SANCHAR  NIGAM EXECUTIVES' ASSOCIATION (INDIA)  

KERALA CIRCLE 

JULY 2003 EVENTS

  31st July 2003:      GS held discussions with Member (S) Shri  P.K.Chanda  regarding the DPC to be held for the promotion of JTOs to SDEs, SDEs to Adhoc DEs etc.which are reportedly stalled on the plea that absorption is imminent. The Member (S) agreed to our demand to carry on the process of the DPCs and instucted the concerned officer in  DOT  to proceed further without any more loss of time and complete the DPCs at the earliest.
30/07/03: General Secretary spoke to DDG (E) Harwesh Bhatia on pension issue of BSNL. The DDG promised to prepare a note for submission to Cabinet on the following lines.
1. Pension to be paid to the erstwhile employees of the DOT who have superannuated before 01/10/2000 may be paid entirely from consolidated fund of Government of India.
2.Pro-rata pension may be paid to all employees from the consolidated fund of India for their service in the DOT i.e. up to 01/10/2000.
3. Pension for the service rendered in PSU will be paid by the PSU as per its guidelines.
4) OUR GS Com. Shri G.L.JOGI, GS MTNLEA Shri V.K.Tomar, AGS Shri Sukhbir Singh, CS MTNL Mumbai Shri S.N.Prasad, met Advisor(HRD) DoT,  DDG(E) DoT and had a thorough discussion on the modalities to be adopted for absorption in BSNL and MTNL. Advisor(HRD) wanted a note to be submitted mentioning in detail our stand on the issues relating to date of effect of pay scales and pension in MTNL.
5) The Branches of NTR New-Delhi, NTP New-Delhi, T&D New-Delhi, TEC BSNL HQ and DoT HQ merged today into a composite circle organization which shall herein after be called as DELHI CIRCLE ORGANIZATION. The approximate strength of Delhi Circle stands around 500. Com. D.C.Sharma, Com. Anupam Kaul, and Com. Rajeev Gupta were unanimously elected as President, Circle Secretary, and Treasurer respectively.

29:07:03   1) GS Com.G.L.Jogi along with CS.Haryana  Mr .Deshwal interacted with DDG(E) on the KPMG Recommendation. The association presented very STRONG views on the proposed  Recommendation of KPMG regarding outside recruitment for gr. "A" posts of BSNL. The leaders also informed that such recommendation will never be tolerated by SNEA(I) & would be given most befitting response.  2) GS Com.G.L.Jogi had elaborated  discussion with Sr.DDG(Pers.) J.K.Chabra on absorption of  Adhoc STS officers in STS grade itself w.e.f 1/10/2000, improvement in pay Scales & increment rate of DEs.  3) DOT is most likely to issue orders today, to BSNL & MTNL to initiate the process of absorption.

PRESIDENTIAL ORDER ISSUED IN RESPECT OF IDA PAY SCALES OF EXECUTIVES OF BSNL. ORDER NO: 616/2002-SU dated 28th JULY 2003.

1) GS. COM. G.L.JOGI held elaborate & detail discussion with DIRECTOR (F) Shri. S.D.Saxena on creation of norm based STS posts as per the new orders got issued by our association. The DIRECTOR (F) agreed to call back all the proposals returned to the Circles by the finance wing immediately and process the same for sanction. He instructed the Jt.DDG(F)  to carry out the same immediately . Pl. recall the letter written by our GS vide letter No: SNEA (I)/CMD/8/7/03 Dated 18th July,03. to CMD BSNL. 

2) After Clearance of File from MOC & IT of  pay scales of  executives of BSNL, it has been received by Chairman TC today. The orders from DoT in this regard is expected shortly.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ONE AND ALL.  BSNL EXECUTIVES PAY SCALES FILE CLEARED BY MOC & IT.

24-07-2003 at 16.50Hrs:  GS Com.G.L.Jogi met Chairman Telecom Commission at 10:10 AM as already reported. Chairman immediately rang up the PS to Hon. MOC in the presence of our GS for immediate action. Accordingly Hon.MOC has cleared the pay scales of BSNL EXECUTIVES ditto as agreed with ENC at 15:30 Hrs. on 24/07/2003. 

Our profuse thanks to the HON. MOC Shri Arun Shouriji, his PS Shri A.K.Dutt, and Chairman TC Shri Vinod Vaish. Hearty congratulations to all the members of SNEA(I) and ENC who have spared no efforts in this direction.

1) GS Takes a very strong and stringent view on the malafide and partisaned recommendation proposed by the KPMG. Click for Letter to CMD.   2) GS WRITES TO DIRECTOR (HRD) to uphold the commitment for absorbing   Adhoc STS officers in STS scale.  3)  GS WRITES TO DIRECTOR(HRD) regarding improvement in DEs pay scales and increment rate in the DEs pay scale. 4) GS WRITES TO DIRECTOR(HRD) on time bound promotion of Executives to be implemented in BSNL upon absorption.5)  GS WRITES TO DIRECTOR(HRD) on cadre review of JTOs/SDEs.

 24-07-03 at 11:00 Hrs.: Our GS Com. G.L.Jogi met Chairman TC at 10:10 AM today to discuss the following points.

1) Clearance of PAY SCALES: GS appraised the Chairman TC about the concern of our members about the inordinate delay in clearance of Pay Scales. The Chairman TC in the presence of our GS immediately spoke to PS to MOC&IT shri A.K.Dutt and exhorted him to convey the concern of DoT on heavy delay in clearance of pay scales. Shri Dutt promised him immediate and on the spot action.

(2) Massive upgradation of JAG posts to SAG - The Chairman remembered the letter addressed by the GS to the Hon. Minister of Commn & IT with a copy to the Chairman TC . He assured appropriate action and requested the GS to give a remainder on the subject.

24-07-2003 at 11.00Hrs: GS Com.G.L.Jogi met the Chairman Telecom Commission and discussed the following points (1) Clearence of BSNL payscales - Chairman TC spoken to Shri.A.K.Dutt, PS to the Hon. Minister of Commn. & IT in the  presence of our GS  about the heavy delay in the clearence of the pay scale. The PS promised the Chairman immediate action .(2) Massive upgradation of JAG posts to SAG - The Chairman remembered the letter addressed by the GS to the Hon. Minister of Commn & IT with a copy to the Chairman TC . He assured appropriate action and requested the GS to give a remainder on the subject.
23-07-2003: DDG (Restructuring) Mr.S.B.Khare invited our GS for further discussions on the KPMG issues. DDG agreed that certain recommendations were not  welcome. He also promised corrective action and requested the Association not to launch a major offensive against the report. However our GS informed him that the offensive will continue until the deplorable recommendations are withdrawn.
28 TES Grp'B' officers are placed in the grade of Sr.SDE. Order No.ST-III/3-28/03 dated 23-07-2003
GS Com.G.L.Jogi and Com.V.K.Tomar GS  MTNL EA met DDG (SU) DOT  Sh. Rakeshkumar to enquire about the delay in the clearance of pay scales. DDG (SU) spoke to the PS to the Minister in their presence and appraised him of the greatest concern of  our Association. The PS informed that the delay is due to the tight schedule of the Minister. He also promised to get the file cleared by the Hon. Minister at the earliest expectedly within  a couple of days.
GS met DDG (Restructuring) Mr.S.B.Khare and appraised him of the severe protest against the murderous recommendations of the KPMG. He also informed him of the dire consequences that may arise from the retaliation from the members of this Association in case the KPMG or BSNL proposed to proceed with the detestable and deplorable recommendations. Click for letter addressed to CMD>>> 
GS protests against gross indiscipline of Finance Wing in creation of norm based STS posts in various circles. Click for letter addressed to CMD>>> 
GS protests against the shocking and extreme deprivation of SDE Civil in abolishing 140 upgraded posts  of SDEs(Civil) attached to each division so as to create the posts of Chief/ Supdt. Engineers---- Immediate intervention of CMD solicited to stall this move. Click here for letter addressed to CMD>>>

Reliable information on KPMG Recommendation

Ø           KPMG recommends direct Recruitment of 50% to Grp.A posts - Unheard of in any other PSU in the country.

Ø  KPMG advocates retention of Hierarchy like Grp’A’,Grp‘B,Grp‘C’ in BSNL -  in PSUs/Companies only Managerial / Executive/ Non- Executive cadres exist.

Ø  KPMG envisages near 50% reduction in existing norms

KPMG reports to be protested against in the strongest terms by the Association. Massive agitational programmes to be launched until the KPMG recommendations are reversed and brought on line with other PSU in the country. Prepare for high voltage propaganda against the highhanded action of KPMG to alert all members of the Association. Treat this as RED ALERT.

SNEA(I) Kerala Circle demands Payment of Adhoc amount @ Rs.2000/- per month to JTO (Civil/ Electrical ).Click here >>>
 
NEWSAccording to reliable information the KPMG is coming out with severe adverse recommendations totally detrimental and with far reaching implication to the career prospects of our members. It is time once again to stand up against the discriminatory and draconian recommendations being finalised at the behest of vested interests intending to control the total affairs of the BSNL. Circle Secretaries, District/SSA /Branch Secretaries, all office bearers, activists and all Comrades across the country to organise, mobilise,and set ready for another battle against the KPMG and its recommendations, Pension policies in BSNL, lack of interest to protect the financial viability of BSNL, disinvestment, large scale upgradation of JAG posts etc.
NEWSGeneral Secretary Com.G.L.Jogi, GS MTNL EA Com.V.K.Tomar and Com. Sukbir Singh AGS  held discussions with Legal Advisor DOT regarding the absorption formalities to be followed in BSNL/ MTNL. We expressed our explicit views that the process should be handled by the cadre controlling authority the DOT as already pointed out in our letter addressed to the Member (Services). The Legal Advisor was inclined favorably to our arguement and promised that appropriate noting will be made when the file is put up to him.
BSNL issues Circle allotment for the recently promoted Adhoc DEs    List   (1) Seniority wise       (2) Circle wise

Order No.412-25/2003- Per I   Page 1      Page 2     Page 3   

Association initiated fresh discussions with Sr. DDG (Per) on 14 th and 16 th July 2003 on one time bound promotion and improvement in pay scales / increment  for DEs. Discussions will continue on these items as well as on other items of career advancement for Executives in BSNL.
The results of the Junior Accounts Officers Examination 2003 held by BSNL on 24th May, 2003 has been declared. The total number of successful candidates is 800. Click here for the results>>>
The meeting convened by DIR( HRD)  BSNL was held as  scheduled at 12.00 Hrs on 15-07-2003. DDG (Estt.) and Dir (Staff) of DOT were also present. The officers had a preliminary exchange of views on the subject. Further discussions are to follow.
Piliphit SSA UP (W) 10 members joined our Association. Com. Manoj Aggarwal- Prsident ,Com.C.P.Singh -Vice President, Com. Gyanendra Singh Kangwar - Secretary, Com. P.R.Yadav - Asst Secretary, Com. Ram Dayal - Treasurer
 
GS writes to CMD on inordinate delay in declaration of results of TES Gr. B Competitive Examination.
General Secretary along with Com.V.Tomar, GS MTNL EA met Member (Ser) on 15th July 2003.The DDG (Estt) and Dir (Staff) of DOT were also present. Discussions were held on the absorption formalities to be initiated soon. We presented our clear view that the process has to commence from the cadre controlling authority the DOT. The Member (Ser) instructed the DDG(E) and Dir (Staff)  to consult the DDG(Legal) to take the legal opinion on the subject.
The payscales files are in the final stages of clearance at the Ministry of Communication & IT. However the Hon. Minister is out of the capital and expected back day after tomorrow. On his arrival the Hon.Minister is likely to affix his signature.
Absorption: On 15/07/2003 morning our GS met Sr.DDG(Per), DDG(SR), DDG(Estt.) and DDG (Trg) individually and conveyed our view that the absorption process is to be initiated by the DOT, the cadre controlling authority. All these officers expressed general agreement with our proposal.
Dir (HRD) BSNL convenes a meeting of  Sr.DDG (Per) BSNL, DDG (SR) BSNL, DDG (Estt.) BSNL and other officers at 12.00Hrs on 15th July 2003 to decide about the formalities on the absorption process. This will be followed by a meeting of the Sr. Officers  of the BSNL and DOT (most likely to be on Thursday 17th July 2003) to finalise the process according to which the absorption formalities are to commence. GS writes to Member (Ser) regarding our considered opinion on the absorption process.
DPC conducted for the promotion of 17 SC/ST JTOs to SDEs mainly belonging to Rajasthan Circle . Orders expected within 10 days.
PS to Hon. Minister of Communications and IT informs our GS that the cleared pay scales expected any moment. 

Contrary to the misinformation and untruths spread by servile team of negativists the pay scale file was submitted by Chairman Telecom Commission to the Minister's office on 28thJune 2003 as already reported by us. The Hon. Minister was awaiting the personal briefing from the Chairman TC for clearing the pay scales. Accordingly the Chairman TC met  the Hon. Minister of Commn.&IT on 12 th July 2003 to furnish the requisioned briefing. Case is being persued by our GS. Today morning he was informed by the PS to the Hon. Minister of Commn.&IT that the BSNL Executives payscale files are already being cleared by the Minister and orders are expected any moment.

Qualifying cum Competitive Exam for JTOs to SDEs scheduled for July 28 to 31  postponed. It will be held from Sept 9 to 12 th 2003.DOT Order No. 5-6/2003/DE dated 11 July 2003. 

Some clarifications issued by DOT Order No.1-1/96-STG-II dated 7thJuly 2003.Click here>>>

The Unified Divisional Conference of TEOA & BSNLEA of Palakkad SSA was held on 11/07/03. It was attended by 80% of active comrades and elected new office bearers for SNEA (I),Palakkad Division.Kerala Circle President com.K.D Sebastian and Circle Secretary Com.Sebastian addressed our comrades and made the function a grand success. The following are the new office bearers.                                                                                      1.President Com.K.V.V.Namboodiri
2.Vice-president Com.K.D.M.Subramaniyan
3. Secretary Com.R.P.Siva kumar
4. Asst.Secretary Com.T.Prasad
5.Treasurer Com.P.Prabhakaran

 
11-7-2003: We have been informed by DDG (SR) BSNL, that he has received the file from SU section of DOT regarding the starting the preliminary work for absorption of Group B officers in BSNL. For this purpose, in order to work various modalities a meeting of the concerned DDGs of BSNL/DOT has been convened. In the meantime our payscales are awaiting the approval of Hon. Minister of Commn.& IT.
Chennai TD Unification Circle Conference concludes on 11th July 2003.The following are elected as office bearers for the next term. President- Com. M.Renganathan , Circle Secretary -  Com. M.Munuswamy , Treasurer - Com. H.Ramagopalan
10th July 2003 Largely attended (around 600 delegates and observers) open session in connection with the Unification Circle Conference addressed by Shri.K.Ashok Rao Secretary General Confederation of PSU Executives, Shri.S.S.Iyer CGMT Chennai Telephones, Com.W.Seshagiri Rao CHQ President, Com. G.L. Jogi General Secretary, Com.A.Sugumaran AGS , Com T.Issac Jt.Secretary (South) and Com.L.Jayapal Circle Secretary TN Circle.
Tamil Nadu Unified Circle conference ends with grand finale. Office bearers elected unanimously. President Com.R.Asokan, Secretary Com.L.Jayapal, Treasurer Com.R.Subbarao.
Empanelment of Hospitals for inpatient treatment issued in Kerala Circle -Order No.Genl/197-11/2002 dated 03-07-2003CLICK HERE FOR THE ORDER>>>

Salient features: (1)An employee (including retired employee) and his/her dependents shall be entitled to get reimbursement of expenses at the approved rates at all hospitals recognized from time to time .For this, the employe may be asked to furnish family details and health card with attested combined photo of family members issued for identification.(2) Rate for treatment has to be finalised by the CGM/SSA Head with different Hospitals.The rates have to be negotiated with the hospitals in such away that it shall be less than the rate approved by CGHS (3) All claims for reimbursement of medical expenses shall be made in the prescribed proforma supported by necessary bills, certificates, vouchers, prescription etc. and shall be subject to the procedure laid down by the management from time to time. 

Unification Circle Conference of TN Circle commences at Salem on 7th July 2003 .In a grand open session attended by over 700 delegates and observers. CHQ President Com.W.Seshagiri Rao, GS Com.G.L.Jogi, CHQ Treasurer Com.H.Muthu, AGS Com. A.Sugumaran, Jt.Secretary Com.T.Issac , Circle Secretary Com. Gopinathan , CGM TN Circle, GM(Admn) STR ,GM Salem, Circle Secretary ITSA TN circle addressed the gathering. Delegates session continues tomorrow.
Karnataka Unification Circle Conference concludes on 6thJuly 2003.The following are elected as office bearers for the next term. President- Com.P.Gangadhara Rao, Circle Secretary - Com.Vittal Rao, Treasurer - Com.Govindagudi.
05-07-2003: Open Session in connection with the Unification Conference of Karnataka Circle at Hassan attended by 450 delegates and observers addressed by Com.W.Seshagiri Rao CHQ President, Com.G.L.Jogi  GS, Com H.Muthu CHQ Treasurer, Com.T.Issac Jt.Secretary (South) and CGMT Karnataka Circle , GM STR Bangalore and GM Hassan. Delegates Session  will continue tomorrow.
At Latur Comrades had a nine hour long meeting with GMT Latur. GMT Latur apologised and assured in writing that he would never misbehave in future with members of staff, He also conceded in writing all the demands raised by our comrades. Whole hearted congratulations to Com. Bensola and all valiant comrades who carried on the struggle for over one month with grit commitment and determination until its most successful end today (5th July 2003, 9 pm)
G S spoke to PS to Hon. Minister Of Commn & IT. The PS informed him that BSNL pay scale file is available with him. It will be seen by the Hon. Minister  with in a couple of days and after clearance from him returned to DOT for further action.
GS met CMD BSNL and discussed with him the mass rotational transfer case of AP and the harassment of officers by GMT Latur. (1) The CMD issued instructions to the CGM AP Circle to hold all the rotational transfers in abeyance till next March. (2) The CMD informed the GS that instructions already issued to CGM, Maharastra Circle to conduct detailed enquiry in to the acts of omission and commission by GMT Latur. He also assured that on receipt of the enquiry report appropriate action will be taken against GMT, Latur.
Inter Circle request transfer orders of 24 SDEs which involves transfers from STP & STR to Chennai and TN circle, and from TN Circle to Chennai Telephones will be issued immediately.
UP (E) unification circle conference concludes on 2nd July 2003 .The following are elected as office bearers for the next term. Com. Rameshwarlal President,  Com.V.D.Bakshi, Vice President, Com.S.K.Dikshit  Secretary and Com. D.C.Gupta Treasurer.
THE LITTLE LIZARD TAKES OVER THE BURDEN-THE FUNSHOW ON PAYSCALES etc.

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