Update
on JTO to SDE Civil/Electrical wing Promotions: SNEA CHQ has been updating that the proposal
for JTO to SDE Promotions in Civil and Electrical wing are under active
consideration for the last six months, but the same could not be materialised
till today.
Even after
our persuasion with all from GM BW to CGM BW, CGM EW Jt GM Pers DPC, DGM Pers
Legal, DGM /GM Legal BSNL CO, PGM Pers, Director HR the initial proposal for
JTO to SDE Promotions in Civil wing is under consideration and issue of legal
impact of LICE 2017 pending court case was being quoted even after issuing
Promotions in Year 2021.
Though the
SCR and VCs for this JTO to SDE
Promotions were called in May 2025, the proposal was moving at tortoise speed
and we find some irrelevant issues were unnecessarily attached to this proposal
for most deprived executives in BSNL.
But it is
to inform that after different rounds of keen discussions with all concerned
officers, finally all doubts are cleared and now it has been principally agreed
that there are no any such critical and binding legal issues as being projected
for last two years and JTO to SDE Promotions both for Civil and Electrical wing
also can be issued as for many cadres in Telecom wing and EE/SE Cadres in
Civil/Electrical wing.
With such
continuous and keen persuasion by SNEA, now all so-called legal hurdles are
cleared and now actual work of DPC will start this week. And if everything goes smoothly as it is going on, the long
awaited JTO to SDE Promotion order for Civil wing is expected this week itself.
With this
clearance of Civil wing proposal, the proposal of JTO to SDE Promotions in
Electrical which is kept on hold in anticipation of clearance of proposal of Civil wing being
part of the same LICE court case of 2017, will move ahead.
The process for approval of the proposal is
expected in this week and then VCs and SCRs will be called by EW Section a
fresh and if EW Section received VCs and
SCRs of all eligible executives, the JTO to SDE Electrical wing Promotion order will
also be issued by end of July 2025. This will be a great relief to JTOs in the Civil
and Electrical wings who are waiting for
their first promotion in the last 27 years.
Update
on Burning issues creating mass unrest among BSNL Executives: By taking serious note of
burning issues creating mass unrest among BSNL CO viz. Asset
Ambassadors, Stringent Conditions of Online Attendance on Mobile App, Forceful reduction of Executive
Promotional Prospectus by reducing Executive Structure from Five to Two layers
etc that to be without, SNEA CHQ has conveyed displeasure with the BSNL Management and also we
have different rounds of discussions with PGM SR/RSTG, Director HR and
also with CMD BSNL during this week.
In all
these meetings, we have brought to the
notice of all concerned about the unrest among executives on all such one sided
actions and pressurizing and squeezing the executives without resolution of any
HR issues.
This
week PGM Estt/Admn and PGM Pers were on
training and hence no discussions were held with them on the issue of online
attendance system and pending Transfer Posting & Promotions issues.
By taking
note of concern expressed by us, PGM SR/RSTG
BSNL CO has immediately called a special meeting for discussions on
these burning issues and to know about the stand of SNEA and get feedback for
effective implementation of the proposals by settling unrest among executives
and suggestions thereof.
We have brought
to her notice how present compulsory instructions on Asset Ambassadors
is not
practical in working conditions of BSNL and instead of getting desired results
how it will be creating more issues for the executives.
We also
elaborated her about the issues created due to proposal for reduction of Executive
Hierarchy from five layers to three years and how it will adversely affect the
working of BSNL and how it will be reducing the already curtailed promotional
prospectus of executives in BSNL and how it will be degradation of different
cadres etc. PGM SR gave patience hearing to our submission on two issues
related to Restructuring Cell and directed us to discuss issues related to online
attendance with PGM Admn.
After
elaborate discussions, she assured to arrange a short meeting specially on
these burning issues, with Director HR by evening and accordingly we had a meeting
with Director HR in presence of PGM SR BSNL CO by evening hours of 10/07/2025 wherein
we have expressed our serious concern on all three burning issues viz. Asset
Ambassadors, Reduction in Layers of Executives cadres from existing five to
three and also about arbitrary changes in the Online attendance system.
After
elaborate discussions and understanding the concern on both the issues related
to Restructuring Cell, Director HR conveyed that concern expressed by associations
will be given due consideration. He informed that there will be no compulsions on
any executives and Asset Ambassador and
Reduction in Executive structure are the ideas to add more revenue to BSNL and
to enhance work efficiency and not trouble or demotivate executives by any
means.
Director
HR firmly assured to discuss and decide all the issues fresh as per suggestions
from association in the larger interest of BSNL and its executives. He added
that issues related to online attendance will be discussed on Monday in
presence of PGM Admn who is out of BSNL CO for training this week.
Director
HR informed us to give detailed submission on these issues and directed PGM SR
to have discussions and have overall review.
On our
request for progress of genuine HR issues as discussed in last meeting and
further progress thereof, he assured to have the review meeting with SNEA on
Monday, 14/07/2025 in the presence of concerned Vertical Heads.
In
conclusion, Director HR summarised the stand of management that Asset
Ambassador will not be mandatory and
suggestions of associations will be given due consideration and directed PGM SR/RSTG
to discuss and decide the issues.
The update
on the meeting with CMD BSNL on these subjects will be shared shortly.
SNEA CHQ
writes to CMD BSNL cconveying displeasure
on deliberate attempts on part of the officers in BSNL CO by forcefully pushing
through the unwanted and non-productive issues thereby creating mass unrest
among BSNL Executives by keeping aside the productive issues related to growth
and development of BSNL. Copy<<<>>
SNEA has
raised serious concern about series of recent actions of BSNL Management introducing
some new concepts in BSNL viz. Asset Ambassadors, Stringent
Conditions of Online Attendance on Mobile App, SOP for IPMS Based OTP Request Transfers, Issuing Pick and Choose, Arbitrary Transfer orders against the Transfer Policy
guidelines, Forceful reduction of Executive Promotional Prospectus by reducing
Executive Structure from Five to Two layers etc that to
be without consulting Recognized Majority Representative Associations, creating unrest among BSNL
Executives and requested for review of these actions and settle unrest among
the executives in BSNL.
AGM TM
ALTTC Ghaziabad writes to all Circle Heads for nomination to JTO Telecom regarding
Pre-Basic-I and Pre-Basic-II training on the basis of their qualifications
before of JTO Phase-I Training in Promotion to the PwBD candidates successful in LICE JTO against VYs 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021
& Special LICE 2021. Copy<<<>>
PGM EF
BSNL CO writes to concern Circle Heads and IFAs for updating Leave Encashment
data absorbed employees of BSNL in ERP-SAP. Copy<<<>>
This may
be please treated as urgent as the Money against this Leave Encashment is to be
reimbursed from DoT which will be addition to the profit of BSNL.
AGM Admin BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads
regarding Upgradation of Mobile App for marking the attendance in online
Attendance System. Copy<<<>>
This is one more attempt of diversion of
attention of all the executives from main focus of overall growth &
development issues and engage them in such non-productive works. There are many
issues related to growth and development of BSNL and nothing concrete is being
done on it, but such actions are being taken to project that Executives and
employees are not working.
We have already seen actions for reducing
promotional prospectus by reducing five layer executive structure to two,
introducing concept of Asset Ambassador without any preliminary discussions
with the Recognized Majority Representative Association and now this is one
more attempt of binding attendance to everyone as that contract workers.
SNEA has submitted many requests for
installation of BSNL BTS at already installed Tower of Rs 45 Lakhs at Corporate
Office, but no action has been taken for last two years. When many officers
including about all officers in senior management are using alternate SIM along
with SIM card of BSNL and not able to put attendance only from BSNL network,
how such stringent tasks are assigned to field Executives and Non-Executives is
just beyond understanding of common Person.
Such non–productive ideas of twisting and
squeezing executives and employees come from useless Consultants who do not understand
working of BSNL developed over the years and always looks at BSNL as source of income
and gives such non-productive suggestions for working angle of Private Sector. Unfortunately for such non–productive
suggestions and projections of employees and executives as Burdon, Consultant
is getting Crores of rupees from the hard earned money of BSNL.
By understanding the intensity of the issue
and mass unrest against the forceful attempts on name of upgradation of
Mobile App for marking the attendance in online attendance system wherein new
concepts of compulsory attendance from Mobile app, Location Locking, arbitrary
changes in Monitoring and compliance of online attendance addition of new
features like Face recognition, Device Locking
and Binding of SMS with App etc GS SNEA has conveyed the same to Director
HR and CMD BSNL and both have assured to have relook on the issues and concern
expressed by SNEA.
We are pursuing for
corrective action and are hopeful for corrective action for statement of mass
unrest among the executives.
It is unfortunate that during this ongoing
period of window for membership change over opened since 16/06/2025, certain
deliberate attempts are made by the certain officers in management so the
Executives start blaming Associations and its leaders intensively and opt out
from the existing membership of Associations.
We appeal the executives in BSNL to understand
the gimmicks behind destroying unity of the executives in BSNL and join
membership of SNEA or any other association of your choice but be united to
fight against all such ill motives. Please do not join hands with such officers
who are playing with the unity of the executives by keeping yourself away from Association
membership for any reason or such provocation and let us be united strongly. United we stand and divided
we fall.
Update on hearing in JTO to SDE SCF Promotion
Court Case at CAT Chandigarh: The Court case filed at Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh
regarding JTO to SDE SCF promotions was listed for hearing today 08/07/2025.
First time, BSNL has engaged senior advocate and case also was listed at early stage i.e. serial
number 30 & 31 and it was expected to have detailed hearing in the case.
But when the case came up for hearing, the
advocate for petitioner sought time to file reply to the counter filed
by BSNL, which was accepted by Hon Court. Accordingly, the matter was adjourned
for the day and next hearing in this case is scheduled on 11/08/2025.
By taking
note of serious complaints from the affected executives and as per pursuation
of SNEA, PGM CA BSNL CO issued detailed instructions to all Circles to deal
with the rejected Higher Pension Option case by providing all required
information with clear instructions to deal all such cases as per Provisions of
EPFO Act 1952. Copy<<<>>
We convey
thanks to Shri. Rajiv Singh, PGM CA BSNL CO for such clear instructions
and also taking up these issues with EPFO HQ Delhi centrally.
Hopefully
all Circles will be taking care of all such issues and till any Circle is
facing issues if any the details may be please shared with Shri Arvind Pal
Dahiya, JSC SNEA CHQ Mobile: 9416051919 for any such issues unresolved at
Circle level.
AGM Pers
BSNL CO writes remainder to all Circle Heads regarding Data of rotation of
sensitive posts for Apr-Jun 2025 quarter. Copy<<<>>
It is
reported that some Circles are misusing these guidelines and have taken some initiatives
for transferring all officers who are completing four years at any post.
In this
regard, the issues may be taken by concerned CS with Circle Heads as the
sensitive posts are well defined by vigilance wing and only such executives and
employees are to be shifted as sensitive post and it should not be base for any
such mass transfers.
AGM Estt.
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads conveying detailed guidelines for submission
of claims under GTI scheme and circulation of lists of members in GTI who have
opted for this scheme. Copy<<<>>
DGM Rstg
BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads of Non-Territorial Circles regarding IPMS
Targets for the period Q2 (July 25 -Sept 25) of financial year 2025-26. Copy<<<>>
DGM Rstg BSNL
CO writes to all Territorial and Core Network Circle Heads regarding Revised
IPMS Targets and Time Schedule for Q2 (July 25 -Sept 25) IPMS cycle
KPIs/Targets of the financial year 2025-26. Copy<<<>>
Addl. GM BW
BSNL CO writes to all Heads Civil Zones
on submission of report regarding assignment of IPMS targets for the period Q2
(Jul-Sep 2025) of financial year 2025-26 in ESS. Copy<<<>>
AGM Estt
BSNL CO writes to Concern Circle Heads regarding Achieving Zero Pendency in
Pension/Family Pension Cases. Copy<<<>>
Issues related mismatch of amount of SAB Contribution on LIC Website: SNEA CHQ has received many queries about difference between actual SAB contribution by individuals and its display on LIC website. It is also reported that for many Executives the same is not visible and many are worried about the factual position where Money deducted from salary and contributed by BSNL is deposited to LIC or not.
In this regard, it is to inform that the
deduction done by BSNL is regularly transferred to LIC but there are issues
with the updating details by LIC on their website. BSNL had already taken up
matter with LIC and the efforts are being made by LIC for necessary corrective
action for having updated data on website.
Main issue reported in linking of the
deposited Money with concerned Policy number. It is observed in some of sample
cases checked that LIC has not updated data of amount received against old
policy and hence there is mismatch in some cases.
Further, CA Section, BSNL Corporate office has
taken up matter with LIC and it is agreed for receipt of payments by LIC and
the mismatch details are being updated in its server and the same will be
visible on website also. But this work will take some time, may be about two
months.
Hopefully by end of August 2025 or start of Sept 2025, this work will be completed and actual amount deposited by BSNL against each Executive of BSNL will be visible on website.
Hopefully all the
issues with difference of amount will be cleared for all executives and till
any individual will have any such issue left out, the same will be sorted out
case by case basis.
AGM Pers
BSNL CO issued orders for consideration of pending OTP Requests from All India
hard tenure stations, Deferment of Transfers wherein request is received for
cancellation/retention on medical grounds, cancellation of transfers of age
barred executives and retention by granting Immunity as Office Bearer of
Recognised Association. Copy<<<>>
This is a long-awaited
Transfer Order which is finally issued after about two months of persuasion
with different offices and officers in BSNL.
SNEA has submitted detailed letters showing how the Transfer order
Dated 02/05/2025 is injustice to executives as many were transferred against
Transfer policy guidelines and on pick and choose basis. Since the day of
order, we have been pursuing all these cases, but initially there was total
reluctance on part of the Management and it took a long time to convince the
Management about the issues in this Transfer order. Further, once it was agreed
that there are issues and needs corrective action, then also it took ample time
and there was delay in finalisation of the issues as all these details were to
be decided critically at the highest level.
Since 02/05/2025, the transfer order, there was mass unrest as
orders were not adhering to the Transfer policy and though some relief was
given by consideration of some OTP Requests from Tenure as well as Non-Tenure
stations but many rather majority of OTP Requests from Tenure as well Non-Tenure
stations were not given consideration.
Due to this prolonged time taken in this overall persuasion and
consideration of representations of individuals and concern expressed by SNEA,
there was mass unrest and much anguish among the executives to the extent that
some of these executives have opted out from the membership of SNEA thereby
neglecting sincere and to depth persuasion by SNEA.
Finally after prolonged wait of two months and continuous persuasion
by SNEA, finally this order is issued given relief to many of the affected
executives as this Transfer order mainly covers the pending OTP Requests from
all India Hard Tenure stations, deferment
of transfer orders of executives having genuine medical grounds which
will be decided after report of Circle
Level Committee, request for grant of Immunity in prescribed format and recommendations of Circle Head with ERP
Entry of the same, cancellation of transfer by correct counting of Circle stay by giving due weightage to services at
all India Soft Tenure Stations, Cancellation of Transfers on grounds of completion
of 56 years of age and it is also seen that some cases of Non -Tenure stations
also considered.
This Order has given a ray of hope for Executives that the issues can
be settled and decided in favor of executives with peaceful persuasion and
only required is the prolonged patience and strong belief on genuineness of grievances
represented and faith that genuine grievances are always given due consideration.
In cases of earlier year transfer orders also there were grievances
and it also took a long time to settle grievances and this year though there
was no pressure from BSNL CO for relieving of transferred, there was huge
unrest for unknown reasons or may be due to the fact that no single request was
given consideration in period of two months from date of order.
Anyhow, many have got relief in well defined Transfer policy
guidelines as pursued by SNEA and represented by individuals and there are
chances that some cases fitting in these guidelines may not be given
consideration.
If any of requests as defined above, is still not given
consideration, then the concerned Executives may represent the same through
Proper Channel with fresh representation addressed to Director HR along with
supporting documents and SNEA will continue to pursue for consideration of such
genuine requests.
All CS are requested to go through this order and check which cases
are fitting in these guidelines but not considered in this Order and share
details as above. The details of all such non-considered requests may be please
shared along with pending or fresh applications by email.
As per this order, all other officers are to be relieved within 15
days and hence missing cases if any may be listed out and forwarded along with
representation through proper channel by email and SNEA will pursue all
remaining genuine cases for its consideration. In case of requests for
retention and cancellation on medical grounds needs to be given serious review
by individuals as well as by DS/CS SNEA concerned as management is dealing with
these cases with more seriousness. This time instead of cancellation or
retention, the transfer orders are deferred thereby giving time for withdrawal
of requests or its thorough scrutiny for authenticity of the request.
The time of one week is given to the applicants who have submitted requests
for cancellation /retention on medical grounds for withdrawal of non-genuine medical
ground requests if any. In this case of such withdrawal no action will be taken
against the applicants.
The requests which will not be withdrawn will be referred to the Medical
Board for second Opinion by the CGM concerned and then will be scrutinised by the
Committee headed by PGM and two GMs in each Circle for dependency and other
related issues. The wrong claims on medical grounds are to be reported to
Director HR wherein further action will be decided for such false claims. This
entire exercise is to be completed by August 2025.
Similar stringent conditions are applied on requests for grant of
immunity which are against REA Rules under which this immunity is granted and SNEA
will be taking up these cases suitably for required corrective action.
With this order, the review of transfers is started and as seen
now, it may take some time more, but genuine representations with supporting
documents will be given consideration and the affected executives will have to
keep patience by analysing genuineness of his/her request and method of deep
review adopted by BSNL Management on all such representations.
We congratulate all the executives who got relief through this
order and convey thanks for their prolonged patience with full faith on prolonged
persuasion by SNEA with BSNL Management. We also convey thanks to all our CS/DS and
activists who supported the stand of SNEA CHQ for successful consideration of all
these grievances and justice thereof by continuous persuasion and avoiding agitational
paths.
SNEA CHQ
conveys sincere thanks and gratitude specially to Shri. A Robert J Ravi, CMD
BSNL who has always assured for corrective action in genuine cases and has now
kept his words by consideration of the genuine requests under his personal
monitoring and given justice to affected executives.
We convey thanks
to Dr. Kalyan Sagar Nippani, Director HR who silently supported in
consideration of all these genuine cases and thereby giving justice to these
affected executives.
We also convey thanks to Shri Rajiv Kumar Kaushik, PGM Pers BSNL CO for his very calm and quiet but very effective role in consideration of these genuine requests.
We are hopeful that the review of the remaining similar requests by individuals and pending OTP Requests from Non-tenure stations as submitted by SNEA will be given consideration in coming days in the similar manner. Hope for the Best.
AGM Pers
BSNL CO issued orders for acceptance of the request of executives for forgo/ refusal
of promotion in recent AGM Promotions under LICE Quota. Copy<<<>>
Though
SNEA has taken up matter for consideration of request from some of these
executives for posting at nearby Circles having shortage of AGMs, but same was
not agreed by the management by citing pending court directions from CAT Chandigarh.
As their
request is not considered and they are unable to join at posted Circle due to genuine
personal difficulties and hardship and hence unfortunately many of these
Executives have refused Promotions even though they were successful in LICE after
sincere studies of months together.
AGM Pers
DPC BSNL CO issued Speaking order in response to directions by Hon'ble Supreme
Court Judgment dated 16/07/2024 in SLP (C) No. 30281-30282/2019 in 147 AGM LDCE
Promotions Reversal case and another connected cases/petitions. Copy<<<>>
AGM Pers BSNL
CO writes to Concern Circle Heads regarding relieving of SDEs Telecom on
deputation basis in various units of DoT. Copy<<<>>
Present Status and Required clarifications on One PSU One
Association Proposal: SNEA CHQ
has received many queries about status of One PSU One Association proposal
submitted by the three Major Associations viz.
SNEA, AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA and possibility of finalization and
acceptance by BSNL Management. .
Apart from this it is noticed that some
individuals and groups are spreading that as One PSU, One Association Proposal
is being finalized hence there is no need to opt for membership of any
association and existing members of the Associations are being pursued for quitting
or opting out the membership.
In this regard, it is to inform that the unanimous
proposal submitted by the three Major Associations viz. SNEA, AIGETOA and AIBSNLEA, which covers
99.5% of paid membership of the BSNL Executives has been agreed by the Committee Constituted for the same and was
processed for approval of BSNL Management, but the same is returned with query
to ascertain the functioning of Associations in the other PSUs and this work of confirmation of factual position from
other PSUs is under progress.
It is a fact that in all PSUs only one Association
is existing and there is no such process of Referendum of associations and
special opening of yearly window for Changeover Membership and it is a routine
process.
We are hopeful that after confirmation of
facts from Other PSUs, the proposal of
One PSU, One Association will be moving ahead further, and we will update its
progress accordingly.
But it is unfortunate that by quoting this
proposal under consideration some individuals and groups are approaching some existing members of associations during
this Membership Changeover window and misguiding that as Proposal of One PSU
One Association is at final stage, there is no need of continuing Membership of
any Association rather they are forcing to opt out/quit the membership of
existing Associations.
Here it is to inform that Associations have
proposed to defer the Membership changeover window for Executives, but as you
know the same was not responded
positively by the Management and Membership Change Over window is opened from
16/06/2025. It is seen that some forces
working against this strongest unity of Executives in BSNL are spreading
misleading information and misguiding executives to opt out membership of existing
Associations.
All executives in BSNL have to analyze that
whatever we have achieved till today is just because of the active role played
by leaders of all Associations at all levels and in absence of such active association/s
our life would have been miserable.
We have consolidated all the queries and
doubts raised by the executives and listed as FAQs on Proposal of One PSU One
Association. Copy<<<>>
We have also received many queries about the achievements
of SNEA as Majority Association and we have listed out certain issues we have successfully
pursued in the recent past and we have achieved some goals in favour of
Executives in the BSNL and also certain issues pursued step ahead towards its
consideration. Copy<<<>>
Hope all these details will clear doubts on
proposal of One PSU One Association and will also underline the need of joining
all Executives under the banner of SNEA or any association of his/her choice
for betterment of Executives in BSNL.
As of today, Associations are only supporting
hand for executives in BSNL and no one else is with us in these most difficult days
we are facing now and it is need of time that we all together strengthen the
Association/s of BSNL Executives.
We appeal to all the executives in BSNL not to
come under the trap laid by some forces
always working against Unity of BSNL Executives and be united by continuing
Membership with SNEA or any Association of your choice till the proposal of One
PSU One Association is finalized.
We specially appeal to about 5000
Executives who are not part of any Associations in BSNL, please join SNEA or
any other association of your choice and be part of Stronger Unity of BSNL
Executives which is
need of time for successful pursuing critical financial issues pending with DoT
viz. 3rd PRC and Upgraded Standard pay scales which are affecting
our day to day life.
With support of you all and with continuous persuasion
by Associations, many of the issues are now in pipelines and we are hopeful for
certain positive response and its consideration during this crucial year with
very strong and positive recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee and
with Net Profit in two consecutive Quarters of Financial Year 2024-25.
Apart from these crucial issues pending for
long time with DoT, some HR are issues pending with BSNL Management and please
note that all these issues can be resolved with Stronger Unity and we do not
have any option for it.
We are aware that many of the executives are
affected by consideration and non-consideration of their names in the recent
transfer order dated 02/05/2025 and no corrective action since the last two
months. We are continuously pursuing the issues related to transfer posting and
we are hopeful for corrective action from the BSNL Management.
At this crucial time, joining all
executives with Associations will definitely help in successful persuasion of these issues.
Hopefully proposal for One PSU One Association
will be given consideration positively but till time the existing structure of
Multiple Associations as per REA Rules will continue and it is need of time
that about all executives are part of SNEA or any other association of his/ her
choice for resolution of these issues in favour of BSNL executives and we are
hopeful for positive response to this appeal by all executives of BSNL.
Be United, Be safe and Hope for the best.