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 32^nd 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<<<>>

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 32^nd 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.