chairman attended by JAC Convener Com .Mohanan , and representatives of AIBSNLEA and others took the following decisions. (1) General Body meetings will be held at all Divsional level and in sections wherever there are more staff concentrations as part of Observing of  "Employees Awareness Week" from 25^th to 30^th April, 2011 through out Kerala. Detailed instructions in this regard will be issued by Circle JAC in the form of a circular. The change in date from the CHQ dates is because of the special conditions of Kerala Circle. . Separate meetings may be conducted for CSC staff awareness. (2) Extensive preparations to be held at all levels for the successful implementation of "Customer Delight Month" : 1^st May to 31^st May,11 (3) JAC leaders will meet CGM on 20^th April 2011 and will explain to the CGM the detailed programmes of JAC. In the same way JAC meeting to be held at SSA level and meet SSA heads for the successful implementation of the JAC programmes. (4) JAC decided to arrange BSNL selling points in all Exchanges /Offices of BSNL in order to tide over the TDS problem and non distribution of BSNL products by the franchisees. In addition JAC will cooperate and will distribute the BSNL products to the DSAs/retailers. JAC will discuss with the Circle Management in the proposed meeting on  20^th April 2011. (4) The IDA pension to the employees retired before 2007 is to be implemented in the Circle as per the orders on this from BSNL and DOT. JAC will discuss this with the CGM in the meeting.

20th April 2011Modification in the posting orders of SDEs on promotion >>>>>>>

Officiating orders for DEs to the grade of DGMs >>>>>>

19th April 2011Retaining RSTC at Home Stations - Reply from Admn on the subject >>>>>>>

Staff strength in Kerala Circle for information >>>>>>>

DPC for DE Officiating - SSA Secretaries are requested to expedite the case at the earliest as per the list attached for arranging the assessment sheet, Special report and VC for the early conduct of DPC  >>>>>>>>>

CEC MEETING ON 12 ^th APRIL 2011 AT ERNAKULAM

 The CEC meeting held at SNEA Bhavan Ernakulam on 12th April 2011 deliberated various issues.

1. CEC decided to take immediate suitable steps including TU actions if required for correcting the anomalies in the recent transfer and posting orders by CGMT.

2. The meeting expressed its deep concern over the collapse in mobile marketing with the introduction of TDS. It resolved to extend all possible action to distribute RCC and top up cards to customers and retailers through all BSNL Exchanges and offices. The forum of JAC can be effectively utilised for this purpose.

3.The meeting decided to urge all SSAs where Project Sanjay is not implemented for immediate necessary action for its implementation.

4. The meeting decided to convene JAC meetings in all SSAs for the efficient implementation of the charted JAC programme " Customer Delight Month"

5. CEC expressed its concern over the pathetic conditions of the external plant mtce due to lack of fund and manpower. The meeting called upon the Management for the allocation of necessary funds and suitable supply of labour.

6. CEC decided to complete the CHQ building and legal fund collection within one month. All members should contribute liberally to this and the minimum contribution per member is Rs.500/-. Circle Office  bearers and CEC members are expected to set example for the liberal contribution. In the CEC Circle President and Circle Secretary declared contribution of Rs.5000/- each. Com K.Krishnakumar Org Secretary and Com Premkumar  SSA Secretary TVM declared contribution of Rs.3000/- each. All Circle office bearers & SSA/Branch secretaries are requested to complete the contribution /collection in time and remit the same to Circle Treasurer  at the earliest.    

 All SSA/Branch Secretaries are requested to remit the Circle/CHQ quota without further delay.

7th April 2011Emergency CEC meeting at Ernakulam on 12-04-2011 - All  Area secretaries are requested  to  co-ordinate with SSA secretaries and SSA secretaries with branch secretaries for proper intimation ensuring their presence in the CEC meeting

Notice for CEC >>>>>>.

6th April 2011Posting on Promotion from JTO to SDE and Transfer of Executives - CS writes to CGM on excess posting to Malappuram and Kannur SSA ignoring the requirements of other SSAs and ignoring the accepted precedence . >>>>>>>

6th April 2011Promotion and posting of JTOs to SDEs - SSA posting orders issued  >>>>>>>

 Note:- Anomalies / discrepancies may brought to the notice of Circle Secretary through the SSA secretaries at the earliest.

Posting  on promotion from JTO to SDE on regular basis - all officers already worked outside their home stations may be posted in their home SSA. CS addresses CGM >>>>>>>>

JAC held lunch hour demonstrations in all the SSAs

Demonstration throughout the Country on 05.04.2011. JAC decided to hold protest demonstration on 05.04.2011 against a) proposal of retrenchment through VRS, b) reduction of retirement age from 60 to 58 and c) proposal to merge ITI with BSNL. All SSA secretaries and Branch Secretaries are requested to take active steps to make the programme a grand success.

27th March 2011Annual General body meeting of VADAKARA branch held on 22/03/11 elected the following as new office bearers.   

President: K.Raveendran, SDE(OCB) BDA, Vice President: E.T.Michel  SDE Secretary: Com .Suresh.T.V JTO Electrical Asst.Secretary: Com Subin  JTO NDM Treasurer: Com Sudheepan.E  JTO Villiapalli. Org.Secretary:Rajendran.P.K SDE EDCR , Subin.S. .JTO.CBA Saseendran. K.JTO BDA  SSA  Secretary .Com Sasidharan, and  SSA  President Com. Sivadas attended the Branch meeting. 

27th March 2011The annual GB of Muvattupuzha branch held on 26-03-2011. Sri A M Varghese, Korath Paul, K P Kumaran are elected as President, Secretary and Treasurer resply

1. The date of effect of time bound up gradation granted to JTOs/SDEs after 1-1-2007 may be reviewed and preponed as per the letter under reference.
2.  The DPC proceedings for all officers eligible for first time bound up gradation as per the letter under reference may be initiated at the earliest.

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17th March 2011HEARTY Congratulation to Com. Samuel Thomas SDE, Alacode and his team for the  exemplary contribution in achieving 1000 Port In BSNL Mobile customers using MNP in a small Subdivision in Kannur SSA  which is leading in KERALA circle as a whole.

A Small Subdivision(ALACODE) in Sreekanadapuram Division  consists of 7 Exges one CSC  and more than 9000 DELs in the eastern ghats of Taliparamba Taluk  -. The staff   position is 7 TMs for 7 Exges (one each) one TM for Udaan and one lady TM for indoor work. Two JTOs are also available for Exge Maintence/development work  for these7 Exges

A staff meeting was conducted by SDE distributed the applications all BSNL services, opened a counter at CHURCH premises on Sunday where a new mobile tower has been commissioned. The Vicar of the church also helped them to promote BSNL products and services. Actually two mobile tower has been commissioned one in Pathenpara and another in Thimiri under Alacode subdivision

Earlier staff meeting of whole division was convened and attended by GMT and other senior officers. The effort of the Management in convincing the staff to change ourselves for meeting the goal has resulted in this marvelous achievement of ALACODE Subdivison which can be emulated by all Executives and staff elsewhere in KERALA CIRCLE and for the entire BSNL.

Re verification of mobile CAF - CS writes to CGM regarding the targeted CAF re-verification and our apprehensions in affixing certificate  on applications >>>>>>

16th March 2011Com.C.K.Kuriakose ( Ex.CWC Member of AIBSNLEA) from Trivandrum SSA joined SNEA (India). Hearty welcome to Comrade Kuriakose.

10th March 2011 Long stay transfers - Date extended for relieving the officials extended to 31-03-2011 >>>>>>

10th March 2011Association addresses CGM on transfers of Executives to Lahkshadeep, Uppala&Kasargode SDCAs,Pathanamthitta SSA, Executives in Mobile Services in High Range areas etc. >>>>>.

7th March 2011Financial  crisis – request immediate proactive intervention to protect Telecom service in Kerala from total collapse. CS addresses CGMT >>>>>>>

7th March 2011Re-officiating orders issued in STS cadre >>>>>>

4th March 2011Additional orders issued on 04-03-2011 exempting 13 SDEs and 13 JTOs from long stay transfer on the intervention of the Association considering the stay in Idukki, a tenure station. Errors /Omissions if any may be brought to the notice of Circle  Secretary at the earliest.  >>>>>>>

4th March 2011Circle Secretary strongly intervened in the transfer orders and exempted list of JTOs and SDEs against the decisions taken in the meeting with CGMT on 03-03-2011. CGM agreed to exempt the JTOs and SDEs worked in Idukki, one Circle Tenure station of Ernakulam.

3rd March 2011Transfer order of JTOs on long stay  to accommodate transfers to JTOs working in away SSAs.  >>>>>>

Transfer order of SDEs on long stay  to accommodate transfers to SDEs working in away SSAs.  >>>>>>

Exemption from long stay transfer published by Kerala Circle on 03-03-2011 >>>>>>>>>

3rd March 2011The Association had detailed discussion with Circle Administration on wide ranging issues on 3-3-2011. The meeting lasted for more than 3 hrs. The Assn was represented by CP, CS, CT, ACS Com.Aslesh and Com.Sureshkumar CWC Member. From the Admn side besides CGM, GM (HR), DGM (HR) and DGM (Admn) were present. Following issues were discussed.

1. Transfer of Executives completing 2 year in away SSAs. The stand of the Admn. is to consider only the transfer cases of those working only in Circle tenure areas like Malappuram, Wynad and Kasargod. This was vehemently opposed by the Assn. The Association argued that those who were transferred out by the Admn in the interest of service irrespective of the place should be brought back on completion of their 2 year tenure. Finally the administration agreed to our demand and also agreed to consider the retirement cases also.
2. Transferring out the officers on long stay basis. The Association suggested that the transfer should be one to one basis and those who have already worked out of the home SSAs/ tenure stations  for more than one year to be exempted  form the long stay transfer. The Administration agreed to the suggestion. But Admn side it is told that few more addition is required at some stations like Kasargod. The Association suggested that such requirement can be considered along with the expected promotion of JTOs.
3. Retaining Residential service connection on transfer. The CGTM agreed that he will consider the case.
4. Officiating Promotion from JTO to SDE offg. The process of those left out up to 1998 is under way. The Appeal in High Court will be expedited.
5. Officiating Promotion from SDE to DE. The VC of 22 officers have been called and same will be issued soon.
6. Officiating Promotion from DE to DGM. The Association pointed out the field difficulties and the implications of the present cases.  The issue is to be taken seriously with the Corporate Office before the Supreme Court to avoid multiple litigation and stalemate in this regard.  In the light of the court cases the decision will be taken in consultation with Corporate Office.
7. Recovery from pay of JTO electrical- The recovery of pay issued from to the JTO Electrical for not passing the Simple Accounts examination was taken up. The CGMT has agreed to review the case.
8. Time bound promotion case of JTOs of PGT SSA- The issue was discussed in detail. It was assured that the matter will be settled with GMT PGT.
9. Bond enforcement of JTOs -  The procedure of Bond enforcement of JTOs in case of resignation was discussed. The Assn pointed out that as per the present bond there provision to recover Rs 2,00,000 only and no training expense can be collected. The CGMT instructed GM (HR) to look into the matter.
10. Suggestions for service improvement - Our suggestion for improvement in Mobile, Broad band and land line Marketing were well received by the Management. It was decided to pursue the cases for implementation.

24th Feb: 2011Massive lunch hour demonstration held at all SSA Head Quarters  including CIRCLE H.Q in front of   CGMT Office TRIVANDRUM  Com N.A Abraham Circle President addressed and appealed to unite all executives for protecting cadre interest of JTO/JAO/SDE/AO. Com Premkumar Dist. Secretary also addressed the meeting.Kannur: The demonstration held in front of Telephone Bhavan.Com P Ramachandran Distrt, President  addressd the meetingCalicut: The protest march held in front of Telephone Bhavan , Manchira . Com K.V Sasidharan Dist Secre taray, Com K.Sudheer CWC member spoke on the occasion.Malappuram.A large gatherings  of young JTOS /JAOS /SDEs participated in the demonstration.Com George Varghese Circle Secretary and Com.AbuRezzal addressed the meeting. PGT SSA : Demonstration held in front of  GMTs office Com.Krishnanan Nampoothiri Dist,. Secretary and Com Krishnakumar Circle Org secretary  addressed the meeting. Trichur: The demonstration held in front of PGMT office

Organise, mobilise and unite to defeat the sinister motives of DOT & BSNL Management to demote the entire JTO, SDE equivalent cadres. From 1979 onwards we are struggling for the upliftment of JTO cadre. IIM Bangalore in early 80's, National Productivity Council  during IVth and Vth Pay commission period and SM Aggarwal and Sarin Committees made extensive work study and recognized that JTO cadre is the backbone of DOT (now BSNL) and recommended upgradation of this cadre in terms of pay scales and status. Union Cabinet in 1987  revised pay scales from Rs.1400-40-2300 to Rs.1640-60-2900. In 1996 on Vth CPC recommendation pay scales again revised from Rs.5500-175-9000 to Rs.6500-200-10500 along with elevation from Group C cadre to Group B Gazetted cadre. In 2002, after lot of struggle we achieved E1A and E2A scales instead of offered E1 and E2 scales. Can anyone forget the last 30 years of struggle for our cadre? Can anyone imagine the demotion of the cadre after 30 years of struggle? can we imagine the demotion of 35,000 JTOs, SDEs etc ? We have to answer these simple questions in the coming days. Assn (erstwhile JETA / JTOA(I) / TEOA(I) and now SNEA(I)) started this struggle for the cadre since 1979 and will continue till we achieve the goal.

SNEA (I) serve notice for Trade Union Action:  

     1.    Countrywide lunch/closing hour demonstration on 24^th Feb.,11

2.             Full day Dharna at BSNL/Circle/SSA HQs on 04^th March.,11.

·     Demand : Provisionally extend pre revised 9850-250-14600 scale and process standard pay scale of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE and equivalent cadres as DOT not approving mid scales proposed by BSNL.

Pay of JTO as on 01/10/2010

REDUCTION IN PAY= ` 4568                                  <<Notice>>

Immediate action required from CGMT to settle Hungama charges for Broad  Band and automatic Deduction from Mobile customers >>>>>>>>

Validity and CTOP up issues in Mobile marketing - CS addresses CGM for immediate action  >>>>>>>

Association addresses CCA on pension issues regarding Time Bound Promotion >>>>>>>

28th Jan: 2011Association addresses Chief Engineer (Civil) regarding shifting of rented accommodation in Trivandrum,  shifting of Muvattupuzha Civil Sub Dn and Transfer of Executives against Transfer Policy. >>>>>>

20th Jan: 2011GS writes to DIR (CM), BSNL regarding Failure of C-TOP UP facility & Very low speed in 3G Data services in South for the last two weeks --  Customers migrating to other service providers >>>>>>>>    <<Annexure>>

19th Jan 2011BROADBAND ADDITIONAL UASGE CHARGES SLASHED 

Almost all users of all plans will get the benefit  more than 100% reduction in additional usage charges.

 Band width doubled for all PLANS above ULD 1000

 No of free calls increased (doubled) for COMBO Plans.  

 NEW PLAN BBG COMBO ULD850- with 350 calls free and band width  ONE Mbps upto 8 GB introduced for all users

 No Installation charges –Sufficient capacity in all DSLAMs .All of us must put maximum effort to boost broadband penetration in all SSAs

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18th Jan 2011Data speed of 3G - The low speed and unsteady 3 G data speed problem is brought to the notice of CGMT Kerala by CS and the issue will be taken up with Director (CM) by our CHQ. We are trying to highlight the problem at all levels so that problems with 3G  data speed  is settled.

17th Jan 2011Transfer of Officers from Ernakulam and Trivandrum SSAs

1. The working strength of executives in all SSAs is less than the sanctioned strength and hence   transfer of executives from one depleted SSA to another can not be accepted. The Circle Administration may take appropriate action to get more Executives posted to the Circle to cover the shortages in all 11 SSAs, Mobile Services, CO, RTTC etc. We have already pointed out the pending Rule 8 transfers in the cadre of JTOs and transfer request pending from 13 tenure completed SDES from other circles.
2. Additional posting to any SSA under the present conditions, is to be done only when additional strength is received by the Circle by virtue of new postings/promotions as is being done by the BSNL Corporate office.
3. However transfer of executives may be worked out and implemented only on one to one basis for meeting the requests of the officers completing their tenure in away stations from their home stations as being done by the Corporate office in case of inter circle transfer.
4. The findings of the Committee on the deployment of staff in the Circle is purely empirical, hypothetical and unacceptable as it is not based on actual/ required  work load or the duly  approved  norms of the competent authority, which has clearly enunciated norms for arriving at the justifications in various sections/sectors. Any decision on the basis of crude, irrational and arbitrary conclusions with the thumb rule as land line capacity does not deserve a place in  modern management/modern technology which mainly includes transmission media, POI, MSCs, TAX, MPLS core network, broad band , EB Marketing both CFA and Mobile etc and land line is but a mere contributor.

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17th Jan 2011Recovery from pay – case of Sri Subash Varghese JTO Electrical- delay in conducting   Simple Accounts Examination on administrative reason- request to condone  the delay in passing the Examination due to administrative reason. >>>>>>

12th Jan 2011Officiating promotion to JAG - Assn writes to CGM -

Out of 21 JAG officers reverted as per the order under reference nine officers were promoted in the 1/3 rd competitive quota, whose seniority has nothing to do with Rule 206, which concerns only the seniority (2/3) quota.

 All the remaining 12 officers belong to 1972 or prior batches, who passed the Qualifying Examination prior to 1985, which again means that all these officers except one ( in case Rue 206 is to be applied after finalization of Seniority on the outcome of SLP )  who are coming in the zone of consideration for further promotion to JAG are senior to the applicants in OA 520/2009  both with reference to  the year of Rect as well as the year of passing the qualifying examination.

The applicants in the OA 520/2009 belong to 1973 and later batches, who passed the qualifying Examination in 1985 or later. It may be noted the all the applicants in OA 520/2009 are much junior to the all officers  reverted as order under reference and the 38 officers who were coming under the Zone of consideration for promotion to JAG 

In the light of the above it is requested that the reversion orders of the 21 reverted JAG officers may immediately be cancelled and further promotion to JAG may be issued at the earliest since many officers are on the verge of retirement with a good number of posts lying vacant and consequently causing administrative difficulties. 

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Suggestions before MNP - addressed to CGM >>>>>>

11th Jan: 2011LDCE for promotion to grade of SDE (Civil)/SDE (Electrical)/AE (Arch)

(a) LDCE for promotion from JTO (Civil) to SDE (Civil) for the backlog vacancies upto 08-07-2009 reserved SC/ST category candidates.

(b) LDCE for promotion from JTO (Elect) to SDE (Elect) for the vacancy years 2008-09 and 2009-10

(c)LDCE for promotion from JTO(Arch) to AE(Arch for the vacancy years 2009-10 and 2010-11

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Holding of LICE for promotion from Group C to JTO (E) for the vacancy year 2009-10 under 20% quota >>>>>>

7th Jan 2011SNEA (INDIA) CALICUT SSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD ON 6/11/2010 AT Nalanda Auditorium . The conference was formally innaugurated by Circle secretary Com George Verghese .110 members participated in the conference. The former Circle Secretary Com ORC, former CEC member and SSA secretary Com Ramachandran and Com K.D Sebastian ex Circle President  attended the meeting as special invitees and addressed the meeting.  Circle secretary explained in detail about the pending cadre issues and our earnest effort to settle the issues. On common demands JAC is the forumn for pursuing such cases - viability of BSNL-ITS absorption ,Procurement sufficient mobile equipments etc - Com P.Janardanan Circle treasurer also addressed the meeting. The acute shortage of stores for line/cable maintenance, shortage of recharge coupons, paucity of fund for various maintenance work as well as capital work, shortage of FWT/EPBT etc were  discussed in the meeting and meeting calls upon JAC to take up the issue besides being pursued by our association. The meeting adopted resolutions requesting the administration to stop unlimited period of replacement warrantee of telephone instrument to one year as done in the case of Modems.  The meeting also passed resolution urging the Administration for finalizing tender for extending labour assistance for external maintenances. The Meeting discussed the deficiencies in Mobile AMC performance. The members expressed their apprehension regarding the implementation of CDR. Meeting decided to urge the administration for strengthening the SSA Transmission wing for prompt completion of projects and fault attending.

 The following are the new Office bearers.

1.President. Com Sivadasan C.K.  SDE(Plg) O/o PGMT-CLT

2. Vice president:

(1)Com E Sreedharan  (AGM –Branding)

(2)Com. Baburajan T.( DE)

3. Secretary.  Com K.V Sasidharan (AGM- Udaan)

4. Assistant Secretary: Com. P.U.George SDE

5 Joint Secretary         : Com Kanakadasan M. SDE

6. Treasurer      Com Predeep SDE(SRRC )

7. CEC Member: Com Madhusoodhanan. SDE(MSC WLL)

7th Jan 2011Time Bound Upgradation of Executives - Submission of CR and SR of Executives. The details to be submitted latest by 15-01-2011. All SSA Secretaries are requested to the needful to complete this in time. >>>>>>>

Long stay particulars SDEs of Pathanamthitta SSA >>>>>>

Long stay particulars SDEs of Kottayam SSA >>>>>>

5th January 2011Association writes to CGM on shortage of mobile RCC and Top Up coupon in the circle  >>>>>>>>>>>

Annexure >>>>>>>

23rd December 2010CS writes to CCA on pension issues - Method of pay fixation in IDA Pay Scales in respect of absorbed officials of BSNL who were     promoted prior to 01-10-2000 but opted under FR22(I) (a) (i) for fixation of their pay in the promoted scale on the date of their next increment in the lower grade, which falls after 01-10-2000.

2. Method of pay fixation in IDA Pay Scales in respect of absorbed officials of BSNL who were  opted to continue in CDA scale till next promotion and  whose pay on promotion was fixed in CDA under provision of FRSR >>>>>>>>

22nd December 2010Long stay particulars JTOs of Trivandrum  SSA >>>>>>

Long stay particulars JTOs of Ernakulam SSA >>>>>>

Long stay particulars JTOs of PGT SSA >>>>>>

Time Bound Promotions - left out cases >>>>>>

21st December 2010Long stay particulars SDEs of Kollam SSA >>>>>>

21st December 2010GPRS and 3G for all Executives in Kerala - As per our request for 3G and GPRS facilities to all executives and as agreed with the Association on 25-11-2010 CGMT issued orders for the implementation. Thanks to CGMT Kerala for this positive attitude. >>>>>>>

15th December 2010Reversion and re-officiating orders for TTAs >>>>>>>

Long stay particulars of SDEs of Palakkad SSA >>>>>>>>>

15th December 2010Association addresses CGM on the delay in issuing appointment order due to non receipt of Police Verification Report- Case of 2007 Batch JTOs- request for preponing the  date of appointment notionally to 25-5-2009. >>>>>>>>>

6th December 2010SNEA (I) Kerala Circle deeply bereaved: Com. K. Mohanan Pillai SDE Kollam SSA an active member of our Association met with a tragic road accident on 6^th December 2010 and succumbed to the accident. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle mourns the sad demise & conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family for this greatest loss.  

 25th November 2010The Association had a meeting with Circle administration on prior appointment on 25-11-2010 for discussing wide ranging issues already brought to the notice of the CGMT for improvement to service and cadre issues.   From administration side in addition to Sri Premachandra CGMT, Sri Anadakumar  G M HR, Smt Rugmani Sankaranarayan DGM HR and Sri Sathishram DGM Admin were present.  Association was represented by Circle President, Circle Secretary, Circle Treasurer and Asst. Circle Secretary Com. Aslesh.

 1 .CDR Migration of CDMA to GSM-Problems observed in Kenen FX for WLL

 Ref: No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/8Dated at 21-10-2010 >>>>>>

CGMT has appreciated the points raised by the Association. Our suggestion for bimonthly billing was well received by him. It was assured that all possible action will be taken in this regard.

  2. External Plant Maintenance- tendering reg.

 Ref ; No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/4Dated at 19-10-2010 >>>>>>

This item was discussed in detail. The feed back given by the Association was appreciated by DGM Admin- the nodal officer in this regard. It was informed that the processing of Circle office is in the final stage. It was hoped that by Jan 2011 we will be able to switch over to new system. CGMT expressed his displeasure in the delay in some  SSAs in collecting the required information like number of workers involved. Our SSA Secretaries are requested to take up this matter with the SSA Administration particularly Ernakulam, Aleppy and Trivandrum SSAs.

3. Improvement in Marketing and Customer care activities.

  Ref: No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/6 dated 20-10-2010 >>>>>>>

 Our suggestion was welcomed by the CGMT.  He has immediately consulted other GMs for the implementation of our request for 3G, GPRS for Executives and prepaid recharge coupon to TMs in the absence of Tarang telephone. We were told that CGMT personally feel that this can be done without any hindrances. Our suggestion for incorporating Telephone number in all communication was well appreciated and accepted by the CGMT. It was decided to issue necessary instruction in this regard.

 4.  Suggestions for reducing delay in implementation of project Udaan

       Ref: SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/15 Dated 03-11-2010 >>>>>>>

 Our suggestions has already forwarded to GM marketing CFA for necessary action.

 5. Pending transfer request to Kerala Circle- JTOs Rule 8/SDEs completing their tenure

  CGMT assured to do the needful at the earliest occasion.

6.Payment of Island Special Duty allowance and Hard Area allowance  to Employees working in  Minicoy under Lakshadweep islands.

          Ref: No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/9 Dated at 21-10-2010 >>>>>>>

 We were assured that this will be settled immediately. 

7.Serious pay anomaly leading to grave injustice in respect of JTOs recruited in   2007 and 2008- Need for immediate action – interim measure -Payment of pay and allowances in the pre revised IDA scale 9850-14600  - Pending finalization of equivalent pay scales of 9850-250-14600 :

       Ref: No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/12Dated at 29-10-2010 >>>>>>>

This items was discussed in its entirety. CGMT was convinced about the justification and we were assured that necessary orders will be issued in consultation with finance wing.

 8. Request for transfer  of SDEs on compassionate ground & Superannuation cases

   Ref: No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/11Dated at 27-10-2010 >>>>>>

CGM agreed to consider specific cases. 

9. Request for transfer  of JTOs to Trissur  and Trivandrum SSAs.

      Ref: No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/11Dated at 27-10-2010 >>>>>>>

 It was assured that this case will be considered at the first opportunity when substitutes are available. We were informed that sanction for recruitment of 285 TTAs( out side ) is expected very soon. Or when JTO to SDE offg is done the case can be considered. Or at least by next March all pending cases can be settled. 

10. Information pertaining to erstwhile ASTTs  as per Corp. Office No.22-36/2001-TEII dated 5-10-2010.

  We have explained the seriousness of the issue and expressed our protest in not supplying this information even after two remainders from Corporate Office. CGMT immediately directed DGM HR for supplying the necessary information.

11. Officiating promotion to JAG/ STS/ SDE 

 JAG and SDE Officiating are pending due to Court cases. All out effort is being made for clearing the cases.  It was assured that all vacant DE post will be filled at least by first week of  December. The Association requested the management to clear all the reverted cases in one order.

 13. Transfer cases pending in DE cadre.

All the two year completed cases will be cleared.  It was assured that our request for clearing at least the case of those officers retiring within 2 year will be considered positively. 

Other items taken up in the meeting

1. Shortage of materials  

The issue was discussed in detail . CGMT has informed that he is fully aware of the situation but no solution is forthcoming before Jan 2011

 2.Shortage of BSNL mobile top up cards

On our intimation earlier necessary instructions are already issued for printing sufficient recharge coupons of small denomination.  It was told that once the present printing is over there will not be any shortage in future

 3. BSC failure at Tirur - inaction from the AMC by M/s Nortel.

The issue of recent BSC failure at Tirur was also discussed with the CGMT. We have informed that the AMC vendor has simply taken the BSNL for a ride.  We have expressed our view that had the suggestions made by the our Engineers were taken in to consideration the problem could have been settled without this delay. We have told that we can not become the hostage of AMC vendor and vies of our technical expert are to be given much weightage rather than the AMC holders.

 4. Infra Mtce by EOI as part of Project Sanjay.

  We have pointed out the loss being incurred to then tune several Cores due to the delay in its implementation. Strict instructions are issued to all units/ SSAs for the implementation. Our SSA secretaries should monitor and report  the progress in their SSAs. 

5. Broad Band billing Issue – Bill issued by TRA is not matching with CDR

The issue is brought to the notice of CGMT. It was assured that he will look in to the mater for necessary action.

6. Problems in WiMax  Services related with NOC.

CGMT has appreciated the points raised by the Association and promised  that  necessary  instruction will be issued to the concerned  officers for corrective actions.  >>>>>>>

7.Delay in processing of CRs by SSAs in Promotion cases

 Already instructions are issued to all Units/ SSA for assessing and sending them to Circle office.  He has suggested the intervention of our members at SSA level also. Our SSA Secretaries should monitor and report the progress in their SSAs.

8. Sending officers with less than 2 year service for mandatory trg.

 Our suggestion for exempting officers with less than two year service from mandatory training was will received by the CGMT. This will save lot of man power and expenditure towards Training.

9. Delay in posting of JTOs for want off Police Verification report- 2007 Batch JTOs.

 We were assured that necessary corrective action will be taken in this regard.

10. Non consideration of request of officers for posting in IMPCS.

This issue was discussed in detail with GM HR. We have pointed out the missing cases. It was assured that the case will be considered in future. We were advised to bring it to the notice of IMPCS wing also.

 The meeting was very cordial and constructive. We thank the CGMT and Circle Administration for their positive approach to all the issues raised by us.

The Circle office bearers met G M (F) Smt. Sumam Pillai and discussed the following

 1. Disconnection of KSEB connection to BTS for non payment of electricity bill.

 We appraised GM (F) about the precarious situation and requested to find some means for the payment of the E B charges. We were assured that she is already seized of the issue and some strategy is being worked out to tie over the situation

 2. Pay Anomaly of JTOs of 2007 and 2008 rectts.

  The issue was discussed  thoroughly with all document like Rectt Notification 2007 and 2008, IDA revision order, Clarifications issued there under, Action taken by Rajasthan Circle, W B circle, IT Circle Pune, Pay slip of different Circles etc.  GM (F) was very much convinced about the issue and assured positive action within a short time.

 3. Hard area allowance to Staff working in Minicoy.

This item was also discussed with G M (F) with all relevant orders issued by DOE, Ministry of Finance, BSNL corporate office Etc. She was convinced about the issue and expressed her displeasure in referring this matter to Circle Office by the SSA as when there are clear orders available, on the subject. Immediate action was assured in this regard.

  The GM (F) has shared her sentiments about the BSNL financial viability. She has suggested action from the SNEA (India) at Circle & CHQ level against all kind of loss to our company.

 The meeting was very positive and constructive. We thank the GM (F) for her positive understanding of the issues and her concern about BSNL financial viability.

  Suggestions for better Customer care and Marketing- Broad Band , Wimax and Land line customers.>>>>>>>

23rd November 2010 Transfer Policy - long stay list  published by Kerala CO of SDEs in TVM SSA >>>>>>>>

22nd November 2010Transfer Policy - long stay list published by Kerala CO of SDEs in EKM SSA .Order copy>>>  EKM List >>>>     

Problems in Wi Max services related to NOC Banglore >>>>>

Payment of Island Special Duty allowance and Hard Area allowance  to Employees  working        in Minicoy under Lakshadweep islands. >>>>>>>

Quality Assurance of Telecom Equipments.
           Field units are facing many problems with regard to the performance of   Products /items tested and cleared by QA  . The new caller ID phone, FWTs, Power Plant Modules etc are few example.  It is observed that field units who are the actual users of the products are not giving proper feed back to the concerned in this regard. The problems of any products/items from QA can be registered with the QA site at http://qa.bsnl.co.in/ .  Our fields officers should  Register the complaints with the above site to ensure the quality of our Products/Items.. So kindly take necessary action to make use of this mechanism and to propagate this information to all field officers rather than limiting the same to Planning/ MM section.

       Site http://qa.bsnl.co.in/       

              . Register your name and get the User id and password

               . Now Give the complaints as shown in the form

Letter from  CGM QA to all the CGMs >>>>>>>>

QA score card >>>>>>

Brief of the CEC Meeting of SNEA (India) Kerala Circle held at Trichur on 19-11-2010 >>>>>>>>

17th November 2010 Suggestions for better Customer care and Marketing- Broad Band ,Wimax and Land line customers.  >>>>>>>>

16th November 2010  NEWS from Trivandrum SSA >>>>>>>>

16th November 2010BSNL Home Plan in Kerala Circle - Total 13,04,943 - Kannur SSA crosses Two Lakh connections in HOME Plan followed by Trivandrum with 180631 connections.

ALP- 80466, KE-133218 , EKM - 132581, CNN - 202443, KLM - 91823, KTM - 108536, MLP- 122272, PKD- 81334, PTA- 50104, TCR- 121533, TVM- 180631.

SNEA (India) Kerala Circle salutes all employees of Kerala Circle for their exemplary and remarkable performance. Staff of Kannur SSA and Trivandrum SSA requires special CONGRATULATIONS on this occasion.

15th November 2010Time bound Upgradation orders issued for JTOs of  Trivandrum, Kollam, Malappuram SSAs and IMPCS wing. >>>>>>>>.

 8th November 2010 JAC Circular. >>>>>

Circle Office bearers and SSA/BSs are requested are requested to  take all out preparations for the success of the December strike in coordination with all the participant Unions/Associations.

CEC meeting  on 19th November 2010 at Trichur

6th November 2010All India Eligibility List of JTOs in respect of Kerala Circle for considering promotion to the cadre of SDE (T) for the vacancy year 2009-2010 (OC 1996 to 2001, SC 1997 to 2001, ST - 2004-05). Omissions/corrections/deletions, if any, may be intimated to SDE (HR-III), O/o. CGMT, Trivandrum with documentary evidence, before 16-10-2010

 (1) OC candidates from 1996 to 2001 >>>>>>>>>

 (2) SC candidates from 1997 to 2001 >>>>>>>>>

 (3) ST candidates of 2004 & 2005 >>>>>>>>>>

30th October 2010Time bound Upgradation orders issued for JTOs of  Alappuzha, Kanuur, Kozhikkode, Kollam, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Trissur SSAs and Circle Office. TBP orders are pending for JTOs of Ernakulam SSA and Mobile Services as the SR and assessment report are pending from these units. >>>>>>>>.            >>>>>>>

30th October 2010Appointment orders issued in the cadre of Junior Accounts Officers under DR quota. Congratulations and welcome to all. >>>>>>>>>>>

Serious pay anomaly leading to grave injustice in respect of JTOs recruited in 2007 and 2008- Need for immediate action – interim measure -Payment of pay and allowances in the pre revised IDA scale 9850-14600  - Pending finalization of equivalent pay scales of 9850-250-14600 >>>>>

28th October 2010The  Annual Conference of  SNEA (INDIA) PTA SSA  held on 28/10/2010

 The Circle Secretary Com George Varghese inaugurated the conference. Com Manoj P.K Branch secretary TVLA welcomed the audience. The meeting was presided over by Com K.John District President. The Circle Secretary emphasized the need for  all out preparation for the three days strike starting from the first week of DEC -2010 against the policy of Central government to make our company bankrupt and loss making finally disinvest  after downsizing the work force.  Com Najumudheen M Area Secretary  (South) ,Com P.Janardanan Circle Treasurer  Com PRG Panicker, Com Jacob Mathew  CWC members addressed the meeting.

GMT PTA Shri.Sasidharan C. addressed the meeting and reiterates  the need of understanding our strength and weakness, utilizing all the opportunities to increase the market share and revenue. Earlier Circle Secretary appreciated the  stand taken by SSA administration especially GMT, PTA SSA for his endeavour for smooth switch over to a legally valid payment system for external maintenance and house keeping. 

The meeting elected the following as new Office bearers Com K.John SDE (O/D) Thiruvalla     as President. Com. Vinodh.N SDE (BSS) TLA as Secretary and Com. G.Sivaraman Nair SDE (PTA) as Treasurer. About 70 members including 20  lady comrades participated in the meeting. A fare well function also arranged in connection on superannuation of Com Susan Markose SDE (PG) TLA.The meeting concluded at 1615 hrs .Com Basheer Khan  expressed vote of thanks to all for the successful conduct of the meeting.

25th October 2010District Secretary TVM SSA addresses PGMT Trivandrum on  Unhealthy Practices going on in Trivandrum SSA leading to dissatisfaction among Executives –        

1.  1. Immediate withdrawal of the  order issued by GM, TVM regarding the procedure to avail leave by Executives              

2.   2.Harassment against Shri.James Roy, DE (NIB).                

#    3.   Denial of TA/DA Bills of SDEs working in installation.

4.   Injustice to Shri, Thankappan, SDE (Presently under deputation in TERM CELL).

5.   Transfer and Posting of Executives ; This association should be taken into   confidence

     6.   Executives transferred from Urban to Rural violating TP.- immediate repatriation.

 7.   Vague and confusing order related to continuous working of    CSCs without holidays– avoid such orders in future.

        8.   Implementation of  the Tender Procedure  for Cable Work.

        9.   Repairing CLIP Telephone Instruments.

       10. Shortage of Store Materials

                  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

22nd October 2010Shri.B.Sunilkumar GM (NWP-CM) replied to CS that he will put all efforts to address each of the issues pointed out in the letter addressed to him (by E mail) on  Problems observed while provisioning through Kenen FX for WLL. Thanks to Shri B.Sunilkumar GM for his prompt reply and now we are expecting immediate action from his side.

21st October 2010 CS addresses GM (NWP-CM) regarding - Problems observed while provisioning through Kenen FX for WLL >>>>>>

21st October 2010CS addresses CGMT on Calling for JTO/SDE volunteers from TVM& EKM SSAs - Association can not accept transfer of officers from one SSA to others except from SSAs where the existing working strength is more  than  the sanctioned strength. >>>>>>>

20th October 2010CS writes to CGMT on improvement in marketing and customer care activities.& provision of 3G and GPRS facilities to the service mobile connection of the Executives. >>>>>>>

  19th October 2010CS addresses CGMT on External Plant Maintenance---(1) the absence of a properly executable and codally tenable system of external plant maintenance in the Circle has been hurting the fortunes of the Company very badly uniformly throughout the Circle with no SSA exempted. A totally efficient system for extending labour assistance to the TMs especially for attending cable faults only can revive and resuscitate the fortunes of the Company as far as Landline connections, with a special focus to the highest revenue earning B/B connections. (2) Most of the Tarang  service mobile connections provided to the field staff  are not working due to instrument fault and there is no repair/ replacement mechanism for the same. Naturally this results in hampering the effective monitoring and follow up of fault maintenance with the field staff by the field officers concerned. To resolve this issue we feel that the possibility of providing GSM service connection with same free call limit allowed for Tarang connections to the field staff. >>>>>>>>>

6th October 2010Follow up action in the discussion and agreement reached with the Assn on 29-09-2010 - Item No.(14) Immediate withdrawal of orders for displaying residence telephone numbers of Executives on pillars causing embarrassments to the family members   of the Executives. CO issued orders modifying the earlier order. >>>>>>>>>

6th October 2010Follow up action in the discussion and agreement reached with the Assn on 29-09-2010 “ BSNL HOME PLAN” facility to SE DOT/RE DOT/Service Connections.>>>>>>

4th October 2010Follow up action in the discussion and agreement reached with the Assn on 29-09-2010 (1) Circle Office instructed Malappuram and Palakkad SSAs to draw the arrears to Officiating/regular JTOs and accordingly SSAs started the process for drawing the arrears. ( 2) Transfer orders for five JTOs (Four lady JTOs and one JTO worked in Lakshadweep) from Malappuram to Ernakulam issued. (3) Circle Office will issue the Time bound promotion orders in one or days for the JTOs of SSAs from where the assessment details obtained. These details from  IMPCS wing, Trivandrum SSA, Ernakulam SSA, Kollam SSA and Malappuram SSA are pending. SSA secretaries of these SSAs to take special interest to complete the process.(4) Our Circle president joined TVM SSA and posted as DE Trans as agreed by CGMT in the meeting. We are closely monitoring for the follow up actions for the remaining items in the memorandum.

1st October 2010Shri.Premachandra CGMT Kerala conveyed his appreciation through a telephone call to CS SNEA on the efforts taken by SNEA members for achieving a very impressive figure of SIX lakh mobile connections in the LOYAL SIM category in record time of 40 days. Congratulations to all SNEA members for their hard work in achieving this record feat. This novel proposal about the new scheme, first anywhere in the country , has been initiated by members of Kannur SSA. In his telephone call the CGMT acknowledged this fact and thanked for the same. The CGMT further reassured the CS that the Loyal SIM scheme will be made available against the residential connections of the Executives also as agreed in our meeting on 29-09-2010.

Great news! Corporate office has announced “special unlimited home mobile plan under prepaid and postpaid category with unlimited free call facility to one BSNL home landline number”.  

This plan is the similar plan of “BSNL HOME” introduced in Kerala circle. Now it is the right time to join together from top to bottom and market maximum mobile connections, which was proved in Kerala circle. Order >>>>>

29th September 2010Our whole hearted congratulations to all SNEA comrades through out Kerala for their extraordinary solidarity and committed support. We look forward to such staunch and determined actions in our continuing struggle to protect the BSNL as well as against the reactionary moves of the Administration. Our sincere thanks to Com.G.L.Jogi our General Secretary who solidly stood by us all throughout and was the great guiding force behind us.

Com. N.A.Abrham our Circle President has reported as DE BSS Trivandrum on 29-09-2010 itself.

Trade Union Programmes- Deferment of TU actions >>>>>>>

29th September 2010Discussion of the Association with CGMT on 29-09-2010

Based on the invitation for a discussion on the issues raised by the Association in its notice for Trade Union Actions, a meeting was convened by the CGMT  at 10/30hrss on 29.09.2010. The Association was represented by Circle President Com N.A.Abraham, Circle Secretary Com George Varghese, Circle Treasurer Com. P.Janardanan and Asst. Secretary  Com. S. S. Aslesh.  CGMT, GM (HR), DGM (Admn) and DGM (HR) were present from the Admn side.

The discussions began with the Association representatives pointing out that this discussion could have been initiated by the Admn on receipt of the Resolution of the Assn or at least when the Notice was received.

1. The Assn protested the manner in which the Administration handled/mishandled the entire issue of transfer / relieving / leave case of the Circle Secretary N.A.Abraham. The CGMT  promptly pointed out that he had not intended the events to be carried out in the manner in which it eventually happened and reiterated that the unfortunate incidents, that followed, was not on his instructions/ orders. On the contrary during his tenure as PGMT TVM he had felt the urgent need for a proper technical officer to lead TVM Xmn. Dn, for which he had proposed the name of Sri. N.A.Abraham, some 8 months back. It was done only in the best interests of service. The Association was,  however, quite firm in insisting that the orders had to be cancelled immediately. Any such genuine requirement could be considered at a later date or appropriate time. The CGMT agreed to cancel the transfer orders but insisted that the requirement in TVM Xmn. Dn was critical. The Assn agreed that this genuine request of the CGMT could be considered on cancellation of the transfer orders. The CGMT immediately agreed that Com. N.A.Abraham could join back today itself and that his leave case would be settled immediately without posing any further problems. The Assn, therefore , agreed that the transfer of Com. N.A.Abraham as DE Xmn and only as DE Xmn TVM may now be considered.

2. We protested against the pick and choose transfer orders violating the spirit of the agreement with the Assns.  Any change in the transfer policy may be decided only after taking the Association in to confidence. We also protested the blatant voilation of Transfer Policy taking place in some SSAs particularly in TVM SSA where huge number of transfer orders have been issued in a short period without observing any norms.

3. It was agreed that orders issued on 29-05-2010 will be implemented immediately.

4. Agreed that in all transfer orders sufficient time to the extent of seven days will be given before relieving the Executives.

5. The transfers on compassionate ground will be kept to the minimum. Cases pending for relieving with extension of six months, one year etc. will be reexamined.

6 & 7 Assn strongly objected to the reversion order on 26-08-2010 as it was totally unwarranted, without taking stock of the vacancy position. Admn agreed for issuing DE re-officiating orders after taking stock of the number of officers joined from other circles. Orders will be issued by 7^th Oct 2010.

8. Assn pointed out that this is first time that even after posting of 72  fresh JTOs no request/tenure transfer orders have been effected. Admn. Agreed to issue orders of  overstaying officers from away SSAs to home SSAs, to the extent possible.

9. Assn representatives pointed out that even though BSNL CO issued clarification in April the delay for the issuing TBP to JTOs on completion of 6 years cannot be accepted. Admn agreed that  DPC will be constituted and orders will be issued at the earliest.

10. Pay arrears to Officiating/regular JTOs of Malappuram and Palakkad SSAs. Assn representatives informed CGM that the case of JTOs in this Circle is not comparable with Offtg JTOs of other Circles, as there is a positive  Court verdict here.  CGM clarified that he would make arrangements for the arrear payments.

11. Request transfer of DEs was agreed to be considered along with the re-officiating orders and the DEs joining the SSAs from other circles.

12. Assn. pointed out that the great delay in issuance of officiating orders for DGMs  is totally unpardonable on whatever pretext.  CGM clarified that he will study the case and do the needful at the earliest. It is a point to be noted that 1973 rects  clearing the  qualifying exam  in 1985 can on no account become senior to 1972 rects passed in 1985 or in the previous exams, despite any Court case.

13. The case of transfer of Executives from their home SSAs on one pretext or other is totally unacceptable to this Assn and any change in the existing accepted terms and norms cannot be implemented without further discussions with the Executive Assns. We will accept only need based transfers and transfers for the name of transfers will be totally resisted  by this Assn.

14. Assn strongly objected to the display of residence numbers of JTOs & SDEs in the spirit of the decision of the XXI Circle Conference. There were better methods for ensuring customer care, we insisted. It was agreed that the method of printing cards with the contact numbers would be explored.

15. FWTs , EPBTs and drop wire etc are diverted from other circles.

16. Codally tenable systems for line mtce/ cable mtce was agreed to be effected immediately after tendering.

The issue of demand of Home SIM scheme to service connection was raised by the Association. CGMT immediately .agreed to review the case and issue orders accordingly

We asked for the Minutes of the meeting, which is promised to be issued soon.

In response to the positive response of the Admn to  all items raised, the  Assn has decided to defer the Programme of  Trade union actions.

Our whole hearted congratulations to all SNEA comrades through out Kerala for their extraordinary solidarity and committed support. We look forward to such staunch and determined actions in our continuing struggle to protect the BSNL as well as against the reactionary moves of the Administration. Our sincere thanks to Com.G.L.Jogi our General Secretary who solidly stood by us all throughout and was the great guiding force behind us.

Com. N.A.Abrham our Circle President has reported as DE BSS Trivandrum on 28-09-2010 itself.

*BSNL EXECUTIVES ON AGITATIONAL PATH*

Programmes of Trade Union Action:

    1.LUNCH HOUR DEMONSTRATION AT ALL SSA HQs AND CGMT(O) ON 29TH SEP 2010

    2. FULL DAY DHARNA AT ALL SSA HQs AND CGMT(O) ON 6TH OCT 2010

    3. MASS DHARNA IN FRONT OF CGMT’s OFFICE ON 13TH OCT 2010.

Demands

  1. Immediate stoppage of all arbitrary and pick and choose transfers/postings and cancellation of all transfer orders violating established norms/transfer policies, including those issued by Trivandrum SSA or others SSAs.

  2. Immediate cancellation of the arbitrary orders dated 8/9/2010 transferring the Circle Secretary SNEA (India) Kerala circle Sri. N.A. Abraham

   3. Immediate implementation , including relieving , of transfer orders issued vide order dated 29-5-2010 based on Transfer policies to bring back over-staying Executives in away SSAs like Malappuram, Palghat, Trichur SSA etc

   4. All privileges on essential transfers including reasonable relieving time, joining time etc.

  5. Stoppage of personal gratifications in the pretext of compassionate grounds/ Administrative reasons in a purely subjective manner in postings/ transfers.

  6. Immediate cancellation of the orders dated 26-8-2010 reverting 36 officiating DEs since sufficient vacant STS posts are available in the Circle.

  7. Immediate issuance of additional posting orders for officiating DEs covering up the  entire STS vacancy spectrum from the   pool of officiating DEs reverted vide orders dated 9-8-2010 since the final vacancy position can be assessed now.

  8. Issuance of orders for transfer of all over-staying JTOs and SDEs in away SSAs to their parent SSAs.

  9. Issuance of orders for time bound promotion to all JTOs who have completed 6 years of service, including those missed out /left over in the last time bound promotion orders.

  10. Immediate payment of pay arrears to JTOs of Malappuram and Palghat SSAs

  11. Issuance of orders causing for transfer of all existing DEs to their parent SSA immediately since posting of incoming DEs from other Circles have already been done.

  12. Clearance of the existing backlog in the cadre of DGMs by issuing offg posting orders to eligible seniors and utilization of these STS posts also to cover the maximum number of posts for doing justice to the officers reverted vide order no. dt 9-8-2010

  13. Immediate stoppage of any proposal for transfer of Executives from their home SSAs without discussions with this Association.

  14. Immediate withdrawal of orders for displaying residence telephone numbers of Executives on pillars causing embarrassments to the family members   of the Executives.

  15. Immediate supply of essential store items like FWTs, EPBTs, dropwire etc

  16. Implementation of suitable codally viable cable/line maintenance system.

          SNEA(INDIA) KERALA.  WORKERS UNITY ZINDABAD

23rd September 2010Promotion from JTO(T) to SDE(T) grade under seniority quota - ACRs of the officers for six years w.e.f. 2003-04 to 2008-09 alongwith Assessment sheet and Special Report may be handed over to the Asst. General Manager (HR), O/o CGMT, Trivandrum latest by 24^th September 2010 for onward transmission to BSNL Corporate Office. SSA Secretaries to take special effort to arrange the ACRs and SRs >>>>>>>>>

22nd September 2010In spite of this most demoralizing action by the Management our members are requested to continue the same zeal and fervour in marketing, creating and establishing the loyal SIM connections.

22nd September 2010WOW!!!  THE KERALA BSNL MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES A ‘BIG BONANZA’ FOR ITs EXECUTIVES AND EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR GREAT HARD WORD WORK IN WINNING, CREATING AND CONNECTING 3.25 LAKH HOME CONNECTIONS WITHIN A SHORT SPAN OF 1 MONTH , WORKING OVERNIGHT AND EVEN ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS AND THEREBY EARNING AN IMMEDIATE SAVING OF 3.25 CRORES BY WAY OF FRANCHISEE COMMISSION. THE MANAGEMENT DECLARES THAT

THE LANDLINE CONNECTIONS OF THE EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE BENEFITS OF THIS SCHEME

THESE MEN IN THE MANAGEMENT MUST BE FROM THE MOON!!!

22nd September 2010Notice for programmes of Trade Union Actions - SNEA (India) Kerala Circle served notice to CGMT Kerala on issues of untimely transfers, arbitrary and pick and choose transfers/postings and cancellation of all transfer orders violating established norms/transfer policies, Immediate cancellation of the order dated 26-8-2010 reverting 36 officiating DEs since sufficient vacant STS posts are available in the Circle,    Immediate withdrawal of orders for displaying residence telephone numbers of Executives on pillars causing embarrassments to the family members of the Executives.,   Immediate stoppage of proposal for transfer of Executives from their home SSAs without discussions with this Association., Immediate payment of   pay arrears to JTOs of Malappuram and Palghat SSAs, Issuance of orders for time bound promotion to all JTOs who have completed 6 years of service including those missed out /left over in the last time bound promotion orders, Implementation of suitable codally viable cable/line maintenance systemetc etc.etc.

Programmes of Trade Union Action:

1.    LUNCH HOUR DEMONSTRATION AT ALL SSA HQ AND CGMT's OFFICE ON 29^th SEP 2010

2.    FULL DAY DHARNA AT ALL SSA HQ AND CGMT's OFFICE ON 6^th OCT 2010

3.    MASS DHARNA IN FRONT OF CGMT’s OFFICE ON 13^th OCT 2010

Notice >>>>>>>>>>>

All Circle Office Bearers and SSA/Branch Secretaries to take immediate steps to make the TU action a total success.

19th September 2010In line with our discussions and decisions of the Circle Conference it is decided to have SMS Campaign in protesting the untimely transfers, overnight relieving etc. All members to send SMS to CGMT -9447939999, GM(HR)- 9446000044, GM (MS)- 9447020460. Circle Office bearers, SSA/Branch Secretaries to take immediate steps to make this programme a total success. Further agitational programmes will be intimated in due course.

“We condemn, we protest the vindictive action of the Admn in the hasty, untimely transfers, arrogantly rejecting eligible leave, relieving officers overnight, pick and choose transfers etc. Demand immediate withdrawal. Agitation programme to continue till settlement. SNEA (India), Kerala Circle."

16th September 2010XXI Circle Conference of Kerala Circle was held on 15th &16th Sept.'2010 at Pagoda Resorts Alappuzha. The Open session on 16.09.2010. was marked by the presence of our beloved comrades from ALP and nearby  SSAs, like  Kottayam, Ernakulam, Pathanamthitta etc,with more than 400 in attendance, reflecting the remarkable sense  of our organizational unity, sincerity and camaraderie. The Open Session was inaugurated  by  CGMT Kerala Shri.Premachandra. GS Com. G.L.Jogi, Ex-GS Com W Seshagiri Rao, CHQ Treasurer Com H.Muthu, AGS Com.K.Sebastin, AGS Com.M.H.Gombi, Jt Secretary (South) Com.Rajan R., addressed the Open Session. Com K.D.Sebastain Circle President presided over the function, Com Madhusoodana Panicker welcomed the gathering, Com N.A.Abraham Circle Secretary presented the Keynote address. From our sister organisations  JAC Convener & BSNLEU Circle Secretary, Com.K.Mohanan, NFTE(BSNL) Circle Secretary Com.Dharmadas, NUBSNLW Circle Secretary Shri.K.K.Gopakumar also addressed the open session. Shri.T.Natarajan GM Alleppey, who attended the session along with other Senior Officers of Alleppy SSA, also addressed the gathering. GS in his address stressed on the need for sustained and constant struggles involving other Central Trade Unions to protect BSNL from imminent privatization. He also impressed upon the audience that the time had come for performance based evaluation and consequent rewards, including promotion and increments at all levels from top officers like CGM , SSA heads etc. down to all the Executives. But he insisted that this could start only with a performance assessment by people who belonged to the Company and not with deputationists. Com.P.Janardhanan proposed the vote of thanks.

The delegate session on 15^th & 16th Sept 2010 was attended by 150 delegates drawn from all SSAs of the Circle. The House adopted the Report and accounts  for the period 2008-2010 after detailed discussion.

Important decisions in this conference are

1.  To ensure implementation of legally valid contract system for extending labour assistance to the TMs attending cable fault. The system adopted and implemented by Pathanamthitta SSA is a model on this. Decisions taken with the Executive Associations / Recognised union to be followed and further follow up meetings to be held by the Circle /SSA Management at the earliest. Target to achieve no fault condition in Cable fault is required for the growth of BB sector and to stop churning of Land line connections.

2.  To resist and defeat the arbitrary decision imposed by the Management to display the residence numbers of Executives in Pillars. Circle body is authorized to take appropriate decision in this regard.

3.  The Circle Conference expressed its utmost concern on the recent arbitrary transfers being inflicted on its members in the Circle and in some SSAs in a pick and choose manner, with undue haste violating all the established norms. Circle Conference fully endorsed the resolution passed by the CEC in respect of the arbitrary transfer orders. (Resolution >>>>>>)

4.  Immediate provision of 3G and GPRS facilities to all the Executives.

5.   Implementation of transfer orders and transfer to the Executives who have completed their tenure. Implementation of all the demands raised by this association in the letter dated 04-09-2010 addressed to CGMT.

6.  All out participation by the members for marketing the GSM, 3G, BB, etc.etc.

7.  Total participation in the strike called by the JAC in Oct 2010.

Com. N.A.Abraham, Com. George Varghese and Com.P.Janardanan were elected Circle President, Circle Secretary and Circle Treasurer respectively.

Our O/G Circle President Com. K.D.Sebastian was honoured by the body for his yeoman services to the Association. Com.Guruprsad O/G Organising Secretary and Ex. SSA Secretary of Alleppy was also honoured in the delegate session.

16th September 2010New Office bearers were unanimously elected by the Circle Representative Council on 16-09-2010 in the XXI Circle conference held at Pagoda Resorts Allappuzha. Com.N.A.Abraham, Com George Varghese and Com.P.Janardanan were elected as the Circle President, Circle Secretary and Circle Treasurer respectively for the next term.

List of Office bearers

Details of the XXI CC will be uploaded at the earliest

Circle Secretary's Report >>>>>>>>

Key Note address presented on 16-09-2010 in the Open Session >>>>>>>>

14th September 2010Resolution of CEC addressed to CGMT on 14-09-2010 >>>>>>

4th September 2010Association addresses CGMT on reversion of STS officers and bringing back officers to home SSAs - >>>>>>>>