Meeting
with Respected Shri. J. P Nadda ji, Honourable Minister and the National
President BJP: The high level delegation consisting Shri. M. S. Adasul, General
Secretary SNEA, Shri. N.D. Ram, General Secretary SEWA, Mrs. Anu
Agarwal, Circle President SNEA BSNL CO and Shri. Balvant Singh, Asst
District Secretary SNEA Manali had the honour of meeting with Respected Shri.
J. P Nadda ji, Honourable Minister of Health & Family Welfare,
Chemicals & Fertilisers and National President of the Bharatiya Janata
Party at his Office at Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi on 07/04/2025.
The
delegation expressed sincere gratitude to Respected Shri Nadda ji and the
Government of India led by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for
the unwavering support extended to BSNL through revival packages and by giving
time to time support by assigning different projects all over India.
Honourable
Shri. Nadda ji, acknowledged critical contribution by BSNL to the growth of Indian
Telecom Sector and mainly to the Digital India Mission. He
emphasized that projects like Manufacturing Indigenous Mobile Equipment and
the 4G Saturation Project are flagship initiatives of the
Government and praised the pivotal role played by BSNL in the execution of
these dream projects.
We
submitted that till now the Government of India has given huge revival packages
and it has largely supported BSNL. With such strong support, BSNL is providing
Telecom services in rural areas without looking into loss or profit as this is
the mission of the Government of India. BSNL has been at the forefront in
completing different projects of Government of India for Telecom services in
rural areas, where there is no chance of profit for BSNL. Even with such odd
conditions, with such active support of the Government, the BSNL is moving
towards profit making PSU and it has recorded quarterly net profit after 17
years of long gap. Honourable Minister Shri. J. P. Nadda ji appreciated efforts
by BSNL and expressed pleasure over the turnaround of BSNL.
The
delegation reiterated commitment of BSNL and its executives to the vision and
mission of Government and highlighted efforts being made by BSNL in providing Telecom
and data services across the country, including that to non-profitable rural
areas. We proudly shared that BSNL has recorded a quarterly
net profit after 17 years and conveyed thanks for the continued support
by the Government of India.
However,
the delegation also brought attention to the long-pending issue of Third Pay
Revision for BSNL Executives, which has not been implemented since 2017. We
explained that despite the revival of BSNL to a better extent, the employees
have not received proportional benefits, and all continue to work on pay scales
from 2007 and others on deputation to BSNL are getting benefits of Pay revision.
We submitted that the Department of Public Enterprises had already
recommended the waiver of the affordability clause in 2020, and the proposal
has since been awaiting action from the DoT.
We
submitted that workforce of organisation is important and Government of India
has been kind enough to support this genuine issue as DPE has given guidelines
to get approval of Cabinet for waiver of affordability clause in year 2020 and
since then the proposal is waiting further course of action by DoT, which is
not seen in last four-five years.
We also
narrated the disparity being followed in BSNL in granting benefits of Pay
revision and how this discrimination has caused loss to BSNL and its
executives.
The
delegation highlighted the recommendations for this revision from multiple
stakeholders, including the Third Pay Revision Committee with special
provision for PSUs contributing to Government Projects and missions, the
Parliamentary Committee for bringing parity among the workforce in BSNL, the
Department of Expenditure for waiver of affordability clause, and the BSNL
Management with recommendation of 15% Fitment formula.
Honourable
Shri Nadda ji gave a patient and sympathetic hearing to the delegation’s
concerns and assured them of his full support. He firmly assured to take up the
matter at the appropriate level and also with the Minister of Communications
for expediting early resolution of the Third Pay Revision issue.
In
conclusion, Respected Shri Nadda ji encouraged us to direct BSNL
Executives to put their continued efforts in delivering quality telecom and
data services nationwide and affirmed to follow up on the pay revision matter. We
conveyed sincere thanks and gratitude to the Honourable Minister and National
President Bharatiya Janata Party for giving us valuable time, guidance
thereof and for extending support for settlement of genuine issue of Third Pay Revision.
We
submitted a formal representation cum request to Respected Shri, Nadda ji for
kind intervention for grant of Third Pay Revision for BSNL Executives. Copy<<<>>
Respected
Shri Nadda ji was kind enough to give us time of 15 minutes to discuss the
issues and has personally gone through the submission and as an immediate
action on our request, the same is forwarded to the Respected Minister of
Communications, Government of India. Copy<<<>>
It is
understood that this representation and further follow-up will be undertaken to
seek Cabinet approval for waiver of the affordability clause and ensure
justice for BSNL executives and employees. Hope for the best.
Congratulations !!! :First Outcome of Special HR Month Activities: AGM CIT BSNL CO writes to all
Circle Heads regarding extension of Laptop Reimbursement policy to all the Executives
in the Field units. Copy<<<>>
With pursuation of SNEA, in June 2023, the laptop
reimbursement policy available only to GM and above level officers, was first
extended only to SDE and above Executive at BSNL CO as sample case. Copy<<<>>
It was always assured for its extension to
field units but was not extended giving reason for not updating data of
existing desktop PCs and laptops in the ESS/ERP and it is unfortunate that some
Circles have still not updated this data and the condition of updating this
data has been added in this order also.
The Policy approved for BSNL Corporate Office was
not covering JTOs/JAOs and SNEA has taken stand and pursued continuously that
JTOs/JAOs are the officers working at forefront and more Techno Savvy and they
should be given topmost priority for efficient office working and it was always
quoted that there is huge number of JTOs/JAOs and due to financial condition of
BSNL, the same cannot be extended to JTOS/JAOs. But SNEA has not agreed for
this partial extension of Laptop policy excluding JTOs/JAOs and we have
insisted for extension of Laptop policy to all executives including JTOS/JAOs.
We are happy to see that all
JTOs/JAOs who are backbone of the BSNL including those working at BSNL
Corporate office are now eligible for reimbursement of the amount against purchase
of Laptop.
Apart from exclusion of JTOs/JAOs, there were
many other stringent terms/conditions including the cost of reimbursement of laptops
and SNEA has taken up all such issues continuously pursued for its
consideration. Letter-I
<<<>> Letter -II <<<>>
On the basis of our persuation, one Committee
of Circle Heads with CGMT MH as Chairman of the Committee was constituted to
study the issues and finally the committee submitted its report last month.
Then the proposal was put up to MC Management Committee) and now the same approved
by the MC on 09/04/2024 but order delayed for fortnight due to administrative
procedures thereof.
Though major suggestions given by SNEA are given
consideration and included in the final policy, our suggestion for uniform cost
of Laptop @ Rs. 70000 for all executives regardless of his designation is not
accepted and the cost of reimbursement is kept as per the existing Policy only.
Many executives in the Corporate Office have
purchased laptops in the range of Rs 60000 to 70000 and hence we have demanded
for Rs 70000, but it was said that it is not full reimbursement, but it will be
partial reimbursement and it can be reviewed at later stage on improvement of financial
condition of BSNL.
But it is good that all executives including
JTOs/JAOs regardless of the wing/vertical
in which he/she is working are now eligible for this partial
reimbursement on purchase of Laptop from
Open Market as per his/her choice and office requirements.
Now one has to purchase a laptop and submit the
reimbursement through ERP/ESS with GST compliant Original Purchase Bill/Invoice
and get the cost reimbursed in next salary after submission of claim.
Though it’s not mentioned in this letter, but
as per existing procedure of BSNL, reimbursement is to be done within 60 days
of the Purchase of laptop and claims after 60 days are not accepted in ERP/ESS
and all executives should be prompt enough to submit their claims in given time
of 60 days.
It is important this amount is for a period of
four years and after four years the executive concerned can make the next claim
on purchase of laptop which means the executives are eligible for Reimbursement
of laptop amount after every four years and it will be a continuous process for
all serving Executives.
There are many executives in field units of
BSNL who have a very old and life expired desktop PCs and some even do not have
a desktop PCs and have to share it with other executives/ employees, and now
all these executives are eligible and will get a brand new laptop with fixed
amount reimbursement for four years.
Existing Desktop PCs does
not include the Desktop PCS which are used for Operations of Systems and these
laptops are being issued only routine individuals office works and not for operation
of any official system in the office.
With these new laptops, highly qualified and
experienced executives of BSNL will also be able to compete with executives
from Private sector as certain officers are always making comparisons for the
same.
It is mentioned in this letter that executives
who are already allotted desktop PCs will not be eligible for new Laptop reimbursement
but the same is available on surrender of existing Laptops/Desktop PCs. In such
cases executives have the choice to purchase a laptop and then surrender the
existing Desktop PCs/old laptop to the IT section of their BA/Circle and then
submit the claim and the same will be surely approved.
Even if somebody is issued a desktop PC recently
and the said executive is willing to purchase a laptop for an efficient and
comfortable office working under this policy, he/she can go ahead with it as
the same is being followed in the BSNL Corporate office. It has been also clearly
mentioned at the concluding paragraph of this policy and hence there should not
be any confusion as being created on what’sApp by some individuals/groups.
The same is case with applicability of laptop
policy for executives in non-Telecom wing i.e. Account, Civil,
Electrical/Arch/TF etc and it may be noted that this policy is applicable to
executives in the BSNL in all wings and units.
Further, the individual Executives are at full
liberty to purchase a laptop of any version, any technical combination/
specifications, any type/model and from any of the shop/company or online as
he/she desires.
Depreciation cost is 25% every year and after
four years, the laptop will be owned by the executive concerned and he will be
eligible for purchase a new laptop again on completion of four years.
In existing policy at BSNL CO, it was
mandatory for executives to retain the laptop on transfer/retirement and SNEA
has taken up this issue and now it is optional to either take home laptop at
depreciated cost or surrender it to BSNL. The depreciation cost will be 25% per
year, and definitely it is as per the amount reimbursed by BSNL.
Similarly in GM and above policy purchase of
Laptop or Notebook was allowed and the same was not allowed for Executives and
now Executives in the BSNL including JTOs/JAOs have option to purchase laptop
or notebook as per his/her choice.
The cost of software and AMC are part of this
reimbursement and antivirus/endpoint security software will be provided by
BSNL.
SNEA is pursuing certain schemes with
discounted cost especially for BSNL executives for purchase of laptops and we
are hopeful for some offers at least for a fixed period from chain
shops/companies as it will be bulk purchase of laptops all over India.
There are certain issues, which we have raised
and not given consideration in final policy and we will continue to pursue for
the same and we are hopeful that these issues can be resolved in coming days.
But it is very important that now all Executives in the BSNL are eligible for
purchase of laptop that to be as per his/her choice with fixed partial
reimbursement cost and he/she also has the choice to continue to work on BSNL
provided Desktop/Laptop without any expenditure from his /her pocket.
This is a good start of HR Month activities as
it is the first order issued in HR Month declared by CMD BSNL and something is
always better than nothing and here individuals have a choice to decide.
We are hopeful that this extension of the updated
laptop policy will reduce difficulties faced by the Executives in field units
and now they will not wait for mercy of the higher officers for allotment of Desktop
PCs and are given better choices for his/her office work/s. Naturally, it will also
help all executives to complete their personal works on this laptop also.
SNEA conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to Shri.
A Robert J Ravi, CMD BSNL for considering our genuine requests and giving
opportunity to executives in the BSNL for more Techno Savvy and efficient
office working.
We also convey thanks and gratitude to Shri.
Vivek Banzal, Director CFA BSNL Board and his IT team of BSNL for accepting
our requests for desired changes in existing laptop policy and mainly making
JTOs/JAOs eligible for laptop reimbursement policy.
We specially convey thanks to Dr. Kalyan
Sagar Nippani, Director HR BSNL Board for his firm assurance for extension
of laptop policy in the last formal agenda meeting held with SNEA, the only recognised
Majority Association.
We convey thanks to Shri. Rajeev Sharma,
GM IT BSNL CO and his IT team at BSNL CO for giving consideration to our time
to time pursuation and accepting all possible requests from SNEA.
We also convey thanks to Mrs. Anita Johri,
PGM SR BSNL CO for supporting this genuine demand of BSNL Executives in all
formal agenda meetings.
This is start of HR Month and we are confident
that as assured by CMD BSNL and Director HR BSNL time to time the urgent issues
of AGM LICE Promotions, OTP Request from Tenure as well Non-Tenure stations,
genuine request for change of Circle, retention, cancellation on genuine
grounds will be given consideration by today.
We also have seen very positive response from
the BSNL Management on resolution of issues related to different pending
Promotions and we are hopeful for a certain outcome on all pending promotions
also.
Apart from this, other genuine issues like enhancement
of SAB contribution, enhancement of TA/DA rates, enhancement of Transportation Allowance, Constitution
of Benevolent Fund to
support Family members of deceased employees, Second Saturday Off for all field
units, Implementation of E7 Scale in
place of E6 for BSNL Executives, Approval of Sabbatical leave for
Executives, Enhancement in
Children Education allowance and certain other allowances available to BSNL
Executives, Restoration of Medical reimbursement as per DA/basic of April Month
of current Year , BSNL funded GTI Policy, Online IQ Booking and allotment thereof are pursued by
SNEA and we are getting positive response from Management on consideration of
these issues.
As the majority of the time
of HR Month April 2025 is over, there is feeling among some executives that
issues will not be given consideration, but as per our continuous persuasion
and discussions thereof, we are confident that these issues will be given
consideration shortly. We are hopeful for extension of HR Month for some days/weeks
in the month of May 2025.
Please be assured that we
will get these pending HR issues settled and there is no need for panic just
because of the passing HR Month period. We
have to move ahead with getting whatever possible solutions on pending HR and
financial issues from this BSNL management and we are hopeful for the same.
AGM Estt. BSNL CO issued Temporary transfer order
and extension in Temporary transfers issued earlier of JTOs on Medical and spouse
grounds. Copy<<<>> Extn <<<>>
SNEA conveys sincere thanks to Shri. S P
Singh, PGM Estt BSNL CO and his team for consideration of these genuine
requests by individuals, considering requests and issuing orders in minimum
possible time on its online receipt at BSNL CO
and making the overall rule 9
transfer procedure totally transparent to the extent that nobody has to
approach anyone for such routine and genuine requests.
DGM EF
BSNL CO writes to all IFAs of Circle regarding successful implementation of the
Tracker system of GPF. It is a Process of Tracking BSNL Employees GPF
Cases on Separation as well as on transfer & relieving from one Circle to
another and issuing certificate thereof latest by 20/04/2025. Copy<<<>>
AGM SR
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Grant of Special CL from
19/05/2025 to 21/05/2025 to office bearers of SNEA for attending 32nd
All India Conference at Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Circle Copy<<<>>
AGM SR
BSNL conveyed approval SNEA CWC decision for extension of SNEA CHQ Body till
date of the All India Conference scheduled in April/May 2025 or three months
from 14/04/2025, whichever is earlier. Copy<<<>>
DGM Trg BSNL
CO writes to all Circle Heads for mandatory Eight hours Training courses under
Mission Karmayogi on iGoT portal in Q-1 of FY 2025-26. Copy<<<>>
DGM Rstg BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding IPMS Targets for the period Q1 (Apr -Jun 25) 2025-26 and Achievements of Q4 (Jan –Mar 25) of financial year 2025-26. Copy<<<>>

Great and Grand Circle Conference of
SNEA CTD at Kolkata: {Report by Shri. Harekrisha Fouzdar, CS SNEA CTD}: The fourth Circle Conference
of SNEA CTD/Kolkata Circle was successfully conducted on 07 & 08/02/205 at Conference Hall, CTO Building, Kolkata.
In the two days conference, SNEA CTC organized the open session on
the first day and the delegate session and election of Circle Office Bearers/Body
on the next day.
This Conference was also attended by all District Secretaries,
CEC/CWC Members, Delegates and activists from CTD Circle.
The proceedings of the Conference started with the flag hoisting
ceremony at 1515 Hrs, followed by the open session from 1530 hrs.
Open Session: This
Open session was presided over by Shri. Uttam Kumar Pal, CP SNEA CTC and
was attended and addressed by the following dignitaries and guests.
1. Shri. Dipesh Chandra Tikadar, CGM CTD Circle.
2. Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA CHQ,
3.
Shri. Koushik Mukherjee, PGM HR & Admin CTD,
4.
Shri. Bishnu Ranjan Panigrahi, PGM CFA CTD,
5.
Shri. Shamarendra Kujur, GM
Finance CTD,
6.
Shri. Soumik Ghosh, CS SNEA CTD Circle,
7.
Shri. Amit Sarkar, then CS SNEA CTD Circle.
8.
Shri. Suresh Kumar GS SNATTA CHQ,
9.
Shri. Dilip Saha, AGS SNPWA CHQ,
10.
Shri. Sankar Sanyal, Jt. Sec East SNPWA CHQ,
11.
Shri. Srikanta Awon, CS SNPWA WBT Circle,
12.
Shri. Somnath Ghosh, CS SNEA WBT Circle,
13.
Shri. Amar Mandal, CS SEWA CTD Circle
14.
Shri. Bishal Gourav, ACS AIGETOA CTD Circle.
15.
Shri. Krishnendu Naskar, CS NFTE CTD Circle,
All the guests and dignitaries were felicitated and given warm
welcome by CTD Circle.
This Open Session was also specially attended by the many activists
common members and the conference hall was fully packed with beloved members came
from the nook and corners of CTD and
West Bengal circle as well.
The proceedings of the Open
Session started with lighting of the
lamp by hands of all the dignitaries and guests and welcome song in Bengali by
SNEA activists Shri Prabir Nayek SDE Mktg South and Smt. Debasree
Ganguly SDE Staff/West Kolkata.
The Open Session started in the joyful mood by delivering the
keynote address by Shri. Soumik Ghosh, Circle Secretary providing an overview of the association’s
progress during his tenure.
The conference featured in-depth discussions on several important
topics that are directly impacting all the executive fraternity like pay
revision, standard Pay scales, Promotion Policies etc.
All the dignitaries, leaders on dais shared views on different ongoing
developments and current issues related to BSNL and its executives.
Shri Dipesh Chandra Tikadar, CGM
CTD, Shared the remarkable achievements of CTD so far and shared valuable
insights on the operational challenges faced by the organization and expressed
a commitment to improving working conditions for the employees.
Shri. M. S. Adasul, General Secretary, SNEA, delivered his valuable speech providing an
overview of the association’s progress and future plans. He emphasized the importance of unity and
collective bargaining in securing employee rights. He also explained the
necessity for the implementation of standardized pay scales across the
organization and also mentioned the concerns regarding the slow progress in
promotion avenues and the need for a more structured and timely promotion system.
He also added the legal challenges and the status of ongoing court cases related
to executives’ promotions. He also mentioned and gave the updates of the SDE to
AGM promotions, AO to CAO promotions, JTO to SDE promotions, DGM promotions,
promotions in Civil and Electrical wings, SDE reversal case etc. One of the
most noteworthy announcements during the conference was that expectedly all
major long-pending HR issues are set to be resolved in April 2025, as it was
designated the HR Month by the BSNL mgmt.
Shri Uttam Kumar Pal, President SNEA CTD in his
presidential address summarized the proceedings of the meeting and highlighted
important points conveyed by the prominent speakers. In conclusion of his
address, he conveyed vote of thanks to all dignitaries, guest and all
leaders and members for attending this conference and making it grand success.
Shri. Soumya Acharya and Smt. Debasree
Ganguly both very nicely and beautifully anchored the Open Session and played a crucial role in keeping the momentum
and enthusiasm of event organized and enhanced gaging. Their coordination
ensured smooth transitions throughout the conference sessions.
All the guests were felicitated with Memento presented by hands of
leaders of SNEA CTD Circles
The active participation of prominent speakers and the focus on key
issues make this conference a pivotal event in the ongoing journey for improved
working conditions and employee welfare.
The entire proceedings of Open Session started at 1530 Hrs
concluded at 1900 Hrs with National anthem and dinner thereafter.
Delegate Session: The delegate session was held on second day for all other
proceedings of the Conference.
Shri. Soumik Ghosh, Circle Secretary SNEA CTD
presented the brief report on activities done by SNEA CTD during last tenure
and updated house about status of different Circle level HR issues pursued by
SNEA CTD. His report was appreciated and unanimously approved and adopted by
the house.
On behalf of Shri. Partha Baidya, CT SNEA CTD Circle, the Treasurer
Report was presented by Shri. Soumik Ghosh, CS SNEA CTD Circle and same also
was unanimously approved and adopted by the house.
Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA responded and
satisfactorily replied to all the queries raised by the delegates and updated
status of different HR issues.
Thereafter Shri. Soumya Acharya, was nominated as Election Officer and existing Circle Body was dissolved by
President. In an unanimous elections held thereafter
under chairmanship of Shri. Prosun Ghosh, Shri. Harekrishna
Fouzdar and Shri. Sankar Karan are respectively elected
as Circle President, Circle Secretary, Circle Treasurer for three years tenure 2025-28.
Newly Elected Circle Body. <<<>>>>
The Election officer gave oath of allegiance to newly Elected
President and President further gave oath of alliance to all other newly elected
Circle Office Bearers of SNEA CTD Circle.
The new body passed a
significant resolution during the conference, was to resolve all the
pending HR issues of circle level in
time bound manner and keeping in touch
with CHQ team for the resolution of the issues concerning with CHQ and as a whole building a vibrant SNEA in CTD.
This SNEA CTD Circle Conference, held in Kolkata, was a highly
productive and successful event that fostered unity among members and focused
on resolving long-pending issues within the organization. Photos<<<>>>

Progress on HR Month Activities: In continuation with our
discussions with CMD BSNL, in a positive step further on 17/04/2025, PGM Pers BSNL
CO called the General Secretaries of the three recognised associations and had
final discussions over LICE Postings, OTP Cases, Unimplemented Cases etc and
updated about the action being taken on Priority HR issues.
It is good to note that
our submission with respect to the proposed SOPs for Transfer and Postings have
been given due consideration and management finally decided to do away with the
proposed SOPs. This is the result of the United Voice of all the three
associations together. We are also thankful to management that finally our
request is given consideration.
With regard to OTP Cases,
management has finally agreed to the suggestions of the recognised associations
and the OTP Request Transfer orders will be issued in coming week.
On the Unimplemented
Cases, it was informed that all the pending transfer orders will be implemented
along with OTP Requests. We have narrated that there are genuine requests for
individuals, which needs kind and sympathetic consideration and all may not be
relieved without consideration to pending request for cancellation
/retention/modification on grounds of self-medical issues, caregiver,
educational ground, age barred, immunity requests submitted by individual
executives and recommended by Circle Heads. PGM Pers informed that he will
discuss further with his team and higher management and thereafter the decision
with respect to their final relieving shall be taken.
Discussion also took place
on the treatment of deficit and surplus circles on which it was decided that
the vacancy position shall be reviewed after executing the OTP Cases, pending
relieving and AGM LICE Posting etc. We
requested consideration of the OTP requests by all executives and mainly
request for consideration of requests by Executives who were transferred under
long stay and will be completing two years shortly.
PGM Pers informed that all
OTP requests who have completed two years by 31/03/2025 will be given
consideration. We requested for consideration of all requests at least till
June 2025, he informed that he cannot assure at this stage but assured to look
into this suggestion and check possibilities to consider such requests. PGM Pers also informed that request of all
Executives from Tenure stations are being given consideration.
After elaborating basic
issues as finalised and updating to General Secretaries of all three Recognised
Associations, PGM Pers informed that if it is acceptable to associations, the
further course of action will be taken by his office. He added that his Pers team
will be working on holidays also so that AGM LICE Posting Orders and OTP
request orders shall be issued early coming week.
On consideration of other
issues submitted by GSs of recognised Associations, PGM Pers informed that he
is looking into these issues one by one and
assured to discuss further on these issues once AGM LICE Posting, OTP Requests,
review of non-implemented orders is completed.
The three General
Secretaries of the recognised associations also had deliberations with Director
HR on Friday through online mode. It was assured that firm actions shall be
seen with respect to resolution of issues next week.
We convey thanks and
gratitude to Shri. A Robert J Ravi, CMD BSNL for keeping his assurance
for HR Month and moving ahead with certain actions towards resolution of HR
issues.
We specially convey thanks and appreciations to Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR BSNL along with his team members Shri Rajeev Kaushik, PGM Pers and Mrs Anita Johri PGM SR/RSTG for their sincere efforts and continued dialogue with associations and finding our ways forward for resolution of the important HR issues. Let us hope for continued dialogue and resolution of HR issues one by one.

Timelines
for e-APAR 2024-25: DGM Pers
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads conveying timelines processing i.e.
initiating, writing, reviewing of online e-APARs of Financial Year 2024-25 for Executives
as well as Non-executives. Copy<<<>>
Important
Timelines:
· Submission of self-appraisal by
Individuals: 15/05/2025.
· Reporting by Controlling
Officer: 30/06/2025.
· Reviewing by Reviewing Officer :
30/07/2025.
· Disclosure: Auto disclosure on review
of e-APAR.
· End of E-APAR Process:
30/11/2025.
AGM Rect
BSNL CO published result of JTO Telecom promotion
under LICE Quota of PwBD candidates for VYs
2016-17, 2017-18, 2021 & SPL LICE 2021. Copy<<<>>
Discrepancy/
error noticed if any, the same is to be brought to the notice of Rectt Section by
e-mail on bsnlrectt@bsnl.co.in within 15 working days of this letter under
intimation to Estt. Branch BSNL CO.
Circular on Arrangements and Preparations for 32nd All India
Conference of SNEA at Bhopal: In continuation to notice issued for AIC Bhopal, GS SNEA CHQ
further issued the Circular for arrangements made by host SNEA MP Circle for this All India Conference and for preparations to be made by DS/CS & CWC Members
for active participations in Pre-AIC CWC Meeting and grand success of Thirty Second All India Conference to be held for three days from 19/05/2025 to 21/05/2025 at
Ravindra Bhavan Auditorium at Bhopal, MP Circle. Copy<<<>>
Update on Meeting with CMD BSNL on HR
Month Activities: In view of April 2025 as
HR Month proposed by Shri. A Robert J Ravi, CMD BSNL, three Recognized
associations viz. SNEA, AIGETOA and
SEWA had submitted detailed agenda well in advance by the end of March 2025
and are continuously pursuing further together.
By now almost half of the
April 2025 is passed, but no action has been seen on the resolution of agenda
submitted and the simple and routine issues like issuing AGM LICE Promotion
Orders, Transfer orders for consideration of OTP Requests pending for last one
year period etc are not given consideration and there is mass unrest among the
executives who have high expectations from this HR Month as announced by CMD
BSNL.
In this regard, it is to
inform that discussions among the General Secretaries of the recognised
associations viz. SNEA, AIGETOA and
SEWA started well in advance of HR Month
and since 02/04/2025, we had
different rounds of discussions with
prominent officers in BSNL Management viz. PGM SR/Rstg, PGM Admn/Estt/Trg, PGM
Pers, Director HR and even with CMD BSNL and it has been always assured for
resolution of HR issues but practically nothing has been decided except
Extension of Laptop Policy to field units for which also order is not yet
issued.
By taking note of
discussions with different officers and responses and progress thereof, General
Secretaries of the Recognised Associations viz. SNEA, AIGETOA & SEWA
had a meeting with Shri A. Robert J. Ravi, CMD BSNL at 2000 Hrs on
11/04/2025 in his office, wherein Shri Rajeev Kaushik PGM Pers was also
present.
At the outset, we have
shared the feelings of the executives all over India and how excellent idea by
CMD BSNL for April 2025 as HR Month has been become part of jokes and
criticism in group discussions on social media and how the executives are
losing their patience as nothing is seen as desired out of HR Month April 2025.
In response, CMD BSNL
expressed that the team of Pers section is working day and night for the last
ten days and when things are moving ahead and HR issues are being resolved one
by one why association leaders are worried and become panicked.
CMD BSNL confirmed that
BSNL Management Committee has approved the proposal for extension of updated
Laptop policy to field units for all executives and things are being decided
one by one.
We expressed that by now
half of the working days of April 2025 are passed and we have seen nothing as
outcome in HR Month as assured by his high office.
We elaborated that even a
simple and routine work which was expected in the first day/week of April 2025
like AGM LICE Promotion Orders, OTP Request transfers etc are not seeing light
of day even though it has been firmly assured by everyone up to Director HR
BSNL Board. We also added that we have requested to start HR Month with AGM
LICE Order, but the same also is not given consideration.
We conveyed that the
officers in different Pers/HR/ Admn sections all over India are busy in updating
data of the Educational Qualifications of all executives in ESS/ERP and we
agree that they are working even on holidays and late evening hours, but
nothing has been seen as outcome out of such huge efforts. We categorically
brought to his notice that the issues are not decided for unknown reasons and
there is need for his intervention of his high office as we find that issues
are struck up at decision level and can be resolved only with his directions.
CMD BSNL asked PGM Pers
what are the issues and why such unrest is among the executives when he and his
office is working day and night including holidays. PGM Pers shared that issues
are being looked into and basic works are being taken care of and very shortly
the issues can be decided.
We added that though work/s
are being done day and night, even an issue of 200 plus AGM LICE promotions is
not finalised even with day and night working by officers in the Pers section.
We also added that we are stressing for this AGM LICE orders as priority HR
issues, we have seen OTP orders of July 2024 window ready in Dec 2024, but the same
is also not issued and it is really a
matter of concern. PGM Pers responded that major work on both the issues is
completed and assured for early completion of the remaining part.
CMD BSNL shared that Pers
team should have started this work well in advance in the month of January so
that the issues could have been reached to conclusions by this time. CMD BSNL
added that he has certain ideas to improve the process of Promotions and
Transfer/posting in BSNL including OTP requests based on performance of
executives concerned.
We responded that since
last fortnight, this issue has been discussed with us by PGM SR, PGM Pers and
Director HR and we are being asked to give consent for the SOP for Transfer and
Posting 2025-26. We added that the associations have conveyed changes required
in this draft SOP and the same are not yet decided to its finality and the
rounds of discussions are not concluded in the last fortnight and finalization
of SOP also needs kind intervention from his high office.
In response, CMD BSNL
informed that since fortnight the team of Pers section is working day and night
and have not taken any holiday and associations should appreciate such devoted
working. He expressed that he is not aware of any such SOP which needs to be
signed by Associations but he agreed there is a need for acknowledging and
respecting performance of executives in BSNL. He added that good performers
need to be rewarded and non-performers should at least be given the feeling
that one has to perform and give his/her best to the BSNL.
We have conveyed that
associations have suggested some corrections and our main concern is about APAR
as base for counting performance in place of IPMS and introduction of Probation
period for promotions in BSNL against DoPT guidelines. CMD BSNL directed PGM
Pers to look into the concern expressed by the associations and see
possibilities of its consideration.
CMD BSNL again said that
executives should be so devoted to BSNL that when one gets up in the morning,
he should think of only BSNL and how he/she can give the best for BSNL on a day
to day basis. He formally assured for resolution of HR issues and categorically
asked important issues which the association needs resolution.
We have submitted that we
have already shared the letter consisting the list of all such issues which
needs to be resolved in HR Month April 2025 and are pursuing with all to fulfil
HR Month assurance.
CMD BSNL categorically
directed PGM Pers to check the issues submitted by the associations and to
complete all the works with Priority to Promotion and Transfer/ Posting Orders
without any further delay. CMD BSNL added that he also desires to complete all
works related to Promotions and Transfers by the coming week and it depends on
how fast the Pers section responds to it.
We have detailed discussions on the Promotions for AO to CAO, JTO to SDE Civil/Elect and other promotions wherein associations gave detailed feedback.
CMD BSNL informed that as per his information
and analysis, there is difference of opinion amongst the associations on this
issue and hence issues cannot be decided. We updated him on the happenings over
the period and how the matter has come to a stage where BSNL can issue AO to
CAO promotions if certain initiatives with some concrete steps are taken as per
DoPT guidelines in tune with Supreme Court Directions which are endorsed by
DoPT vide letter dated 22/04/2022 and being followed in BSNL for promotions in
all wings.
Some of the updates like
intervention of Supreme Court and directions thereof were new to him and
assured to look into this issue if associations come with a common proposal and
we have assured for the same. CMD BSNL
directed PGM Pers to look into the issues and see for possible solutions for these
pending promotions and see that promotions and transfers are issued together as
early as possible.
We added that though major
issues submitted by Recognised Associations are with PGM Pers, but there are
certain HR issues which need action by other vertical heads under Director HR
viz. SR/Rstg, Admn, Estt, Trg/Rectt and here also his intervention is required
to decide the issues.
CMD BSNL informed that all
these issues submitted by associations are handed over to Director HR with
directions to look into these issues. He assured for the resolution of certain
issues but categorically informed that all the issues cannot be resolved in HR
Month but one by one genuine issues will be discussed and decided and directed
us to submit detailed feedback and submission on these issues.
On huge pending court
cases and heavy expenditure thereof, CMD BSNL once again reiterated that he
really means it to reduce the number of court cases and huge expenditure
thereof and he has a lot of expectations from the Associations in this
direction. We shared that we have analysed all the pending court cases and
submitted a case wise report to PGM Pers and are waiting for further response
from Pers Cell.
We added that the majority
of the court cases are by individuals against non-settlement of individual grievances
and can be settled if the grievances are addressed and applicants are given
special hearing by holding special Lok Adalat within BSNL.
We added there are certain
court cases filed by associations as applicants and we are ready for
discussions and withdrawal of the court cases if the concerned units /section give
due consideration of the issue disputed in court or explain us the issues with support
of documents and guidelines on the subject so that we can change our stand in
tune with these guidelines.
We narrated that there are
major cases related to Seniority, Promotions & Pay which are common for all
and if the appeal by CMD BSNL is given due consideration by the concerned
vertical Heads, the court cases will be reduced to a better extent.
CMD BSNL directed PGM Pers
to look into concerns expressed by the associations and directed him to come up
with proposals on all the court cases which can be resolved.
In overall discussions,
CMD BSNL has stressed for more contribution by the executives for growth of
BSNL and in reciprocation he is ready to resolve all the issues one by one.
CMD BSNL informed that there are certain officers in BSNL Corporate Office who are overstayed in sections as well as in Corporate Office and there is proposal to shift few of the longest stayed officers from BSNL. We expressed that already it is decided to stop long stay transfers and keep it minimum need base and there should not any such proposal.
CMD BSNL informed that many officers are in same sections and
verticals for years together and their sections will be changed but few are
posted at Corporate office for very long period and they may be transferred and
directed PGM Pers to share details with associations.
In conclusion, we
requested for some firm assurance and steps for resolutions of the issues and
CMD BSNL firmly assured for issuing Promotions and Transfer/posting together
within fortnight and most probably in coming week but he stressed for certain importance to performance in deciding
it by with due consideration to suggestions given by association to possible
extent. We conveyed thanks for the same and assured all possible support from
Associations with timely feedback on different issues as discussed in the
meeting.
From these detailed
discussions with CMD BSNL which lasted for more than half an hour, we feel that
CMD BSNL has nothing negative on HR issues but he has readiness on resolution
of HR issues in a proactive manner. Accordingly, we are hopeful for the start
of HR Month with certain results and consideration of OTP Requests and AGM LICE
Promotions in this week or early next week.
Let us hope for the best.



Highly successful, Ninth Circle
conference of SNEA CHTD Circle: {Report
by Shri. Buddhadev Gantayat, CS SNEA CHTD}: The Ninth Circle conference of SNEA CHTD
Circle was held on 05/02/2025 at BSNL Canteen Hall, Tower-I, O/o CGM TN Circle, No.16, Greams Road,
Chennai - 600006.
The proceedings
of the Circle Conference, started with the SNEA flag hoisting by hands of Com. S. Boobalan, Circle
President and in presence of GS SNEA CHQ, CS SNEA CHTD, all other
COBs, District Secretaries, Circle Office Bearers, CWC Member, CEC Members
Delegates and observers from CHTD Circle.
The entire
Proceedings of the Meeting were presided over by Shri. S. Boobalan,
CP CHTD Circle. The Open Session of this Circle Conference was attended and
addressed by
1. Shri. S. Parthiban, CGM, CHTD & TN Circle.
2. Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA CHQ,
3.
Shri.
Rajesh P.V Manchan, VP
SNEA CHQ,
4. Shri. D. M. Bhaskar, PGM HR&Admn CHTD Circle.
5.
Smt. K.
Geethanjali, Sr.GM Finance CHTD
Circle,
6.
Shri.
Tatababu Karanam, Treasurer
SNEA CHQ,
7. Shri. M. Satyaprasad, JS South, SNEA CHQ,
8. Shri. G. Valanarasu, CS SNEA TN Circle
Apart from these
speakers, the following dignitaries were present in the meeting and graced the
occasion.
1. Shri. Ajai Chandra, PGM S&M CHTD Circle
2. Shri. Trilok Chandra, GM CM CHTD Circle
3. Smt. T. Thilagavathi, GM South OA CHTD
4. Smt. Subhashini Srinivasan, GM Central CHTD
5. Smt. S. Kamalini, GM West OA CHTD
6. Shri. P. Dhanaraj, GM North OA CHTD
7. Shri. G. Babu, CS SEWA CHTD.
8.
Shri. P.
Ramalingam, CS AIBSNLEA CHTD.
9. Shri. M.
Sridharasubramanian, CS BSNLEU
CHTD
10.
Shri. C.
K. Mathivanan, CS NFTE CHTD.
All the
dignitaries were given a warm welcome by offering Shawl, Bouquets and Mementos.
The Open session
started with the Prayer Song “Thamizh Thaai Vazhthu” by Smt.
G.R.Mahalakshmi, BS Chrompet.
The Open session
was addressed by GS SNEA, CGM CHTD, PGM HR&Admn and Circle Secretaries of
Unions & Associations updating house
about HR and development activities and challenges before BSNL and its resolution.
The Open Session
concluded with a lot of enthusiasm and satisfaction among the executives with
the latest update and clarity of different HR issues.
The proceedings
of Open Session were nicely anchored by Smt. R. Anitha & Smt. R.
Uma Maheshwari.
After lunch, the delegate session was held wherein Com. A. S.
Suresh, CS SNEA CHTD Circle presented a detailed report on overall
activities of SNEA CHTD Circle and the same was approved by the house with
claps.
Com. V. Saravanan, CT SNEA CHTD
Circle presented the Treasurers’ report and audited financial statement of the
association and the same was approved by the house with claps.
In an interactive session, GS SNEA satisfactorily replied the queries
and doubts raised by members present in the house.
In the conclusion session, the election process for electing a Circle
Body was held by nomination of Shri K.N. Muralidhara as
Election Officer. In the unanimous election of the New SNEA CHTD Circle team
wherein Com S. Boobalan, Com Buddhadev Gantayat and Com S. Sundharapandiyan are elected respectively as
Circle President, Circle Secretary and Circle Treasurer. New Circle Body <<>>>
The event was a
resounding success, showcasing outstanding teamwork, dedication of CHTD Circle
SNEA Comrades.
As a token of
love, a laptop bag was given to all the members.
Entire
proceedings of the Circle Conference Started at 0930 Hrs concluded at 1930 Hrs
with National anthem and slogans of unity. Photos <<<>>>
Good News: Extension of Laptop
policy for Executives in Field Units: It is to
inform that in the Management Committee (MC) Meeting held on 09/04/2025, the proposal for extension
of laptop Policy to the executives in field units was discussed and finally
approved. Accordingly, the formal orders will be issued shortly.
This is one of the agenda
submitted by the three Recognized Associations viz. SNEA, AIGETOA and SEWA for
HR Month activities in April 2025.
The Laptop Policy was
started for Executives in Corporate office for SDE and above level but the same
was not extended to field units for last two years, even though it was assured
for its extensions.
This issue was discussed
in all agenda Meetings of SNEA and in last meeting Director HR has formally
assured for the extension of Laptop policy and accordingly it has been extended
for all Executives including JTOs who were not included in existing laptop Policy
for BSNL CO. There certain changes/ improvement in this policy and same can be
conformed once official letter is issued by CIT Cell.
This is start of meeting
assurances by Management and mainly CMD BSNL as HR Month Activities in April
2025. Let us hope for the best.