Now CHQ has called for voluntary contribution from each and every members of this great Association to own a new building at the National Capital. Now the CHQ has given us a good opportunity to reciprocate. Now let us rise to the occasion and prove that Tamil Nadu Circle SNEA is second to none in utilizing this honor. We have no doubt that Tamil Nadu SNEA will exceed the target fixed by Central Head Quarters.. This is evident from the fact that the following circle office bearers have voluntarily contributed towards the CHQ Building Contribution Fund. This is not the end of the list but only a beginning and further list is expected in a short period.17 Circle office bearers of TN Circle contributed Rs 1,34,000/- <<list>>

Now Circle organization has requested all the circle office bearers and District secretaries to approach each and every members personally and get voluntary contribution. The contribution thus collected may be sent to Circle Treasurer Comm.V.Jayaraman under intimation to the circle secretary before 30th April as the final settlement is due in May 2011.

08th April 2011:JAC met today and taken some important decisions to improve the quality of service, customer interface and total change in the work culture of Executives/Employees of BSNL: JAC felt that employees only can take the lead in revival of BSNL with the active and solid support from the BSNL Management. CMD/BSNL and DIR(HR)/BSNL assured full support at all level. Customer Delight Month is to be observed by the JAC, from 1st May to 31st May. All the Divisional Secretaries/ Branch Secretaries are requested to mobilize the above program and implement the same in true spirit..

03-04-2011:Our Circle President Com.S.Sundarakrishnan's mother expired to day. SNEA TN circle expresses its heart felt Condolences to the bereaved family.

SNEA TN Circle office bearers meeting will be conducted on 08-04-2011 at SNEA Bhavan Chennai. <<Click here for the letter addressed to CGM TN>>

31st March 2011: CMD/BSNL and DIR(HR)/BSNL had a meeting with Convenor/JAC and GSs of SNEA(I), BSNLEU and AIBSNLEA and discussed various initiatives taken by the Management during the last one month for improving the performance of BSNL. We appreciated the initiative of new CMD and DIR(HR) and shared our views.

30th March 2011:CONGRATULATIONS TO ONE AND ALL:

JTO to SDE Promotion order issued for 1861 JTOs.

Another landmark achievement for the JTO cadre -- Comrades, Assn didn't update anything on our website regarding the progress of this DPC for the last few months as some court cases are going on at different CATs and there was a strong move to stop the promotions by some misguided people. Finally we could get the much delayed promotion orders for the vacancies upto the year 2008-09.

Our sincere gratitude to the CMD, former DIR(HR) Shri Gopal Das, DIR(HR), GM(Pers), Addl GM(Pers, AGM(Pers II) and the entire dedicated staff of Pers II section of BSNLCO.

Assn tried to retain maximum promoted Executives in the same Circle itself. However, 127 JTOs in the list are posted to tenure Circles. Karnataka and HP Circle has excess candidates.

SNEA TN Circle expresses its gratitude to GS and both the AGSs at CHQ . Congratulations to all the JTOs who got promotion.Out of 164 JTOs of TN circle got promotion as SDE ,9 comrades allotted to other circles.<TN List>

<<covering letter>>  <<page 1-5 >> <<page 6-10 >>  <<page 11-15 >>  <<page 16-20 >> <<page 21- 25 >>  <<page 26-30 >> <<page 31-35 >> <<page 36-40 >> <<page 41-44 >> <<List in excel format>>

Moment of great pride and satisfaction- Association owns a Sprawling New Home.

Association owns a new three storey, three side open 24 X 48 ft. (127 Sq yds) sprawling building just 50 M from Ramesh Nagar Metro station in the most posh Colony of Ramesh Nagar.The total cost of the building is approximately 3.0 Crores .Purchase of this this new building has been possible entirely because of painstaking and sincere efforts of GS and both AGSs at HQs, Com Khan and Com. Sebstian, and our office assistant Digamber. 

29-3-2011:CS met DGM(HR) to discuss the following issues on 28/03/2011.

1.Restoration of officiating arrangement for those who are looking after in the cadre of DE.Corporate office had already restored this facility after the dismissal of OA 983 by CAT Chennai.

2.Time bound promotion cases of Civil wing.

3.Inordinate delay in getting VCs for looking on arrangement in the Cadre of DGM. VCs have been sent by Circle office to CVC before one and half months.

The minutes of the meeting the PGM/ GM (A) had with SNEA and AIBSNLEA TN Circle<Click>

24th March 2011:BRPSE gives several recommendations regading revival of BSNL --- points out inefficiency of the Management, suggests VRS, rollback retirement age to 58 below Board level, freeing/reducing allowances etc >>>>>>

23-03-2011:CS writes DGM(HR) requesting to issue officiating orders for TTA to JTO in circle office<click for CS lr>

SNEA TN requests for calling fresh options for SDE to DE officiaing<<CS lr to CGM TN>>

Pay scale of JTOs and SDEs: GS again writes to the Chairman of the Committee regarding Placing JTOs recruited after 01.01.2007 in the pre-revised pay scale of 9850-250-14600 provisionally till finalization of standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTOs and SDEs <<letter>>

 

 

Pay scale of JTOs and SDEs: GS again writes to the Chairman of the Committee regarding Placing JTOs recruited after 01.01.2007 in the pre-revised pay scale of 9850-250-14600 provisionally till finalization of standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTOs and SDEs <<letter>>

Adhoc JAG promotion: Almost all the VCs reached BSNLCO: pending PB-2, J&K-1,RAJ-1. Regular DE promotion: Almost all the Circles reported that they sent VC to CVO except those individual cases as reported on 17th. GS and AGS met CVO and Dy CVO and requested them to sent the VC to BSNLCO at the earliest as the VC is getting time barred and large number of Executives are retiring every month without getting their due promotion.

18th March 2011Case at Hon CAT, Chennai regarding SC/ST roster for JTO to SDE promotion postponed to 19.04.2011

Since the CAT Chennai dismissed the OA 983/2010 contesting the foot note 2 of BSNLMSRR,BSNL corporate office restored the officiating arrangement in the cadre of DGM/DE.The circle organization has taken up the case with circle administration and requested to convert the look on arrangement as officiating arrangement.

The case no OA 1358 at CAT Chennai requesting SC/ST roster updation has been posted to 19/04/2011.

DGM Adhoc DPC: VC report for 14 officers from TN Circle, 7 from STP and 7 from STR have already been sent to Corporate Office. DGM Adhoc promotion orders are expected very shortly.
Regular STS DPC: About 801 DE adhoc  officers are likely to be regularized as STS Regular. VC report for 107 DE adhoc officers from Tamil Nadu Circle was already  sent to Corporate office on 20/1/2011.

JTO to SDE(T) DPC: DPC for promotion from JTO to SDE is nearing completion. Orders are expected very shortly.
While requesting the Circle administration for effecting the request transfers,the Circle Administration expressed the Financial Constraints and reduction of expenditures imposed by BSNL CO. The Circle administration has stated if at all any request transfer is to be effected,the association has to co-operate with the administration in implementing austerity measures to curtail the expenditure wherever possible.  It has requested to forego TA/DA Lump sum grant while effecting transfers in any cadre.  About 32 SDEs are in the waiting list. Hence, SNEA(I) has accepted the proposal of the administration to forego TA/DA  in the interest of the BSNL. The circle administration is willing to grant TA/DA for those who are seeking transfer from tenure station like Kodaikanal and Nilgris. However, we expressed our reservation over this issue. However, we have agreed to extend our cooperation and sought transfer for all who are already in the waiting list without transfer grant/TA/DA.
As per BSNL guidelines, no promotion  what so ever be(Either look on or officiating) should be extended to the officers in any cadre who have declined their regular promotion for one year. Members of SNEA (I) is maintaining discipline and did not seek look on/officiating . Our comrades are maintaining discipline and do not wish to violate the BSNL guidelines. We have requested the administration to follow the BSNL guidelines scrupulously without any violation.

MNP: Mobile Number Portability in which only AP circle is showing a positive trend. In TN Circle Coimbatore and Nagercoil SSAs show a positive trend. All comrades are requested to fully involve themselves in port in process and bring many many customers from other operators to BSNL!! Convince the existing customers who try for port out - Retain them in BSNL by explaining the positives of being with BSNL.

CGM TN Circle requests all staff to fully involve in MNP process and bring many customers to the BSNL fold. <<Click for CGM's letter in Tamil>>.

SNEA(I) TN Circle Conference is going to be conducted at Nagercoil.
The Conference Venue Details:
Venue: S. N. Sons Mahal, Vadiveeswaram, Nagercoil.
Dates: 28-29 May 2011,
Pre-CEC : 27 May 2011.

While coming for the conference comrades may like to visit the following important places in Kanyakumari Dist. <<Click here to know more>>.

Action taken by AP Circle to effect MNP in favour of BSNL. ---- AP Circle registering net gain after MNP --- Number of good initiatives taken by AP Circle post MNP <<initiatives>>

Congratulations !!! Revision of IDA pension to BSNL employees retired prior to 01-01-2007- DOT issued IDA Pension Revision orders. Our sincere thanks to Secretary/DOT, Member (Services) and DDG(Estt) of DOT and the entire BSNL Management.

10th March 2011: DOT writes to CCAs for payment of IDA at revised rates for the pensioners without waiting for the endorsement of such orders on IDA rates <<order>>

10th March 2011: Judgment of Hon'ble CAT cuttack Page1  Page2  Page3

MNP : Over 38 Lakh Mobile Subscribers Switch To Other Operators <<report>>

Annual Rs 3,000-cr subsidy planned for BSNL, MTNL <<report>>

1st March 2011Copy of the Judgement of the case filed by AIGETOA & Others in Hon Chennai CAT on BSNLMS R/R >>>>>>>

WHY SNEA(I) IS ORGANISING AGITATIONAL PROGRAMME ON 24^TH  FEB AND MARCH  4^TH ? Click here.

28th Feb: 2011Shri.S.C.Misra Member (Services) DOT will hold additional charge of CMD BSNL w.e.f 01-03-2011 till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders which ever is earlier >>>>>>>>

Hon CAT Chennai case OA No983 Reg Foot note 2 dismissed to day.SNEA TN thanks our GS and both the AGS at HQrs for their valuable support and guidance. This case was taken by SNEA and AIBSNLEA. Our Thanks to all the comrades for their support.

Organise, mobilise and unite to defeat the sinister motives of DOT & BSNL Management to demote the entire JTO, SDE equivalent cadres.
SNEA(I) serve notice for Trade Union Action against demotion of JTO  cadre -- results demotion of SDE/JAO/AO cadre also:   Circle Office bearers, DSs,  Branch Secretaries to start immediate mobilisation for the programme.

Organize, mobilize and struggle to safeguard what we have legitimately achieved through historic struggle since 1979.

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.

Programs of protest 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.

Circle Secretary writes to GM(FM) on requesting uniform guidelines on fixation of pay, CGM (TN Circle) regarding notice for agitation programme,
officiating in SDE cadre, Transfer in SDE cadre and compassionate ground appointment. Click here to read more.

The Annual General Body Meeting of Thanjavur SSA was held at Community Hall, BSNL Complex, Thanjavur on 28/1/2011. The following were elected as new office bearers.

DISTRICT PRESIDENT : Com.S.SIVASANKARAN SDE

DISTRICT SECRETARY : Com. K.PALANIAPPAN SDE

DISTRICT TREASURER : Com. RAJA FEROZ MOHAMMED JTO.

The Annual General Body Meeting of Vellore SSA was held at ELAGIRI COMPLEX,VELLORE on15/2/2011.
The following were elected as new office bearers.

DISTRICT PRESIDENT : Com. ELANGOVAN DGM

DISTRICT SECRETARY : Com.A.K.NAGESWARAN SDE

DISTRICT TREASURER : Com. A.SUBRAMANIAN SDE

The Annual General Body Meeting of CIVIL DIVISION was held at RAJAJI HALL AUDITORIUM,BEASSANT NAGAR CHENNAI on 19/2/2011. The following were elected as new office bearers.
The open session was attended by all the top level officers of Civil Division, Circle president Circle Secretary and veteran Trade Union Leader. Com.A.Sugumaran. Ex. AGS

DISTRICT PRESIDENT : Com.P.A.RAVICHANDRAN JTO

DISTRICT SECRETARY : Com. SHANMUGASUNDARAM JTO

DISTRICT TREASURER : Com. M.MUTHUMANI SDE

The Circle Executive Meeting of SNEA(I) TN Circle was held at SNEA Bhavan, Chennai 0n 20/1/11. There
was healthy discussion over financial viability of BSNL and Service matters. The meeting was graced
by CHQ Treasurer Com.H.Muthu and Joint Secretary(S) Com.R.Rajan. There is widespread complaint
from almost all the SSAs regarding 1. Non availability of Broad Band equipment 2. Non availability of
underground cable and OF cable 3. Non availability of Telephone Instruments for NPC 4.CDR billing
complaints and 5. Difficulty being faced by the field units in maintaining external plant as there is heavy
restriction over the expenditure in cable maintenance. The circle organization is taking up the case with
the circle administration over the above issue.

The following are the important decisions taken in the above CEC.

1. The next circle conference will be held between 20th April 2011 and 30th April 2011.
2. The delegate fee for the above conference is fixed at Rs.750/-per delegate.
3. It is unanimously resolved to collect Rs. 100/- per member for conducting the Circle
conference.
4. The following Districts have come forward to conduct the next Circle Conference.
1. Karaikudi 2. Coimbatore 3. Chennai 4.Dharmapuri 5.Nagarcoil.
5. A seven member committee comprising CS/CP/CT 3 ACS at Head Quarters and CWC
member Com. Asfaq Zakki is formed to finalise the venue for the next circle conference
based on the sealed covers/quotations received from the SSAs.
6. All the District Secretaries who are willing to host the next conference may submit their
quotation in sealed cover quoting the approximate expenditure for conducting the next
circle conference. The quotation should contain the following details. 1. Expenditure over
accommodation 2. Expenditure towards Mandapam/hall rent 3. Expenditure towards food.
The approximate members expected for the above conference is 400( 250 delegates 70
Circle office bearers+ host SSA volunters +Observers) The sealed cover containing above
details should reach the committee on or before 7th February 2011. Any quotation received
after the due date will not be considered.

Special offers from BSNL for the port-in-GSM customers under Mobile number portability:

1. Port–in–charges will be fully waived off.

2. Free SIM.

3. For Prepaid customers:

a) Additional talk value for Rs. 100 in addition to the normal free talk

value.

b) 5 GB GPRS free for one month.

4. For Postpaid customers:

a) Activation charges will be waived off.

b) 50% rebate in the FMC for first month.

c) Freebies attached with the plan will remain the same.

11th Jan: 2011: Pay anomaly on implementation of 2nd PRC --- Junior getting higher pay than senior -- Antidating of increment: GS and both AGSs had a detailed discussion with Smt. Smita Choudhary, GM(EF) on this issue. Estt wing moved the file with our letter dated 09.11.2010 to EF wing for their comments. EF wing returned the file to Estt wing with a noting that the clarification dated 14.06.2010 is in order. Assn pointed out that the clarification dated 14.06.10 is against FR and SR as the senior is not getting his normal increment of 3% of basic after 12 months and senior will have further pay loss for certain moths. To overcome this anomaly, Assn pointed out that either antidating has to be allowed or uniform increment date has to be implemented for all as done in Central Govt.

06-01-2011:Circle Secretary writes to CGM TN circle requesting to call for Options for DE posts from SDEs for about 25 DE posts.<Click for Letter>

Regular promotion to DE: VC received only from Pondicherry, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Salem and Erode SSAs. Divisional Secerataries of other SSAs are requested to see that the VC s are sent to circle office immediately.

04Jan: 2011:Pay anomaly of 2007 and 2008 batches: Assn had further discussions with GM(Estt) on this issue. Assn pointed out that extending the pre-revised scale till the revision of pay scale is the only option to resolve the issue. Since the Chairman of the Committee is out of station, meeting with the committee will take place in the next week only.

03rd Jan: 2011:Cabinet Note on IDA pension revision: The revised cabinet Note sent to PMO on 30.12.2010. As per procedure, Cabinet Note has to be sent to PMO one week in advance. The Cabinet Note will be send to the Union Cabinet after one week, ie by this weekend for its consideration.

31st Dec 2010: In TN Circle BSNL "En Nanban Super" has achieved a whooping Sale of more than 7 Lakhs SIMs in December . Congrats!!!...TN circle may not Extent the Sale of Free SIM further.En Nanban Super got more than 15 lakhs customers. Thanks to all Comrades Through out TN Circle .!!! All comrades are requested to motivate the new customers to do TOPUP of atleast Rs55 after activation.

There is an increase in Mobile Revenue of about 10% in TN circle in the month of November 2010.Comrades We are in the path of Regaining our position in Mobile market.

JTO to SDE promotion: Status of missing and untraceable cases -- DS are requested to give information .

15th Dec: 2010: Madras CAT lifted the interim stay granted by the bench for the JTO to SDE DPC. SNEA (India) pleaded in the OA for lifting the interim stay order passed by the Hon.CAT on 3rd November 2010.

BSNL Crosses 20 Lakh 3G Mobile and Data Subscriber Mark .

15 th Dec 2010:TN circle extends the Sale of Free SIM and Free FRC offer for En Nanban Super for 15 more days from 16 th December. All Comrades are requested to further acelerate the Sales of SIMs to restore BSNLs glory. All comrades are requested to motivate the new customers to do TOPUP of atleast Rs55 after activation.

15 th Dec 2010: In TN Circle BSNL "En Nanban Super" has achieved a whooping Sale of more than 3.57 Lakhs SIMs in first 14 days in December month . Congrats!!!... All Comrades are requested to further acelerate the Sales of SIMs .!!

3rd Dec 2010:JAC TN Circle conveys its heartiest congratulations to all the comrades through out the state for their magnificent participation in the two days strike on the issues of viability of BSNL!!!.. Let us look forward unitedly in strengthening the viability of our beloved company through continuous struggle and hard work.

2nd Dec 2010:FLASH NEWS!! Central JAC decided to call off the strike following the agreement with the Management. Earlier JAC had a meeting with DOT Chairman and then with CMD, BSNL.SNEA TN Circle thanks and Congratulates all the Comrades for their total participation in the strike.

Terms of Settlement and record of discussions >>PL Click>>

02-12-2010:Tremendous Response to the Strike on first day and second day of the strike through out TN Circle. Total Partcipation of all Executives/Non Executives in the 3 day Nation wide Strike call given by JAC, Congratulations comrades, keep it up.

BSNL reported large scale participation of executives and employees through out the country in the strike.

THREE DAYS STRIKE FROM 01 st to 03 rd December, 2010: Circle office Bearers/District Secrataries / Branch secretaries are requested to make joint campaign and preparations in coordination with other JAC leaders to ensure 100% participation in the 3 days strike.

30th Nov 2010:JAC after having discussions with RLC and CMD, BSNL has decided to go all out for three days of strike in view of completely non-committal stand of BSNL management on issues related to BSNL. As regards major policy decisions relating to dot there has been absolutely no serious initiative from dot so far to discuss the issues pertaining to it. Thus the deadlock persists and JAC has absolutely no option but to go in for observing total strike for three days from 06:00 hrs of 1st December 06:00 hrs to 06:00 hrs of 4th December. Make the strike a complete success to force the government to address basic issues of viability of BSNL like refund of 3G /BWA license fees, sound equipment procurement policy, ITS absorption, etc. etc.

Top officials from Mr Sibal’s ministry will meet their counterparts from the finance ministry, planning commission, IT, department of Industrial Policy & Promotion amongst others on Tuesday on restructuring the PSU, BSNL. On the agenda for Tuesday’s meet is the implementation of the Pitroda committee recommendations , which includes a 30% stake sale by listing BSNL and staff cut by 100,000.

30 th Nov 2010: In TN Circle BSNL "En Nanban Super" has achieved a mamoth record Sale of more than 5 Lakhs SIMs in November month . More than 1,80,000 SIMs sold on last four days. Congrats !!!...More than 45,000 SIMs sold on 29th Nov Monday Congrats !!! . More than 50,000 SIMs sold on last day 30 th , Tuesday Congrats !!!.

We can Do It !!!. Thanks to all the Executives and employees and all the concened in achieving this feat. Thanks to the people of Tamil Nadu for their faith in BSNL!!!

TN circle extends the Sale of Free SIM and Free FRC offer for En Nanban Super for 15 more days from 1st December.All Comrades are requested to further acelerate the Sales of SIMs to restore BSNLs glory.

BSNL TN Circle issues officiating orders to the following JTOs as SDEs to Dharmapuri SSA.

.1)GNANAVADIVAMBAL R
2) UMESHA B K
3 )SANGEETHA S .

29th Nov 2010:Central JAC after a thorough discussion, taking into account all the related developments, has decided to make full preparations to make our struggle commencing from first December 2010 for survival of BSNL a complete success to force the Govt. to address and resolve fundamental issues like putting in place a sound equipment procurement policy, ITS absorption, refund of 3G and BWA license fees etc. etc. It has been projected that BSNL is to register a loss of Rs 6000 crores (Refer to Article in Economic Times dated 29th Nov'10) at the end of financial yr. 2010-11. Thus, let us not unduly get disturbed about deduction of 3 days of wages on account of our observing 3 days of strike. This is the time when we have to struggle intensely to put the company back in a healthy situation. Our not struggling will surely result in a situation where our bread and butter would be completely endangered. Thus, let us courageously and fearlessly go in for struggle to ensure that our future livelihood is protected.
JAC ZINDABAD, OUR STRUGGLE ZINDABAD ,

OUR UNITY ZINDABAD AND INQUILAB ZINDABAD.

29 th Nov 2010: In TN Circle BSNL "En Nanban Super" has achieved a whooping Sale of more than 4.34 Lakhs SIMs in first 28 days in November month . More than 83,000 SIMs sold on two days on 27 th and 28 th Nov ,Saturday and Sunday !!. Congrats!!!... All Comrades are requested to further acelerate the Sales of SIMs in last two days of this month so that we can achieve a magic figure of 5,00,000(Five Lakhs) SIM Sales in a single month..

1) Transfer orders issued by circle office to comrade G.Thanthoni JTO from VLR to Chennai. Transfer orders issued by circle office to comrade P.BALASUBRAMANIAN, SDE from TR SSA to Circle A/T TR. Officiating orders from JTO to SDE issued to Comrade THANGAMUTHU C and SAGAN K at CBE SSA.
Congratulation to all the comrades.
2) All the circle office bearers/District secretaries/Branch secretaries are hereby requested to contact each and every member and apprise them about the ensuing 3 day Strike from 1st dec 2010 and make the strike 100% success.
3) Diary requirement for 2011 not yet recieved from most of the SSA's kindly pursue with local GMs and send the diary order to circle treasurer.
4) All the circle office bearers and District Secretaries are requested to approach local GMs and expidite VC report for STS REGULAR DPC.

24 th Nov 2010: In TN Circle BSNL "En Nanban Super" has achieved a whooping Sale of 2.6 Lakhs SIMs in first 23 days in November month . More than 35,000 SIMs sold on a single day on 23-11-10,Tuesday. Congrats... All Comrades are requested to further acelerate the Sales of SIMs.

The Central Working Committee Meeting of SNEA(I) will be held at Hotel Mark, Hosngabad Road, Bhopal on 16th and 17th December 2010. Tickets have been booked for all the CWC members and CHQ Office bearer for onward and return Journey. Onward Journey will be by GT Express on 14/12/10 by 1915 hrs and Return Journey from Bhopal on 18th by Tamil Nadu express at 0805 hrs. <<PL Click Here>>for CS letter to CGM TN.

SDE TO DE OFFICIATING ORDERS ISSUED VIDE CGM LR.NO TSA/10-15/2010/PT DATED 23/11/2010 FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS

SLNO	NAME S/SHRI/SMT S/SHRI/SMT	PRESENT SSA/UNIT	SSA / UNIT POSTED ON OFFG
1	K. VITHYASAGAR, SDE	DPI	Dharmapuri
2	S. RAMACHANDRAN, SDE	DPI	Dharmapuri
3	M.MAHESWARAN, SDE	DPI	Dharmapuri
4	R. KRISHNAMURTHI, SDE	Salem	Dharmapuri

REALLOTMENT ORDER ISSUED VIDE TSA/10-13/2010/PT DATED 23/11/2010 TO R. DHANUSHKODI, DE, WHO UNDERGONE BY PASS SURGERY ON COMPASSIONATE GROUND from earlier posting order of posting to DPI modified to Viruthunagar his home SSA.. TAMILNADU CIRCLE UNION CONVEYS HEART FELT THANKS TO CIRCLE ADMINISTRATION FOR SETTLING OUR DEMAND.

POSTING ORDERS ISSUED TO SHRI. V. CHANDRASEKARAN VIDE TSA/10-13/2010/PT1 DATED 23/11/2010 ON HIS PROMOTION TO ADHOC DE

NAME OF THE OFFICER/PRESENT CIRCLE/SSA	SSA POSTING ON PROMOTION/ CIRCLE
V. CHANDRASEKARAN TN / CBT TN	CBT/TN

TRANSFER ORDERS ISSUED TO SHRI.A. VAJRAVEL,DE, FROM COIMBATORE TO ERODE SSA ON HIS REQUEST VIDE TSA/10-13/2010/PT1 DATED 23/11/2010

TAMILNADU CIRCLE UNION CONGRATULATES ALL THE ABOVE OFFICERS.

**….MOST URGENT….**

SNEA DAIRY REQUIREMENT FOR 2011 NOT RECEIVED FROM MOST OF THE SSAs. ALL THE DISTRICT SECRETARIES ARE REQUESTED TO CONCENTRATE ON THE ABOVE ISSUE AND ENSURE THE REQUIREMENT REACHES CIRCLE TREASURER BEFORE 30/11/2010

BSNL Board declares that BSNL is cash negative from November, 2010. Decides to borrow Rs 3,000 Cr from finacial institutions to meet its expenditure on salary and other day to day operating expenditure. Also decides to borrow Rs 11,000 Cr for the next financial year 2011-12 to meet its expenditure on salary and other day to day operating expenditure.

JOINT ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING WAS HELD AT CHQ LEVEL AND CIRCLE LEVEL.THE FOLLOWING WERE THE DECISION TAKEN AT THE MEETING.
1. IT WAS DECIDED TO ORGANISE THE STRIKE FULLY SUCCESSFUL
2. THE STRIKE WILL START AT 0600HRS ON 1ST DECEMBER 2010 AND END AT 0600HRS ON 4TH DECEMBER 2010
3.IT WAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT SPECIAL MEETINGS,GATE MEETINGS AT SSA LEVEL AND PRESS MEETAT CIRCLE LEVEL

ALL THE CIRCLE OFFICE BEARERS AND DISTRICT SECRETARIES AND BRANCH SECRETARIES ARE REQUESTED TO CONDUCT PREPARATORY MEETINGS IN THE BANNER OF JAC TO EDUCATE BASE LEVEL MEMBERSABOUT THE IMPOTANCE OF THE STRIKE.

BRANCH LEVEL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS AT SSA HEAD QUARTERS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED WITHOUT FAIL

LET US UNITE AND FIGHT AGAINST THE POLICIES OF THE GOVERNMENT TO DESTABILISE BSNL

21st Nov 2010: In TN Circle BSNL "En Nanban Super" has achieved a whooping Sale of 2.1 Lakhs SIMs in first 20 days in November month.

16 th Nov 2010: In TN Circle BSNL "En Nanban Super" has achieved a Sale of 1.4 Lakhs SIMs in first 15 days in November month. Most of the SSAs have crossed 10,000 mark with Trichy SSA topping with more than 20,000 activations in 15 days. All executives and staff throughout Tamil Nadu are fully involved in restoring BSNLs GLORY. Congrats!!!

BSNL TN Circle offers FREE FRC (FRC Rs 46 free offer) for "En Nanban Super" from 15 th Nov to 30 th Nov and the Sale is expected to increase further.. All Comrades and BSNL employees are requested to fully involve and make it a massive Success.

15 th Nov 2010:Massive Rally to Parliament --- As part of the agitational programme, JAC today organised a massive rally to Parliament. More than 6000 Executives / Non executives from different parts of the country participated in the March. Hundreds of SNEA(I) Comrades from TN, PB, RAJ, HR, UP(W) and Delhi participated. Com Basudev Acharya, Hon MP inaugurated the meeting. After the March, Convenor JAC, GS and other leaders submitted a memorandum to the Hon Prime Minister. GS, AGS Com A A Khan and GSs of other Associations/Unions addressed the March.

Kapil Sibal from Congress party given the additional charge of MOC&IT.

Principal CAT, New Delhi judgment dated 12.11.2010, on "Time Bound Functional Promotions" as per the terms and conditions of absorption in BSNL. BSNL implemented Time Bound Financial Upgradations and Post Bound Functional promotions instead of Time Bound Functional Promotions. 15 out of 16 applicants  are SNEA(I) activists including C/S and C/T of SNEA(I), MP Circle  <<order>>

VICTORY IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE  FOR A PERSON WHO NEVER STOPS FIGHTING 

Option to continue in CDA scale till retirement or promotion: DOT issues orders on 9/11/10 directing it's CCAs to fix the pension in accordance to the earlier order of BSNL on fixation of pay for those having exercised option to continue in the CDA scale till promotion/retirement after absorption in BSNL in accordance to the provisions contained  in the terms and conditions of absorption.

SNEA(I)   Tamil nadu circle congratulates com.G.L.Jogi, General Secretary for his untiring effort in getting orders from DOT over the issue of option to continue in CDA scale till retirement or promotion.  He has met several nodal ministries and run from pillar to  post to get this order from DOT.  This case is being pursued by our beloved General secretary for the past five years.  Hats off to our General Secretary Com.G.L.Jogi.

SNEA(I) Association, under the shrewd leadership of Com.G.L.Gogi, in association with Telecom.Watch Dog filed a PIL in Hon.Delhi High Court challenging arbitrary and malafide selection of CMDs of BSNL/MTNL. PIL is against the process of selecting CMDs exclusively restricted to ITS and avoiding best talented person from the open market by incorporating some clause in the above selection.  The petitioners brought this arbitrary change to the notice of the Government on 1/10/10 and clearly pointing out the involvement of MOC Shri.A.Raja and  his trusted man Sh.A.K.Chandolia.  The Delhi High Court has admitted the above petition and issued notices to all the concerned.  SNEA(I) is not only for the welfare of the members but also to the betterment of BSNL also.   

Circle Secretary writes to CGM TN Circle on officiating-SDE-left out cases<<Click Here>>

PARLIAMENT MARCH ON 15.11.2010

THE PARLIAMENT MARCH WILL START FROM BSNL CO AT 11 AM. All our activists from Delhi and neighbouring Circles NTR, HR, UP(W), PB, RAJ, MP, UKD and UP(E) Circles are going to participate in the march.

11-11-2010: Circle Secretary writes to CGM TN Circle rearding long pending Request Transfer cases of JTO s and Adhoc DEs. <<Click Here>>

THE FOLLOWING CASES  ARE TAKEN UP WITH THE CIRCLE ADMINISTRATION FOR DISCUSSION ON 10/11/10.  CIRCLE SECRETARY ALONG WITH CIRCLE PRESIDENT, CIRCLE TREASURER AND ACS COM.R.RAJASEKAR AND COM.M.GOPINATHAN  MET DGM HR/PGM(A) AND CGM (T) TAMIL NADU CIRCLE.  

1)Long Pending Transfer case in the cadre of JTO.   Shri.Vridhagiri from Cuddalore and Shri.Kumanan from Nagarcoil  have requested  transfer to Chennai on compassionate ground as their better half is working at Chennai.  This case is pending for more than three  years.

2)Installation wing wind up case:  Shri. Samuel Jayaseelan  SDE/NGC and  S.Balachandran SDE/TT were transferred from Thirunelveli SSA due to winding of installation wing.  They have completed more than three years in the new station and request for repatriation to TVL SSA , which is a genuine one. Shree.S.Karthikeyan,SDE was transferred  to VLR and completed more than 3  seeking transfer to Chennai.Shree.Thanthoni JTO was transferred to VLR and completed more than 3years seeking transfer to Chennai.These transfers were issued in the interest of service.

3)Request transfer in the cadre of DEs:1.  Shri. N.Sundararajan  DE/CDL  to Chennai on medical ground   2. R.Jayabalan  DE/KKD to Madurai , who has completed more than two years at KKD and having less than one year of service.  3. Shri.A.Vajravelu DE/CBT  to ERD.  He has completed two years at CBT.  4. Smt.Visalakshi Kannan DE/IMPCS TR to Chennai  to look after her aged mother.

4)Request Transfer case of Shri.S.Pandian SDE from KKD to TVL and Shri.  M.Chandrasekar SDE/KKD to MA.  These officers were promoted to the cadre of SDE in the special Drive Case to SC/ST candidates. Shri.S.Pandian SDE is having only  15 months of service. Shree.Achuthan Nair is working as JTO and SDE since 2007 seeking transfer to TVL.He is having mentally retarded  child.

5)Re-allotment to VGR SSA in the cadre of DE adhoc.  Shri.Danushkodi was promoted to the cadre of DE adhoc and got reallotment to TN Circle and was posted to DPI SSA.  He has lost his wife last year and undergone by pass surgery.  He may be reallotted to VGR SSA.

6)Officiating  arrangement in Dharmapuri SSA/Tuticorin SSAs

09th Nov 2010:Change of designation on Time Bound Financial upgradations: GS and AGS, K. Sebastin met GM(Restt) and discussed the issue in continuation to our earlier discussions. Assn suggested uniform designations at all levels such as BSNLCO / Circle office / Field units. Assn also suggested two separate designations for two financial upgradations from each Functional post. Assn demanded early implementation of designation change. GS writes to CMD, BSNL on this regard <<Letter>>.

BSNL TN Circle achieves 1.65 lakhs Mobile connections during the month of October 2010 due to the best efforts and full involvement of all the concerned.  TN circle intiates a special drive to achieve 5 lakhs connections during the month of November 2010.

GM (Sales)-CM ,TN Circle writes to our CS Com.R.Asokhan and Circle Secretaries of all Associations/Unions Regarding "CUSTOMER ACQUISITION FORTNIGHT" -<<Pl Click here for GM(Sales)-CM-Letter>> All the District Secretaries and and Circle office bearers are requested to give wide publicity to the above plan which is better than the plan envisaged by Kerala Circle. All the salient features of the plan may be brought to the knowledge of each and every members so that they can explain to the general public about this plan. With the hard work and zeal of the members of SNEA, it is possible to achieve the target for November 2010.

  As a special drive to motivate our staff and also to easily acquire customers to use our BSNL ‘EN NANBAN SUPER’ plan, TN Circle proposes to offer our ‘EN NANBAN SUPER’ plan free of cost with SIM and FRC free for a period of 15 days from 15th to 30th November.  This free FRC offered is restricted to only our BSNL outlets so that an opportunity is given for all our BSNL staff involving themselves in acquisition of new customers.

We must specifically target our land line customers and request them to use this Plan and make an effort to explain about our Plan so that they are convinced about our Plan and start using the same.  The SSA heads will give a select list of land line numbers to each of our staff so that they are able to go to the residences of these land line customers, give a SIM and collect the CAF and return the same to the CSC.

All the Comrades of SNEA and all the BSNL Executives and employees are requested to participate earnestly in this CUSTOMER ACQUISITION FORTNIGHT and help in restoring the past glory of our great Company.

Circle Secretary writes to CGM TN circle on Request Transfer <<Click Here>>

04th Nov 2010:Vital break through achieved: DOT issues orders directing directing it's CCAs to fix the pension in accordance to the earlier order of BSNL on fixation of pay for those having exercised option to continue in the CDA scale till promotion/retirement after absorption in BSNL in accordance to the provisions contained  in the terms and conditions of absorption. The order also directs CCAs to refund the recoveries in respect of those who retired after exercising this option. This is a landmark breakthrough and has come after strenuous efforts of more than 4 yrs by this Association. We are extremely grateful to Members(S) Telecom Commission, DDG(Est) DOT and GM(Est.) BSNL for their painstaking effort and positive interpretation of the order of BSNL.

Meeting with Secy. DOT: GS along with both the AGSs met Secy. DOT to greet him on DIWALI and fully seize the opportunity to request him to expedite the process of absorption of ITS as fast as possible since delay in resolution of this issue has resulted in tremendous demoralization and loss of confidence down the level. On the equipment procurement issue Association strongly pleaded for effective and positive intervention of DOT to put in place a sound and viable mechanism for immediate procurement of GSM equipment. Association also pleaded with Secy. DOT to ensure that BSNL is not discriminated against in terms of implementation of telecom policy and licensing conditions as has been happening in the recent past, and specifically mentioned two issues of levying an increased license fess on AGR and Spectrum charges. Association also requested him to uphold the policy commitment of the govt. made from time to time with regard to supporting expansion plan of BSNL in landline, wireless segment in rural and remote areas. Secy. DOT assured that concrete steps are already being taken to address these issues.

AGB  of  Kumbakonam  CRDA  SSA  was  held  at  GREEN  PARK  HOTEL , Kumbakonam  on  30 – 10 – 2010 .The  Open  House  Session  was  Presided  over  by  Com.K.Ananthan ( Retd DGM ), District  President , SNEA ( I ) / KMB .Com. V. Mahendran, CWC Member, Com. R. Rajan, Joint Secretary (South) CHQ, Com. R. Asokan, Circle Secretary and Shri. T. Rajendran, GM, BSNL, KMB addressed the gathering.The following new District office bearers have been elected unanimously in the meeting. President :Com..M.HAJA ALAUDEEN  AGM / NM, District Secretary  :Com G.KABILAN       SDE ( TX – II ) / KMB, Treasurer    Com. T.SIVASANKARAN SDE  ( Comp ) / KMB

Dharmapuri SSA GM Shri. Md Ashraf Khan takes over as CGM TN circle. SNEA TN Circle extends Best Wishes and cooperation .

Kind Attn of District Secretaries: Regarding JTO to SDE officiating orders ,some of the comrades have informed CS that even though they have given options ,their options were not considered. Hence DSs are requested to go thro the officiating orders and ascertain any left out s are there after consulting and verifying with SSA admn and inform the Circle Secretary.

TN Circle issues JTO to SDE officiating order for JTOs . <<Pl click here for orders>> Congrats. Our sincere thanks to the TN circle administration , the PGM (O), DGM(HR), AGM(HR) and SDEs and all concerned for releasing the orders early.

 

Circle Secretary addresses Letter to GM(Finance) TN circle regarding Pay Anomoly Cases.<<Click to view Letter>>

THE ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING OF NAGARCOIL DISTRICT WAS HELD ON 23/10/10 AT APN PLAZA CONFERENCE HALL, NAGARCOIL THE OPEN SESSION WAS ADDRESSED BY GM NAGARCOIL SHRI.I.THIRUNAVUKKARASU. THE FOLLOWING WERE ELECTED AS OFFICE BEARERS.

DISTRICT PRESIDENT : COM. V.MAHARAJA PILLAI SDE
DISTRICT SECRETARY :COM. N. ALBERT SINGH SDE
DISTRICT TREASURER :COM. C . IYYAPPAN JTO
JOINT SECRETARY (SOUTH) COM.R.RAJAN ,ACS COM. KRISHNAKUMAR, DISTRICT SECRETARY TVL COM. BASKARAN AND CEC MEMBER TVL SSA COM. SRIDHAR ADDRESSED THE GATHERING.

Congratulations Comrades, once again you have done it. The need based transfer orders issued to SDEs are kept in abeyance till further orders for the unimplemented cases. I thank all the circle office bearers and the District Secretaries and all the members for their fullest cooperation in the hour of crisis. Unity is strength

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MASS HUNGER STRIKE FROM 1000 HRS TO 1800 HRS INFRONT OF CGMT TAMIL NADU CIRCLE OFFICE HELD ON 27TH OCTOBER 2010 UNDER THE PRESIDENSHIP OF COM. S.SUNDARAKRISHNAN, CIRCLE PRESIDENT. There was a Massive participation of comrades.

JTO to SDE DPC: ACRs from A&N, J&K and TN received. Soft copy of assessment sheet from CHTD received.
FOR DGM ADHOC DPC VC REPORT HAS BEEN SENT TO CORPORATE OFFICE BY TAMIL  NADU CIRCLE/STP/STR  

ALL  DISTRICT  SECRETARIES AND CIRCLE OFFICE BEARERS PLEASE NOTE:   ALL THE CIRCLE OFFICE BEARERS  ARE  REQUESTED TO ATTEND THE MASS HUNGER STRIKE INFRONT OF CGMT/TN CIRCLE OFFICE ON 27/10/10   WITHOUT FAIL  TO MAKE IT A GRAND SUCCESS.

ALL  DISTRICT SECRETARIES AND CIRCLE OFFICE BEARERS  ARE REQUESTED TO  MOBILISE  MEMBERS AND  CONDUCT LUNCH HOUR/CLOSING HOUR DEMONSTRATIONS  INFRONT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE SSA HEAD OFFICE  ON 27/10/10 TO IMPRESS THE CIRCLE ADMINISTRATION OVER THE ISSUE AND ACHIEVE OUR GOAL. 

 COMRADES YOU HAVE DONE IT.    TAMIL NADU SNEA  (I)  CONGRATULATES EACH AND EVERY ONE  WHO HAVE COME  FROM  NOOK AND CORNER OF TAMIL NADU   FOR MAKING THE FULL DAY DHARNA ON 22/10/10 IN FRONT OF CGM TN CIRCLE OFFICE  A GRAND SUCCESS. RISE TO THE OCCASION AND SHOW THE  SOLIDARITY AND STRENGTH TO DEFEAT THE SINISTER DESIGN OF THE TAMIL NADU ADMINISTRATION.    ALL THE DISTRICT SECRETARIES AND CIRCLE OFFICE BEARERS  ARE REQUESTED TO MOBILISE  MORE MEMBERS FOR THE ENSUING HUNGER STRIKE ON 27TH OCTOBER 2010. 

22th Oct 2010JTO to SDE DPC: ACRs from A&N, J&K and TN received. Soft copy of assessment sheet from CHTD received. ACRs from HP, MH and PB expected on 25.10.10 and from CHTD on 26th. ACRs from all other Circles except KRL, GUJ and WB are expected by next weekend. CSs of GUJ, KRL and WB Circles are once again reminded that the DPC and promotions are getting delayed and immediate action should be taken by them. Adhoc promotion to JAG: CSs to pursue the below bench mark cases and VC. TN circle already sent the report. The names of the officers having below bench mark (ie. very good) entry is already communicated to the CGMs.

22th Oct 2010IDA revised from 35.1% to 39.8% w.e. from 01.10.10, a hike of 4.7% <<order>>   For pre revised scale new IDA is 136.1% <<order>

JTO TO SDE REGULAR PROMOTION AND OFFICIATING:  DURING THE MONTH OF MAY THE CORPORATE  INSTRUCTED  ALL THE CIRCLE HEADS TO KEEP READY THE CRS/VC REPORT FOR FIVE YEARS FROM 2003-04  TO 2007-08.   CIRCLE ORGANISATION HAS   KEPT CONSTANT MONITORING  OVER THIS ISSUE AND ARRANGED CR/VC FOR FIVE YEARS.  BUT DURING AUGUST  2010 THE CORPORATE OFFICE HAS  ASKED FOR CR FOR THE PREVISOUS YEAR 2002-03 ALSO.    CIRCLE ADMINISTRATION HAS PAID MUCH EFFORTS  TO GET THE CR FROM THE FIELD UNITS FOR THE YEAR 2002-03.  CIRCLE UNION ALSO  REQUESTED ALL THE CIRCLE OFFICE BEARERS AND DISTRICT SECRETARIES TO ARRANGE THE CR FOR THE YEAR 2002-03 .   ALL THE  CRS FROM THE FIELD UNITS WERE RECEIVED ONLY  DURING  FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER 2010.  THE DPC WAS CONDUCTED DURING  SECOND WEEK OF OCTOBER 2010 AND THE CRS WERE HANDED OVER  TO CORPORAGTE  OFFICE  BY DGM (HR )HIMSELF ON 21ST OCTOBER 2010.  THE OFFICIATING ORDERS ARE EXPECTED  ON SATURDAY (23/10/10) OR MONDAY  25/10/10.  THE CIRCLE UNITION  IS PURSUING THIS CASE CONSTANTLY.
DGM(ADHOC) DPC.  VC  REPORT  HAS BEEN CALLED FOR  FROM THE FIELD UNITS FOR DGM(ADHOC) DPC  BY THE CIRCLE ADMINISTRATION.  TAMIL NADU CIRCLE-17   STR-9  STP 8  TOTAL 33 . ALL THE DISTRICT  SECRETARIES ARE REQUESTED TO TAKE UP THE CASE WITH THE SSA HEAD AND ARRANGE TO SEND THE SAME  EARLY PERTAINING TO THEIR SSA/AREA.

ALL DISTRICT SECRETARIES AND CIRCLE OFFICE BEARERS MUST ATTEND THE FULL DAY DHARNA IN FRONT OF CGMT /TN OFFICE ON 22/10/10 TO SETTLE THE ISSUE OF NEED BASED TRANSFER ORDERS. THE DISTRICT SECRETARIES OF AFFECTED SSA SHOULD ENSURE SIZABLE MEMBERS PARTICIPATION . THE DISTRICT SECRETARIES OF NEAR BY SSA SHOULD ENSURE MAXIMUM MEMBERS PARTICIPATION. ENSURE MASS PARTICIPATION IN THE DAY LONG HUNGER STRIKE ON 27TH OCTOBER 2010.

JAC Circular on three Days Strike from 1st December to 3rd December 2010

>>>>>. All Divisional Secretaries are requested to organise the members.

 

BSNL TN Circle has introduced "EN Nanban Super" Plan --A value added pack

in TN Circle. The main features are:

a) Unlimited free call facility to one BSNL landline. Avail millions Seconds Free from your Mobile to one BSNL Land Line in TN,

b)Free SIM   c) Validity -- 180 days   d) Call charges -- 1 paise per sec

e) Other terms and conditions -- As per General plan with 1 paise per sec.

f) Free SMS 200 SMS per month Internet Usage 200 MB for 3 days.

All SNEA(I) activists and employees of BSNL are requested to give vide publicity to the scheme and provide maximum connections by campaign and capture the market. SNEA(I) has to take a leading role in the campaign.

All the District Secretaries are requested to give details of SDEs to DE s Adhoc promotions issued recently with following details within 3 days:

Number promoted officers Joined as Adhoc DEs/

Releived/Joined /Not Joined

Number officers Not Relived .

This details may plese be given to Com.R.Ashokan our CS in mail to asokan_samrat@rediffmail.com.

Some these promoted DEs may be accomodated in SSAs like Nilgris, Dharmapuri, Salem.

 

19th Oct 2010BSNL registered 2.3 million subscriber additions in September, 2010, the highest amongst all the telcos during the period, taking its total user base to 72.6 million.   BSNL AIRTEL VODAFONE TOTAL Sept, 10 2.3 M 2.17 M 1.7 M 12.4 M Total 72.6 M 143.2 M 115.5 M 494 M

15th Oct 2010JTO to SDE DPC: ACRs and VC from A&N, AS, BR, BSNLCO, BRBRAITT, CHG, CHTD, ETR, GUJ, HR, HP, JKD, J&K, KRL, KOL TD, MH, NE-I, NE-II, NTP, NTR, PB, STP, STR, TN, UKD, UP(E), WB, WTP, WTR, ITPC and T&D Circles are not received so far. BSNLCO has directed to keep the ACRs ready by 31.05.2010. Inspite of repeated reminders from CHQ, our CSs are failed to sent the ACRs even after 5 months thereby delaying the first promotion of JTOs recruited in 1994 and 1995 and completed almost 15 years of service as JTOs. All the CSs are directed to meet the CGMs immediately and camp at Circle office till the ACRs are despatched to BSNLCO by hand. All CSs/CHQ office-bearers should give a day to day report to the GS.

SNEA(I) TN congratulates all Circle office bearers and DSs and all comrades for their sincere efforts to make the one day strike on 7/9/10 a grand success.

Circle Secretaries of SNEA, BSNLEU, NFTE(BSNL) and NUBSNLW(FNTO) thanks all the comrades for participating in strike on 7 th September through out TN Circle. <<Click here>>

07th Sept 2010: A very positive breakthrough on the revision of Pension issue: We understand very reliably that three nodal ministries i.e DOE (department of expenditure), DOP&PW and Ministry of law have sent in their views on the proposal of DOT regarding pension revision. We also understand that their views are generally in line with the proposal of DOT. Views from DPE are expected within a couple of days, after which, note, based on the views of the nodal ministries, shall be sent for consideration of the Union Cabinet. It is also understood that the inordinately delayed issue of exercise of option to continue in CDA pay scale till the date of promotion/retirement after absorption in BSNL is receiving positive consideration of DOT.

07th Sept 2010: GS and AGS met Member (S), DOT and held elaborate discussions on the viability of BSNL.

07th Sept 2010: Association is pursuing reallotment to STP, STR, TN, KTK and CH TD by all means including the existing and anticipated retirement vacancies and anticipated vacancies on Adhoc JAG promotion. Adhoc Promotion to STS -- Modification order issued for 45 SDEs <<Order>>  All the 33 cases taken up by the Association for modification to AP/KRL/ITPC covered in the list. Modification to MH Circle is under process.

Make 7th September strike a grand success <<Appeal>>

Joint meeting with Associations and Unions will be conducted at the following places to mobolise the members to participate in the one day strike -

Chennai - 2-09-2010 Thursday Lunch Hour- Com.R.Asokhan CS will address

Tiruchi - 4-09-10 Sturday Com.R.Asokhan CS will address

Tirunelveli- 4-09-10 Saturday - Com.R.Rajan Jt Secretary(South ) will Address

Coimbatore: 4-09-10 Saturday- Com.Puthiavan CWC Member will address .

SNEA(I), Central HQ decides to join the one day strike called by Central Trade Unions CITU, INTUC, AITUC, BMS etc on 7th September, 2010. All CHQ office bearers, CSs and SSA Secretaries should ensure total participation in the strike <<<<Letter>>>

CGM TN Circle Shri D. Varadarajan retired on the A/N of 31.08.2010.   Till regular incumbent joins, Shri A. Subramanian, CGM Chennai Telephones will look after the charge of CGM, TN Circle  as additional charge.

SNEA had a cordial relationship with our retired CGM Shri.D Varadarajan , through out his tenure as CGM.He had positive approach to any problem and solved them on the spot. He is firm in his decisions .He approached any issue with human face and always helpful to BSNL officers. He knows all the Executives through out TN circle by name.

SNEA TN circle wishes him and his family a Happy , peaceful retired life.

We heartly welcome our new CGM Shri.A.Subramanian and we promise to extend fullest co-operation.

31st August 2010: Why do we need to participate and make the strike on  7th Sept,10 called by the Central trade unions a total success – what are the issues? 

Not having been influenced by political considerations of any kind at any point of time, this Association, having all along maintained apolitical line of thinking, is constrained to jump into the strike called by Central trade unions on 7th Sept, 10 for more reasons than one. 

Fundamental reason that we all have to recognize and accept is that this government is hell bent upon destroying the very foundations of CPSUs of which BSNL is an important national institution. The policies of the government of late do not leave anyone in any doubt that the government in order to bridge its huge fiscal deficit is determined to play havoc with CPSUs by offloading its equity in strategic CPSUs, core of Indian economy. Besides, the government is also pursuing policies to destabilize CPSUs to eventually privatize them. In this context, let us have a close and critical analysis of how the policies of the government have brought BSNL to a brink of disaster. 

A) Abolition of ADC: The commitment made by the government that BSNL would be adequately compensated through ADC by private operators for making huge investments to develop wide spread country wide telecom infrastructure in the remotest parts of the Country from which it has been getting negligible returns has not been fulfilled by abolishing this regime and giving huge benefits to private operators by allowing them to fully exploit this infrastructure at the cost of incredibly huge investments made by BSNL without any returns. 

B) Charging of penal interest on the notional loan given by Govt. to BSNL at the time of Corporatization: Government has imposed and realized penal interest from BSNL on notional loan of about Rs 6000 crores that it gave to BSNL at the time of Corporatization in the year 2000 to start its operations. The interest that government realized from BSNL is quite huge compared to what the banks would have charged from BSNL had it taken capital loan from them. 

C) Non payment of USO fund: BSNL is being consistently denied its legitimate share of USO funds. BSNL is highest contributor towards this fund which is now being distributed to private operators by amending the provisions of the Indian telegraph act. Government at the moment has about Rs 20,000 crores from USO fund out of which more than 15,000 crores are contributed by BSNL. This fund basically meant for growth of landline services is being lavishly distributed to the private operators to allow them flourish in mobile segment for which the fund was never meant by amending the Indian telegraph act. 

D) Paralyzing the growth of BSNL by scrapping tender for procurement of 45.5 m mobile lines in year 2007: BSNL which was running parallel to Airtel in mobile segment till 2006-07 started crumbling when its crucial tender for procurement of 45.5 m mobile lines was scrapped for no reasons. This was the beginning of losing of its market share due to non availability of equipment in potential Circles for more than three years and it never recovered the ground. Today, it has a market share of about less than 12% in wireless segment due to scrapping of the tender in year 2007. In fact, scrapping of the tender was the beginning of the grave for BSNL. Even today, BSNL has virtually no tender on which it can place orders for procurement of GSM equipment. 

E) Exhausting the reserves of BSNL by arbitrarily charging Rs 18,000 crores as 3G and BWA spectrum charges from it in complete violation of the provisions of NTP 1999: Provisions of NTP 1999 which clearly envisage that BSNL pay a nominal spectrum fees for entering 2G/3G/BWA segment were completely violated by forcing BSNL to pay highest bid charges for 3G/BWA spectrum and that too without giving it an opportunity to participate in the bidding process that was open to private operators. While private operators were given unbridled freedom to bid for Circles of their commercial choice, BSNL was strangulated by forcing it to pay Rs 18000 crores for highest pan India bid for 3G/BWA spectrum. This shameful act of government is nothing but to exhaust resources of BSNL to fill its coffers to reduce fiscal deficit regardless of how it impacts the reserves and growth of BSNL. 

F) Out rightly rejecting innovative reforms of Pitroda panel relating to equipment procurement and induction of new management structure for revival of BSNL: Not only have radical reforms of Pitroda panel for revival of BSNL been thrown to the dustbin by the government and the bureaucracy, but bureaucracy has finally succeeded in framing and finalizing the eligibility criterion for selection of CMD/BSNL in such a manner that gives a great scope for induction of a bureaucrat, even a retired one, to preside over the destiny of BSNL in such a precarious situation. Government has made a mockery of the efforts of Hon’ble PM to revive BSNL by consigning to flames the innovative reforms of the Pitroda panel constituted by Hon’ble PM that would have considerably helped in turning around BSNL. Bureaucracy is fast digging the grave of BSNL by framing such eligibility conditions for selection of CMD/BSNL. 

 G) Non resolution of crucial issue of ITS absorption: Non resolution of this vital issue deliberately by the government for the last more than five years has adversely affected the growth of BSNL. Government even today is not at all serious and interested to address this core and fundamental issue of growth of BSNL. On one pretext or the other, the issue is being dragged on for the last five years and today a situation has been created where ITS enjoying everything best of both the Govt. and BSNL has naturally no interest to get absorbed. This situation is created by indecisiveness and lack of will on part of the Government.             

H) Serious discrimination met out by DOT to BSNL while implementing telecom policies: While total freedom was given to private operators to procure GSM equipment from Chinese vendors at cheap rates, BSNL was deliberately restrained by DOT to procure equipment from Chinese vendors in the so called name of National security thus badly impacting the procurement process of BSNL and giving huge business advantage to private operators. It is only very recently when this Association strongly condemned this discriminatory attitude of DOT towards BSNL that this blatant discrimination is waived off. 

I) Unpardonable discrimination met out to BSNL by DOT in the matter of calculation of AGR and payment of license fees on spectrum: While huge concessions based on the judgments of TDSAT were doled out to one private operator after another by DOT to pay license fees on AGR excluding revenues earned from nine telecom activities and payment of license fess on spectrum at reduced rates, BSNL is even today being forced to pay license fees on higher AGR(inclusive of revenues earned from non telecom activities) and higher license fees on spectrum, thus deliberately depleting its replete resources. DOT has made complete mockery of level playing field. 

What else does the government need to do to completely finish the very existence of BSNL. Policies of the government have taken BSNL to a point of complete collapse and disaster. Only the policies of the government, if we carefully analyze, are instrumental in near total destabilization of BSNL. Since the strike call given by Central trade unions in addition to other demands also condemns the policies of the government to destabilize CPSUs/PSUs to eventually privatize them, of which BSNL is a glaring example, SNEA(I) cannot obviously be a mute spectator in not participating in condemnation of the govt. policies to destabilize CPSUs. That is the core issue. We are not at all going into the debate of whether the strike has political connotations or not. What we know that policies of government which have wrecked BSNL need to be vociferously and unequivocally condemned and since the strike call is given by all Central trade unions cutting across party affiliations, there is absolutely no justification in labeling the strike as politically motivated one. That is irrelevant and absurd as far as issues are concerned. Besides, Central trade unions are also raising a very significant demand of introducing a much more improvised and secure pensionary scheme for employees of Central govt., including CPSUs, inducted after 1995. 

Thus, Comrades, CHQ of SNEA(I) calls upon each and every Comrade in every nook and corner of the Country to AGGRESSIVELY AND  FULLY participate in the strike on 7th Sept, 10 to register their strongest disapproval and condemnation of the policies of the Central government to destabilize CPSUs in general and BSNL in particular. Make the strike a spectacular success to get total and committed support of Central trade unions for our own strike of three days in October, 2010 to address vital issues of revival of BSNL.

Willingness to get posting in AP and KRL Circles -- BSNLCO called for willingness of SDEs from CHTD, KTK, TN, STR and STP promoted as Adhoc DEs  and posted to other Circles to get posting in AP or KRL Circles >>>>>>

Regular promotion to STS -- Supplementary list of 05 Adhoc DEs >>>>

Adhoc promotion to STS --- supplementary list of 07 SDEs .>>>>>

Posting on Promotion of the Executives SDE [Telecom] to the Executive AGM/DE of Telecom Operation Stream on adhoc basis - Modification to the posting orders on promotion (for TN circle Executives) >>>>>>>>>

BSNL partially restores mobile service in Leh:

<<Hindu News >> Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has managed to restore its mobile phone service in some areas here. BSNL chief general manager Mishi Nath Gupta told TheHindu over phone from Jammu that the short message service (SMS) service could not be restored for some time as the machinery was completely damaged in flash floods and it would take time to replace them.

The service was not banned in Leh prior to the floods, he pointed out.Mr. Gupta said the mobile service was restored in an area of two km as they managed to temporarily fix up the machinery in its quarters, the Deputy Commissioner's office and the Army area. Two towers were restored in that area. This was made possible by the airlifting of the machinery by the Air Force. “We are working very hard to restore the services, but since the road is blocked, heavy machinery cannot be taken there so it may take longer time to restore the landline service.” Optical fibre cable was also damaged as roads were washed away in the floods.BSNL has sent 25 more satellite phones to restore communication.

12th August 2010 : FLAS NEWS----CDA - IDA option: In a case filed by our activists at Chennai, Hon CAT, Chennai given a favourable judgement directing DOT to pay the pension on the average of last 10 months pay drawn by BSNL and pay the arrears with 9% interest. Earlier Hon CAT, Ernakulam also given similar judgement on 14.06.2010.

12th August 2010: Posting on Promotion of the Executives SDE [Telecom] to the Executive AGM/DE of Telecom Operation Stream on adhoc basis - Modification to the posting orders on promotion (for STR Executives) >>>>>>>>>

Posting on Promotion of the Executives SDE [Telecom] to the Executive AGM/DE of Telecom Operation Stream on adhoc basis - Modification to the posting orders on promotion (for STR Executives) >>>>>>>>>

Posting on Promotion of the Executives SDE [Telecom] to the Executive AGM/DE of Telecom Operation Stream on adhoc basis - Modification to the posting orders on promotion >>>>>>>>>

Supreme Court  admits BSNL engineer's plea over illegal call routing-Financial Express Reports >>>>>>>

Congratulations !!!

Adhoc STS promotion orders for 1031 SDEs issued  <<Pages 1-6>>  <<Pages 7-14>>

<<Pages 15-18>>

LIST IN EXCEL SHEET >>>>>>

OC -- 781 (upto Seniority No. 16746), SC -- 166 (upto Seniority No. 17198.277) and ST -- 84 (upto Seniority No. 27686).

 We are extremely thankful to DIR(HR), GM(Pers), CVO, DGM(Pers), AGM(DPC) and the entire Executives and staff in DPC, CVO office and Pers-I Section for issuing the promotion order by maintaining the SC/ST quota, based on roaster position. 

SNEA TN Circle thanks GS Com.G.L.Jogi, AGS Com.Khan AGS Com.Sebastian for their untired efforts. Thanks to CGM ,PGM(O) DGM(HR)and executives/staff of HR Section of TN circle.Thanks to all the circle office bearers and District Secretaries .

31st July 2010:Com . Subba Rao District Secretary Chennai III Division retires to-day. We wish him a happy and properous retired life.

31st July 2010: DPC for promotion of SDE to Adhoc STS completed. Orders are expected for 1031 SDEs. OC -- 781 (upto seniority no. 16746), SC -- 166 (upto seniority no. 17198.277) and ST -- 84 (upto seniority no. 27686).

GS along with both the AGSs met Member (Services)/DOT;

Inputs required by M(S) relating to the issue of exercising of option to continue in CDA scale were submitted to him and very elaborate discussions covering all the aspects of the issue took place. Inputs given to M(S) were comprehensive and enabled us to justify orders issued by BSNL Co convincingly. However, it appears M(S) has an open mind on the issue and is exploring all the possibilities to resolve the issue.

Meeting with Director (HRD):

GS along with both the AGSs had discussions with Director (HRD) in the presence of GM(P) on the following issues.

1) Re allotment of STR people to respective recruiting Circles: Director(HRD) directed GM(P) to expedite issuing of orders to re allot STR people to TN, KTK and AP. GMP) assured that very shortly necessary orders would be issued.

2) One year tenure at Leh and Srinagar: Director(HRD) directed GM(P) to treat Leh as one year tenure for everyone whereas in respect of Srinagar he asked GM(P) to discuss the issue further and find an amicable settlement as quickly as possible. We assure Srinagar Comrades posted from other Circles that the issue will be resolved satisfactorily within a couple of days.

3) Change of designation consequent upon getting time bound scales: Director(HRD) directed GM(P) to conclusively resolve the issue in consultation with the concerned Associations as early as possible. GM(P) assured that the issue would be resolved very soon.  

GS writes to DIR(HR) on modification of posting on promotion in CHTD on compassionate ground >>>>>

GS writes to GM(Pers) on modification of posting on promotion in CHTD   <<To CHTD>>   <<TN/AP>>

GS writes to GM(Pers) on modification of posting on promotion in STR     <<1>>    <<2>>

CGM TN Circle issues POSTING ORDER for DE Adhoc Promotion to 173 officers. Most of the comrades are retained in their SSA . Congrats... <<Pl Click for the order>>

JAC Meeting of TN Circle and Chennai Telephones will be conducted on 09-07-2010 Friday at Raja Annamalai Mandram (Opposite to High Court) Chennai . Com G.L.Jogi GS will address the meeting. All the comrades are requested to attend the meeting.

05th July 2010: Payment of Transfer grant on revised pay - orders issued >>>>>>>

Encashment of Half pay leave against shortfall in Earned Leave of 300 days on retirement in BSNL - orders issued >>>>>>>>

Grant of Training allowance to faculty members - 11% on revised pay - orders issued >>>>>>>>>>>

Grant of transport allowance for employees provided with official accommodation with in 1 km of office - revised orders issued >>>>>>>

Change of designations on Time Bound Promotions: Association held discussion with the committee constituted for the same. This is in continuation of our earlier agreement to give separate designations on TBP. Assn demanded separate designations for each Time Bound Promotions. Committee appreciated our suggestions. Further discussions will be held next week. Committee will be interacting with other Associations also next week.  GM (SR), GM (Estt), GM(Pers) and GM(Rest) wre present in the meeting.,  and have a positive  specific designations.

30th June 2010: Congratulations !!! Adhoc STS promotion orders for 1679 SDEs issued  <<Order>>  <<list>> . Congrats--- All except one of the 174 comrades of TN are posted to TN Circle.

SNEA TN circle thanks our GS Com.G.L.Jogi , Com.Khan AGS , Com.Sebastian AGS for getting the promotion orders issued quickly.

Our thanks to CGM TN Circle, PGM , DGM(HR), AGM (HR) , Vigilance Officer, SDE(Vigilance), officers/officials of the staff section in the TN Circle office.

Our thanks to all the SSA GMs ,DGM(HR)s , AGM (HR)s .

Our Thanks to all the Divisional Secretaries who acted quickly and promptly in helping the quick completion of DPC.

OC -- 1308 (upto seniority no. 15300), SC -- 286 (upto seniority no. 16221.1) and ST -- 85 (upto seniority no. 24491). 149 SDEs out of 1679 are posted outside the Circle mostly due to shortage of vacancies. 

Congrats to our GS Com.G.L.Jogi and our Circle President Com.S.Sundarakrishnan who are promoted to STS.

 We are extremely thankful to DIR(HR), GM(Pers), CVO, DGM(Pers), AGM(DPC) and the entire executives and staff in DPC, CVO office and Pers-I Section for issuing the promotion order by maintaining the SC/ST quota, based on roaster position. 

30-06-2010: JAC decided for nation wide campaign on the issues related to the Financial viability of BSNL such as 3G and BWA spectrum charges, absorption of ITS officers, Procurement of sufficient GSM lines etc. As part of this JAC decided for post card campaign to Hon. PM by all the comrades by 05th July and Conventions at Major cities. It is decided to conduct National convention at New Delhi in the third week of July and regional conventions at major cities before the National convention at Kolkatta, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, Guwahati and Jaipur. MPs and Central trade Union leaders will participate in the conventions.

Pl <Click here> for TN Circle JAC Circular

Read JAC Circular "SAVE BSNL, SAVE TELECOM SERVICES"

JAC letter to Hon MOC&IT <<Letter>>

POST CARD CAMPAIGN ON OR BEFORE 05 th JULY 2010

To Dr. Manmohan Singhji,   Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, New Delhi, 110001.  Respected Sir, Kindly endure financial viability of BSNL by reimbursing 3G and BWA spectrum charges of Rs. 18,500 Crores paid by BSNL to enable it to implement the socio-economic commitment of the Central Government.   Place:                                                          Signature    : Date:                                                           Name          :                                                                                                                Designation :                                                                    Office          :

    

29th June 2010:Postponement of LDCE for promotion to the  grade of Sub-Divisional Engineer (Telecom) under33% quota to be held on 04.7.2010 - LDCE postponed >>>>>>>>

28th June 2010: VC reached CVO, BSNLCO office from almost all the Circles for Adhoc promotion to STS by late evening.

Congratulations-------BSNL & Bharti Airtel win ‘Most Preferred Brand’ award in CNBC Awaaz Consumers Award 2010 <News>>

eGoM should take tele calls <<Times of India>>

PM wants 2G spectrum policy to be decided by eGoM reports The Hindu Business line : The Prime Minister, Mr Manmohan Singh, wants the DOT to refer the 2G spectrum allocation policy to an Empowered Group of Ministers (eGoM) headed by the Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee.

<<Hindu Buisiness Line>>

28th June 2010: Editorial – June, 10 

BSNL rapidly heading towards bankruptcy – reserves as on March, 11 – Minus 12559 crores – this is the definition of bankruptcy of a commercial organization in terms of simple financial language. 

Are we aware of this simple statistics and what it really means?

In simple terms it means the Company will have no finances and means to pay for the monthly wages in the days to come.

What is the monthly annual wage bill inclusive of pensionary provisions, leave salary etc for employees of BSNL – 12000 crores approximately.

Who are going to be hit – all absorbed employees of BSNL, except ITS, and their innocent families will shortly start bleeding because of the financial crisis that has engulfed BSNL from all sides.

Does BSNL have any other resources except its fixed assets of land and buildings etc. to meet the huge expenditure on annual wages, let alone future expansion plans – No.

Who is responsible for present deadly crisis - government’s total lack of will and interest to groom BSNL as a viable commercial Company as its 100% equity holder, frequent and uncalled for political and bureaucratic interference in day to day business policies of the Company, a thoroughly inefficient, unprofessional management, devoid of vision and leadership qualities, prone to interference, and fundamentally not owing allegiance to the Company, and trade unions/associations cutting across all considerations and affiliations.

Can the situation be retrieved and who can do that – At this belated stage, when everything is virtually lost, only a brave, spirited and determined fight and movement of the   workers can reverse the situation. Trade unions/associations need to understand that it is meaningless to indulge in cat races to decide who is going to be number one, two etc. It has no relevance in the present context where workers and their families will start experiencing worst and unbelievable financial situations very soon. Trade unions/associations will be solely responsible for massacring their workers if they don’t read the writing on the wall.  

23rd June 2010:Regular / Adhoc promotion to STS: 1. The status of vigilance clearance from few circles only intimated to CHQ. Status of remaining Circles also should be intimated to CHQ on a day to day basis by CSs / Jt Secs(CHQ).

Intimation of below bench mark entries in the ACR --  So far the report from GUJ(both SDE & Adhoc DE) and KRL(only Adhoc DE) Circles only reached BSNLCO. Report from other Circles are urgently required.

18th June 2010:The case filed by some SDEs to stay ongoing adhoc STS DPC in Hon'ble CAT Banagalore came up for hearing on 18th June 2010 . Hon'ble CAT while declining to stay the ongoing DPC , admitted the case and posted it for 1st JULY 2010.

18th June 2010 : Do or die situation has descended. 

DOT has asked BSNL to pay Rs 8313.78 crores as spectrum charges for BWA latest by 22nd June, 2010, in addition to Rs 10,186 crores that it has already paid for 3G spectrum.  

Does BSNL really need BWA spectrum to provide internet/ broadband services when it has nearly 70% unutilized copper? Is it worth for a Company reeling under severe financial crisis to invest Rs 8313 crores on a business whose returns as of now are negative?

Private operators having bid for BWA spectrum for select potential circles are not going to use it for providing Wimax services but are to wait for a year or so for new upcoming technology Long term evolution (LTE) to provide 4 G services on BWA spectrum once LTE is marketed in India. Besides, private operators have already formed a strong cartel to ensure that they do not compete with each other in potential circles to protect their business interests and also save on their investments on payment of spectrum charges. They have also closely followed this strategy while auctioning of 3G spectrum. BSNL, on the other hand, has paid Rs 10,186 crores, for Pan India, more than 60% of what other leading operators like Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance etc., have paid without giving it any opportunity to select Circles if its business choice. In the same manner, Govt.., without offering BSNL any choice to decide its select Circles, has asked it to arbitrarily pay Rs 8313 crores on BWA spectrum, more than 70% of what other leading operators like Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance etc have paid for select Circles. 

What is the way out?

BSNL should straightaway surrender BWA spectrum even though it has invested little over 1200 crores to procure Wimax equipment which has neither so far nor is in future going to yield any revenues. It is in the best business interests of BSNL to lose 1200 crores rather than squander away Rs 8400 crores by paying on BWA spectrum and completely exhaust the reserves of BSNL. 

Will BSNL management do it? No, no, no, not at all. It needs a thoroughly professional and tough management full of conviction, honesty and courage to confront administrative ministry and comprehensively defeat its ulterior motives to land BSNL in bankruptcy. We are not going to land in bankruptcy - we are almost bankrupt with our reserves depleting very fast. In a day or two, CMD/BSNL will hand over on a platter another Rs 8313 crores to DOT as BWA spectrum charges, reducing our reserves from 36,000 crores to just about 10, 000 crores. It needs likes of late Sh.Subhir Raha, Chairman ONGC, who defeated the efforts of bureaucrats and politicians to make ONGC bankrupt. Our management is just nowhere even remotely near him.

Who has to save BSNL from total bankruptcy?  

Each and every worker of BSNL totally regardless of which Union/Association he or she belongs to has to rise up in arms and hit back with greatest force to defeat well planned conspiracy to sell BSNL to vested interests. We all irrespective of where we stand have a fundamental responsibility to safeguard our families and protect our beloved bread earner from total disaster. We have nothing to lose. We have virtually lost everything. So, why should we be scared of hitting out at the government with tremendous and unparalleled courage and unwavering conviction? Why should we create a painful and pathetic situation where we tell our Children that we were cowards not to struggle and be able to protect our jobs, Company and their future? Whether we succeed or not is an entirely different matter - let us not helplessly watch losing our bread and butter but give a lasting fight till our last breath that posterity remembers as truly historical. This is our humble appeal to every one whose livelihood and the future of family is dependent exclusively on health of BSNL. All our internal scores we can settle once we primarily emerge successful in protecting our beloved Company from getting sunk to the bottom in the deep waters. Let us first create a situation where we can subsequently settle our internal tussles.   

 

17th June 2010THE HINDU reports - 2G spectrum: removal of senior officials sought -

These officers cited as chief architects of the mechanism for allocation of spectrum

Their continuance “makes a mockery of the efforts to get to the crux of the matter”

“The very continuance of these officers in the sensitive positions they held while finalising highly controversial first-cum-first-served criteria for allocation raises very fundamental and pertinent issue of the bona fides of the administrative ministry of allowing the investigating agency to reach an impartial and transparent conclusion.

“Besides, absence of even a very preliminary action of not transferring the officers sounds ridiculous and virtually makes a mockery of the efforts of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to get to the crux of the matter,” SNEA (I) general secretary G.L. Jogi told The Hindu.

Read more >>>>>>

16th June 2010: THE HINDU reports - BSNL forced to pay more spectrum charges - “It is a serious issue… while we are being forced to pay despite financial difficulties, private operators are making merry. We are writing to the Telecom Secretary to exempt us also from the hike order or we, as principal stakeholders in the company, will move court seeking relief and refund of the amount so far. If the department cannot take legal action, we certainly can do so,” said Sanchar Nigam Executives Association (India) general secretary G.L. Jogi.

Read more >>>>>>

15th June 2010

1. Association writes to Hon'ble MOC, Shri A.Raja requesting him  to immediately disband committee under the Chairmanship of Member(T), Telecom Commission  to decide procurement of GSM equipment that BSNL needs for expansion. Association pleads that BSNL board be given complete freedom to decide commercial and business policies to allow it to compete fierce competition. <<Letter>>

2. Association writes to Secretary DOT, Shri P.J.Thomas demanding to immediately transfer officers involved in implementation of licensing policy of DOT for their discriminatory and highly prejudiced stand to levy exorbitant licence/spectrum charges from BSNL, giving tremendous relaxation to private operators. These officers are already under cloud for being involved in finalising highly controversial criteria of first cum first serve for allocation of 2G spectrum which is being probed by CBI and against which a charge sheet has been filed. Having developed unhloy nexus with private operators, these officers are inflicting huge damage on the business interests of BSNL. .<<Letter>>

Joint Action Committee of Associations/Unions of BSNL Executive &Non Executives serves notice to CMD BSNL and Secty.DOT on various issues. <<<<Notice>>>>

JAC unanimously decided to resort immediate trade union action programmes i.e. Massive Demonstration on Monday, 14th June 2010 during Lunch / Closing hours and Mass Dharna for one day on Wednesday, 16th June 2010 at BSNL Corporate Office, all Circle / SSA HQs. All the District / Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of Agitation Programmes. Future course of action will be decided by JAC shortly.

9th June 2010 SDE to DE promotion: First phase of DPC (DPC-I) -- Furnishing of informations on non traceable cases / ACR for the missing period. In case officers listed in Annex B are not working in the circle a NIL report in that respect has to be send  <<Letter>>   <<Annexure A & B>>

Second phase of DPC (DPC-II) -- Furnishing of informations on non traceable cases / ACR for the missing period. In case officers listed in Annex B are not working in the circle a NIL report in that respect has to be send  <<Letter>>   <<Annexure A >>

8th June 2010 LDCE for JTO(T) to SDE(T) promotion -- Negative mark and paper minimum: In continuation to our earlier discussions either to remove negative marking or reduce the paper minimum from 50% to 40% as in  the case of DGM (Rect), Association met GM(Rect) and held further discussions.

8th June 2010G.S Writes to Dir.(HRD), BSNL for Calling of CRs within five months of screening for holding regular DPC to STS baffling – kind immediate personal intervention solicited to straightaway initiate DPC proceedings. <<<<Letter>>>>

04-06-10:Meeting with Director(HRD) :

GS had extensive discussions regarding expeditious completion of DPCs from JTO to TES GrB , TES GR B to adhoc STS and adhoc STS to regular STS were held with Director(HRD) who assured that all possible steps are being initiated to complete all the DPC’s as early as possible and further mentioned that he is very closely monitoring personally monitoring the progress of these DPC’s. 

GS had also elaborate discussion with Director(HRD) regarding new IDA pay scales of JTOs and SDEs, strongly pleading with him that BSNL management needs to relook at the whose issue and seriously consider processing fresh proposal of standard pay scales of E2 and E3 for JTOs and SDEs in view of high quality of JTOs getting inducted in the Organization.

Meeting with GM(P) :

Roster in respect of SC/ST Comrades: GS had a very detailed discussion with GM(P) regarding observing of roster in regard to SC/ST for promotion from JTO to SDE and DE to STS. GS clearly impressed upon GM(P) to maintain total transparency in respect of maintaining roster in accordance to existing provisions.We shall also be very closely monitoring this while DPCs from TES Gr B to adhoc STS and adhoc STS to regular STS commence till they are completed and ensure that stipulated provisions to fill up SC/ST vacancies are fully complied with.

GS also had detailed discussion with GM(P) regarding completing DPCs from TES Gr B to adhoc STS, Adhoc STS to regular ST and JTO to TES Gr B as early as possible.  

 

Performance of Circles during 2009-10 <<Details>>

	Highest			Lowest
	H1	H2	H3	L1	L2	L3
Landline	UP(W)	UP(E)	BIHAR	WB	AS	CHG
GSM Mobile	HP	OR	KRL	J&K	CHTD	KOL TD
WLL	GUJ	UP(E)	NE - II	CHTD	HR	HP
Broadband	KTK	HP	MP	BIHAR	UKD	J&K

In land line sector only UP(W) and UP(E) Circle shown positive growth. During 2009-10: 15,15,871 land lines surrendered.

In WLL sector GUJ, UP(E), NE-II, MP, BIHAR, RAJ, UKD Circles met the target. CHTD(-100.16%), HR, HP, KRL, WB, KOL TD recorded negative growth. During 2009-10: 7,11,891 WLL connections provided. MP (2,10,848) Circle provided maximum connections -- Congratulations !

In GSM sector HP, OR, KRL, HR, NE-I, NE-II met the target. During 2009-10: 1,65,93,887 GSM connections provided. UP(E) (20,46,797), TN (12,17,668), BR (12,02,861), RAJ (11,91,791), KTK (11,62,790), KRL (10,78,666) Circles provided maximum connections -- Congratulations !!

In BB sector KTK, HP, MP met the target. During 2009-10: 18,18,510 BB connections provided. KTK(2,45,320), KRL (2,09,837), MH (1,98,161), TN (1,65,821), AP (1,56,450), GUJ(1,23,370),  PB (1,00,438) Circles provided maximum connections -- Congratulations !!!

Assn met GM(Estt) and discussed the issues related to JTOs recruited from TTA cadre as departmental outsider. Their past service, leave, salary and TA/DA during training period instead of stipend, EPF etc has to be settled. Earlier we met Member (Services) and DDG(Estt) of DoT in this regard and requested to give suitable clarifications to the queries made by BSNL in the case of TTAs recruited by DoT. DOT has already replied positively to the queries as we requested. Further Assn pursued the case with Estt and EF section of BSNL for issuing suitable directions to the field units. We requested GM(Estt) to issue the instructions immediately as the training for 2008 batch is already started. GM(Estt) assured that instructions will be issued shortly.

Wage Agreement of non-Executive emoployees signed:  Director (HRD) on behalf of BSNL and Com V A N Namboodiri on behalf of BSNL Employees signed a much awaited Wage agreement for the revised pay scales of BSNL non-executive employees. SNEA(I)TN circle congratulates all our associates of Joint Forum/Joint action committee and all the non executive employees of BSNL on this great occasion.