AGM Rect BSNL CO writes to Concern Circle Heads regarding indicative notification of Exam for LICE for JTO TF promotion under 50% Internal quota for VY 2023. Notification Copy<<<>> Vacancies Copy<<<>> RRs of JTO(TF) Copy<<<>> Scheme and Syllabus Copy<<<>> Exam Centers Copy<<<>>

AGM Pers BSNL CO writes to CGM ALTTC calling details of Completion of 52 weeks OJT (On Job Training) of the MTs. Copy<<<>>

AGM Estt. BSNL CO issued Temporary transfer of JTOs Telecom on spouse working ground. Copy<<<>> 

Update on Meeting by CMD BSNL with leaders of Recognized Associations & Unions:  As notified by SR Cell Section BSNL CO, the Meeting was held by Shri. P.K. Purwar ji, CMD BSNL  at his office on Third Floor, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Janpath New Delhi at 1630 hrs of 24/05/2024. Mrs. Anita Johri, PGM SR BSNL was also present in the meeting.

This meeting was attended by the representatives of recognized Associations SNEA & AIGETOA and recognized Unions BSNLEU, NFTE BSNL & BTTU.

From SNEA, this meeting was attended by Shri. Manish Samadhiya, President SNEA CHQ and Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA CHQ .

Meeting started with a direct address by CMD BSNL, wherein he shared information about technically upgradation of BSNL Equipments and what are efforts taken by BSNL in improving Infrastructure to maintain maximum uptime in the overall network of BSNL all over India.

CMD BSNL critically analyzed challenges in front of BSNL and stressed that with support of GoI, till now BSNL has overcome majority of challenges faced by it and only problem is with 4G /5G Mobile services for which BSNL is not at fault and whatever equipment of 4G is being provided by M/S Tata, same is being installed by BSNL. 

We have prestigious projects like Bharat Net which can be utilized for providing   One Crore FTTH connections. This year, we earned very good revenue from FTTH and Leased lines and fibraisation of leased lines are helpful to provide more precarious financial institutes.

CMD BSNL narrated that except 4G/5G services, BSNL is having sufficient equipment and resources. He added that all works related to equipments supplied to BSNL are completed and 4G/5G services started at many places. There certain issues in supply of 4G Equipments by the vendors and hence BSNL is facing constraints. But he was optimistic that in coming days issues of suppliers also will be resolved and BSNL will get full fledge 4G & 5G equipments and will start getting enhanced revenue from GSM services shortly.

CMD BSNL has all figures about procurement of Equipments on his finger tips and he shared the following details.

·    Availability of Battery & Power Plants:

·      Out of 23000 Battery sets procured and 20000 sets delivered to field units up to now and more than 18000 have been installed at site. Very shortly all 2300 sets will be delivered and installed at all sites.

·      Total 9800 Power Plants are procured and 3700 delivered to field up to now and efforts are being made that remaining supply and installation of Power plants is completed within one month’s period. Second round of Procurement is also started and lithium ion batteries also procured. There will not be any scarcity of Power Plants in the coming days.  

·   To meet the shortage of good quality Modules for power plants purchased after Year 2017, total 30000 Power Plant modules are also procured for smooth power supply to  BSNL equipments and with this, the power supply issues faced by certain exchanges will be managed by field units.

·    With such huge procurement of Battery sets, Power Plants and its modules, the present crisis in the field units will be reduced to a better extent. If any field units feel any shortage at any stage, the requirement will be fulfilled within 15 days of receipt of the requirement by BSNL Corporate office. As of now no resource constraints exist in BSNL and all have to put efforts to maintain uptime more than 99.0 %

·      The entry of all these items is being made in ERP for better accounting and records and with this field units will have to manage energy availability for maximum time  by proper and timely maintenance of Batteries and Power plants and if till anyone fails to maintain it properly then accountability will be fixed for mishandling equipments.

·      Optical Fiber connectivity:

·      Availability of OFC: CMD BSNL stressed that for survival of BSNL in Telecom network, maintaining OFC Network uptime of 99.5 % is must and if we must achieve this target by combined efforts of all.   The availability of resources for sufficient fiber is available for services and maintenance. As of now BSNL is having 6000 Lakh Kms of OFC available in hand and 10000 KMs are reserved for maintenance and retrieval of lossy fibers.

·   Availability Tool Tester for OFC Maintenance: CMD BSNL added that Tools & Testers like OTDR, splicing machines etc are available in ample quantity and with available tools BSNL can form teams for maintenance of OFC @ one team per 200 Kms OFC. He emphasizes one OFC Maintenance team includes One  SDE/JTO,  One JE, Two  TT / ATT  with  one Vehicle and tools like one splicing machine , one OTDR machine, other equipments  for ensuring OFC fault restoration within 4 hrs of occurrence of fault. By analyzing requirement for specific locations, CGMs/BA/Unit Heads may deploy additional team for less than 200 Kms also, but no  should be kept pending beyond four hours. 

· Ample availability of OFC Equipments: CMD BSNL stressed that as of today, sufficient and latest Transmission equipments like OTN, EDGE Router, MAAN, SFP, and CPAN etc are made available to field units and any additional requirement if any can be made available at any time.

·   Effective/ efficient use of Non-Executive in BSNL: CMD BSNL expressed that the Non-Executive manpower is underutilized after conversion of landline to FTTH and many of BAs have completely the 100% work of conversion of Landline into FTTH and hence the staff working for landline is spare as of now. He stressed that there are a good number of Non-Executives who are at age below 35 years and they can be utilized in OFC maintenance, FTTH Maintenance, Computer works by proper training by BSNL. BSNL will arrange special training to all such Non Executives and appealed leaders to bring awareness among employees and they should come forward for required training and changes in work. Effective and efficient use of Non-Executives will make effective and efficient use of available manpower which is the need of time.  

· Appointment of BCG as consultant of BSNL: After elaborate information on improvement of Infrastructure of BSNL and stressing hard for 99.5% uptime of BSNL network, CMD BSNL narrated on the appointment of BCG as consultant and explained need of appointment of consultant in BSNL. He added that there are certain effective actions taken by the different Telecom operators all over word and certain effective decisions of other companies adding value to the business of the company, and the same cannot be known to BSNL and its officers. Consultants are appointed for implementation of such measures in BSNL and to get such critical advice on existing working and chances of improvement in it. He elaborated that there are a total of seven  Modules on which BCG consultant will keep a focused approach and submit its recommendations.  

1 Improvement in QoS (Quality of Services): CMD BSNL added that BSNL aims to maintain 99.00 to 99.95% uptime which is practiced globally and some of private Telecom operators practices it.  He stressed for improvement of fault manageability and improvement of MTRR further. He added that when he has taken over as CMD BSNL, the MTTR was very high and he had set a target of 4 Hours MTRR, which was dream at that time, but with the efforts of all, this target was also achieved by BSNL and now it is reality and not a dream. As such whatever may be challenges , there is need to improve network availability and reduction of MTRR and BCG will give its recommendations on both these issues related to improvement of Quality of Services,

2   Customer centricity Module: CMD BSNL added that 12% to 15 % staff will be utilized in the field of Customer care and main intention is that customer issues should be resolved before customer reaches BSNL office. He agreed that present services offered through BSNL CSCs and Call Centers are not up to mark and there is much scope for improvement. He stressed for improved customer experience, customer centric approach with support of call center, Customer grievances portal, apps so that 99% customer work / issues will be resolved without the need of visit by BSNL customers to BSNL offices. He stressed the  need to resolve all issues/complaints of customers without need of visiting the BSNL office and the entire focus will be to solve the customer grievances/complaints within four hours of reporting fault and efforts will be made to implement customer simplicity and ease in getting BSNL services.

3   Sales & Distribution: 12% to 15 % staff will be utilized in the field of sales & marketing. This is very important vertical and it is a need of time that we have to focus on Sales and Distribution activities. BCG consultant will also give its suggestions for improvement in existing Sales and Distribution Policy of BSNL.

4  Cost reduction: CMD BSNL made it clear that there is no plan for VRS for BSNL and also there is no intention of BSNL Management for cutting the existing manpower as the organization needs stability at this time. He added that about 11000 BSNL employees out of total 57000 working employees will be retired within the next 5 years and hence there will be systematic reduction in manpower and no need of any special drive for the same. He added that BSNL has already saved Rs 400 to 500 Crores by implying electricity saving measures effectively. He also stressed  other measures for cost reductions viz. power/ electricity bill savings, compressed network size, reduction of centralized Air conditioners areas, implementation of open office work concept for better working environment as started in Chandigarh etc are the other measures for cost reduction and BCG will give its recommendations for improvement in BSNL.

5 Challenges of Emerging high Technologies and its response by BSNL: By elaborating importance of emerging High Technologies, CMD BSNL added that BSNL Executives should also be utilized in high tech areas like BSNL own IT system & solutions / data center,  billing Centers, Core/software units, Customer services, Transmission Units  with proper trainings. CMD BSNL informed that he aims to have BSNLs own Dedicated Software Unit which will take care of IT enabled services of BSNL. He added that it is unfortunate that even after having ample manpower and infrastructure, BSNL is not able to grab the market of  IDC due to lack of focused approach. Such business opportunities with use of BSNL Executives in higher Technologies will be explored by BCG consultants.  CMD BSNL stressed that with utilization of executives in higher technologies with special benefits to these executives will help BSNL in retention of its talent.  

6  Brand Strengthening /visibility: Elaborating need of Brand Building in today’s market scenario, CMD BSNL added that with valuable suggestions from the consultant BCG, BSNL aims to  All efforts will be made for better brand visibility especially in youngsters to add Brand Value of BSNL and all its product so that immediate attention of Telecom customers is drawn towards BSNL Products.

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After more than one hour address by the CMD BSNL, then some time was given for suggestions by the leaders of Unions and Associations.

On turn of SNEA for submitting views, we have elaborated that BSNL has taken ample efforts for improvement of Infrastructure and from the presentation of CMD BSNL given today, there are much actions taken for improvement of Infrastructure and definitely BSNL services will improve.

We pointed out that even after getting More than 3.25 lakh Crore support from GoI for revival of BSNL, nothing has been done by BSNL Management for resolving pending HR and financial issues and there is lack of motivation among the workforce of BSNL which has to implement the Project of GoI and also the recommendations of BCG.

We added that BSNL management has not even started the process for resolving HR issues of the BSNL workforce. We narrated that if the work of BSNL is not motivated by the financial benefits, then the recommendations of BCG also will not give desired results.

By quoting say of CMD BSNL that there are hundred HR issues pending, we requested CMD BSNL to keep aside all hundred issues and resolve only one the issue related to all executives and Non-Executives i.e. Implementation of 3^rd PRC with topmost priority. We added that BSNL management cannot expect the BSNL workforce to be motivated by compelling them on pay scales granted in 2007 i.e. before 17 years and requested immediate action from BSNL management to start discussions on implementation of 3^rd PRC.

In response CMD BSNL informed that he and his BSNL management was never against passing on any benefits to employees and rather he is advocating implementation of 3^rd PRC for all executives and Non-Executives, but he has limited role and final decision on this matter is to be taken by DoT/GoI.  He assured all possible support from BSNL management for implementation of 3^rd PRC.

We have narrated that the role of consultant is limited only for Infrastructure improvement and it seems that there is no scope for improvement of level of motivation by resolving HR issues like promotions in view of court cases, revision of vacancies of different cadres, revision of Pay /Perks, resolving pay anomalies etc.

CMD BSNL informed that though there is no specific mention and all such suggestions are expected from the consultant and there are no restrictions on consultants to give suggestions for improvement of BSNL.

We pointed out that earlier also consultants were appointed but their recommendations were not given consideration in total and it was given consideration only partially and asked for the purpose for again appointing consultant with such huge costs.

CMD BSNL responded that Project Sikhar was one of such effective recommendations by consultant which has added great value to Enterprise business. This special approach added Enterprise Business of Rs 4000 Crores per year. Earlier, only Government Banks were using Network of BSNL for connectivity of banks, but now apart from Government Banks even private banks like ICICI Bank, IDBI, etc are using BSNL services for interconnectivity of their branches. He stressed that the appointment of consultant will not be a total loss to BSNL but it will definitely add value to the business of BSNL. 

CMD BSNL added that FTTH Business has added Revenue of Rs 2670 Crore per year and in this way each vertical has to add enhanced revenue to BSNL.

We also asked about freedom given to consultant in giving recommendations and requested CMD BSNL to confirm where all suggestions from the consultant will be implemented or may be again implemented partially. If consideration is not to be given to all the recommendations of the consultant, then what is the use of appointing a consultant with a huge cost of Rs 132 Crore needs to be clarified.

CMD BSNL responded that consultant is free to submit recommendations on any subject which will help BSNL in improving its business and business opportunities. But all recommendations of consultant will not and cannot be given consideration and final decision on implementation of recommendations of consultant will be taken by BSNL Board and it may accept 100% Suggestions and may not accept it 100% and may partially accept the recommendations of consultant. 

CMD BSNL added that one special meeting has been called on 27/05/2024 with Circle Heads so that the BCG consultant can start their work effectively.

We asked where there is any scope for Associations/Unions to have interaction with the BCG Consultant team and where our suggestions will be included in the recommendations of BCG?  CMD BSNL responded that Association leaders can have meetings with teams of consultant and their suggestions will be well taken into consideration by the consultant while submitting their recommendations. He assured to have such interactive sessions and appealed  the leaders to come forward with such solid and concrete suggestions. 

On query that BSNL is going through financial crises to a better extent that we are not in position to meet the day to day expenses, many employees related issues are kept frozen for years together and till BSNL is paying Rs 132 Crore just for getting recommendations or suggestions to improve services, CMD BSNL responded that Rs 132 Crores is peanuts for company like BCG and for similar works they charge three times than the amount charged to BSNL. We are able to get these negotiated rates with much discussion and pursuation. He added that there are hundreds of demands of employees which cannot be taken care of altogether. There should not be any relation between the appointment of BCG as consultant and pending issues of Employees. With the improvement of services and revenue of BSNL all such issues of employees can be taken care of.

On query of implementation of second VRS as main agenda of this special meeting, CMD BSNL responded that till today there is no discussions at any level about second VRS, and there is no chance of second VRS rather BSNL is likely to get more projects and there is need of available manpower to meet requirement of works allotted to BSNL. He added that BCG is given a task to suggest the utilization of existing manpower with efficient and effective manpower. He advised leaders to make it clear to all employees and executives of BSNL that in these circumstances no second VRS is possible in coming days also.

We have brought to the notice of CMD BSNL that BSNL has taken decision to shift from Landline to FTTH, but no efforts are made for retrieval of Copper network. BSNL has invested Crore of rupees in the Copper network and assets worth crores of rupees need to be recovered in systematic and planned manner. 

CMD BSNL responded that such feedback is expected from associations and unions and efforts will be made for recovery of copper assets, but added that the expenditure of recovery of the asset is more than the cost of asset to be recovered, but assured to look into it. We added that this work can be given centralized to vendors for recovery on basis of as is where is or sale at the site by valuing these assets, otherwise this asset will be sold/stolen by some miscreants and it will be loss to BSNL in Crores of rupees.  

On a query for a time frame fixed for recommendations of BCG, CMD BSNL responded that it will study different units for the first six months, then draft the recommendations in next three months and will complete its project in total 18 months.

On query, where any penalty clause is implemented in case of failure on part of the consultant in submitting its recommendations, it was replied that there is no such clause in the work order issued, but the works will be completed in time given in work order. The work is to be completed in 34 months  and accordingly payment will be made on basis of completion of works of that particular Year. The consultant will not only submit recommendations, but will also support BSNL in implementation of these recommendations so that the expected benefits can be realized.

In a nutshell, this special meeting was called to give ideas behind the appointment of the BCG consultant by BSNL management and how it will be utilized for improvement of BSNL and majority of time CMD BSNL was addressing the house. The majority of time of the meeting was addressed by CMD BSNL and at the end some queries and doubts were cleared by CMD BSNL and many left unclarified due to said time constraint.

There were many doubts and queries of leaders to be clarified by CMD BSNL on BCG Consultant, but it was not clarified as CMD BSNL had another meeting at 1800 Hrs. The meeting started at 1630 Hrs concluded at 1800 hrs with vote of thanks by Mrs. Anita Johri, PGM SR BSNL CO.

It is fact that there is mass unrest about the appointment of BCG Consultant and we have drawn attention of management on this, but as usual BSNL management has already decided to appoint BCG as consultant by payment of Rs 132 Crore and  Management want to move as per the directions of expert opinion of Consultant.

We find that at this stage there is no chance that this appointment of consultant will be reverted back, and hence we will have to keep keen watch on overall activities of the consultant and we will not let go of Rs 132 Crore of BSNL waste. It is our responsibility that the consultant gives proper recommendations on all fronts and all such recommendations are implemented for overall growth of BSNL.

If as proposed, BSNL Management is successful in getting desired output out of the recommendations of BCG, and there is increase in overall profit/revenue of BSNL as being projected in proposal for appointment of BCG, then we will not have to worry at this stage, rather we should be happy that such increased revenue will not only pave way for implementation of  3^rd PRC, but it will enhance scope for implementation of 4^th PRC due in Year 2027 and we all Executives and Non-Executives will be financially upgraded along with BSNL.

Let us hope for the best out of this unwanted appointment of BCG consultant and rest time will clear all our doubts and prove where fear by all of us was right or strong faith by BSNL Management on  BCG Consultant for revival of BSNL was right.

Let us pray that by the end of this year, time will prove that BSNL Management was right in the appointment of BCG and our fear was wrong and then the same management will come forward by releasing our due financial benefits pending for years together.      

Meeting of leaders of Recognized Associations and Unions of BSNL: In the pretext of Meeting called by CMD BSNL, the leaders of recognized Associations and Unions had a meeting at 1500 hrs to discuss and decide certain strategies. This meeting was presided over by Shri. C. Singh, GS NFTE BSNL and was attended by Shri. Animesh Mitra, President BSNLEU, Shri. C. K. Gundanna, AGS BSNLEU, Shri. N.D. Ram, GS SEWA, Shri. Mukesh, CS SEWA BSNL CO, Shri. Arvind Pal Dahiya, CS SNEA BSNL CO, Shri. Manish Samadhiya, President CHQ and Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA.

This meeting was called to have one voice strategy on whatever may be agenda of the meeting as no agenda was shared for this special meeting. It was analyzed that this meeting will be for update on BCG Consultant appointment, for update on development issues and may be on issues related to merger of MTNL with BSNL. It was discussed about need of consultant at this stage  when BSNL has already shown certain profit, the huge expenditure of Rs 132 Crore for consultant, curtailment on the expenses of daily need, poor maintenance of Bldg. and Staff quarters, Unrest among entire workforce of BSNL on long pending Financial benefits of Executives and Non-Executives mainly losses due non-implementation of 3^rd PRC, further enhancement of Mobile Handset reimbursement for executives, Extension of Mobile Handset facility to Non-Executives and need of minimum level of motivation for Executives/Non-Executives is  BSNL etc were discussed in length. After elaborate discussions on different points from all angles, it was unanimously decided to pursue these issues more vigorously and with strong unity. It was decided that whatever may be agenda of the Meeting by CMD BSNL, the leaders will keep a single demand for implementation of 3^rd PRC for all executives and non-executives with suitable fitment formula. The meeting concluded with thanks by Shri. Arvind Pal Dahiya CS SNEA BSNL CO.     

Update on Meeting for renewal of BSNL GHI Policy:  As notified by Admn Section BSNL CO, the Meeting for renewal of existing BSNL Group Health Insurance Policy was held at Second Floor, Committee Hall, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Janpath New Delhi on 22/05/2024. 

The meeting was Presided over by Shri Sanjeev Tyagi, PGM Admin BSNL CO and from management side it was attended by Mrs. Anita Johri, PGM SR BSNL CO, Shri S.P. Singh, PGM Estt. BSNL CO, Shri Rajeev Kumar Sharma, DGM Admn/PR and Shri.  S.K. Agarwal, AGM Admn BSNL CO.

This meeting was attended by the representatives of recognized Associations SNEA & AIGETOA  and recognized Unions BSNLEU & NFTE BSNL.

From SNEA, this meeting was specially attended by Mrs. Anu Agrawal, CP SNEA BSNL Corporate Office and Shri Arvind Pal Dahiya, CS SNEA BSNL Corporate Office.

Starting the meeting with welcome, DGM Admn gave a brief idea about the revised proposal received from M/s Oriental Insurance Company with Co-payment Option. In this proposal, total 12 different categories are defined and renewal rates are enhanced by 1.22 times to 1.86 times and these rates shared are subject to 20% co-payment. Copy<<<>>  

Further it was briefed that M/s Oriental Insurance Company has made restrictions for employees who are opting for the group policy for the first time and for all such new entrant diseases namely Cataract, Knee –replacement, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hernia, Urinary Tract Infection, Kidney Transplant, Hysterectomy, Fever and Benign ENT disorders and surgeries i.e. Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Mastoidectomy, Tympanoplasty etc. will not be covered for first year.

On our query, about negotiations with M/S Oriental Insurance Company, it was informed that the representatives of the company are present in Bharat Sanchar Bhavan and once it is decided by an in-house meeting of BSNL, they will be called to participate in the meeting and we can discuss with them. The rates quoted by M/S Oriental Insurance Company were analyzed in detail and it was once again decided that further reduction in premium rates will be asked for.

Leaders of all Associations and Unions once again demanded that the rates quoted by M/S Oriental Insurance Company are still high with co-payment option and demanded for continuation in same rates with co-option. All showed their resentment for the first year restriction condition too. Leaders of all Associations and Unions have not accepted this proposal and demanded for provision for continuation of the policy after retirement also.

PGM SR specially pointed that restriction clause for Hypertension, Diabetes and Fever is very vague. Further from management side it was conveyed that considering the last year IN and OUT situation Co-Option Policy wherein a certain percentage of the amount of the GHI claims are to be paid by the individuals is needed in order to control the premium amount. This will also have control on claims during policy year which is base for deciding premium amount for renewal next year or every year.

After elaborate discussions on pros and cons of the proposal submitted by M/s Oriental Insurance company,  the representatives of M/s Oriental Insurance Company were invited in the meeting and  Shri. Mukesh Goyal attended this meeting from M/S Oriental Insurance Company. We told that the premium rate is still too high with co-payment policy  and with these restrictions no one will opt the GHI policy at all. We also narrated that personal Medical  policies are available at cheaper rates having these restriction clauses in the market.  

In response Shri. Goyal informed that they have worked on this proposal further and now the categories have been clubbed into 6 only instead of 12 and further the premium rates have been lowered. Regarding the restriction clause he clarified that this will be applicable only to parents of new enrolled employees for a period of one year. He further informed that restriction will be only for cataract, Knee-Replacement, Hip replacement, Diabetes, Hypertension and UTI diseases only and all others will be covered. He also informed that if any employee wants to continue the policy after retirement, then he can continue the same as individual policy , in that case he will get the benefit of continuation of policy.

All associations representatives demanded that increase must be kept at 1.20 times only as already 20% co-payment option has been exercised upon. Further it was asked to elaborate/categorize the diseases like Diabetes and Hypertension.

It was again suggested that provisions must be made for payment against co-option may be reimbursed by BSNL as outdoor claim as considering the current situation it is difficult to get the reimbursement of co-payment under BSNL MRS policy. Management representatives informed that BSNL can look into it depending upon the number of employees opting the policy.

In conclusion, it was decided that M/S Oriental Insurance Company will give final quote as per discussions held in today’s meeting and if it is between 1.00 times and 1.20 times with 20% co-payment option the same will be finalized by BSNL otherwise fresh meeting for deciding rates as per fresh quote will be conducted immediately on receipt of the quotes.

The Meeting concluded with summarizing of discussions by PGM Admn and thanks by DGM Admn BSNL CO. 

Update on hearing in DGM Regular Court case in CAT Chandigarh: The scheduled hearing in the Court case against DGM Regular Promotion at CAT Chandigarh was scheduled on 25/05/2024 and case was listed at Sr No. 88. But as double bench was not available, the hearing could not take place today and next date is given as  06/08/2024.

Update on hearing in 22820 Court case in CAT Delhi: The scheduled hearing in the Court case filed by SNEA for grant of 22820 Basic pay at CAT Delhi was scheduled on 21/05/2024, but hearing could not take place as file was not traceable. Applicant was supposed to file the rejoinder on reply of respondents before this hearing, but same was not submitted but it will be filed well within time before next hearing scheduled on  04/07/2024.

Update on hearing in Contempt Petition at High Court Delhi by SNEA & Others against deputation of Officers to BSNL: The hearing in this case was scheduled on 22/05/2024, the hearing also took place, but could not completed due to paucity of time. The next date of hearing is scheduled on 24/09/2024.

DGM Fin CM BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for reverification of all GSM Service Connections and services provided on these services connections. Copy<<<>>       

As on today, there is total outstanding of approx. Rs. 4.08 Cr total against Services connections and out of that Rs 3.39 Cr is outstanding against North East Region Circles.

As per this letter, all the service connections are to be verified, checked for eligibility and if any wrong service connection has been provided, then the amount is to be recovered. 

DGM Fin CM BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding review of outstanding against the exempted category of GSM Postpaid Accounts, Several Circles, GSM connections. Copy<<<>>       

Some of GSM Connections allotted to State Government, Central Government and VIP category are exempted from dunning process and hence are having outstanding more than one year old, for which immediate necessary action for the recovery of outstanding needs to be taken by respective circles and its recovery is to be done in a time bound manner.

AGM Pers BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for dealing with cases of unauthorized absence, absconding executives of SDE and above level in Telecom Wing. Copy<<<>>   

DGM Pers BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads about  extension of timelines of e-APAR for submission of self-appraisal of individuals through ESS portal up to 29/05/2024 and all other timelines related to e-APAR reporting/reviewing etc. shall remain unchanged. Copy<<<>>

All are requested to spare certain time for submission of e-APAR by given date by keeping in mind rigidness in extension of date for submission, writing and reviewing of E-APARs. Chances of further extension are less and hence timely action on part of all will be appreciated and will avoid last minute issues as being reported every year. 

AGM DPC BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Entry/verification of PwBD data in respect of BSNL employees in SAP-ERP, the details of disability status and disability Certificate date if disabled after joining need to be updated and last date for Updation is 25/05/2024. Copy<<<>>   

AGM Estt BSNL CO writes remainder to all Circle Heads regarding submission of pending Superannuation Pension Scheme (SPS) cases in respect of retired/expired employees. Copy<<<>>   

DGM SR BSNL CO writes to all Heads of Telecom Circle for marking all the Circulars to SNEA as the Majority Recognized Representative Association of BSNL. Copy<<<>>  

This is partial modification in BSNL Recognition of Executives Association 2014 as per the pursuation of SNEA. Though the REA Rules were formed in Year 2014, the  important facility of marking all Circulars/letters /notices was neither introduced in REA 2014 nor it was granted to Majority Association.

Though some units were marking copies to DS/CS and GS SNEA, but it done only by few office administration and majority including BSNL Corporate office was not marking copies to Recognized Associations By understanding the seriousness of the issues and  concern expressed by DS/CS, this issue was taken by SNEA as part of agenda meeting and thereafter pursued  for such official order and finally this order has been issued and henceforth all non-confidential Circulars will be marked to DS/CS/GS SNEA at respective level respectively by offices of BA Heads/Circle Heads and Corporate Office.

SNEA CHQ conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani ji , Director HR BSNL Board, Mrs. Anita Johari, PGM SR/Rstg BSNL CO and team of officers in SR Cell for kind consideration of this request by SNEA and issuing written orders for marking copies officially.  

AGM SR BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for granting Special Casual Leave to all Circle Secretaries and all CHQ OBs of SNEA as the Majority Recognized Representative Association of BSNL for their Special Meeting to be held at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali, Himachal Pradesh for three days from 02/06/2024 to 04/06/2024. Copy<<<>>   

AGM MMP BSNL CO issued Work Order for supply of Consultancy services to BCG for Organizational Transformation in Strategic areas of BSNL to become a Leading Brand in Telecom Sector. Copy<<<>>  

There is mixed reaction among the executives in BSNL and many have welcomed this idea and many have started opposing this issue where in a good amount of Rs. 132 Crore will be handed over M/S BCG for getting advise in which BSNL has expertise.

When there are huge  talented/expertise executives within BSNL, there is no need of repeated appointment of consultant and that to be by paying such huge cost.

Earlier also, many consultants have been appointed and consultant have given some suggestions for growth and development of BSNL and our of them some are accepted by BSNL, but till date many suggestions on HR issues benefitting executives are not accepted by BSNL.  That means it is not binding for BSNL to accept the recommendations of consultant.

SNEA will discuss this issue, in its CS and CHQ OB Meeting scheduled at Manali in next week and decide further course of action on this issue.  

Update on Renewal of BSNL Group Health Insurance Policy: As per notification by Admn Section BSNL CO, the next Meeting for renewal of existing BSNL Group Health Insurance Policy will be held on 22/05/2024 at Second Floor, Committee Hall, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Janpath New Delhi at 1600 Hrs. NOTICE <<<>>