SANCHAR NIGAM EXECUTIVES

01-Sep-2010

Address: “SNEA Bhawan”, A-1433/4, Near Shalimar Crossing, Indira Nagar, Lucknow

A well organized General Body meeting of SNEA(I), Kanpur was held under the presidentship of Com. A.K. Singh, in the presence of Com R.C. Tripathi Circle President, Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary, on 31.08.2010 at Mall Road Telephone Exchange Building, Kanpur.

Meeting was addressed by Com R.C. Tripathi Circle President, Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary, Com A.K. Singh District President Kanpur, Com P.K. Shukla, DS Kanpur. In the meeting, deliberations were held on failure of top management of BSNL in every area, increasing corruption in BSNL and harassment of BSNL absorbed executives by the management. CS also requested newly promoted DEs to work hard and update themselves in the interest of BSNL. On this occasion, a welcome party was also organized in the honor of Com R.C. Tripathi, Circle President & Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary.

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 PHQ office bearers, DSs and Branch Secretaries should ensure total participation in the strike.

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

Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary met CGMT UP(East) Circle on 05.07.2010 and discussed the issues related to Varanasi Telecom District & posting of DEs.

Absorbed employees of BSNL eligible for full pension on completion of 20 years qualifying service - Clarification issued by DoT <<click here>>

A well organised PHQ office bearers meeting was held under the president ship of Com R.C. Tripathi Circle President, on 21^st August, 2010 at “SNEA Bhawan” Lucknow. Discussions were held on Pending Works of SNEA Bhawan, Implementation of “No Cost Measures to save Electricity” in UP(East) Telecom Circle, Field Problems e.g. maintenance of BTSs, AMC of Telecom Equipments, guidelines for smooth running of CCNs etc., formation of Performance/Technical monitoring group at branch level and organizational matters.

After meeting, all PHQ office bearers under the leadership of Com Pallab Bose CS have attended “Introductory Meeting” with CGMT UP(E) Lucknow at his chamber. Meeting was held in very cordial environment. In the said meeting, discussions were held on growth of BSNL, Field Problems, and Measures to save Energy etc. CGMT appreciated the role of SNEA(I) UP(East) and he also appreciated one and all especially Com. Anurag Srivastava, ACS (Civil/Electrical) for his suggestions to save energy.

Congratulations for posting at same place as AGM/DE!!! Posting order on promotion of the executives SDE(Telecom) to the Executives AGM/DE of telecom operation stream, on purely temporary and adhoc basis has been issued.

We conveyed our sincere thanks to CGMT UP(E) circle for considering our request >>>> Click for order <<<<<

Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary met CGMT UP (East) Circle on 19.8.2010 and discussed the posting on promotion in the cadre of Adhoc DE (32 number). We requested Hon’ble CGM that for posting of adhoc DEs, uniform policy should be maintained. We also requested to the CGMT that posting should be done with minimum disturbance.

An marvelous and well organized General Body meeting of SNEA(I), Circle Office branch was held under the president ship of Com. A. S. Yadav in presence of Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary on 18^th August 2010 at Conference Hall of Door Sanchar Sadan, Lapalace Lucknow. Almost all the of Comrades of Circle Office Branch including Com. Dipesh Chand Shukla ACS, Com D.P. Tripathi ACS, Com A.K. Misra ACS, Com Anurag Srivastava ACS, Com S.R. Yadav Circle Organizing Secretary, Com S.K. Misra Circle Treasurer, and Com S.P. Singh CWC Member. Com Mahatma Pathak DS Lucknow TD and Com Ajai Yadav, DS GM WLL Branch Lucknow were also present.

On this occasion, a welcome party was also organized in the honor of newly elected PHQ office bearers available in Lucknow. Meeting was addressed by Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary, Com D.P.Tripathi, ACS Com Satish Chand Yadav, DS Circle Office, Com M. Pathak, DS Lucknow TD.

Circle Secretary in his address stressed the need for change in the work culture and said that we have to concentrate on the growth of BSNL for the next few years. He also stressed on the improvement of the revenue position and increase in the market share. He told that time had come to check corruption at all levels otherwise consequences will be dire. He appealed all to concentrate on quality work and output. We also have to accept this as a challenge and overcome it as we had already done in the past.

He informed about four major project works awarded to the BSNL totaling more than 18500 Crores. He told that these highly ambitious projects having enormous potential to generate huge resources to turnaround BSNL depends entirely on the level of commitment and dedication of JTOs/SDEs and DEs. We have to single mindedly and wholeheartedly get down to the challenging task of completing these projects well in time. Deliberations lasted for more than 3 hours. He replied all the queries raised by the members.

PHQ Office bearers meeting will be held on 21st August 2010 at JTOA Bhawan at 11:00 hours. All newly elected PHQ office bearers of SNEA(I) UP(E) are requested to attend the meeting postively.

Venue of Meeting: JTOA Bhawan, A-1433/4, Indira Nagar (Near Shalimar Crossing and behind Ama diagonistics center) Lucknow >>>>> Click for notice <<<<<

Congratulations !!! Regular TelecomPromotion List of the adhoc Executives (AGM/DE grade) Operation Stream in the IDA scale of Rs.29100-54500 has been issued. Click for All india list >>>>> 1 2 3 Click for UP(E) circle List <<<<<

Congratulations !!! Revised Adhoc STS posting orders of 32 Executives’ of UP(E) Circle who had been transferred to Bihar circle has been modified and all of them has been posted in UP(E) Circle. This issue was raised in 4^th Circle Conference of SNEA(I) at Chitrakoot. This is our first success after Circle Conference. We extend our sincere thanks to SNEA(I) CHQ, New Delhi especially Com. G.L. Jogi, GS. Click Here for Order

4^th Circle Conference of SNEA(India), UP (East) Telecom Circle at Chitrakoot

§ First Time in the history of SNEA (I), UP (East) Telecom Circle, Election of PHQ Office Bearers was unanimous.

§ Com. Pallab Bose was elected as Circle Secretary for the third consecutive term.

§ Chief Guest of the Open Session was Hon’ble Shri OmVir Singh, CGMT, UP (East) Telecom Circle

§ Com. G.L. Jogi, General Secretary, Com A.A. Khan AGS and Com K. Sebastin, AGS were the special guest of the conference.

Fourth Circle Conference of UP (E) circle was held at "Kamadgiri Bhawan”, Chitrakoot on 6th and 7th August, 2010. A grand “Open Session” was organized on this occasion on 7th August, 2010. Hundreds of Executives, Non-Executives, Eminent personalities/customers from all corners of UP (East) Circle attended the Open Session.

Chief Guest Shri Omvir Singh, CGMT UP(East) Telecom Circle, Com. G.L. Jogi, General Secretary, Com A.A. Khan, AGS, Com K. Sebastian, AGS, Com. R.C.Tripathi Circle President, Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary, Com R.K. Misra, Circle Secreary BSNLEU,UP(East) Circle, Com. P.K. Tiwari DS, Banda addressed the open session.

General Secretary in his address stressed the need for change in the work culture and said that we have to concentrate on the growth of BSNL for the next few years. He also stressed on the improvement of the revenue position and increase in the market share especially in the Mobile & Broadband sector. He told that time had come to check corruption at all levels otherwise consequences will be dire. He appealed all to concentrate on quality work and output. We also have to accept this as a challenge and overcome it as we had already done in the past.

He informed about four major project works awarded to the BSNL e.g. 1650 crore Rural broad band project funded by USO, 1600 crore broad band project of Ministry of HRD, 880 crore DIT project and 14,600 crore optic fibre project to connect 2,50,000 Gram Panchayats. He told that these highly ambitious projects having enormous potential to generate huge resources to turnaround BSNL depends entirely on the level of commitment and dedication of JTOs/SDEs and DEs. We have to single mindedly and wholeheartedly get down to the challenging task of completing these projects well in time.

Com A.A. Khan, AGS elaborately explained the new services of BSNL & their role in increasing the revenue of BSNL. He explained in details about the land mark achievements made during the period and emphasized the need of unity of all Executives for further achieving the goals. The agitation of 20th April 2010 was for the financial viability of BSNL rather than a struggle for our financial demands. The attack against our PSU is evident from the policies followed by the management and Government of India and unity and continuous struggle is the only weapon before us to resist such attacks. He appealed every one to just get involve in work, Company belongs to us and we must have to work hard to bring revenue for company.

Com K. Sebastian, AGS talks about management’s failure to fully utilize the huge workforce for the growth of the company and told that there is need to introduce innovative and key reforms on HR front

Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary focused on Circle level issues and told that almost all pending issues have been settled. He also asked the members to fight against corruption at all levels tooth and nail for growth of BSNL. He also told that man power is not being utilized in proper places. Most of the places, there is acute shortage of resources/manpower and our executives are still doing their best for the growth of the company.

Circle secretary expressed his serious concern about posting of our executives’ in Bihar Circle in recently issued promotion orders from SDE to DE cadre by corporate office. CS requested Com G.L. Jogi GS to resolve this issue.

He criticized the Corporate office Management that they are totally failed to maintain the H.R. account of 3.25 Lacks employees. Circle secretary also told that number of Landline/Mobile connection and revenue of UP (East) Circle is quite good in comparison to other Circles of BSNL.

Com R.C.Tripathi Circle President told that for growth of BSNL, quality of mobile and broadband service has to be improved. He gave the vote of thanks on the behalf of SNEA(I) UP(East) Circle.

Later on in the delegate session, house was addressed by Com. G.L. Jogi, GS, Com A.A. Khan, AGS and Com. K. Sebastian, AGS.

GS in his speech narrated incidents from his more than 25 year long experience in Association, put light on developments taken place during last 25 years, history and achievements of association during last 25 years. He touched all HR related issues. The GS responded to the several queries on various subjects raised by the CEC members.

At last Circle secretary conveyed whole heartedly thanks to Com G.L.Jogi General Secretary, Com A.A. Khan, AGS and Com. K. Sebastian, AGS for attending Circle Conference. He also conveyed whole heartedly thanks to Comrades of Banda Telecom District, specially Com P.K. Tiwari, District Secretary, Com. Sunder Lal and Com. Y.K. Singh for organizing Circle Conference in an excellent way at “Kamadgiri Bhawan” Chitrakoot.

In the last, The following PHQ office Bearers were elected unanimously by the delegates of UP(East) Circle under the Election Chairmanship of Com. R.C. Misra and Asstt. Election Chairmanship of Com. S.N. Singh.

After consistent persuasion of our association only, posting on promotion of the 75 SDE(Telecom) to the AGM/DE of telecom Operation Stream, on purely temporary and adhoc basis has been released. We conveyed our sincere thanks to hon'ble CGM UP(E) for considering our request. >>>> Click for order >>>>

Circle Secretary along with D.C. Shukla ACS met CGMT UP(E) and requested to release DE adhoc posting order without further delay and any disturbance. <<<< click here for letter >>>>

Newly constructed SNEA Bhawan was inaugurated by Com G.L. Jogi, GS in the presence of hundreds of comrades of SNEA(I). The inaugural meeting was held at “SNEA Bhawan” Indira Nagar Lucknow. In the meeting, GS appreciated the efforts of comrades of UP (East) circle.

Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary narrated the monumental contributions made by comrades of SNEA UP(East) Circle. He remembered how the SNEA Building was purchased in the year 2000 when he was holding the post of AGS. Now, our members from different SSAs can utilize this building. The report of the building construction was presented by Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary . The Inauguration ceremony was organized by the RTTC, Lucknow Branch and Com S.P.Singh, DS RTTC Lucknow welcomed the audience. This cermony was also attended by Com S.K. Misra Circle Treasrar, Com D.C. Shukla ACS, Com A.K. Misra ACS, Com Nankoo Chauhan Org Sec, Com D.P. Tripathi CWC Member, Com T.S. Chauhan Area Secretary East, Com S.R. Yadav Asstt Circle Treasurer, Com R.H. Khan DS Basti, Com S.N. Singh DS Raebareli, Com U.S. Saroj DS Lakimpur, Com S.C. Yadav DS Circle Office and many other Senior Comrades.

Com Pallab Bose CS conveyed his sincere thanks to Com G.L.Jogi GS for his efforts in streamlining and building up the SNEA in UP(East) Circle and the country as a whole are more than praiseworthy.

After inaugural function of SNEA Bhawan, Com G.L.Jogi GS addressed the General Body meeting of RTTC Lucknow Branch at RTTC Campus in presence of Shri J.B.Singh, GM(NC), Com R.C. Tripathi, Circle President, Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary, and other prominent Circle Leaders. Hundreds of comrades of UP(East) Circle have attended the meeting. Com Jogi GS clearly told the audience that coming days of BSNL are very much alarming. Corruption is extreme in BSNL and increasing day by day and we have work hard. GS appealed to all executives to improve the quality of BSNL services, Special attention on BTS maintenance, Curbing revenue leakage and corruption at all levels, Exploring new areas of growth and revenue generation, Recovery of outstanding dues, and Reduction in the operational and wasteful expenses.

Later on, Com.R.S. Misra SDE, Com. S.P. Singh SDE, & Com. P.C. Dubey SDE were elected unanimously as President, District Secretary and District Treasurer of SNEA(India) RTTC Lucknow Branch.

Association building of UP (East) Circle at Lucknow will be inaugurate by Com G.L.Jogi, General Secretary SNEA (India) on 23^rd July 2010 at 1100AM

Newly constructed and well furnished SNEA building of UP (East) Circle at Lucknow will be inaugurated by Com G.L.Jogi, General Secretary SNEA (India) on 23^rd July 2010 Friday at 1100AM. All SNEA comrades of UP(East) Circle are invited in inaugural function of SNEA building Lucknow.

After continuous persuasion of our association JTO to SDE local officiating promotion (205 numbers) has been issued. >>>> Click here for order 1 2

UP(East) Circle has circulated list of 18 SDEs for whom ACRs have not been received by UP(East) Circle office, SSAs are being directed to send the ACRs of all those 18 SDEs latest by 12th July 2010.

Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary met GM(Admn) UP(East) Circle on 05.07.2010 and discussed on the following important issues related to our Cadre:

1. Adhoc promotion to the remaining STS posts -- ACRs of 'SC' category urgently required latest by 12.07.2010 . We requested to that it should be reach Corporate office well in time.

2. Regular promotion to STS: The ACRs of eligible executives from our Circle have not reached Corporate office,even though ACRs are called in May 2010. We requested that it should be reach Corporate office latest by 12.07.2010.

3. JTO to SDE Promotion: We conveyed our sincere thanks to GM(Admn) for sending corrections/omission in the All India eligibility list for JTO to SDE promotion well in time. We reminded that the ACRs will be called shortly. We further requested to instruct concerned officers that ACRs should be kept ready in the Circle office so that it can be despatch to BSNLCO well in time.

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.

BSNL MS R/R amended in the case of promotion to EE/Arch in Civil/Elec/Arch etc wings: <<Amendment>>

149 SDEs out of 1679 are posted outside the Circle mostly due to shortage of vacancies.

DE (Adhoc) from UP (East) Circle: Out of 1679, 78 are from UP (East) Circle.

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.

IDA Increases by 0.3% : For All BSNL absorbed employees executives and non executives an increase in IDA rates w.e.from 1^st July-2010 will be only of 0.3% IDA will increase from 34.8(present) to 35.1 %.

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.

Kindly ensure 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.

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

PHQ OFFICE BEARERS MEETING WAS HELD ON 28/06/2010 AT RTTC LUCKNOW. IT HAS BEEN UNANIMOUSLY DECIDED THAT NEXT CIRCLE CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON 06/08/2010 & 07/08/2010 AT CHITRAKOOT.

An emergency meeting of PHQ office Bearers of SNEA (

India

), UP (East) Circle will be held at RTTC, Lucknow on 28th June, 2010 at 11.00 hrs. All PHQ office bearers of UP(E) circle are requested to attend the meeting. >>>>> Click for notice

JAC unanimously decided to resort immediate trade union action programmes i.e.

Massive Demonstration on Monday, 14th June 2010 during Lunch / Closing hours at BSNL Corporate Office, all Circle / SSA HQs.

Mass Dharna for one day on Wednesday, 16th June 2010 at BSNL Corporate Office, all Circle / SSA HQs. All the Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of Agitation Programmes. Future course of action will be decided by JAC shortly.

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

Joint Action Committee (JAC) Meeting on 09.06.2010: JAC leaders met on 09.06.2010 and discussed the status of demands / assurances given by Hon'ble MoC&IT in the meeting held on 20.04.2010, on the first day of Indefinite Strike. JAC after detailed discussions come to the conclusion that there is no seriousness on the part of DOT/BSNL for the redressal of the JAC demands and on the assurances given by Hon'ble MoC&IT. Even after a lapse of 1 month and 20 days, the Cabinet Note on ITS officers' absorption and IDA pension revision issues has not been prepared and circulated to nodal ministries, whereas the assurance was given that within one month period the Cabinet Note on both the issues will be sent for inter-ministerial circulation and thereafter within 2-3 months Cabinet approval will be taken.

JAC earlier demanded the waiver of 3G and Wi-MAX spectrum charges in view of the financial condition and requested CMD, BSNL to take up the matter with Govt. Instead of taking up the matter with Govt. , BSNL Management has promptly paid 3G spectrum charges of Rs. 10,186.56 Cr to DOT from the cash reserves without showing any resistance or a request for deferred payment in view of the continuous decline of BSNL profit. When Wi-MAX spectrum auction is over within a few days, BSNL has to pay another 9000 Cr and by that BSNLs cash reserve will exhaust. BSNL Management ignoring the demand of JAC and without bothering the BSNL's financial health is trying to exhaust BSNLs cash reserves. This is a very serious development that will definitely affect all future developmental plans of BSNL including procurement of GSM equipments. It was seriously viewed by JAC and demanded that 3G spectrum charges should immediately be refunded to BSNL and consider deferred payment for a period of 20 years (license period) on yearly basis for 3G and Wi-MAX spectrum charges.

The assurance given by Hon'ble MoC&IT and CMD, BSNL for the procurement of 10 million GSM lines immediately for Eastern & Northern Zones has been reduced to 5.5 million GSM lines by BSNL Board on the intervention of DOT and that will adversely affect the growth of BSNL and its viability.

The 78.2% IDA neutralisation instead of 68.8% as per DPE OM dated 02.04.2009 has not been implemented by BSNL Management, despite the assurance given by the Hon'ble MoC&IT.

JAC demanded that Govt. of India should direct all Central / State Govt., departments and PSUs to avail telecom services from BSNL / MTNL only and also should allow BSNL to procure equipments on competitive rates from any supplier / vendor on international security standards irrespective of technology.

On the above issues, 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 Circle / Branch Secretaries are requested to ensure successful implementation of Agitation Programmes. Future course of action will be decided by JAC shortly.

Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary along with Com Nankhoo Chauhan, Circle Org. secretary met GM(Admn.) UP (East) Circle to discuss on the issue of request transfer of Executives and Local officiating promotion in the cadre of SDE in the presence of DGM(Admn.) Circle Office Lucknow.

Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary along with Com Nankhoo Chauhan, Circle Org. secretary met CGMT UP (East) to discuss on the following long pending issues and requested for his immediate intervention. >>>> Click for letter

(1) Sending Circle SC/ST Roaster particulars to BSNL Hq.: We expressed our serious concern against delay in sending the SC/ST Roaster particulars of UP(East) Circle to Corporate Office after repeated reminders from our Association even after two months.

(2) Local officiating promotion in SDE: We expressed our serious concern against delay in issuing the officiating promotion order from JTO to SDE (T).

(3) Consideration of request transfer of Executives: We requested CGMT UP (East) Circle for considering all pending request transfers of Executives who had completed more than two years and had applied for transfer, also those executives who are near to their retirement may be posted to their parent station. After lot of persuasion CGM agreed to consider genuine cases on its merit and advised Association to bring all these cases in the knowledge of GM (Admn.)

(4) Case of Com B.P.Singh, AGM Varanasi: We discussed the long pending financial up gradation issue of Shri B.P.Singh AGM Varanasi and requested to reconsider his case.

Circle Secretary , Com Dipesh Chandra Shukla ACS and Com Anurag Srivastava DS Civil/Electrical met with PCE(E) & Addl. Chief Eng (E) on 15th May 2010 and discussed various issues related to Electrical Wing.

BSNL Corporate office issued list of SDEs as per longest stay (maximum 20 SDEs per circle) for checking/verifying the particulars for any corrections/omissions etc.

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 –

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 –

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 –

Errors / Omissions if any have to be communicated to GM(Admn), % the CGMT UP(East) Circle, Lucknow latest by 01.06.2010 under the intimation of Circle secretary UP(East) Circle on email: pallab_bose@yahoo.com.

ACRs for the years 2003-04 to 2007-08 have to be sent to the Circle office Lucknow<<Letter>> <<List>> list of upe 1 2 3

All SSA / Branch Secs, PHQ office bearers, CWC members and other activists are requested to study the proposal carefully and submit their suggestions/comments latest by 10.05.2010 to Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary SNEA(India) UP(East) Circle on email: pallab_bose@yahoo.com By the proposed norms, 19000 JTO / JAO posts, 6500 SDE posts, 160 CAO posts and 70 DGM (F) posts will be deducted where as additional 30 SAG posts and 100 HAG posts will be created. Earlier the proposal was sent to BSNL Management Committee by the restructuring wing without consulting the Associations. On our strong opposition, now the norms are circulated to Associations / Unions and the CGMs for their comments. <<Covering letter>> <<part1>> <<part2>> <<part3>> <<part4>> <<part5>> <<Non_Executives>>

Com Pallab Bose, CS met DGM (Vigilance) UP (East) Circle and requested for his immediate interferenc to releasee the Vigilance clearance for Financial up gradation promotion of executives as it is already too late. He assured that Vig. Clearance will be released on Monday (26.04.2010) positively.

Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary along with Com D.C. Shukla, ACS met CGMT UP (East) to discuss on the following long pending issues and requested for his immediate intervention. >>>> Click for letter

1. Consideration request transfer of Executives: - To consider the request transfer of Executives who are waiting for their transfer since long time before issuing any tenure transfer.

2. Tenure Transfer: - For issuing Tenure transfer orders, we requested that there is no need. There will be a lot of expenditure. If at all it is required, number should be kept as minimum as possible and should be done adopting uniform policy.

3. Local officiating promotion in the cadre of SDE: - Officiating promotion from JTO to SDE for those officers, who are already officiating earlier and their 179 days period has expired, should be issued at the earliest. Further we have requested you to utilize the posts lying vacant due to retirement & promotion, during renewal of local officiating promotion in the cadre of SDE.

4. Delay in Vigilance Clearance of Executives: - We expressed our serious concern against unnecessary delay in issuing Vigilance Clearance of 25 executives of different SSAs of our Circle, who are waiting for their Financial up gradation promotion since long time.

5. We expressed our resentment towards the misbehavior of security guard of Banda SSA and biased attitude of TDM Banda towards our executives/non-executives’.

An emergency General body meeting of Association /Unions of Banda SSA against biased attitude of TDM Banda. Meeting was organized by SNEA (India) Banda Branch on 22.4.2010. All non-executive, executive including Accounts, Civil & Electrical comrades have attended the meeting. Meeting was addressed by Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary SNEA (India).

After meeting, Com Pallab Bose CS SNEA (India) UP (East) Circle met TDM Banda at Conference Hall Banda in presence of all comrades and expressed his resentment towards the misbehavior of security guard and his biased attitude towards executives/non-executives and requested to immediately remove the security Guard Agency from Banda SSA and settle the all pending issues related to executive and non-executives of Banda without any further delay. TDM Banda assured in presence of all executive & non-executives that all the issue would be settled very soon positively.

We convey our sincere thanks to Com P.K.Tewari DS SNEA (India), and all comrades of Banda Telecom District for their unity.

UF writes to CMD, BSNL on arbitrary and obsolete approach of BCG – GM(Rest) utilizing BCG to create huge promotional outlets for unabsorbed ITS officers by reducing the promotional avenues of JTOs/JAOs and SDEs/AOs >>>>>

· Proposed reduction of 19000 JTO / JAO posts, 6500 SDE posts, 160 CAO posts and 70 DGM (F) posts.

· JTOs are yet to get their first functional promotion even after 13 years.

· Highest level of inefficiency in the Company today is because of heavy concentration in SAG and HAG.

· Sam Pitroda and other telecom experts rightly feel that just 200 SAG and 50 HAG are more than sufficient to run the Company smoothly.

· The only objective to create such a huge number of posts of SAG and HAG in BSNL is to get promoted to these cadres in BSNL and then get repatriated to DOT on higher posts.

In deciding the crucial process of restructuring, let Managers absorbed in the Company get involved in the process, instead of those who have no stake in the growth of Organization

Association met GM (Admn) and discussed the pending request transfers in SDE / DE cadre on 22.04.10. Some of the requests are pending for more than one year and Assn reminded GM (Admn.) that he was assured in the month of December that all the pending cases will be cleared by March 2010 end. However only few selected cases are ordered so far. We strongly pleaded to consider all the cases taken up by the association as all of them having genuine problems and waiting for the transfer’s months together. GM (Admn.) assured to consider all the cases very shortly.

Strike has been called off following a meeting with Hon'ble MOC.

Congratulations to all Comrades for Great Success.

A 100% successful strike was observed on 20-04-2010 by the Executives/Non-Executives of UP (East) Circle declared by “Joint Action Committee” on following issues:

Reports of massive turnouts had been received from almost all SSAs of UP (East) Circle and comrades of SNEA(I) had lead from front.

On this occasion, Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary SNEA (I) UP (E) and office Bearers of other associations/Unions of Joint Action Committee visited all exchanges/BSNL offices of Lucknow including Circle Office, Laplace & RTTC to motivate the comrades by gate meetings.

SNEA (I) UP(East) conveys sincere thanks and salute to the unity of the comrades throughout the

India

and specially the unity of the comrades of UP(East) Circle. We have experienced the bonds of unity among the executives and non executives which can win any battle. This was really historical strike as our unity has not allowed anyone to enter in offices.

First time in the history we have seen 100 % participation of all the comrades through out UP(East) Circle as all of us have whole heartedly participated in strike with self initiative which forced MOC to call JAC leaders and take action on our demands.

FLASH NEWS: As scheduled JAC met at 10:00 hrs today and unanimously decided to continue with the indefinite strike from 6:00 hrs of 20th April 2010. The strike will be peaceful, sit out, massive picketings and lunch hour /closing hour demonstrations have to be conducted at HQ/Circles/SSA/Branch levels, no one has to be permitted to enter the work place. Make this strike complete success and truly a historic one. Repeat the feat of July 2007.

Posting orders of JAGs of UP(East) Circle issued >>>> Click here for orders 1 2

An marvelous CWC meet of SNEA(I) held at club house Manali, concluded on 9^th April 2010 with 2 days mind blowing hectic discussions & deliberations regarding future of BSNL & its Executives, ITS absorption, proposed indefinite strike w.e.from 20^th April 2010, Unification of Executive Associations etc.

Report on Manali CWC Meet:CWC meet was formerly inaugurated on 8^th April, 2010 morning at 10:00 hrs by Hon’ble Shri Rakesh Kapur, CGMT Himachal Pradesh in the presence of All CHQ office bearers, CWC members, GM(admin), HP Circle & and TDM Kullu.

CS UP (East) Circle Com. Pallab Bose presented CS report on inaugural day and got huge applause from entire house including dais when he told that membership of SNEA UP (East) has further increased during last one year. He conveyed his sincere thanks to GS Com. G.L.Jogi, AGS Com. A.A. Khan, & Com. K. Sebastian for their cooperation and assistance. CS put light on many of burning issues like delay in ITS absorption, Promotion from STS to JAG adhoc in Telecom, Regularization of adhoc STS , Delay in conduction of DPC for promotion from JTO to SDE & from SDE to DE, Recovery of Training allowance, Missing names in SDE seniority list, issues of Civil & Electrical especially qualification bar for promotion in Group A cadre & posting of executives in competitive quota, Referendum of Associations, Pending inter-circle request transfers, etc.

Com Pallab Bose expressed opinion of UP(East) circle on forthcoming indefinite Strike w.e.f. 20^th April 2010 & told CWC that UP(East) joint action committee is fully prepared & Strike will be total and 100% in UP(East).

CWC member Com D.P.Tripathi also expressed similar views and told house that for early settlement of our pending CHQ issue & SNEA UP(East) is ready and fully prepared for indefinite strike.

He appreciated GS for persuasion and address of other most of major problems related with CDR implementation.

CS, UP (East) has suggested in CWC that there should be a facility in HR package to fill ACRs On Line. This will definitely expedite the DPCs and solve the problems of incomplete/missing ACR cases during DPC.

CS UP(East) also appreciated his Circle for achieving the target of maximum GSM and Broad Band Lines, positive growth, and profit making Circle in the financial year 2009-2010; this has been possible only due to our CGMT, Shri Om Vir Singh and devotion of all executive of UP(East) Circle.

We also told the CWC that SNEA (India) UP (East) is conducting coaching classes for LDCE JTO to SDE at Lucknow by RTTC faculty in the month of May 2010 in the interest of our members.

Other prominent personalities Ex. CHQ President and veteran leader Com.W.Seshagiri Rao, Com.V.K.Tomar, GS MTNLEA Delhi Com. S.N. Prasad, GS MTNLEA Mumbai and Com. J.J.Mathais, AGS MTNLEA Mumbai has attended our CWC meeting at manali.

At the outset of CWC Meet GS Com. G.L.Jogi appealed all the members to take part fully in the forthcoming do or die indefinite strike w.e.f. 20^th April, 2010

Meeting with GM(Admn) UP(East) Circle: Com Pallab Bose, CS along with Com. D. C. Shukla, ACS met with Shri A.K.Srivastava, GM(Admn) UP(East) Circle and conveyed the feelings and fears of executives over issue of very big list of executives who stayed more than the prescribed time limits. Com Pallab Bose clearly expressed his views that before issuing longest tenure transfer orders, pending request transfers order should be released immediately.

An marvellous and well organized General Body meeting of SNEA(I) QA ITI Raiberilly was held under the president ship of Com. S.N.Singh in presence of Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary on 02^nd April 2010 at Conference Hall of ITI Guest house.

On this occasion, a farewell party was also organized in the Honor of Com R.M.Lal SDE. Meeting was addressed by Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary, Com S.N.Singh SDE QA RBL, Com Sheo Kumar, SDE, Com R.M.Lal, SDE QA RBL, Shri Pratap Singh DGM ITI RBL, Shri Diwakar Misra, DGM ITI RBL, Shri A.K.Srivastava, DGM(QA) ITI RBL, and many other comrades of ITI Raibereilly. After meeting, Circle secretary visited ITI Factory specially BTS and GPON manufacturing floor. CS advised to ITI officers to maintain their quality and supply BSNL orders well in time so that BSNL can achieve their target in time. CS also comgratuale ITI officers to increase their turn over 2500 Cr. to 4700 Cr in 2009-2010 financial year.

Promotion orders from STS to JAG for 219 officers issued: Congratulations!!! Adhoc JAG promotion orders approved. Total 219 STS Officers promoted as Adhoc JAG out of which 08 are from UP(East) Circle. >>>>Click here to view Promotion order

BSNL Corporate office cancelled all the pending Transfer orders of SDEs/Sr SDEs & DEs to ERP project. This order is also valid for those officers who have earlier been relieved from their Circles/SSAs but not joined ERP project, such officers can now fresh join to their parent Circle for further posting.

3.9% Hike in IDA for Executives w.e.from 1^st April 2010: It is calculated from All India Price Index as on 1^st April 2010, The IDA increase for the executives will be at the rate of 3.9% and for non-Executives in the pre revised IDA scales The IDA increase will be at the rate of 6.5%.

Executives from Telecom/Civil/Electrical Wing Joins SNEA(I) Gonda: SNEA(I) Gonda is gaining strength day by day under dynamic leadership of Com. L.M.Choudhary DS SNEA(I) Gonda and guidance of Com. Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary SNEA(I) UP(East) Circle. In continuation to the tradition of growth in membership, because of the dedicated efforts of SNEA (I) Gonda now 90% executives of Gonda have joined SNEA (I) Parivar.

We whole heartedly welcome all of them to SNEA (I) family and assure them best possible resolutions of problems of Telecom/Civil/Electrical Wing Gonda comrades.

SNEA(I) UP(East) Circle also appreciate the special efforts taken by Com. L.M.Choudhary, Com. Sheo umar, Com. A.P.Singh , Com D.D.Shukla, Com R.K.Yadav and all other Comrades of SNEA(I) Gonda.

A well organized General Body meeting of SNEA (I) Gonda Telecom District was held at Gonda under the President-ship of Com. D.D.Shukla in the presence of Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary on 27th March 2010.

Circle Secretary appealed to all executives to improve the quality of BSNL services, Special attention on BTS maintenance, Curbing revenue leakage and corruption at all levels, Exploring new areas of growth and revenue generation, Recovery of outstanding dues, and Reduction in the operational and wasteful expenses.

Com.D.D.Shukla SDE, Com. L.M.Choudhary SDE, & Com. A.P.Singh SDE was elected unanimously as President, District Secretary and District Treasurer of SNEA(India) Gonda Telecom District

CS congratulates the newly elected body and assures full support in working for the betterment of BSNL and SNEA (I) GM (WLL) Lucknow branch members.

Study material for TES Gr B LDCE 2010: In view of the announcement of TES Gr B LDCE on 4^th July 2010, we are receiving hundreds of queries for the study material.

In continuation of our tradition to update our members with best quality & useful study material SNEA(I) Maharashtra is ready with the study material and their experts are giving final shape to the study material in view of the revised OMR based examination in both the papers and specially for Paper-II.

The updated study material will be ready for dispatch latest by 15^th April 2010. They have prepared total seven books out of which six will be of the study material and one will be set of objective type probable questions and answers. For further information on contents of study material please click here>>>>>>

The study material will be strictly for use of SNEA (I) Members and will be distributed through our District Secretaries. We are thankful to Com. G. L. Jogi General Secretary SNEA(I) CHQ for giving kind consent for distribution of study material to the SNEA(I) members through out the India.

The study material is being prepared and circulated on basis of no profit no loss. The cost of study material will be ranging from Rs.800.00 to Rs. 1000.00 per set depending on total no. of sets to be printed. This cost will be inclusive of transportation charges within India. If total no. of sets will be more definitely the cost of study material will be less and the benefit of reduced rate will be given to the members. The final price of the study material will be declared on 12^th April 2010 and payments will be accepted accordingly.

The discount of 10 % will be given for the orders received in bulk i.e. more than 20 set from one location & one address for dispatch.

All the comrades are requested to book their orders with all required details. For initial orders of study material please click here >>>>>>>>>>.

The requirement can be also sent by e-mail on sneamh@gmail.com with details like name, designation, SSA/Unit , Circle, contact No. office & Mobile, Name of District Secretary SNEA(I) , Contact No. of DS/CS, no. of sets required, detailed address for dispatch of study material with correct PIN CODE Number, Contact Number of DS/CS, mode of payment preferred etc.

The orders and requirements received up to 13^th April 2010 will be given due consideration and we will make all out effort to supply study material to all the comrades who books orders till 20^th April 2010.

After receipt of the order by email or through spreadsheet same will be confirmed telephonically from concerned member and then study material will be dispatched after confirmation with concerned District Secretary of SNEA (I).

The members are requested to contact SNEA (I) District Secretaries to book orders in bulk thereby getting benefit of 10% discount and also help us for dispatch of material in time.

For any queries regarding the study material for TES Gr B LDCE 2010 please contact anyone of our following comrades.

a)Com. M.M.Wadhwani JTO Mobile Kalyan on 09420200044. Com. M.M.Wadhwani can be also contacted for any doubts or queries in filling up on line application forms, selection of subjects in Paper II etc.

b) Com. P. N. Patil, Circle Treasurer SNEA(I) MH & SDE CDMA Mumbai on 022-26467380/ 09422770788.

c) Com. V. J. Bhandirge, Jt Secretary SNEA(I) MH & AD Recruit Mumbai on 022-26467580/ 09423082370

RTTC Branch, Lucknow of SNEA(I) is going to conduct classes of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for JTO(T) to SDE(T) very soon. Interested JTOs may contact immediately to Com. Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary (Mobile: 9415233344), Com. Ajai Trivedi (Mobile: 9415335845) & Com. S.P. Singh (Mobile: 9415335819), as the capacity of the class room is limited.

CWC meeting is going to be held at Manali w.e.f. 8^th & 9^th April 2010. All District Secretaries/District Treasurers are requested to clear their CHQ Quota latest by 3^rd April, 2010 positively.

Treasurer Com. H. Mutthu had send Status of Quota received from UP (East) Circle division wise. All the District Secretaries/District Treasurers are requested to contact Circle Secretary/Circle treasurer for details.

List of defaulter Branches of UP(East) Circle will be available on web site on 4^th April, 2010.

Memorandum to Hon'ble Shri Gurudas Kamat, MOS Telecom & Posts, Govt. of India:

On behalf of General Secretary, SNEA (

India

), Com. Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary UP (East) Circle along with Com T.S.Chauhan Area Secretary(East), Com S.R.Yadav, Circle Asstt. Treasurer, Com S.P. Singh DS RTTC, Com Anurag Srivastava, DS Civil/Electrical Lucknow, and many other comrades of SNEA(I) Lucknow have welcomed Hon'ble Shri Gurudas Kamat, MOS Telecom. & Posts, Govt. of India, New Delhi on 23^rd March 2010 on his visit at RTTC Lucknow in the presence of Shri Om Vir Singh CGMT UP(E) and many other dignitaries.

On this occasion a memorandum has been submitted to Hon'ble Shri Gurudas Kamat, MOS Telecom. & Posts, , Govt. of India on 23.03.2010, regarding some of the recommendations made by Govt. /BSNL against the interest of BSNL on behalf of Joint Action Committee CHQ, New Delhi. Viz. Immediate repatriation of all ITS officers who have not opted for BSNL, Immediate procurement of GSM equipments, No disinvestment, No VRS/retrenchment, No unbundling of last mile copper, No outsourcing through Managed Service Model and IDA pension revision.

We, requested for his personal intervention in taking series of tough and businesslike decisions and making top BSNL Management accountable, which is, at present,continues to function in a highly casual manner. >>>Click Here for Memorandum >> Photos

A delegate of SNEA(India) UP(East) Circle under the leadership of Com. Pallab Bose Circle Secretary and all PHQ office bearers available at Lucknow have met Shri Gopal Das, Hon'ble Director (HRD) BSNL board on his visit at Lucknow on 19^th march 2010 and conveyed our sincere thanks to allot E2-E3 financial up gradation training at RTTC Lucknow. We also expressed our serious concern for incomplete HR Data and BSNL growth in 2009-2010.

One day Dharna at CGM Office and PGMTD Lucknow premises on 26^th March 2010 was organized by Joint Action Committee of Non Executive and Executive Unions / Associations, declared by CHQ, New Delhi of all Unions /Executive Association and Dharna was also held at almost all SSAs headquarters of UP(E) Circle.

In CGM Lucknow Office premises, Comrades of SNEA(I) in huge numbers, from Circle Office branch, Mobile branch, Civil/Electrical branch Lucknow, RTTC branch and GM(WLL) branch Lucknow etc joined full day Dharna program.

Com A.K. Misra ACS, Com Dipesh Chand Shukla ACS, Com S.R.Yadav Asstt. Circle Treasurer, Com T.S. Chauhan Area Secretary, Com Satish Chand Yadav DS Circle Office Branch, Com S.P. Singh DS RTTC , Com Anurag Srivastava DS Civil/Electrical Lucknow, and Com A.K. Sharma DS Mobile Branch Lucknow, participated in dharna at CGM Office premises Lucknow.

Full day Dharna was also organised at PGMTD Lucknow Office premises on 26^th March 2010. Com Mahatma Pathak DS SNEA (

India

) PGMTD Lucknow participated in Dharna along with comrades of non-executives unions at Gandhi Bhawan.

In Lunch Hour Demonstration by a huge gathering of executives of SNEA (India) and comrades of Joint Action Committee of Executive Associations and Non Executive Unions of BSNL was held at CGM Office premises Lucknow, to protest some of the recommendations of the Sam Pitroda Committee. Meeting was addressed by Com Pallab Bose, CS SNEA (India), Com R.K. Misra, CS BSNLEU, Com Rajeev Verma, Com R.K.Gupta and many other senior comrades of different Unions.

CS SNEA(India) UP East Circle has opposed the negative recommendations of Sam Pitroda Committee mentioned above and supported all other positive recommendations and sweeping reforms in the report like bringing professionals into the Board and top management, complete ITS absorption, Managed capacity, change in procurement policy etc. SNEA (I) fully endorsing these recommendations and demanding its speedy implementation.

Circle secretary SNEA (India), UP (East) Circle told that some vested interests within BSNL and DOT want to stop the entire reform process of BSNL by propagating a false statement that BSNL employees are totally opposing the Sam Pitroda Committee recommendations. In fact, Joint Action Committee is opposing only the negative recommendations of Sam Pitroda Committee.

We congratulate all Comrades of Joint Action Committee of Executives’ Associations, Non Executive Unions of BSNL and SNEA(I) comrades for Lunch hours demonstration for making day long dharna and lunch hour demonstration very successful.

Approx no of vacancies: Above 5000 including carried over vacancies.

(Since limited vacancies only are available in the seniority quota of 67%, all the JTOs interested in functional promotions are requested to appear in the LDCE. DSs / Branch Secs and office bearers are requested to give wide publicity to this among the JTOs and ensure that all the JTOs are appearing in the LDCE.

b) Scheme changed, no descriptive type questions and only objective type questions,

Advance technical Paper (General): 10 AM to 01 PM, Advance technical Paper (Special): 02 PM to 05 PM.

CWC meeting is going to be held at Manali (HP) w.e.f. 8^th & 9^th April 2010. >>> Click here for CHQ Notice / Special C/L letter

On behalf of General Secretary, SNEA (

India

An Appeal to the Comrades of SNEA(I), UP (East) Circle

Make full day dharna on 26^th March 2010 at All SSA Headquarters including PGMTD Lucknow and Circle Office Lucknow under the banner of “Joint Action Committee”. All PHQ Office Bearers/District/Divisional/Branch Secretaries of SNEA(I), UPE Circle are requested to coordinate the different Unions/Associations of the Joint Action Committee of their respective SSAs to make this dharna a grand success.

Lunch Hour demonstrations held throughout the UP (East) Circle under the banner of Joint Forum. Large number of Non Executives and Executives participated in the demonstrations at all the places.

In Lucknow, demonstration was held at circle office campus. Around 400 hundred comrades participated in the demonstration. Gathering was addressed by Com. Pallab Bose, CS SNEA (I), Com. R.K. Misra, CS BSNLEU, Com. Shiv Sevak Upadhyay Vice-President IETF & many other prominent leaders of different Unions/Associations. From SNEA (I) side, Com. Deepesh Shukla, ACS, Com. Anoop Misra, ACS, Com S.K. Misra, Circle Treasurer, Com. S.R. Yadav, Asstt. Circle Treasurer, Com. Satish Yadav, DS Circle Office Branch, Com. Anurag Srivastava, DS (Civil/Electrical) Branch, Com. A.K. Sharma, DS Mobile Branch, Com. S.P. Singh, DS RTTC Branch were also present. Click here for Photos

Joint Forum of Non Executive and Executive Unions / Associations met at New Delhi and the discussed the Sam Pitroda Committee report and its recommendations. Joint Forum come to the conclusion that the total failure and mismanagement of the affairs of BSNL by its top Managers at different level lead to the the intervention of Hon. Prime Minister and formation of the committee. All the Unions / Associations of Joint participated in the meeting. Joint Forum unanimously resolved to:

Attention to all PHQ Office Bearers District /Divisional /Branch Secretaries

F As per the guidelines of the SNEA (I) constitution, it has been unanimously decided in CEC meeting at Jhansi on 25.4.2009 that Branch organization shall be formed at stations where there are 10 or more members, otherwise they shall have to join the nearest branch.

F At stations (SSA) which have Telephone Divisions, Telegraph, CGMT office, GMT, Mobile, GMM, Civil/Electrical/Architect, GMP etc. may have separate branches only where there are 10 or more members.

F All District/Divisional/Branch Secretaries should follow the decision of CEC Jhansi with immediate effect. >>> Click here for Letter

F It has also been decided by the CEC, Lucknow on 5^th & 6^th March, 2010 that there should not be election of any branch or formation of new branch without prior intimation to the Circle Secretary.

All DS’s and Circle office bearers should ensure that CHQ/Circle quota of their branch should clear up to March, 2010 at the following rates under the intimation of CS / Circle Treasure UP(East) Circle, in the context of CWC at Manali.

CEC Meeting of UP (E) circle was held at “Chhedi Lal Dharamshala”, Aminabad “Rai Uma Nath Bali Auditorium”, and Lucknow on 5^th & 6^th March 2010.

Grand “Open Session” was organized on this occasion on 5^th March 2010 at “Rai Uma Nath Bali Auditorium”, Lucknow. More than Four Hundred Executives from all corners of UP (East) Circle attended the Open Session. Topic of the Open Session was “Strategic Action Plan & Future Road Map for the Survival of BSNL”

Com. G.L. Jogi, GS, Com A.A. Khan, AGS attended the CEC meeting and Open Session. It was also attended by Shri Om Vir Singh CGMT UP(East) Circle, Shri A.K.Purwar, PGMTD Lucknow, Shri H.R.Shukla GM(CFA), Shri G.C.Srivasatav GM(MS-P&D), Shri A.K.Srivastav GM(Admin) Circle office, Shri D.K.Vaish GM(TS&TX), Shri V.P.Singh DDG(TERM) DoT, Shri Vinay Shahi GM(F) UP(East) Circle, Shri Ashok Kumar, CE(Civil) of UP(East) Circle, Shri Rajeev Chandel DGM(A) UP(E) circle and Shri A.K. Misra DGM(South) PGMTD Lucknow.

The open session was started on a very colorful note. Saraswati Vandana in the form of a marvelous Kathak dance was presented by the troupe from of “Rashtriya Kathak Sansthan”, Lucknow.

Com. Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary gave the key note address. The meeting was presided by Com. R.C.Tripathi Circle President.

Com. D.P.Tripathi welcomed all the participants in the open session. The CEC meeting was coordinated by Com S.C.Yadav, District Secretary of the host branch of Circle office, Lucknow.

Com G.L.Jogi, General Secretary in his address stressed the need for change in the work culture and said that we have to concentrate on the growth of BSNL for the next few years. He also stressed on the improvement of the revenue position and increase in the market share especially in the Mobile & Broadband sector. He told that time had come to check corruption at all levels otherwise consequences will be dire. GS also informed that this year BSNL is going to make losses of about 2500 to 3000 crores. He appealed all to concentrate on work and output. We also have to accept this as a challenge and overcome it as we had already in the past.

Com A.A. Khan, AGS elaborately explained the new services of BSNL & their role in increasing the revenue of BSNL. Regarding CDR project implementation, AGS wondered and asked from CGMT how it would be implemented with FETEX type exchanges which are still working. He criticized the BSNL Management for sanctioning Rs. 32 Crores to IPL for advertisement in the crucial period of BSNL. He appealed every one to just get involve in work, Company belongs to us and we must have to work hard to bring revenue for company.

Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary focused on Circle level issues and told that almost all pending issues have been settled. He also asked the members to fight against corruption at all levels tooth and nail for growth of BSNL. He said that the SDE working virtually every work e.g. the work of External plant, Indoor Plant, Commercial Officer, Marketing, Sales, Revenue recovery officers etc. except the work of Driver. He told that quality of services could not be maintained due to over loading of SDEs. He also told that man power is not being utilized in proper places. Highly paid executives are being utilized in CAF (Mobile forms) checking while this can be checked by low paid persons.

Circle secretary expressed his serious concern against delay in implementing regular promotions of the executives in the cadre of SDE, DE and JAG which was due since long time at corporate office. CS requested Com G.L.Jogi GS to speed up the process at Corporate office.

He critised the Corporate office Mgt. that they are totally failed to maintain the H.R. account of 3.25 Lacks employees. Circle secretary also told that number of Tel / Mobile connection and revenue of UP (East) Circle is quite good in comparison to other Circles of BSNL.

Com R.C.Tripathi Circle President told that for the growth of BSNL, the quality of mobile and broadband services have to be improved. He also proposed the vote of thanks.

In the morning session on 5^th March, CEC meeting was conducted under the President ship of Com R.C.Tripathi. The CEC meeting was also addressed by Com. G.L. Jogi, GS, Com A.A. Khan, and AGS.

GS in his speech narrated incidents from his more than 25 year long experience in Association, put light on developments taken place during last 25 years, history and achievements of association during last 25 years. He touched all HR related issues like, forthcoming DPC from JTO to SDE, from SDE to DE, regularization of 280 Group-A Officers, removal of stringent conditions in CR evaluation for Time bound and Functional promotion, reforms in conduction of next LDCE by changing pattern of second paper. De-linking of E1A, E2A pay scales from E9A, E9B pay scales, Removal of discrimination of 2005 recruited JTOs, Formalized many reforms in Civil/Electrical Exam. He told that for Promotion from SDE(C/E) to EE(C/E) the criteria of Engineering Degree was removed. He further told that in next LDCE, evaluation will be on OMR basis and result will be made available within 15 days. The GS responded to the several queries on various subjects raised by the CEC members.

GS Com.G.L.Jogi appealed comrades to bring back the glory of BSNL, He told that issues like transfer from Urban to Rural have now become irrelevant and if we are not waking up now it will not be possible for BSNL to pay the salary to us after few months. On HR Issues he put light on functional and time bound promotion policy. Due to association intervention stringent conditions in time bound promotion have been removed, He touched various issues like MT recruitment, Transfer Policy, MTNL-BSNL Merger, ITS absorption, Regularization of Officiating JTOs by one time personal up gradation, Regarding IPO, GS questioned the relation between bringing of IPO and improvement in performance. He demanded that BSNL should be led by professionals like Narayan Murthy or Kiran Karthik.

In 2nd day CEC meeting on 6th March 2010 was held at Chedi Lal Dharamshala Lucknow under the President ship of Com L.R.Prasad. Discussion was held on Organizational Matters, Time bound promotion, Officiating promotion, Request & Tenure transfer, Issues related to Civil / Electrical Wing, Financial viability of BSNL and discussion on “JTOA Building”, etc. Com A.A.Khan AGS also attended this CEC meeting.

At last, Circle Secretary conveyed whole heartedly thanks to Com G.L.Jogi General Secretary & Com A.A.Khan, AGS, for attending CEC meeting of UP(East) Circle at Lucknow He also conveyed whole heartedly thanks to Comrades of the host branch of Circle office ,Lucknow specially Com S.C.Yadav, District Secretary Com D.P.Tripathi, Com. D.C.Shukla, Com A.K.Misra, Com T.S.Chauhan, Com Nankhoo Chauhan, Com S.K.Misra, and Com S.R.Yadav for organizing CEC meeting in an excellent way at “Chhedi Lal Dharamshala”, Aminabad and “Rai Uma Nath Bali Auditorium”, Lucknow on 5th & 6th March 2010.

Com A.A.Khan AGS along with Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary met Hon' ble Shri Om Vir Singh, CGMT UP (East) Circle on 6^th March 2010 and discussed on BSNL services and BSNL growth.

SNEA (I) UP(East) CIRCLE WISHES ALL OUR MEMBERS, HAPPY HOLI

May God paint the canvas of your Life with the most vibrant colors and sprinkle peace and joy at every step, and the festival of colors bring all the colors in your life.

COLOUR FULL GREETINGS OF HOLI

ALL OUR MEMBERS

After sincere efforts of our association a 39 number DE officiating promotion order (Renewal) has been issued on 26.02.2010 w.e.f 02.03.2010 which was due on 26^th Feb 2010. There is no change in posting place. Please recall that on this issue we had met to CGMT several times. >>> click for order. Corrigendum

A well organized General Body meeting of SNEA (I) GM WLL branch Lucknow was held at Gomti Nagar office campus under the President-ship of Com. Com.Braj Mohan in the presence of Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary on 23th February 2010.

Com.Braj Mohan SDE, Com. Ajay Yadav, SDE, & Com. S.P.Yadav SDE was elected unanimously as President, District Secretary and District Treasurer of GM WLL branch Lucknow

CS congratulates the newly elected body and assures full support in working for the betterment of BSNL and SNEA (I) GM (WLL) Lucknow branch members.

We have requested the CGMT to renew of Local officiating promotion in the cadre of DE well in time which is due on 26.02.2010.

We have conveyed our sincere thanks to Hon’ble CGM UP (East) Shri Om Vir Singh for consider our request during issuing DE officiating promotion order (49 no) and posted all executives at their same place. Hon’ble CGM Has assured that the said renewal order will be issued well in time.

General Body Meeting of SNEA (I) MAU: A well organized annual General Body meeting of SNEA (I) Mau district was held at TDM office campus in presence of Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary on 20th February 2010. CS informed the House that 49 SDEs of UP (East) Circle have been promoted as DE officiating without any disturbance on 19^th Feb 2010. Circle secretary Congratulates to Com.B.R.Singh, SDE Mau and Com Suresh Ram SDE Mau and all other comrades on their promotion in the cadre of DE.

On this occasion, a well organized & marvelous Seminar on “Challenges To BSNL” was conducted by SNEA (I) Mau Branch at TDM Office Campus.

Seminar was addressed by Chief Guest Shri A.K.Misra, TDM Mau, Circle Secretary, Com Surendra Pathak, DS Azamgarh, Com Chandra Wali, District President, Com B.R.Singh District Secretary, Shri R.J.Ram, CAO, and Com S.Updhaya, DS AIBSNLEA Mau, and many other senior comrades.

Com. Chandra Wali, DE, Com.B.R.Singh, DE and Com. R.P.Kuswaha, SDE(T) was elected unanimously as President, District Secretary and District Treasurer of Mau District of SNEA (I) UP (East) Circle. CS congratulates the newly elected body and assures full support in working for the betterment of BSNL Allahabad and SNEA (I) Mau members.

Meeting of SNEA (I) Allahabad: A marvelous annual General Body meeting of SNEA (I) Allahabad Telecom District at GM office campus Allahabad in presence of Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary and Com S.K.Misra, Circle Treasurer on 18^th February 2010. Meeting was addressed by Circle Secretary, Circle Treasurer, Rajendra Prasad, Circle Vice President, Com Anand Kumar srivastava, ACS, Com Rafat Faizan, DS Allahabad, Com J.N.P.Misra, Dist. Treasurer, Com Sagar Sen Gupta, Com Mahesh Kumar Bharti and many other comrades of Civil wing, Electrical wing, NTR, Project and Telecom District Allahabad.

In the Interactive session, Circle Secretary addressed the house on the role of association on Promotion policy, implementing transfer policy in true spirit and manner and he ensured that no injustice is going to be made with any individual. He appealed to one and all to increase awareness among members so that they may not be misguided by a few negative attitude persons in the association. Circle Secretary appealed to all executives to improve the quality of BSNL services, Special attention on BTS maintenance, Curbing revenue leakage and corruption at all levels, Strengthening the sales and marketing teams and proper monitoring of sales by Franchisee/DSA/BSNL Shoppe , Exploring new areas of growth and revenue generation, Recovery of outstanding dues, and Reduction in the operational and wasteful expenses.

Com. Rafat Faizan, SDE(T) Com. Sagar Sen Gupta, SDE(T) and Com. Rajesh Kumar Gupta, JTO(Civil) was elected unanimously as President, District Secretary and District Treasurer of Allahabad Telecom District of SNEA (I) UP (East) Circle. CS congratulates the newly elected body and assures full support in working for the betterment of BSNL Allahabad and SNEA (I) Allahabad members.

Cordect-WLL scandal: Acknowledgement received from CVC regarding complaint made by our Association in Cordect-WLL broadband project in Tamilnadu Circle. <<<<Click>>>>

Case at Hon. J&K High Court: The came up today again but no hearing took place. The case adjourned to hear after two weeks.

Prime Ministers Office forward the letter written by GS to the Hon. Prime Minister on "Continuing story of systematic and well planned destruction of BSNL" to Secretary, DoT for appropriate action. >>>>>

After consistent efforts of our association an historical 49 number DE officiating promotion order has been issued. There is no change in posting place. >>> click for order

Pay anomaly of 2005 batch: Most probably the proposal for extending 30% fitment to all the 2005 batch JTOs will be considered by the Management committee tomorrow.

A delegation of SNEA(I) UP(East) Circle under the leadership of Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary UP(East) met Hon’ble Shri R.K.Agarwal, Director(CM) BSNL Board on his visit at Lucknow on 8^th February 2010 and expressed the concern regarding decreasing revenue and growth of BSNL.

Circle Secretary along with Com S.K.Misra, Circle Treasurer met Shri A.K.Srivastava, GM (Admn) UP (East) Circle on 08^th Feb. 2010 and discussed the following issues:

1. Incorrect longest stay particulars list of SDEs: We expressed our serious concern against incorrect longest stay particulars list of SDEs in the UP (East) Circle which have been sent to BSNL Corporate Office. We have also requested to GM (Admn) to send correct Stay Particulars of SDEs of UP (East) Circle to avoid any type of Litigation.

2. Officiating promotion of JTO to SDE and SDE to DE: - We expressed our serious concern against delay in issuing the order of officiating Promotion order.

Case at Hon. High Court of J&K: On 06.0.2.10, the case listed at Hon High Court and argument took place on the jurisdiction of the court. Advocate for the applicant argued on some rules which permits filing of the case in High Court instead of CAT. After argument Judges directed BSNL to file a reply on the subject. Most probably the case will be again listed in the 3rd week of February.

AGSs Com. A. Chandra Sekhar and Com. A. A. Khan met PGM (BW) and discussed the following points:

1) Promotion from JTO(C) to SDE(C) -- Requested to initiate the DPC process for available vacancies under seniority quota,

3) Publishing of long longest stay particulars of SDE(C) -- agreed for the same. Association suggested implementation of computerized Measurement Book for field units. PGM (BW) welcomed the suggestion and assured to issue instructions in this regard.

Further AGSs met PGM (Electrical) and requested to issue necessary instructions to release training programmed on promotion linked departmental training cum examination for SDE (E).

PGM (E) after consulting concerned authorities at ALTTC assured that training schedule will be issued next week.

United Forum of BSNL Executives Writes to CMD BSNL: United Forum of BSNL Executives' Association writes to CMD, BSNL regarding non settlement of long pending HR issues such as:

United forum records grave protest and resentment and warns trade union actions in the event of non -settlement of the issues.>>>>> Click here for letter

Approval of pay scales of JTOs and SDEs: GS along with AGSs met Director (SU I), Shri. Brijesh Mishra and discussed at length the issue of approval of pay scales of E1A and E2A as recommended by BSNL Board. During the course of discussion we were able to gather some vital inputs that will help us to expedite the settlement of the issue, Since the issue is extremely important given the fact that the pay scales of new JTOs and their Time Bound Promotions are directly linked with the finalisation of the scales, we shall be vigorously pursuing the case further with BSNL Management and DoT.

CWC meeting: It has been decided by SNEA (I) CHQ to held next CWC meeting of SNEA (I) at MANALI, Himachal Pradesh on 8th & 9th April 2010.

Host circle has arranged accommodation strictly to the eligible CWC members w.e.f. Evening of 7^th April to morning of 10^th April 2010

A well organized General Body meeting of Civil/Electrical Branch of Lucknow Division was held on 21.01.2010 in the presence of Com. Pallab Bose Circle Secretary SNEA(I) UP(E) at Lucknow Meeting was addressed by Circle Secretary, Com. A.K.Singh, Divisional President.

Com. Anurag Srivastava and many other other senior leaders of Civil/lectrical wing Lucknow. Com. IPS Yadav, Com. Anurag Srivastava and Com. B.K.Yadav were elected unanimously as Divisional President, Divisional Secretary & Divisional Treasurer respectively.

A well organized General Body meeting of Hardoi Branch was held on 30.01.2010 at Hardoi District in the presence of TDM Hardoi and many other senior Leaders of different Unions /Association at. Meeting was addressed by TDM Hardoi, AGM Hardoi, and many other senior Leaders of Civil/electrical wing Lucknow.

Com. Brij Lal Verma, Com. Naseer Ali, & Com. R.K.SChandel were elected unanimously as District President, District Secretary & District Treasurer respectively.

Due to some unavoidable circumstances, date of CEC Meeting of UP(East) circle has been shifted to 5^th and 6^th March 2010 at Lucknow.

CGMT UP(East) has circulated HR Data in respect of regular SDEs working in UP(East) for correction / addition or deletion. All PHQ office Bearers/DSs should ensure that in case of any correction, it should be brought to the notice of AGM(staff) & Circle secretary immediately for making necessary correction .>>>> Click here for order list

Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary CS met CGMT UP(East) on 2^nd Feb and expressed our serious concern against furnishing of incorrect longest stay particulars list of SDEs in the UP(East) Circle to BSNL Corporate Office. Hon’ble CGM has instructed to GM (Admn) to sent correct List to BSNL Corporate Office as soon as possible.>>>> Click here for letter

CEC Meeting of UP(East) circle will be held on 24th & 25th Feburary 2010 at Lucknow

Left out Officiating promotion order from JTO to SDE has been released >>> Click here for order

After consistent efforts of our Association, Circle Gradation List particulars for the preparation of All India Eligibility of 116 JTOs upto1995 for OC, upto 1996 for SC and upto 2003 for ST have been sent to Corporate Office by our Circle. All DS are requested to go through the Eligibility List and necessary correction if any may be sent to AGM (staff) % the CGMT UP(East) Circle Lucknow as well as Circle secretary immediately.>>> Click here for Order >>>> Click here for Eligibility List >>>> Click here for Proforma

ACRs of 106 (61+34+11=106) Sr. SDEs for the promotion in the cadre of STS have also been sent to Corporate Office by our Circle. Fifteen incomplete ACR could not be sent. All DSs should ensure that ACRs related to their SSAs should be completed without any further delay so that their name may also be included in the same DPC. >>> Click here for List. >>> Click here for incomplete ACR List.

CEC Meeting of UP(East) circle will be held on 24th & 25th Feburary 2010 at Lucknow

(1) Sending Circle Gradation List particulars for the preparation of All India Eligibility of JTOs: We expressed our serious concern against delay in sending the gradation particulars from UP(East) Circle to Corporate Office after repeated reminders from our Association even after one and half months. Hon’ble CGM has assured that this will be sent in next week positively.

(2) Sending ACRs of Sr. SDEs for the promotion in the cadre of STS: We expressed our serious concern against delay in sending the the ACRs from UP(East) Circle to Corporate Office after repeated reminders from our Association till date. Hon’ble CGM has assured that this will be sent in next week positively.

(3) Local officiating promotion in SDE and DE: We expressed our serious concern against delay in issuing the fresh officiating promotion order from JTO to SDE (T) and SDE (Telecom) to DE. Assurance of Hon’ble CGM was very positive.

(4) Consideration of request transfer of Executives: We request to consider the request transfer of Executives who are still waiting. Hon’ble CGM has assured that he will speak to concerned officers in this regard.

After interference of our Association, suspension order of two ADTs have been revoked who were on duty as invigilator during JAO examination on 4th January to 6th January 2010 at Lucknow.

Please recall that on this issue a demonstration was held at CGMT office campus Lucknow by Circle office branch on 07.01.2010 in presence of Circle Secretary. After demonstration, a delegation under the leadership of Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary met DGM (Admn) and then CGMT UP (East) Circle and strongly protested against the suspension of two ADTs.

We convey our sincere thanks to CGMT UP(East) Circle for revoking suspension of two ADTs.

MTNL CMD R S P Sinha resigned amid controversy: Sinha who went to attend MTNL's Board meeting yesterday received a call from Telecom Secretary PJ Thomas asking him to step down --- <<News>>

A well organized Annual General Body meeting of SNEA(I) Mobile branch Lucknow was held under the president ship of Com. A.K.Srivastava, DE Mobile, in presence of Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary on 13^th January 2010 at Mahanagar Telephone Exchange campus Lucknow.

Com. A.K.Srivastava, Com. A.K.Sharma and Com. Rakesh Kumar was unanimously elected as President, District Secretary and Treasurer of SNEA (I) Mobile Branch Lucknow. CS congratulates the newly elected Office Bearers and assures full support in working for the betterment of BSNL and members of SNEA (I) Mobile branch Lucknow.

Due to continuous effort of our Association, Financial up gradation promotion (Time Bound Promotion) orders of Executives of due on Oct, 2009 have been released. Detail is as follows:

(1) Time bound Promotion Order (E3 to E4) of 59 eligible executives has been released. >>> Click for order.

All DSs are requested to complete the required formalities of DPC of eligible Executives’ at the earliest so that the remaining E2 to E3 and E3 to E4 Time bound Promotion Orders may be issued from the circle office.

Concerned over deteriorating financial health and competitiveness of state-run telecom firm BSNL, the government has constituted a high-level committee, headed by Sam Pitroda and Deepak Parekh as member, to look into the issues and give recommendations within a month. This was decided at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh last week to review the performance of two telecom PSUs (BSNL and MTNL)."There was an agreement that the situation of BSNL required immediate action to address both the short as well as long term issues affecting its financial health and competitiveness," the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said here. On the position of another PSU, MTNL (that offers services only in two metros of Delhi and Mumbai) was comparatively better and the issues concerning it be considered in the normal course, separately, it added. (PTI news)

The Joint Forum of BSNL Unions of Non-executives / Associations of Executives will meet on 11^th January to discuss about the latest developments in BSNL including the delay in tender of 93 million GSM lines, Agitational programmes against Govt. proposal for 10% IPO, Absorption of ITS officers etc.

An emergency Lunch hour’s demonstration of Circle office branch Lucknow was held at CGMT office campus Lucknow on 7th January under the leader ship of Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary to protest against suspension of two ADTs during JAO Part – II examination. Hundreds of comrades attended the demonstration. Meeting was addressed by Com Pallab Bose CS SNEA(India), Com Dipesh Ch. Shukla, ACS, Com S.C.Yadav DS Circle Office Branch, Com A.K.Sharma President Circle Office Branch, and many other comrades of Circle Office Branch, Mobile branch, RTTC branch, Civil and Electrical branch Lucknow.

After demonstration, a delegation under the leadership of Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary met DGM (Admn) and then CGMT UP (East) Circle and strongly protested against the suspension of two ADTs who were on duty as invigilator during JAO examination during 4th January to 6th January 2010 at Lucknow. We have requested CGMT UP (East) Circle to withdraw the suspension order immediately otherwise we would bound to go under trade union activities against this injustice done with executives. After nearly two hours meeting, CGMT assure to withdraw the suspension order within a week.

E2 to E3 Training at RTTC Lucknow: After consistent efforts of our Association and interference of Com G.L.Jogi GS SNEA (India) ultimately financial up gradation (E2 to E3) Training has been started at RTTC Lucknow w.e.f. 4^th January 2010. UP (East) Circle has been allotted Training Centre wise and stream wise seats for Mandatory Training from E2 to E3 for next quarter>>>>>Click here to get copy of letter & details

Meeting with Secretary, DoT: GS along with AGSs met Shri. P. J. Thomas, Secretary, DoT and discussed the following issues:

a) Issues related to the viability of BSNL: At the very outset Secy/DOT emphatically mentioned that employees and the executives of BSNL have a very huge responsibility in terms of giving a new facelift to the entire Organization through sustained and determined efforts. Secy/DOT was of the clear view that BSNL despite having a clear strategic advantage in two potential areas of business growth in 3G and broadband sectors has not been able to capitalize on this distinct advantage. Determined efforts and appropriate strategy and plan of action are immediately needed to tap huge market in these twin potential areas of business. Associations and Unions have to play a frontal and leading role in forcing the Management to focus strategies in these critical areas of telecom segment where huge potential still remains unexploited.

b) Continuing delay in finalization of tenders and completion of key projects: Secretary expressed deep and serious concern over the inordinate delay in finalizing tenders and execution of projects critical to the growth of the Organization. Finalization of tenders as quickly as possible and completion of important projects in a time bound manner are priority areas in deciding the growth of the Organization. In this context, he quoted the example of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) where a tender worth Rs 7000 crores was finalized in a record time of 22 days in sharp contrast to BSNL where finalization of tenders is taking years together. Secy opined that BSNL Managers and concerned officers in BSNL should visit DMRC and learn the entire process of deciding and implementing key projects as expeditiously as possible. In nutshell, Secy/DOT clearly emphasized an urgent need of deciding and implementing projects in time, drastically improving the existing work culture and quality of service, including critical customer interface.

c) 93 million GSM tender: CVC has raised certain issues which had to be resolved by BSNL Management. In fact, Secy/DOT expressed his great disappointment at the huge quantum of delay in finalizing this crucial tender like other tenders. However, he assured that DOT would try its best to ensure that the stalemated tender takes off as expeditiously and felt that Associations and Unions also should actively and constructively participate and closely monitor to ensure in future that important projects are finalized as per the drawn schedule and that such damaging delays do not take place. We informed Secretary that in 2007 also BSNL faced similar threatening situation and that resulted in huge decline of its Market share because of complete non availability of GSM equipment and in case present tender is also allowed to go the way tender in 2007 was dealt with, BSNL will be completely out of telecom business very shortly and shall be unable to retrieve its lost ground. In fact, this is the only challenging opportunity for BSNL to come out of the huge mess that it is in now, we informed Secy/DOT.

d) Penetration of Broadband in rural areas: Secretary suggested that BSNL come up with a comprehensive plan of action to penetrate into huge rural broad band market and asked us also to work out appropriate strategy and suggest vital inputs that could boost BSNL penetration in this vital area of telecom growth. On our part, we assured Secy/DOT that we shall very shortly submit important inputs and data to apprise him of the ground realities and also the road map to be followed in the important segment.

e) Meeting with Hon. PM: Secy/DOT very briefly mentioned that a steering committee is expected to be constituted very shortly by Finance Ministry to go and address important issues to tide over the present difficult situation that BSNL is in now. However, Secy felt that short term benefits like waiving off of license fees on landline segment and other subsidies that BSNL is looking forward to may not really help BSNL in the long run. What is really going to be decisive is ensuring its continued exponential growth in areas of rapidly expanding telecom business through quick finalization and timely execution of important projects and improving quality of service and customer interface.

f) Challenge of fully capitalizing on upcoming IPL tournament: Secy/DOT mentioned that there is a very big and challenging opportunity for BSNL to exploit its business in 3G segment in the upcoming potential IPL tournament since it has a very decisive and clear cut edge over other operators in terms of possessing 3G spectrum. It remains to be seen whether BSNL utilizes and exploits this huge opportunity to spurt its growth in 3G segment.

G) Absorption of ITS: Secy/DOT informed that fresh Cabinet note on this important issue is under active consideration and is likely to be sent to the Union Cabinet very shortly. He further mentioned that he was fully conscious of deciding this important issue as quickly as possible.

BSNL may Get some Govt Help: BSNL likely to get license fee relief, save Rs 4,000 cr. <<News>> PMO Examining Preferential Treatment to Help PSU Regain Lost Ground, Joji Thomas Philip NEW DELHI. Economic times dated 7/1/10. The contents of the news item cover most of the salient points raised by our GS. Look for yourself <<Letter PM>>

Revised Syllabus of Paper-2 for LDCE of TES Group-B: BSNL Corporate office circulated revised syllabus of Paper-2 i.e. Advance Technical (special) for LDCE of TES Group-B to be held against 33% quota for vacancy years 2006-07 & 2007-08.

Govt gets nod to offload 10% in BSNL: A high-level review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on yesterday conceded a suggestion for immediate sale of 10 percent government equity in state-owned telecom giant BSNL.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has sought details from various service providers on their tariff plans after Bharti Airtel complained of predatory pricing by new operators <<News>>

Approval of pending IDA pay scales for JTOs, SDEs and equivalent cadres: GS and AGSs had a detailed discussion with the concerned officers in DoT on this issue. The case is linked with the approval E9A pay scale. BSNL Board approved the pay scales one year back and sent to DoT for approval. Due to the non finalisation of the pay scales, the pay of JTOs of 2005 and 2007 year of rect. not getting fixed. They had given only provisional pay scale of E1. The pay anomaly of JTOs of 2005 batch also pending. The Time Bound Promotion from JTO to SDE etc also not issued as the pay scales are not approved. Association will pursue the case further with DoT and BSNL.

Meeting with GM (Electrical): Association discussed the following issues with GM (Elect):

1) Time bound promotion after 6 years for those who had not got the second increment as they didn't pass the Accounts Examination. It was assured that proper direction will be given to CE (E), Kolkata /Hyderabad for giving TBP as there is no further clarification is required on the subject.

2) Drawl of increment for those who didn't pass the Accounts Examination: On our intervention the file already moved for approval from DIR (HR). But some more information sought by DIR (HR) and the same has been collected from the fields and the it will be placed again for approval. We hope that both the issues will be resolved shortly.

Meeting with PGM (BW): Association met PGM (BW) and discussed the ACP issue in continuation of our discussion with DIR (HR) yesterday. And requested him to expedite the issue of orders for Civil/Electrical etc wing delinking the other cadres which are not covered by the ACP Committee as assured by DIR (HR).

Treating Leh and other parts of Srinagar SSA except Srinagar city of J&K Circle as one year tenure: In the meeting with GM(Pers) on 05.01.2010 the issue was discussed in detail and pleaded that the above stations has to be declared again as one year tenure. Association will pursue the matter further.

Joint Forum in action once again: Joint Forum calls for agitational programmes to save BSNL: <<Press release >>

It is a do or die situation for us -now or never: Comrades of SNEA(India) throughout country --- be ready to courageously and fearlessly defeat the deadly conspiracy to dig last nail in the coffin of BSNL by the decision of vested interests and the bureaucrats in DoT to put on hold crucial 93 million GSM tender. Make serious preparation to come out openly on the streets to expose the worst possible conspiracy to slaughter BSNL once for all.

As per SNEA(I) CHQ instructions and call given by Joint forum Of BSNL Executives Associations & Non-Executive Unions, the massive lunch hour demonstration were successfully conducted in entire UP(East) Circle. Main Demonstration programme was carried out at Circle Office at Lucknow. Where almost all the executives and non executives working in Lucknow attended the demonstration.

The gathering was addressed by Com.Pallab Bose CS SNEA (I) UP (East), Com. Mahatma Pathak, District Secretary SNEA (I) Lucknow TD, Com. R.K.Misra, CS BSNLEU and many other senior leaders of different Unions.

The lunch hour demonstrations were attended by many of SNEA office bearers which include Com Dipesh Ch. Shukla, ACS, Com. Anoop Misra, ACS, Com. N.Chauhan, Org.Secretary SNEA (I), Com. T.S.Chauhan Area Secretary, Com S.K.Misra, Circle Treasurer, Com S.R.Yadav, Asstt. Circle Treasurer, Com. Mahatma Pathak DS Lucknow TD, Com S.C.Yadav, DS Circle Office Lucknow, Com. S.P.Singh, DS RTTC Lucknow, Com. A.K.Sharma DS Mobile Lucknow, and hundreds of comrades.

CS along with Org. Secy calls on CGMT UP (East) Circle on 4^th January 2009 and discussed on the following pending issues;

4. Information required to send Corporate Office in connection with adhoc promotion in the cadre of DE, JAG and adhoc to regular promotion in the cadre of DE.

IDA to increase by 5.6%: We have information from reliable sources that IDA for the executives in the revised pay scales is going to increase by 5.6% w.e.from 1^st Jan-2010, orders are expected from Ministry, DPE & BSNL very soon.

Telegram campaign on 02nd to 04th January, 2010 to Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon. Prime Minister of India by Circle/SSA/ Branch Secretaries. Activists also can send the telegram.

Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, New Delhi.

KINDLY INTERVENE TO SAVE BSNL BY IMMEDIATE FINALISATION OF 93 MILLION MOBILE TENDER.

SNEA (India), UP (East) Circle, Branch

On 06th January, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet Communications Minister A Raja, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, DoT Secretary PJ Thomas, top Executives from BSNL including its CMD Kuldeep Goyal, Executives from the Planning Commission and Knowledge Commission Chairman Sam Pitroda (who is also a special advisor to the PM) to discuss the plight of BSNL.

An urgent Joint Forum meeting convened today and discussed this serious development. The JF unanimously decided to launch organizational actions to seek the intervention of Hon. Prime Minister of India to "SAVE BSNL". As part of organizational actions it was decided to implement the following programmes:

Telegram campaign on 02nd to 04th January, 2010 to Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon. Prime Minister of India by Circle/SSA/ Branch Secretaries. Activists also can send the telegram.

CS Visits Gorakhpur: Com G.P.Singh DS Gorakhpur along with his comrades met CS on his visit at Gorakhpur on 15th December 2009. CS asked them to strength the unity at Gorakhpur and appreciated the working of DS GKP. After meeting a delegates under the leadership of CS met GM Gorakhpur and discussed on the local issues. CS expressed his worries to GMTD Gorakhpur regarding poor services and decreasing revenue of Gorakhpur SSAs.

General Body Meeting of SNEA (I) Deoria: Annual General Body meeting of SNEA (I) Deoria was held under the president ship of Com. R.S.Prasad, AGM Deoria, in presence of Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary on 16^th December 2009 at Conference Hall of Deoria Telecom District.

Com. R.S.Prasad, Com. M.P.Misra and Com. S.N.Misra was elected as President, DS and Treasurer of Deoria branch of SNEA (I) UP (East) Circle unanimously. CS congratulates the newly elected body and assures full support in working for the betterment of BSNL Deoria and SNEA (I) Deoria members.

CS Visits Basti SSA: A warm welcome of CS by BST comrades on his visit at BST district on 18th December 2009. Com R.H.Khsn DS Basti has organized an executive’s body meeting with CS on the same date at Basti.

After meeting a delegates of Basti district along with Com Daud Ali, District President, Com R.H.Khan, District Secretary, Com Y.P.Gupta Treasurer Com S.K.Chauhan, Com R.A.Khan, Com N.N.Dwivedi, Com Ramzan Ali, Com Z.I khan, and many other comrades under the leadership of CS met GM Basti and discussed on the issues related to SSA Basti . CS also requested to GM Basti to improve the quality of services and revenue of Basti SSA which is very poor in comparison to other SSAs.

CS Visits Barabanki SSA: CS visited at Barabanki on 23rd December 2009. Com A.K.Singh DS Barabanki along with his comrades met CS on his visit at Barabanki on 23rd December 2009. CS asked them to strength the unity at Barabanki and requested to watch closed monitor on BSNL services and revenue. CS also appraised the latest development in Circle as well as CHQ.

CS Visits Hardoi SSA: A warm welcome of CS by Hardoi comrades on his visit at Hardoi district on 23^rd December 2009. Com Naseer Ali DS Hardoi, along with his comrades met with CS and discussed on many issues related with cadre. CS asked them to strength the unity at Hardoi and appreciated the leadership of DS Hardoi.

After meeting a delegates under the leadership of CS met TDM Hardoi and discussed on the Growth of BSNL and local issues of Hardoi SSA. CS appreciated the comrades of HDI SSA for their contribution towards BSNL. TDM Hardoi was fully convinced with our views and assured to solve some local issues.

CS Visits ITI Mankapur : General Body meeting of SNEA(I) QA ITI Mankapur was held under the president ship of Com.R.N.Rai, in presence of Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary on 30^th December 2009 at Conference Hall of ITI Guest house on occasion of completion of 25^th year QA branch UP(East) Circle.

On this occasion, a farewell pary was also organized in the Honor of Com Dhananjai Singh SDE who is going to retire on 31^st Dec 2009. Meeting was addressed by Com R.N.Rai Sr. SDE QA MKP, Com S.N.Singh SDE QA RBL, Com R.M.Lal, SDE QA RBL, Com R.S.Verma, Com A.P.Singh, SDE, Com Shailendra Singh JTO, Com Sandeep Gupta JTO, Com L.M.Choudhary SDE and many other comrades of QA Mankapur.

Circle Office Bearer of UP (East) Circle was held under the President ship of Com. R.C.Tripathi was held on 26^th Dec 2009 at JTOA Bhawan Lucknow. Almost all the Circle Office Bearer have been attended the meeting and it has decided in this meeting that next CEC Meeting will be held at Lucknow on last week of January/First week of February 2010. Com Pallab Bose CS warned the members who are involve in anti-association activities.

Emergency meeting of PHQ office Bearers of SNEA (India), UP (East) Circle will be held at JTOA Bhawan, Indira Nagar Lucknow on 26th December, 2009 ( 11.00 hrs. Sharp) at, “JTOA Bhawan” A-1433/4, Indira Nagar, (Near Shalimar Crossing), Lucknow. All Circle office bearers are requested to attend the meeting positively. >>>>>Click here to view copy of letter

Circle Secretary and Com R.C.Tripathi Circle President met with CGMT UP (East) Circle on 19.12.2009. Discussion was held on pending issues- specially officiating promotion in the cadre of DE and pending request transfer.

The case against promotion to STS (Adhoc) in J&K High Court will come up for hearing on 22-12-2009

The application filed by the BSNL for transferring all the cases from different CATs to Principal CAT, New Delhi came up for hearing on 18.12.2009.

Updating of qualification and career history in HRMS -- reminder. All the Executives are requested to verify the HRMS data and update the changes if any.

The revised provisions for calculation of pension in Para 5.2 and 5.3 of the OM No. 38/37/08-&PW(A) dated 02.09.2008 shall come into force w.e.f 01.1.2006 and shall be applicable to the Govt. servants retired/retiring after that date. <<Order>>

Telecom Minister Hon’ble A.Raja has admitted in Parliament that BSNL market share has been halved to 16.71% now from over 31% in 2006-07 i.e. in the period of about two & half years. He further clarified that it was mainly due to fierce competition and not due to managerial reasons. “BSNL being a central public sector undertaking has to follow established institutional procedures in its various functions, which is not, required in a private company.” Mr.A.Raja told house that BSNL has lost market share both in the mobile as well as in wire line telephony, The PSU has followed all norms to award contract for expansion of services. BSNL market share in wire line telephony has come down to 76.03% as of October 09 end while in mobile service the share has fallen to mere 12.18% from 18.66% about 2 years ago.

Member of Parliament Hon’ble Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar has written to Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh regarding steps to be taken to save BSNL from going the Air India way. He demanded the BSNL must revamp its management structure and introduce a professional chief operating officer (COO); he also sought removal of Dots approval requirements for capital expenditure. The BSNL board should be empowered to decide all matters of purchase and procurement, He has pointed at the “deteriorating financial situation of BSNL” and written to the PM that “I seek your immediate intervention to save the company from collapse and causing losses to taxpayers and citizens of the country” from a profit to the tune of Rs. 4,231 Crores in 2005-06, BSNL has incurred losses worth Rs 4,086 Crores in 2008-09. We appreciate and congratulate Hon’ble MP Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar ji for his genuine concern and suggestion of steps to be taken to save BSNL.

SNEA(I) CHQ conducted silent and peaceful demonstration during lunch time on 11^th Dec 09 outside the Conference Hall, BSNL CO New Delhi where 18^th HOC (Head of Circle Conference) was going on holding placards highlighting issues related to the growth and financial viability of BSNL. CMD, all Board of Directors, all CGMs and PGM / GMs of BSNL CO was present there.

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BSNL Corporate office has called for APAR of year 2008-09 from 1323 SDEs for considering their names for adhoc promotion from SDE to DE.

BSNL is reported to have cancelled the 20 million GSM line tender awarded to China’s Huawei for expansion of services of Southern India. The negotiations with Ericsson covering the North and Eastern regions are also still not finalized, as per media reports BSNL could consider re tendering the whole lot. Alcatel-Lucent may be asked to take over the contract, although it would be expected to match Huawei's tender prices. BSNL has apparently shortlisted Ericsson for 25-million lines for the North Zone and 18-million lines for the East Zone, while Huawei was given 25-million lines for the South Zone. The Western Zone is in limbo with BSNL initially wanting to award the contract to Huawei, but then being told by the government not to, because of a serious security concern. The various contracts are estimated to be collectively worth around US$6.5 billion.

Due to continuous effort of our Association Financial up gradation promotion (Time Bound Promotion) orders of Executives due on Oct.2009 have been released. Detail is as follows:

(1) Time bound Promotion Order (E3 to E4) of Sultanpur & Raiberelly TD (Total 06) has been released. >>> Click for order

(2) Time bound Promotion Order (E3 to E4) of Lucknow TD (Total 48) has been released. >>> Click for order

(3) Time bound Promotion Order (E2 to E3) of Lucknow TD (Total 04) has been released. >>> Click for order

(4) Time bound Promotion Order (E2 to E3) of Lucknow TD (Total 02) has been released. >>> Click for order

Circles allowed JTOs with less than 3 years service in LDCE held in 2007 : BSNL corporate office in compliance to a contempt case vide OA no 238 of 2009 in the Hon’ble CAT Hyderabad bench has asked information from all circles regarding allowing JTOs with less than 3 years service for appearing in the LDCE held in 2007, BSNL has also circulated one list of JTOs who were declared pass having less than 3 years service as on 1^st July 2005.

Inter Circle Transfer of Executives to ERP project- GM, ERP project for BSNL, core team of 200 persons to be formed at ALTTC Ghaziabad. 11 DGM each as team head like HR, FIN, MM, OP etc and rest are DE/SDE/AO. BSNL corporate office had called for volunteers from the cadre of Executives for posting in ERP project at ALTTC Ghaziabad , but no proper response was there even after reminder. Ultimately BSNL Corporate Office has transferred 10 executives from each big Circle to ERP project at ALTTC Ghaziabad. After project implementation, they will be sent back to the home Circle to maintain ERP in the Circle.

BSNL Corporate office issued orders for Inter circle Transfers of 10 SDEs from UP (East) Circle to ERP Project at ALTTC Ghaziabad with immediate effect. >>>>>Click here to view copy of Order & List

LDCE from JTO (T) to SDE (T) : The notification by DE cell is getting delayed as there are some changes proposed in the syllabus and most likely it will be cleared in the next MC meeting.

BSNL Corporate office issued instructions to all Circle heads for providing the breakup of posts vacant and filled in the SDE(regular) cadre including officiating DEs, information is to be supplied in given Performa with break up of posts for the years 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09. The information is to be send before 15^th December 2009. >>>Click here to view copy of letter & Performa

CS visits CHQ, New Delhi: Com Pallab Bose, CS met with Com. G.L.Jogi, GS and Com A.A.Khan AGS HQ. On 04th November 2009. Discussions were held on various current problems and issues related to Executives of UP (East) Circle i.e. Missing Seniority number of executives of UP (East) Circle, Issues related to QA Mankapur, Issues related to SSA Lakhimpur,, Issues related to GM (Project) Lucknow, Recovery of Training allowance, Pay fixation of officiating SDEs during their financial up gradation promotion, Regular promotion in the cadre of DE, Issues related to adhoc DE to regular DE, etc.

DPC from JTO to SDE : As it was committed by GM (Pers) BSNL Corporate office Shri R.K.Mishra to GS Com.G.L.Jogi regarding initiating the process of conducting DPC from JTO to SDE for the recruitment year 2008-09, Today BSNL Corporate office issued instructions to Circles for preparing Eligibility list for JTOs of Recruitment year 1994 & 1995 in OC category, SC upto 1996 and ST upto Recruitment year 2003. This information is to be supplied to BSNL Corporate office latest by 31^st December-2009. >>>Click here to view copy of letter & Performa

Stay Particulars of STS officers: BSNL Corporate office has asked for stay particular list of 25 STS officers from each circle based on longest stay in circle and who are going to retire after 31^st March 2015.This information is to be send to Corporate office latest by 10^th December-2009.>>>>>Click here to view copy of Letter

Modification of Bond Agreement for JTOs: BSNL corporate office Modified the old 2001 Bond agreement for JTO recruitment / appointment in which Bond amount as well as para 6 has been revised. >>>>Click here to view copy of Order & new Bond agreement

After consistent efforts of our Association and interference of CHQ of SNEA (India) New Delhi, transfer order of SDEs working in QA Mankapur and Naini has been held in-abeyance due to midseason. .

On behalf of UP (East) Circle we convey our sincere thanks to Com G.L.Jogi GS and Com A.A.Khan AGS (HQ) for their timely interference in this matter. We also convey our sincere thanks to CGM (QA) Bangalore, GM (QA) HQ. Bangalore and GM (QA) New Delhi to consider our request.

Congratulation to Com. Sheo Kumar, DS (QA) Mankapur along with his all comrades of QA Mankapur and Naini for their great success.

Sr SDE to STS (DE) officiating promotion order is likely to be issue today. Option was called for 26 posts in different SSAs and only 132 eligible candidates were opted out of 271 eligible candidates.

Meeting with Members (Services), DoT: Our GS Com G.L.Jogi, AGS Com. A. A. Khan and GS (AIBSNLEA) met member’s services on 24.11.2009 and discussed the seniority issue of 270 Adhoc DEs for which BSNL sought some clarifications from DoT. We requested Member (S) to send reply to BSNL query at the earliest so that BSNL can proceed with further promotions to Regular DE. Members(S) assured early action.

Update of Court case in J&K on Adhoc promotion: The case came up for hearing on 23.11.2009 and posted for 24.11.2009. Morning session, the lawyers were on strike and hence no case could take up. In A/N the case further postponed. Next date is to be announced.

Volunteers for posting in Wireless service nodal centers: BSNL corporate office has called for volunteers from the cadre of SDE for posting in Wireless service nodal centers at four Zones namely Chandigarh (Punjab), Pune (Maharashtra), Kolkata (West Bengal), and Trichy (Tamilnadu). Willingness applications from interested SDEs in the prescribed format may be sent to BSNL corporate office through proper channel on or before 04th December-2009. >>>>Click here to view copy of letter & application format

Promotion from JTO to SDE under 67% quota: BSNL Corporate office had reminded all the circles about non receipt of ACRs of about 142 left over cases in the last DPC held for Promotion from JTO to SDE for the vacancy year 2006-07 & 2007-08. All the Circles have been requested to send the copies of relevant period of ACRs to BSNL corporate office latest by 10-12-2009. >>>>>Click here to view copy of letter & List

Training allowance - Recovery of pay: The recovery of pay on account of revision of training allowance from 15% to 7.5% was discussed by SNEA CHQ again with the concerned officers. As promised by the Management in the early meeting, the establishment section is working out modalities in order to have “no pay loss on account of revision of training allowance".

We conveyed our sincere thanks to Hon’ble CGMT UP (East) Circle for solving our long pending issues related to Executives of Lakhimpur SSA. We have also informed that our protest agitation program (issues related to Executives of Lakhimpur SSA) with effect 18.11.2009 has been differed with immediate effect i.e. 26.11.2009. >>>> Click here for letter

After consistent efforts of Com. Pallab Bose Circle Secretary and interference of Hon’ble Shri Om Vir Singh, CGMT UP (E) Telecom Circle, issues of Executives of Lakhimpur SSA have been ultimately settled.

Under the direction of Hon’ble CGMT UP (E) Telecom Circle, a historical meeting conducted with Chairman GM (Operation), GM (Admn), GMTD Lakhimpur, DGM (Admn), Com.Pallab Bose Circle Secretary, Com. N Chauhan Organizing Secretary, Com Ashutosh Pandey CS AIGETOA, Com. U S Saroj, District Secretary Lakhimpur SSA along with his comrades to discuss issues of Lakhimpur SSA.

We discussed elaborately on harassing attitude of GMTD Lakhimpur towards Executives of Lakhimpur SSA. After four hour discussion management agreed with us and settled all related issues. >>>> Click here for Minutes

Circle Secretary congratulates executives of Lakhimpur for coming all the way to participate in the protest rally and express their complete solidarity and support.

Com.Pallab Bose Circle Secretary and Com Ashutosh Pandey CS AIGETOA called on Shri H.R.Shukla, GM (Operation) O/o the CGMT UP (East) Circle BSNL on 24^th November 2009 and discussed elaborately on harassing attitude of GMTD Lakhimpur towards Executives of Lakhimpur SSA.

After discussion it has been decided that further discussion will be held in presence of GMTD Lakhimpur, Circle Secretary & Executives of Lakhimpur SSA on 25.11.2009 (16:00 hrs.) at Circle Office Lucknow.

Com.Pallab Bose Circle Secretary, SNEA (India) asked to GM (Operation) to resolve this issue as soon as possible in the interest of BSNL other wise we will bound to go trade union activities in support of Executives of Lakhimpur SSA.

A delegate along with Com R.C.Tripathi Circle President Com.Pallab Bose Circle Secretary and Com Ashutosh Pandey CS AIGETOA called on Hon,ble Shri Om Vir Singh, CGMT UP (East) Circle BSNL on 23^rd November 2009 and discussed elaborately on harassing attitude of GMTD Lakhimpur towards Executives of Lakhimpur SSA.

We clearly told to Hon'ble CGMT that our all executive of Lakhimpur SSA will remain on leave till our issue is not be settled. We reminded his assurance given in the meeting on 19.11.2009 at RTTC Luknow campus. He was totally convinced with us and assured for further discussion on these issues very shortly.

Hon’ble CGMT directed Shri H.R.Shukla GM (Operation) to initiate immediate action in this matter.

Meeting was also attended by Circle office bearers Com Dipesh Chand Shukla ACS, Com A.K.Misra, ACS, Com S.K.Misra, Circle Treasurer, Com T.S.Chauhan, Area Secretary, Com Nankhoo Chauhan, Organizing Secretary, Com S.R.Yadav, Asstt. Circle Treasurer, and Com U.S.Saroj, District Secretary Lakhimpur SSA along with his all comrades.

Meeting with Hon’ble CGMT UP (East) Circle, regarding Harassing attitude of GMTD Lakhimpur towards Executives of Lakhimpur SSA.

A delegatation of all executives of Lakhimpur SSA including Com U.S.Saroj, DS SNEA (India) Lakhimpur, under the leadership of Com Pallab Bose CS UP (East) Circle & Com Ashutosh Pandey CS AIGETOA met Hon, ble Shri Om Vir Singh, CGMT UP (East) Circle BSNL on 18th November 2009 and discussed elaborately on Harassing attitude of GMTD Lakhimpur towards Executives of Lakhimpur SSA.

We told Hon’ble CGMT UP (East) Circle that for quite sometime GMTD Lakhimpur has been completely spoiling the working atmosphere at Lakhimpur SSA. He has been resorting to all kinds of gimmicks like encouraging certain section of non-executives to get organized against executives for the purpose of his own survival in the context of his continuing unscrupulous actions and activities. Practically all Executive Associations are fed up with his style of functioning and the manner in which he divides people and thus completely destroying the congenial working atmosphere where he works. He has made a cartel of a few non-executive persons and with their help, he is harassing the executives of Lakhimpur Telecom District. When our Association requested GMTD Lakhimpur to solve our genuine long pending issues in a democratic way, he is simply threatening and humiliating our members. He is not interested at all to initiate a dialog, making one pretence to other.

We request CGMT UP (East) Circle for his personal intervention in the matter immediately to avoid the spoiled working atmosphere at Lakhimpur Telecom District and thereby affecting the quality of service and growth of BSNL in Lakhimpur in this competitive era.

Hon, ble CGMT UP (East) assured to look into the matter on 23.11.2009 (Monday) as he is very busy during north zone CGMT meeting on 20^th and 21^st November 2009 and asked CS to remind on 23.11.2009 (Monday).

Hon’ble CGMT was very much busy to organized north zone CGMT meeting at RTTC Lucknow on the very next day at Lucknow in which Board of Director of BSNL, and top Sr. officers of DoT including chairman DoT likely to be attend. We have conveyed our sincere thanks to hon’ble CGMT for spare his valuable time with us during his busy schedule.

Circle Secretary is extremely thankful to all Lakhimpur executives for coming all the way to participate in the protest rally in front of CGMT UP (East) Circle on 18th November 2009 at RTTC Lucknow and express their complete solidarity and support

Attention to all Circle office bearers/District/Divisional/Branch Secretaries

Submission of special report, ACRs and Vigilance proforma along with stay particulars of executives for Financial Up gradation from Sr. SDE to STS scale (E3 to E4);

All Circle office bearers/District/Divisional/Branch Secretaries should ensure that required documents of the executives mention in annexure for financial up gradation from Sr. SDE to STS (E3 to E4) should be submitted by concerned SSAs to DPC cell of CGMT UP (East) Lucknow before 25.11.1009 positively under the intimation of CS SNEA (India) UP (East) Circle. >>> Click here for letter and annexure

· In case ACR has been send for adhoc /Regular Promotion & still required as per above, then attested ACR is to be submitted.

· Special report financial up gradation is to be submitted as per new Performa available at portal Id 18603 >>> click here for Special report new Performa.

· Vigilance Performa is to be submitted in triplicate along with stay particulars.

Pay fixation of JTO(Officiating) fixed FR22(i)(a)(i) instead of FR 35: Honorable Principal CAT, New Delhi in OA no. 1323/1491 has passed an order stating that pay fixation of all the JTO(Officiating) can be fixed FR22(i)(a)(i) instead of FR35. SNEA (India) are trying to get the copy of the judgment and will impress on the management to implement the order in letter and spirit.

A well organized Annual District conference of SNEA(I) Mirzapur was held on 11th November 2009 at Conference Hall, Angar Telephone Exchange, Mirzapur in presence of Com. Pallab Bose Circle Secretary

On this occasion, a well organized Seminar on “Challenges to BSNL in changing Telecom Scenario” was conducted by SNEA (I) Mirzapur Branch was held in the presence of Chief Guest Shri S.P.Tripathi, General Manager Telecom District, Mirzapur, Circle Secretary and many other senior leaders of different Associations/Unions of Mirzapur District.

Seminar was addressed by Circle Secretary, Sri S.P.Tripathi GMTD Mirzapur, and Com. Satya Deo, CAO, Dist. President, Com Ram Lautan, District Secretary Mirzapur, and many other senior members.

The Open session was presided over by District President Mirzapur Com. Satya Deo CAO and very impressively and effectively anchored by Com. M.H.Usmani Sr.SDE.

Com Satya Deo CAO, Com. Ram Lautan SDE & Com. S.P.Gupta JTO were unanimously elected as President, DS & Treasurer respectively

Orders issued for Provision of STD facility on RSTC to all executives on request >>> Click here for order

Orders issued for Provision of 3G facility to officers from JAG and above >>> Click here for order

Recruitment of Junior Accounts Officers (JAOs) in BSNL >>>> click here for notification

The examination is likely to be held in February / March 2010 and the exact date of the examination will be announced later on. >>>>Click here for Application form.

Membership verification of Executives’ Associations in BSNL: SR cell of BSNL corporate office issued letter to all General Secretaries of Executives associations forwarding recommendations of Committee constituted for framing rules & regulations governing conduct of membership verification of Executive employees associations in BSNL. Comments & feedback from General Secretaries is to be furnished before 25th Nov-2009>>>Click here for letter & recommendations

Pay fixation of Officiating JTOs: As per the reports received from reliable source, Principal bench CAT New Delhi directed BSNL to fix the pay under FR 22(I) (a)(1) instead of under FR 35 for TTAs officiating as JTOs. The Principal CAT New Delhi gave a judgment on 11/11/09 over the case filed by Group of officiating JTOs vide OA No: 3213/2009 &MA: 1491/2009.

The court directed BSNL not to recover the pay and allowances already paid to the applicants in the scale of pay of JTO. They are further directed to continue to pay to the applicants pay and allowances due to them in the scale of pay JTO as per rule 22(1) (a) (1). Earlier pay of TTAs who are working as JTO (offtg) was fixed under FR 35 causing reduction in their emoluments. SNEA(I) MH Circle requests GS for further perusal of this matter with BSNL corporate office for early settlement and regularization of left over TTAs doing JTO officiating.

Recruitment of Management Trainees - Status of various Court cases from various Benches of Tribunals all over India for modification in MTRRs. >>>

BSNL Management decided to transfer all court cases on the subject matter to CAT Principal Bench New Delhi to have a common judgment in the matter.

The Grand District conference of SNEA(I) Azamgarh : The Grand & historical District conference of SNEA(I) Azamgarh was organized on 4^th November 2009 at Conference Hall, Azamgarh Telephone Exchange.

On this occasion, a well organized & marvelous Seminar on “Viability of BSNL in changing Telecom Scenario” was conducted by SNEA (I) Azamgarh Branch was held on the same date in the presence of Chief Guest Shri V.K. Singh, General Manager Telecom District, Azamgarh, Com. Pallab Bose Circle Secretary and many other senior leaders of different Associations/Unions of Azamgarh District.

Seminar was addressed by CS, Sri V.K.Singh GMTD Azamgarh, Com B.R.Singh Circle Org. Secretary, Com. S.C.Choudhary, Dist. President, Com Surendra Pathak, District Secretary Azamgarh, and many other senior members.

The Open session was presided over by District President Azamgarh Com.S.C. Choudhary and very impressively and effectively anchored by Com. J.N. Tripathi.

In the delegate session, Com. Surendra Pathak, DS presented DS report and Com. V.N. Yadav, District Treasurer presented Treasurer Report for his period, which was approved by house amidst big applause.

In the Interactive session, CS addressed the house on the role of association on Promotion policy, implementing transfer policy in true spirit and manner and we will ensure that No injustice is going to be made with any individual. He appealed to one and all to increase awareness among members and should not be misguided by a few negative attitude persons in the association.

Twelve office bearers including President Com.S.C.Choudhary, DS Com.Surendra Pathak and District Treasurer com. V.N.Yadav were elected unopposed and unanimously.

GS along with AGSs, Com Khan and Com Sebstian, met Director (HRD) and discussed the following issues.

DPC from JTO to SDE under 67 % quota: the DPC should be immediately notified for the vacancy years 2008-09 and 2009-10 and necessary action be initiated in this regard, we urged upon director (HRD) who assured us that he would direct concerned officers to initiate appropriate action in this direction.

LDCE from JTO to SDE: The LDCE from JTO to SDE for about 4400 TES Gr B vacancies should be immediately notified against the vacancy years 2006-07 and 2007-08. The resultant vacancies for the year 2008-09 may also be taken into account before notifying the exam, we requested Director (HRD). Favorable consideration of our request and early notification of the examination was assured.

Regularization of adhoc STS officers: The process of regularization of about 2300 existing adhoc STS officers which is stalled due to legal reasons needs to be expedited as early as possible. We informed Director (HRD) that we are not averse to any kind of arrangement that helps in regularization of adhoc STS officers at the earliest. Director(HRD) informed that BSNL has send the legal opinion that it has received from its legal counsel representing BSNL in Supreme Court to DOT for taking a final view on the matter.

Promotion from STS regular to JAG: Immediate steps may be taken to initiate the process for promotion of recently regularized 280 STS Officers to JAG. Director (HRD) informed that this process is expected to be completed shortly and necessary action to promote these regular STS Officers to JAG has already started.

DPC from SDE to Adhoc STS: We requested Director(HRD) to direct CGM/J&K to take appropriate action to ensure early listing of the case by BSNL in J&K High Court so that the interim stay granted by High Court is vacated as soon as possible by submission of facts before Hon’ble High Court. Director(HRD) spoke to CGM/J&K to initiate immediate action for early listing of the case to enable BSNL Hqs to issue promotion orders from TES Gr B to adhoc STS as early as possible.

Referendum of Associations: Dir (HRD) informed that this issue is under active consideration of BSNL management since the committee constituted to finalize the modalities for holding the referendum has submitted its report.

ACP of Civil & Electrical: We informed Director(HRD) that since the committee constituted for the purpose of deciding the issue for Civil/Electrical etc has already finalized and submitted its report which we understand is positive and addresses the issue appropriately, there is no point in linking the issue to other cadres and thus unnecessarily delaying it. We impressed upon the Director (HRD) to get the necessary orders to remove the anomaly in respect of Civil/Electrical etc issued at the earliest, and we were assured by director (HRD) that he would discuss the issue further with the concerned officers.

Continuation in CDA scales till the date of promotion/retirement: The pension of all the persons who have availed this option is not being settled by Jt.CCAs. GM (Est.) has already asked for the requisite information from the circles but no major circle has provided the same. We requested Dir (HRD) to kindly issue DO letters to CGMs to send the information at the earliest. Dir (HRD) asked us to remind the same in the next week as GM (Est.) will be available next week only.

DOT desires Cut In Levy For Big operators, No Fee For Landline Services: As per Economics Times report the Top Telecom players such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Essar, Reliance Communications and state-owned BSNL could benefit from a Government move to speed up a relief package that will ease some burden off the sector saddled with shrinking revenues and margins triggered by a raging tariff war. The department of Telecom (DOT) will seek a fast- track approval from the finance ministry to slash the annual license fee by up to a third for Telecom Operators with large network presence. It will also propose to the finance ministry that all license fees be exempted for landline service.

JAO part-II Exam Re-scheduled: BSNL corporate office rescheduled JAO part-II internal competitive exam against 40% quota scheduled to be held on 30th Nov, 1st & 2nd December 2009 is now rescheduled and will be held on 4th, 5th & 6th Jan 2010, No reason for postponement is given. >>>>>Click here for the copy of order

Cabinet clears proposal for disinvestment in PSUs: Union cabinet today has given approval for 10% disinvestment in all profit making PSUs at the same time decision has also been made for listing of all profit making PSUs in stock market. One more step taken towards bringing of 10% IPO of BSNL. Home Minister Shri P Chidambaram told reporters after the meeting of Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs "All profitable listed CPSEs should need the mandatory listing of 10 per cent public ownership," The government has also decided that all unlisted CPSEs, which have made profit in the past 3 years and have a positive net worth should get listed on stock exchanges, he said, adding that CPSEs would enter the market at "appropriate" time. As per SEBI regulation, listed companies are required to divest a minimum of 10 per cent of the equity to the public. The minister further said the proceeds of the disinvestment would straight away go to meeting the capital expenditure of the government's social sector programmes, without being routed through National Investment Fund (NIF).

BSNL unions/Associations are continuously demanding that if at all IPO comes then money so collected should be exclusively used for the development & growth of BSNL only.

Settlement of JAO pay scales: Due to persistent efforts of CHQ of our Association we were able to secure a copy of letter no. A-32014/98/Vol.I/pt/MF-CGA (A)/Gr'B/4240 dated 21.12.98 regarding classification of JAO as 'Group B' non-Gazetted for the want of which the IDA pay scales for the JAOs absorbed in BSNL (w.e.f 01-01-1996 on notional basis) could not be settled in BSNL till now. The same is being communicated by our GS to ED (F) for necessary action. >>> Click for copy of letter >>>> letter from SNEA

Air Travel by BSNL officers in Economy class only: BSNL corporate office under the Expenditure management measures issued instructions for all officers to Air travel in Economy class during all official domestic tours irrespective of entitlement, letter also adds that tickets are to be booked under lowest refundable fare and preference should be given to budget airlines.>>> Click here for order

Circle Secretary Com Pallab Bose along with CWC member Com S.P. Singh rushed to CHQ New Delhi today. Following issues are to be discussed with GS for immediate solution
1. Cancellation of outside circle transfer of 32 SDEs.	2. Correction/addition of missing seniority number in SDE seniority list
3. Court Case of Competitive Quota SDEs	4. Pending Vigilance case of UP(E) circle
5. STS regular promotion	6. JTO to SDE seniority cum fitness promotion

Sl.	Post	Name
1	President	Com. R.C. Tripathi, SDE
2	Vice-President	L.R. Prasad, SDE
3	Vice-President	Com. Anand Kumar Srivastava, SDE
4	Circle Secretary	Com. Pallab Bose SDE
5	Astt.Circle Secy.	Com. Dipesh Chandra Shukla, SDE
6	Astt.Circle Secy.	Com. D.P. Tripathi, SDE
7	Astt.Circle Secy.	Com. A.K. Misra, SDE
8	Astt.Circle Secy.	Com. Anurag Srivastava, SDE(Electrical)
9	Area Secy. (E)	Com. R.S. Yadav, SDE
10	Area Secy. (C)	Com. Vitul Vaish, SDE
11	Area Secy. (N)	Com. R.H. Khan, SDE
12	Area Secy. (S)	Com. V.B. Singh, SDE
13	Organizing Secy.	Com. P.K. Tiwari, SDE
14	Organizing Secy.	Com. S.R. Yadav, SDE
15	Circle Treasurer	Com. S.K. Mishra, SDE
16	CWC – I	Com. B.P. Singh, DE
17	CWC - II	Com. S.P. Singh, SDE
18	CWC - III	Com. Neeraj Yadav, JTO

	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

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