
Update on hearing in E5 to E7
Court case: Hearing in E5 to E7 Pay
scale upgradation case filed by SNEA was
scheduled at CAT Delhi on 19/11/2025,
but the hearing did not reach the serial number of our case and hence was not
heard. Next date of
Hearing is 09/02/2026.
Update on Pay loss case filed
by SNEA: Hearing in case filed by SNEA on pay loss faced by the LICE JTO/JAO during JE period was completed 31/10/2024
, but since then it was kept on hold for hearing of another case on same
subject matter filed by Shri. Anup Das JTO Kerala.
The case filed by SNEA was responded
by reply by BSNL, then rejoinder by SNEA and then heard in detail and after completion
of hearing it was listed for final hearing on 31/10/2024.
However on the same day, the applicant
in the second OA suddenly requested Hon. Court that their OA being on subject
matter, may be tagged with OA of SNEA and prayed that both matters be may be heard
jointly and deliberations continued accordingly.
Since then proceedings continued
as reply was sought from BSNL and same was not submitted by BSNL to Hon. Court
in the last three/four hearings till last hearing. On submission of reply by BSNL Honourable
Court asked applicants in this second OA for filing rejoinder which is normal
practice but the advocate of applicant in second OA has conveyed that they do
not wish to submit any rejoinder.
Thus after period of one year
with no much changes in pleadings and deliberations on subject matter as per deliberations
in first case filed by SNEA, the submissions in second OA completed now and matter in both the cases is posted for
final hearing on 02/01/2026.
Let us hope that both these
cases are decided by Honourable Court positively in favour of affected JTOs/ JAOs
facing loss and all affected executives will get the long awaited justice.
Update on Contempt Petition
on Repatriation of ITS officers from BSNL/MTNL: The contempt petition in case of Repatriation
of ITS officers from BSNL/MTNL filed by SNEA, AIBSNLEA and BSNLEU was heard on
18/11/2025 in the High Court of Delhi.
This contempt was filed in Year
2013, against non-implementation of judgement on subject matter and hearing in
this contempt case is going on for last 12 years.
Counsel for the Petitioner submitted
that the Petitioner wished to proceed with the contempt and was about to
commence arguments, however, the Counsel appearing for Respondents submitted
that they seek to rely upon the documents filed in CONT.(CAS) 243/2013 filed by
ITS Officers, and further submitted that the said matter was the lead matter
and it was refuted by our advocate.
The Hon’ble Bench observed that
there is no distinction as to which matter was the lead matter. However, the
Bench opined that it would not be appropriate to begin hearing arguments in the
present matter and later face a situation where a party seeks to rely upon
pleadings from a matter that has already been withdrawn.
Accordingly, the Honourable
Bench directed that the e-file of the pleadings in CONT. (CAS) 243/2013 be
tagged along with the present matter within two weeks.
Thereafter, Counsel for the Petitioner
submitted that an amendment application, which is miscellaneous in nature, has
been pending before the Hon’ble Court for a very long time and requested that
it be allowed. The Bench prima facie opined that it may not be inclined to do
so, as any amendment may insinuate a fresh cause of action, which may not be
permissible in a matter pending since 2013.
Counsel for the Petitioner clarified
that the amendment sought is limited to a change in the memo of parties and
does not create any fresh cause of action, and submitted that he would satisfy
the Hon’ble Court on this aspect when the matter is heard
No one appeared for the
Petitioner which is a case filed by MTNL Senior Executives Association.
In CONT. CAS (C) 474/2019, Ld.
Counsel for the Petitioner submitted that he wished to continue with the
contempt petition. Ld. CGSC appearing for Respondent No. 2 submitted that the
Petitioner has been sent on deputation to the Department of Revenue, and
therefore the contempt petition is not maintainable against them.
Counsel for the Petitioner
submitted in response that the contempt still survives, as deputation does not
amount to compliance with the orders passed by this Hon’ble Court.
In view of the above the
captioned matter has been adjourned to 20/01/2026 for further
proceedings.
SNEA, AIGETOA, SEWA BSNL and
AIBSNLEA writes to Respected Shri. Jyotiraditya Scindiaji Honourable Minister of Communications and DoNER requesting for kind intervention on Strong Opposition by Associations of
BSNL on the Move of BSNL Management for lateral Recruitment of DR DGMs and SETs
with false projection as managerial succession plan of BSNL. Copy<<<>>
All the associations
have unitedly conveyed that present move of Management to recruit SET and DR
DGMs from market neglecting inhouse talent has created serious concern and
resentment among thousands of serving executives
waiting for their due promotions for years together.
It has been categorically brought to notice of office of Respected MOC that BSNL Management is wrongly projecting this proposal as succession plan for replacement of GM/PGM and CGM level officers working in BSNL on deputation as the officers recruited earlier under similar plan are not allowed to reach these positions as the rules are twisted to the extent that any such officers recruited for the post of GM /PGM level posts will never reach these positions and hence requested for stopping the proposed recruitment of SET as well as DR DGM by BSNL.
DGM SR
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads conveying approval of Special CL to CSs, CWC
Members and CHQ OBs to attend the Central Working Committee Meeting scheduled to
be held at Ahmedabad, Gujarat State. Copy<<<>>
DGM EF
BSNL CO writes to all IFAs of Circles for issuing of Certificate regarding
successfully implementation of Tracker system of GPF. Copy<<<>>
CWC
Meeting: The CWC
Meeting of SNEA CHQ is scheduled for two days from 13/12/2025 at Hotel President,
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat and CHQ OB meeting will be held on
12/12/2025. NOTICE<<<>>
SNEA writes to Director HR BSNL Board for conducting EPP/TBP Mandatory
Training Course to accommodate all eligible Executives of Accounts wing by
additional batches with Multiple training Centres. Copy<<<>>
This is one of the issues discussed in the
formal agenda meeting dated 04/11/2025 and principally agreed to decide this request
positively.
AGM Estt BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads
for sending information on details of Court Cases filed by Non-Executives
recruited in BSNL against vacancies advertised by DoT, seeking pensionary
benefits under CCS Pension Rules, 1972. Copy<<<>>
SNEA, AIGETOA and SEWA BSNL writes to Director HR BSNL Board, submitting input to the Committee constituted to examine the issue related to National Pension System (NPS) in respect of BSNL recruited employees in lieu of existing Superannuation Pension Fund invested with LIC of India. Copy<<<>>
AGM Pers BSNL
CO writes to all Circle Heads for sending Reports on Inter Circle Transfers deferred
on Medical Grounds in prescribed format with due Recommendations of Circle
level Committees so as to finally decide the individual requests. Copy<<<>>
The
individuals who have requested for cancellation of Inter Circle Transfers on
medical grounds and CS/DS concerned are requested to take up matter with Circle
Heads to send recommendations /confirmation of genuine of the medical ground
requests with supporting documents and due recommendation of Circle level
Committee and Circle Head and these reports to be addressed and sent to
Director HR BSNL Board.
In absence
of such reports/recommendations, the deferred cases may not be considered for
retention/cancellation and the individuals may be relieved after December 2025.
There are
some other cases, which are already recommended by Circle Heads, but not
deferred by Pers Cell BSNL CO even though the requests are genuine. CS/DS and/or
individuals concerned are requested to take up with Circle Heads and see that
these requests are recommended by Circle Level Committee and duly recommendations
by the Circle Head.
The
details of all such cases with all relevant documents may be please shared with
Shri. Manish Samadhiya, AIP SNEA CHQ Mob: 9425003669 Email ID:
aipsnea@gmail.com
/ sneatprequest@gmail.com
AGM Pers
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Updation/ addition of working
employee details data in ERP database. Copy<<<>>
This is
regarding missing / incomplete details of BSNL employees in ERP database viz.
as category, Parent circle and details are to be updated within period of one
week.
AGM TM
BRBRAITT Jabalpur writes to all Circle Heads regarding Nomination window for
EPP upgradation courses for the quarter Q4, Jan 2026-Mar 2026. Copy<<<>>
The CTMS
portal nomination window for EPP upgradation courses and EPP examinations Q4,
Jan 2026-Mar 2026, will open on 15/11/ 2025.
For the
first 10 days, priority registration is reserved for candidates whose order
date will complete a Two year period within the next six months. Other
candidates may self-nominate from 24/11/2025.
Executives
belonging to civil and electrical streams for EPP courses have to self-nominate
for examinations only as the one week face to face EPP upgradation training for
El-E2 (Civil/ Electrical), E2-E3 (Civil/ Electrical), E3-E4 (Civil/ Electrical),
& E4-E5 (Civil/ Electrical) streams has been discontinued w.e.f. 01/01/2026.
All
eligible executives whose TBP Orders are issued are requested to take note of
it and submit their nomination on CMTS Portal in given time frame.
AGM SCT
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads regarding Registration of Equal Opportunity
Policy (EOP) as per Section 21 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act,
2016. Copy<<<>>
This Equal
Opportunity Policy by BSNL is framed as per directions of CCPD is committed to
provide equal opportunities in employment to executives/employees recruited
under PwBD category and creating an inclusive work place and work culture in
which all employees are treated equally with respect and dignity.
This issue
was pursued by GS SNEA and GS DEWAB for last two years with detailed feedback
and finally this issue has decided finally in favour of Executives/Employees.
SNEA
conveys thanks to Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR , Shri. S.P.
Singh, PGM Admn, Shri. Gajendra Kumar, CLO & Sr. GM SCT, Shri.
Ranveer Singh DGM SCT Cell, Shri. Mahesh Chandra Naik D. V. AGM SCT
Cell and Shri Umesh Agarwal, DM SCT Cell for finalisation of this long
awaited policy.
SNEA
thanks Shri. R. K. Gupta, GS DEWAB and his team for time to time
feedback and conveys thanks for setting one more issue of Executives and
Employees recruited under PwBD category.
AGM Estt
BSNL CO issued corrigendum on implementation of Supreme Court Judgement on
recovery of excess/wrongful payments made to employees in BSNL. Copy<<<>>
DGM Admn
& PR BSNL CO writes to all Circle/Unit Heads for use of digital life
certificate for validation of concessional
Connection provided to retired BSNL Executives/Employees. Copy<<<>>
DoP&PW
GoI issued Office memorandum clarifying that pension or family pension once
authorised after final assessment revised under CSS Pension Rule 2021 shall not
be revised to the disadvantage of the pensioner or family pensioner unless such
revision becomes necessary on account of detection of clerical errors
subsequently. Copy<<<>>
DoP&PW
GoI issued Office memorandum clarifying on deletion of name of daughter from
the family details from the details of pensioner. Copy<<<>>
BSNL has
signed Memorandum of Understanding with State Bank of India and with Punjab
National Bank for Corporate Salary Package for BSNL employees. This MoU is
valid for a period of three years from the date of execution.SBI
<<<>>
PNB <<<>>
Additionally,
BSNL has also signed a separate MoU with SBI and with PNB for Home Loan
facility and other Loans at concessional interest rate for BSNL Executives and employees.SBI
<<<>> PNB <<<>>
The
Corporate Salary Package under the MoU comes with various benefits viz. Zero
balance account for employees and their families, free term insurance, free
accidental insurance, free air accidental death insurance, optional family
health insurance cover on a payment of very nominal annual premium etc at no
cost to executives or employees of BSNL.
Only
required on their part is one has to apply for Salary bank account with these
banks and all these benefits will be available to them and their family members
on selective basis.
We have
seen many Executives are not opting for GTI, GHI due to heavy and non-affordable
premium and in case of sudden and unfortunate death of executive with no GTI
policy, the family members have to face a lot of hardship and difficulties.
Hence, after
signing similar MoU by Railways with SBI, SNEA has taken up matter with BSNL
Management and with very positive approach Management has come up with
supportive step and MOUs are signed with two banks leaving it optional to individual
to decide the bank.
This is
good opportunity to each and every executive of BSNL to change/convert his/her Salary Account either to SBI or PNB
and get benefits out of it as these benefits normally available while service
in PSUs are not available from BSNL as PSU but the same are available just on
having Salary account with SBI and PNB.
We
appreciate efforts of Management for passing on certain benefits to executives
in BSNL by signing MoU with different banks making executives eligible for all
these benefits.
We appeal to all the executives to go through these MoUs, understand its importance and to shift their salary account to either SBI or PNB as you think fit. We are sharing comparison of benefits by having Salary account at SBI & PNB and its choice to individual to decide the bank. Copy<<<>>



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