Last update  31 MAR 21

 

31 MAR 21: GM EW BSNL CO writes all CGMs for releasing funds of all Electricity bills up to March 2021.  Letter <<<>>>

·        As per this letter all the outstanding payments against Electricity charges up to March 2021 are released.

·        This letter further directs that henceforth all Electricity Bills payments are to be done in time to avoid delayed charges, levy or fine by processing bills in time and demanding funds so as to avail maximum rebate without any delayed charges.

·        This is good news that henceforth all the Electricity Bills will be paid in time and let us hope that the hardship faced by executives in field units due to disconnections of Electricity will permanently over.

·        As funds will be made available in advance to get maximum rebate now it is responsibility of concerned officers to process bills in time and get maximum rebate /discount and to see that no delayed charges are levied on Electricity Bills.

 

31 MAR 21: AGM Pers BSNL CO writes all CGMs calling for information about rotation of officers working on sensitive posts and information about force & premature retirement of Government Employee under 55A /FR56J. Letter <<<>>>

 

31 MAR 21: DGM CNO BSNL CO coveys approval for upgradation of SBI Data Centre Bandwidth from 10 GB to 20 GB as requested by Maharashtra Circle with directions to ensure improvement in quality of service and  return on investment. Letter <<<>>>

 

31 MAR 21: GM CBB BSNL CO writes IFAs of some circles including MH Circle for discontinuing Cash/Cheque pick up services by ICICI Bank due to unilateral increase in charges by ICICI Bank w.e.f 01/04/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

31 MAR 21: DGM S&M CM BSNL CO writes all CGMs conveying extension of payment of OTF to Channel partners for mobile Post-paid bill payment  through CBP-CT for further period of three months i.e. up to 30/06/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

31 MAR 21: DGM S&M CM BSNL CO writes all CGMs conveying approval for extension of modification in FRC based Trade scheme benefit to channel partners for further period of three months i.e. up to 30/06/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

 

 

 

30 MAR 21: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued orders for cancellation of request transfer order of Com. Samir Khare, SDE and DS SNEA Nagpur as per his revised request and retention of Com. B.K. Nadgire, AGM Legal Mumbai on family medical grounds and also as per the administrative requirement. Letter <<<>>>

Both the cases were personally pursued by Com. P.P. Rao, AGS SNEA CHQ and got it cancelled/retained.  SNEA MH conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to Com. P.P. Rao, AGS SNEA CHQ and other CHQ leaders at Delhi for successfully pursuing request of both the comrades. 

 

30 MAR 21:  SAD NEWS: Sad demise of Com S.S.Dhangar Ex CS SNEA MH: With heavy heart and profound sorrow, it is to inform that Com. S. S. Dhangar, Retired DE Nashik and Ex Circle Secretary SNEA MH passed away on 29/03/2020 afternoon, while he was hospitalized since last week and undergoing treatment of COVID. He is survived with three sons, spouse and other family members. The sudden heavenly departure of Com. S.S. Dhangar, is heavy loss to his family members and ongoing association activities. Com. S.S. Dhangar, Ex Circle Secretary, SNEA MH age 73 years was born in Dhule District and belonged to illiterate family. He was recruited in Year 1976 as Technician and first posted in Nashik SSA & since then continued his devoted services in Nashik SSA throughout service from Non-Executive cadre to Executive cadre i.e.  Estt, JE, SDE & DE at the time of retirement. Com. S.S. Dhangar worked tirelessly with full dedication from erstwhile P&T, DOT till BSNL serving for External Plant Mtce in Nashik SSA. He is still remembered in Nashik SSA for his tremendous works done in development outdoor plant section Deolali AF, Canada Corner section. Under his visionary thought process and never give up attitude, many non-feasible area were turned feasible thereby helping BSNL to earn revenue. After retirement also he was active in social and association activities and he was active till his last breath. Com. S.S. Dhangar was actively involved in Unions & Association activities in various capacities  and has rendered his devoted services as District Secretary of Technician Union, CWC Member & First Circle Secretary of SNEA MH Circle. He was affiliated with association activities since formation of JETA, JTOA, and TEOA & SNEA till the superannuation up to 2009. He was instrumental in building very strong and active branch of SNEA Nashik.  As first CS of SNEA MH and he has played vital role in building unity among the executives in Maharashtra Circle. He was a sincere, soft spoken, evergreen, co-operative and devoted officer of BSNL and active veteran leader of SNEA. Com S. S. Dhangar, will be always remembered for his love and affection towards SNEA Comrades and full devotion and dedication towards BSNL during his service period. He never gives up in his life as a leader of Association as well as officer. He was one among dashing and courageous leader in association activities. With his untimely heavenly exist, SNEA has lost very sincere and die-hard senior leader.  SNEA Maharashtra prays Almighty to give courage and strength to aggrieved members of late Com S. S. Dhangar to bear and cope up this irreparable loss at this very crucial and hard moment of life. We also pray Almighty for heavenly peace and space for departed soul of late Com S.S. Dhangar.

 

30 MAR 21: Meeting with Shri. Ramakant Sharma CGMT MH CGMT MH: Delegation of SNEA MH led by Com. Prayag Pisal, Joint Secretary South, SNEA MH and consisting Com. Abhay Kesarkar, Joint Secretary Civil/ Electrical SNEA MH, Com. Ankit Gangar, DS SNEA Mumbai and Com. M. S. Adasul, CS SNEA MH had meeting with Shri. Ramakant Sharma CGMT MH on 19/03/2021 at 1130 hrs to discuss different current HR and development issues and to clear uncertainty on different ongoing/pending issues. The details of discussions are as follows.

Ø At the very outset Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGMT MH expressed displeasure on long agenda submitted by SNEA MH when time for discussions was fixed just ten minutes. He added that this is March month and he is busy with different VCs and completion of Targets and he cannot spare more time for discussions on agenda points. We have updated CGMT MH that this agenda was not submitted by SNEA at its own and it was specially called by Mrs. Rashmi Sharma PS to CGMT MH and hence submitted. We were pursuing with her for last two weeks and she was always informing that CGMT MH is busy in different meetings and VCs and we asked her for giving any time/date but it was not given. Finally she has given time for this meeting and it was mentioned for ten minutes only, and we have planned for ten minutes discussions only.

Ø We have raised doubt that Mrs. Sharma, PS, may have given confusing information or the exact discussions with CGMT MH are different and with SNEA MH are different. CGMT MH informed that Mrs. Sharma has conveyed him all details and nothing is wrong on her part and expressed that such long agenda cannot be discussed in March and date and time for discussions on all such issues can be fixed in month of April. We have responded that we have no issue, and we have already decided to discuss only burning issues and we do not have any issue to discuss other points later in April.

Ø CGMT MH also expressed displeasure on more number of Office Bearers attending meeting and he was of the opinion that only two Office Bearers should attend such meeting. We have informed that if such restrictions were put while fixing meeting by PS, we do not have any issue, but once OBs have come for meeting and restrictions at last moment are not correct.

Ø On time constraints expressed by CGMT MH, we have made it clear that we do not have any issue and we never insisted time only during working hours. We are always ready for discussions even before and after office hours or even on holidays.

Ø We have elaborated that as SNEA has highest percentage of members in Maharashtra Circle, we have many issues of our members which needs to be brought to the notice of CGMT MH and SNEA plays role of advocate and we never insisted for any one sided decision and we are putting side of members so that justice is given to them.

Ø CGMT further expressed displeasure on individual cases pursued by all and pointed out that in Maharashtra Circle he is finding many individual cases being pursued by Unions/Associations. He is getting calls for individual cases every now and then and he is being disturbed. He further added that he will work on policies, will take care of all HR issues in Transparent Manner and will not go for individual cases.

Ø  We supported his stand and we also want decision on HR issues in policy manner and we never want any out of turn favor to any individual rather SNEA MH has always protested against all such pick and choose transfers and recently we have submitted details on such pick and choose transfers in Account wing and how the BSNL guidelines and policies are violated and how some specific individuals are favored and others are made to suffer. But in recent past this new trend has developed as management itself has started pursuing and favoring individual cases. This is the reason for mass unrest among executives in Maharashtra Circle and cause of more calls being received by him. We added that once well-defined policy is followed by Circle management, concerned executives automatically gets tuned to policy guidelines and plan accordingly. CGMT MH firmly assured that there is no need to worry by any individuals as there will be no pick choose transfers and every HR issue will be taken care as per policy guidelines.

Ø  After the preliminary discussion, CGMT MH directed that all points discussed in our agenda will be discussed in April 2021 and asked for important points to be discussed now. We have discussed the following important points.

1.      Safeguarding employees of BSNL in second wave of pandemic COVID-19: We have drawn attention of CGMT MH towards the issues faced by field units due to second wave of Pandemic COVID 19 and its direct impact on workforce of BSNL. We also narrated about increasing number of COVID positive cases in Circle Office Mumbai & many other SSAs/BAs and fear in the minds of Executives working throughout Maharashtra Circle due to inadequate precautions /arrangements for prevention from COVID 19 in the offices of BSNL including Circle Office Mumbai. CGMT MH informed that precautions are being taken and there is no need to worry. We have elaborated how there is no person to check even at entry of visitors at main entrance of Admn Bldg. of Circle office Mumbai. Due to inadequate checking and precautions many of the officers in Admn/staff section are infected even after checking temperature. There is no sanitization arrangements at the entry of visitors as the sanitization bottle is kept aside and no one is compelled to sanitize his/her hands before entry from main gate of administrative building. This is case of Circle office Mumbai and situation in field units is more dangerous and life of our employees and officers is at risk. We have further added that earlier Circle office was sanitized every alternate day and same has been abruptly stopped on name of non-availability of funds. CGMT MH informed that funds for safety measures can be arranged but precautions are to be taken by individuals also. He noted the issues and assured to make arrangements for proper sanitization of offices and also for sanitation of hands at main entry gate.

2.      COVID Vaccine for BSNL Workforce: We have requested CGMT MH for taking matter with Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra for giving priority and special slot to all employees of BSNL being worriers working in close contact of public. CGMT MH was of the opinion that there are fixed guidelines for supply of vaccine and state government will take decision accordingly without any intervention from BSNL. We have narrated that everybody is aware that BSNL workforce is working among public and if requested by Circle Head of BSNL it will be positively responded by State Government. Further such letter will be moral boosting to BSNL workforce with feeling that management cares for them and recognizes their devoted duties. In conclusion CGMT MH assured to write a letter to Chief Secretary, Maharashtra State and request for vaccination of all employees and officers of BSNL Maharashtra Circle on priority and regardless of age criteria. We also requested for implementation of guidelines issued by Government of Maharashtra for 50% attendance of executives in offices and CGMT MH assured to look into it.

3.      Delay in payment of Electricity Bill and difficulties faced by executives in field units: We have elaborated that being year end the MSEDL has started mass disconnection of Electricity connections for non-payments of electricity bills by BSNL. We added that similar situation was seen during March last year, when matter was taken up by then CGMT with Secretary of MSEDCL and relaxation was given by MSEDCL to BSNL. We requested CGMT MH for similar persuasion with MSEDCL to stop the ongoing disconnection by MSEDCL and give relief to filed units facing hardship due to disconnection. CGMT MH informed that MSEDCL is having their targets and they may not bother to our request. Further, he added that there is no extreme fund shortage and funds are being released by BSNL CO. He further added that he was not updated about this situation and he has taken review of it and directed GM Fin Mumbai and CE Elect Mumbai to gives details of pending Electricity bills payments and assured to pursue it with BSNL CO so that all outstanding Electricity payment to MSEDCL is released at the earliest and no disconnections happens for same. 

4.      Starting BSNL Services in Mumbai area: We requested status of BSNL services to be started in MTNL Mumbai area. CGMT MH informed that though numbering scheme is received no specific orders are received for starting BSNL services in Mumbai but approval is received for starting BSNL services in Circle Office Mumbai. CGMT added that he has directed PGM CFA Mumbai for starting services in Circle Office Mumbai and he is working on it. He also added that BSNL will start services in CO Mumbai from NGN switch for landline services and OLTE for FTTH connections for broadband services. When asked why two types of services in one office, he added that some of officers have raised issue about the voice quality from FTTH connections and hence for better side it is decided to go for both the options available i.e. NGN Switch for LL and OLTE for FTTH Broadband connections.

5.      Shortage of OFC Jointing Kits: We have drawn attention of CGMT MH about acute shortage of Joining Kits of OFC in about all SSAs. We added that many of OFC Joints are without jointing kits and this is reason of frequent OFC Failure. When there is demand of 50 only 5-10 jointing kits are issued and field units are compelled to keep joints open. CGMT MH informed that there is shortage but not that much and if proper requisition is submitted by SSAs same will be allotted. He further assured to review requirement and allotment and to decide on additional requirement to meet shortage in filed units.

6.      Issues related to Grant of temporary Advances: We once again narrated grievances of the executives due to undue delay in sanction and disbursement or rejection of temporary advances by Circle Office Mumbai. We added that there is no clarity that which Temporary advance will be sanctioned and which will be rejected. Also it is seen that on the name of year end all such pending temporary advances are closed and the executives who are making payments from pocket with expectations that one day Temporary advance will be sanctioned. CGMT MH informed that no expenditure is to be made from pocket and field officers should submit request of Temporary advances with specific justified cause and same are being allotted. Till he assured to discuss and review entire process of granting Temporary Advances in next meeting

7.      Publication of contact details of Officers in CO Mumbai: We once again reminded CGMT MH for publication of contact details of all Officers in Circle Office Mumbai along with the works assigned to them so that officers can directly contact to them in case of any issue related to Circle Office. CGMT MH has again assured to issue it and hopefully it will be issued in Month of April 2021.

8.      Regular Posting of GM HR Mumbai: We made query to CGMTMH about regular posting of GM HR and whether regular GM HR will be posted for MH Circle or present Looking After arrangements will continue as regular arrangements. CGMT MH informed that he is pursuing with BSNL CO for Regular Posting of GM HR for Maharashtra Circle as there is huge work load in both the sections i.e. HR and Civil. Further there is specific work of land monetization and separate CE Civil is required to meet the targets for land monetization and this looking after arrangement will not continue for long time. He further added that he is trying for early posting of regular GM HR and till time present Looking after Arrangements will continue.

9.      Uniform Decision of centralization/decentralization of HR activities of all wings: We have once again elaborated CGMT MH on issues due to confusion on centralization/decentralization of HR activities among GM HR and Vertical Heads of Civil, Electrical and Account wing. We narrated that the works related to transfer and posting are being looked by HR as well as by concerned Vertical Head as per own interpretation and all HR works other than transfer posting like Service Book Mtce, processing individual claims, confirmation in services etc are not seriously looked either by HR or by concerned vertical Head. One who is able to approach , highest authority in chain may get some relief including transfer posting but no one bothers for grievances of individuals in transfer posting and in other HR issues. CGMT MH informed that as per directives by BSNL Corporate Office HR activities of all Verticals are to be centralized under GM HR and same will be followed in Maharashtra Circle. Regarding other issues like Service Books, Confirmation, TBPs etc he informed that he will review these issues and being policy decision it will be decided in Month of April 2021, but he was firm that HR activities of all verticals will be centralized with GM HR and he will decide on transfers posting of executives in that vertical head in consultation with Vertical Head. 

10. Transfer policy guidelines and its uniform applicability all wings: We have drawn attention of CGMT MH on applicability of different transfer policy, tenure transfers policy for considering transfers from different wings. We have narrated some classic examples where two different procedure and guidelines are used in consideration of transfers in same cadre. Thus the matter taken care by vertical heads is given consideration under one policy and if it is routed through HR, then decision is different. CGMT MH informed that transfer policy guidelines should be equally applicable to all and there should not be any discrimination among the verticals. In conclusion he assured to have review of transfer/posting in view of concerned expressed by our association.

11. Circe level duly approved Transfer Policy and its implementation: We have brought to notice of CGMT MH that since last two years, the well-defined policies for consideration of request transfers and filling vacant posts in different SSAs has been deliberately kept aside by GM HR Mumbai. This policy has been formulated in consultation of all Associations and it was smoothly operated in MH Circle. But all of sudden, this policy has been kept aside and pick and choose transfers have been started adding excess executives at certain popular locations and creating shortage in certain SSAs. No one except GM HR and then CGMT has objection on this policy. It is being propagated that local policy is not applicable and only policy issued by BSNL CO will be followed. It can be seen that this local policy is micro tuning of BSNL Corporate Office Policy and given specific guidelines to deal with transfers from and to Tenure, Non-Tenure and Non-popular stations. This local policy is complete in all respect and till being defamed on name of local policy and in absence of it pick and choose transfers are being issued. Same is case with Circle tenure stations. Maharashtra Circle has separate tenure policy for account wing and for all other wings and officially none of these policies are scrapped, but in one sided action GM HR has stopped following these policies and there is uncertainty on the transfer of executives. After VRS, there is decrease in number of executives and hence there is need of implementation and adhering to the transfer policies. We have handed over the copies of the Circle Transfer policies approved by his own office. After patience hearing CGMT MH assured to look into these transfer policies and will have fresh discussions on this issue in April 2021.   

12. Method of Calculation of SSA wise Executive strength: SNEA MH brought to the notice of CGMT MH about discrepancies in the data published by GM HR on SSA wise vacancy position and how absence of working strength in the calculations is causing difficult to underrated exact position of any particular BA/SSA. We requested for showing working, vacant and justified posts in all cadres. CGMT MH informed that he has conducted online VCs with all SSA/BA Heads and discussed one to one about requirement of executives in their SSA from JE to DGMs. He added that he is of the opinion that there is need of more officers in field units than in the offices and hence he has given weightage to say of SSA/BA Heads. After discussions and feedback from all SSA/BA Heads, he has decided to scrap the SSA wise Executive strength published by GM HR Mumbai. He added that now revised SSA wise executive strength as per discussions with all SSA/BA Heads about requirement of additional executives, number of executives they can spare as excess is being consolidated by GM HR and details will be published at the earliest and before issuing any transfer orders. GMT MH once again assured that he believes in the transparent working and all the details will be published and willingness to fill vacant post will also be called for before issuing transfer orders. The willingness given by eligible officers will be given due consideration. He added that SSAs like Chandrapur, Satara, and Sindhudurg are facing shortages and definitely some executives will be added in this SSAs from SSAs having excess strength like Nagpur, Nashik, and Gadchiroli etc. He appealed that no one should become panic and have patience with assurance of minimum transfers to meet shortages in different SSAs as per revised calculations.

13. Publication of separate long stay list in descending order of stay in SSA/Circle: We have drawn the attention of CGMT MH about denial of GM HR to publish separate Circle/SSA level long stay list in descending order of their stay. CGMT MH was curious about our specific demand and we have narrated issues and difficulties faced by executives in absence of such separate lists which were earlier published and stopped by present GM HR. We added that these lists are used for filling vacant post at Non tenure stations & Circle Tenure stations for all cadres and for Inter Circle Transfers specifically All India Hard tenure station Transfers of SDE and above cadres. In absence of these separate lists one has to count the stay of all officers in each case and decide his position which is most tedious job. It creates hurdles in deciding position and to opt for any particular station which is easy if three separate lists are published in descending order of stay i.e. one List as per Stay in particular SSA for transfers to Non-tenure stations, another list as per longest stay in particular SSA for transfers to Circle tenure stations and third list as per the longest stay in Circle regardless of stay in particular SSA which is used for Inter Circle transfers and specially for All India Hard Tenure transfers. After elaborate discussions and feedback from us, CGMT agreed with our concern to have separate long stay lists as per the stay of the officer in particular SSA/Circle.

14. Consideration of Request Transfers from Tenure/Non Tenure stations: On this CGMT MH has briefed that he along with GM HR Mumbai is working on it and firmly assured that all request transfers of executives who have completed two years at Tenure Stations and three years at Non-Tenure Stations as on June 2021 will be given consideration in Month of April 2021. He assured that before issuing transfer orders, the list of request transfers received by HR section will be published on MH Intranet and time will be given for withdrawing the requests or for submission of fresh requests if any and then transfer orders will be issued. He added that once transfer order is issued then one has to join the place of posting and no withdrawal of request will be permitted after issuing transfer order.

15. Consideration of options for posting in CNTXW Circle: We have once again requested CGMT MH for consideration of duly approved list of executives requesting for transfer to CNTXW Circle. CGMT MH informed that already matter is under consideration and shortly fresh willingness will be called for posting to CNTXW Circle after confirmation of vacancy position and locations in CNTXW Circle. He expressed that priority is being given to CNTXW Circle as it is maintaining backbone of entire Circle and assured to fill all vacant post in CNTXW Circle at the earliest.

16. Issues related to Account wing transfers: We have drawn attention of issues related to Account wing transfers and how these transfers are being issued on pick and choose basis. We added that we have submitted details of all such cases of favouritism, excess expenditure on company cost transfers, disturbance to executives from one corner to another corner and how no one is listening to their grievances. Also confusion continues on who will issue the transfer orders either GM Fin Mumbai or GM HR Mumbai. CGMT MH informed that he is personally looking after all the transfer posting and firmly assured to look into all such issues in April 2021. He also clarified that all transfer posting will be done by GM HR Mumbai in consultation with Vertical Heads concerned and in this case GM Fin Mumbai.

17. Issues related to fake caste certificate case: We have elaborated CGMT MH on deliberate issues being created by certain officers in Maharashtra Circle on name of Fake caste complainant and how these officers are in trouble due to non-payment of their dues even after retirement. The name Fake/Bogus caste also is being given before matter is decided by competent authority. We added that the data of all ST Candidates from MH Circle has been leaked to the complainant by someone from BSNL Office and compliant has been made mass compliant against all ST Employees/Officers. Out of that many have applied for aster validity and some have got it and others are waiting for it. Many of the employees/Executives are having genuine caste Certificate, but are unable to get caste validity due to certain issues and there needs to be given sympathetic consideration. CGMT MH informed that this matter has been reported to BSNL CO and now nothing is in hands of Maharashtra Circle. He added that his office is pursuing this matter regularly with BSNL CO and now only clarification received in for payment of Provisional Pension for all employees who have opted for VRS or retired voluntarily. He further assured that matter will be decided sympathetically but as per further guidelines from BSNL CO. 

Though time for meeting was given just for 10 minutes and Shri. Ramakant Sharma CGMT MH was kind enough to spare time of more than half an hour to have elaborate discussions on these burning points. In conclusion, CGMT MH has firmly assured to have transparent working of HR activities and he personally will look into each and every HR activity and see that all are taken care as per guidelines issued by BSNL. He assured to have detail meeting with SNEA delegation on the agenda submitted by SNEA MH in April 2021. Agenda <<<>>>

In reciprocation, we also have conveyed thanks to CGMT MH for sparing time for discussions on burning issues and also for having involvement to root cause and firm assurance for dealing HR issues uniformly for all wings and mainly transfer posting in transparent manner which is not being done now.

 

29 MAR 21:     Sad News: Com. Rajendra Ankush, Ex DS SNEA Aurangabad passed away:  With deep sorrow and great sadness it is to inform that Com. Rajendra Uttamrao Ankush,  Ex DS SNEA Aurangabad passed away in the evening on 28/03/2021 while undergoing treatment for  COVID 19. He was 58 years old and opted for VRS and was very active in association /union activities till last few days.  He is survived by his wife and two married children. Com Rajendra Ankush, joined DoT as a Technician in May 1984. In 1992 he was promoted as SDE and in 2001 was promoted as JTO and since SDE promotion as SDE in 2018, he rendered his devoted services to DoT/BSNL in Aurangabad, Jalna and again in Aurangabad SSA till he opted for VRS which was implemented on 31/01/2020. By short name and by his acts he was real “Raja”. He was very energetic, fully enthusiastic and straight forward in nature and always worked in result oriented manner.  Com. Rajendra Ankush has lead SNEA from front as DS SNEA Aurangabad and he was instrumental in building strong unity among the executives in Aurangabad SSA. He was a very Active Leader and die-hard member of SNEA and under his leadership SNEA Aurangabad deed excellent works for BSNL as well as executives.  His devotion and dedication towards SNEA and BSNL will always be remembered by comrades from all over Maharashtra. He was active in social works and has also represented and rendered services as Director of Aurangabad Telephone Society. Com Rajendra Ankush was well known for his knowledge and expertise in C-DOT technology and hence was called as CDOT specialist in Aurangabad SSA.SNEA Maharashtra prays Almighty to give courage and strength to aggrieved family members of late Com. Rajendra Ankush to bear and cope up this irreparable loss at this very crucial and hard moment of life. We also pray Almighty for heavenly peace and space for departed soul of late Com. Rajendra Ankush.

 

SNEA MH WISH ONE AND ALL A HAPPY AND COLOURFUL HOLI.

 

 

26 MAR 21: Impact of second wave of Pandemic COVID 19 on BSNL workforce and actions for safeguarding BSNL workforce in Maharashtra Circle: It is seen that many officers/officials of BSNL ranging from Gr D Staff to CGM are tested COVID positive during last fortnight. This happens as second wave is very active and our workforce is coming in contact with some already infected persons during Office work or travelling and thereafter desired precaution is not taken by individuals for protection of self and others in vicinity. It is also reported that in some cases that even after taking precautions also someone is getting infected and it is matter of concern.

·        Many of executives has raised concerned with District Secretaries and Circle Office Bearers of SNEA about serious issues about taking the precautions during office working and casual approach in providing safely norms required for workforce of BSNL.

·        Accordingly, delegation of SNEA MH has taken up matter with CGMT MH on 19/03/2021 and he was apprised about the poor arrangements for safeguarding BSNL workforce from pandemic and need of providing minimum required arrangements of sanitization, allowing Work From Home, Alternate day or 50% attendance of staff/officers in offices to observe social distancing norms, giving priority to vaccination of BSNL workforce etc.

·        Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGMT MH was kind enough to respond very positively to concerned expressed by delegation of SNEA MH with continuous follow up thereafter and he has issued directions to all concerned even when he is tested positive and has proceeded on leave.

·        Accordingly arrangements of sanitization of Offices at regular interval and checking at entry gates with sanitization is being implanted at least in some offices and it is required that same is followed in all Offices where more number of employees are working and more number of visitors are visiting at particular time.

·        As assured to delegation, in an immediate action, the letter has been written to Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra for issuing instructions to all Vaccine Centres in Maharashtra to allow vaccination of all BSNL Staff all over Maharashtra regardless of age of staff for maintain Telecom services in Maharashtra Circle without interruption. Letter <<<>>>

·        Thereafter it was reported that as special arrangement for front worriers, MTNL workforce is being provided Vaccine on priority and free of cost. Letter <<<>>>

·         Accordingly , we have taken up matter with CGMT MH and he was kind enough to activate Admn team, who in turn has followed matter with all concerned and BSNL Workforce in Mumbai is also being provided Vaccine and first phase vaccine for BSNL employees in Mumbai is scheduled today at 1130 Hrs. As per information, slots on Saturday and Tuesday are reserved for BSNL employees and list of employees /officers willing for vaccination will be handed over by administration and willing individual have to give their names to Admn section and keep BSNL ID and Adhaar Card ready with them while going for vaccination Centre as per directions from Admn section.

·        In similar manner in some of SSAs like Kalyan, Jalna, BSNL Staff is being given vaccine on priority regardless of age and many of our comrades have availed this facility. Efforts are being made at level of all SSAs and hopefully the workforce of BSNL working at frontline will be given vaccine in coming week.

·        DS SNEA concerned are requested to take up matter with SSA/BA Heads and even with Vaccine Centers in their Districts and see that by showing BSNL ID and Adhaar Card BSNL employees/Officers or even staff of contractors working for BSNL is vaccinated at the earliest. The in charge of Vaccine Centers are recognizing services rendered by BSNL workforce as emergency and essential services and only required is that we have to approach them and put our side to them.

·        Apart from this, matter has been referred to BSNL CO for allowing only 50% attendance of below DGM level staff in offices and allowing others to Work from Home on rotational basis. Letter <<<>>>

·        Earlier all such decision were taken on Circle level with Telephonic discussions with concerned officers in BSNL Corporate Office and this time matter is referred in writing and we are confident that BSNL Corporate Office will respond positively and 50% attendance will be implemented from next week at least in the offices where COVID positive patients are reported or will be reporting in days to come.

·        SNEA MH conveys thanks to Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGMT MH, Shri. Aman Jaiswal, GM HR Mumbai and Shri. Kailash More, DGM Admn Mumbai for steps taken for safeguarding BSNL employees from second wave of pandemic COVID 19.

·        SNEA MH appeals entire workforce of BSNL to take all precautions for safeguarding self and others from second wave of pandemic COVID 19 and see that self and others working in your office get vaccine for protection from COVID 19 at the earliest.

 

26 MAR 21: Jt GM Pers SM BSNL CO issued orders for conduction of all DPCs/CPCs for Time Bound promotions though e-DPC/CPC w.e.f. 01/04/2021. Letter <<<>>>

·        After successful implementation of e-APR, e-file Management system and Online Transfer Portal, now BSNL proposes to hold e-DPC/CPC for all Time Bound Promotions and it is one more step towards saving time of left out manpower after VRS 2019 in conducting DPCs by traditional procedures through Physical files.

·        This process of e-CPC/DPC will be effective for all TBPs due or pending as 01/04/2021.

·        Now e-DPC/CPC for TBP of all executives will be conducted centrally from Circle Office and SSAs/BAs are given relief from the process to be carried out for first and second TBP for all executives.

·        Now data for e-DPC including VCs required is to be fetched from ERP Portal and there is no work left at SSA/BA level even to send the data and names of executives due for DPC.

·        As data will be taken/fetched from ERP, there is no chance of missing any name as seen in few cases in past.

·        The members of e-DPC/CPC will check APRs in online mode through ERP Portal and scanned copies of any manual APRs will be shown to Committee members

·        The assessment sheet, Minutes of Meeting of committee, recommendation of Committee and even orders for TBP will be issued through ERP Portal and no manual DPC is allowed after 01/04/2021.

·        All the DPCs pending as on 01/04/2021 will be conducted as e-CPC/DPC in this online mode through ERP.

·        Now only required on part of SSA/BA administrations is that they have to check and update the ERP data of all executives regularly and individual executives also check and pursue for updating self-data in ERP.

 

26 MAR 21: DGM Admn BSNL CO issued clarification allowing one time reimbursement of CGHS subscription fee paid to CGHS by dependent family of deceased retired BSNL employee for migrating from BSNL MRS Facility to CGHS Facility. Letter <<<>>>

 

26 MAR 21: DGM LC BSNL CO writes to all CGMs for smooth functioning of leased Circuits services of Government/Semi Government/ Banking customers of BSNL during financial year ending. Letter <<<>>>

 

25 MAR 21: GM S&M Mumbai writes BA Head Solapur for taking action on suspicious activation and deactivation of 367 Mobile numbers in same month after first recharge and porting out total 1172 New Connections of BSNL to other operator without First Recharge by one retailer and DSA with same name and calls for compliance. Letter <<<>>>

·        It is need of time that we all should be alert and active on such issues and will have to monitor any such activity against interest of BSNL and stop culprits who are playing against interest of BSNL by becoming business partners of BNL just for temporary monetary gains.

·        All comrades , who are dealing with SIM Sale and related activities should take note of this incident and be alert in noticing such issues and prompt on acting on it immediately to safeguard interest of BSNL.

 

25 MAR 21: Jt GM Pers SM BSNL CO issued historic guidelines for consideration of all Inter Circle Request transfers of SDE and above cadres through Online Transfer Portal (OTP) Letter <<<>>>

·        This is important step towards transparent HR working in BSNL and with this the ongoing procedure of applying in hard copy will be stopped.

·        At present this OTP will be used only for Inter Circle transfers and it needs to be implemented for consideration of all request transfers at Circle as well as SSA level

·        As per guidelines all such request will be considered on quarterly basis both for tenure as well as non-tenure Circles.

·        The request application of executives were always kept as hidden matter and there was no transparency and in many cases after submitting application, individual could to know its status only when transfer order was issued and now everyone will know the status of his request and very important point is that his request will be given consideration in fixed period of three months and during this period also he can check status of his request through ERP i.e. pending, approved or rejected.

·        Unfortunately in Maharashtra Circle the process of quarterly transfers is changes to annual transfer and due to Pandemic COVID 19, it has become biennial process as request transfer from non-tenure SSAs is not given consideration for last two years.

·        With continuous persuasion of SNEA MH, consideration of Request transfers on Quarterly basis for tenure as well as non-tenure stations was nicely implemented in Maharashtra Circle but stopped since last two years by then CGMT MH Shri. Peeyus Khare and present GM HR Shri. Aman Jaiswal making all such transfers as mass transfers on yearly basis thereby creating troubles for the executives either by early transfer or by delayed transfers.

·        This order from BSNL CO underlines the stand taken by SNEA MH for consideration of request transfers on quarterly basis and we will again take up issue with CGMT MH for giving consideration of within Circle Request transfers also on quarterly basis.

·        As per this order, Executives working in BSNL in SDE and above cadre in all wings having all India transfer liability if in need of transfer to any station out the working Circle, then he/she will have to apply in ERP when the window will be open for same.

·        The window will open for fortnight period in each quarter’s i.e. 16th Jan to 31st Jan in first Quarters, then 16th Apr to 30th Apr in second Quarters, 16th Jul to 31st Jul in third quarter and from 16th Oct to 31st Oct in fourth Quarter every year.

·        Executives working at tenure stations will have to apply in advance by one quarter i.e. one quarter before they are completing their tenure at Tenure stations and their request will be considered in same lines through OTP.

·        In case of willingness called for posting in particular Circle, then also request and options are to be submitted through this Portal and window for same will be opened for such specific period mentioned in letter calling options/willingness.

·        GMs/BA Heads will have forward all such applications to GM HR Circle office within period of next fifteen days in each quarter and GM HR of Circle will forward all such request to BSNL CO online though ERP in next 15 days period. With mandatory remarks i.e. within maximum 45 days of request submitted by the individual, it will reach to Personal Cell of BSNL CO.

·        All such request transfers issued are to be implemented by Circle/SSA within period of three months from issue of transfer order.

·        Applicant can withdraw his request when it is pending and once order approved and issued it will not be cancelled.

·        Online request are to be submitted by individuals from his/her ESS Login ID with own password, when window for same will be open and once window is closed he /she will have to wait for opening of window in next quarters.

·        This OTP will definitely save unwanted works of forwarding letters and submission of requests by all controlling officers and now it will directly reach to BA Head, GM HR of Circle and then to Pers Section BSNL CO,

·        Let us hope this Online Transfer Portal is really used in efficient manner for transparent implementation of Inter Circle Transfers from second quarters i.e. from April 2021 and same is also utilized for request transfers within Circle/SSA and its make easy task for all executives working in BSNL to get consideration of his /her request within three months period from date of his/her online request through ESS Login.

 

25 MAR 21: AGM Restg BSNL CO issued clarification that all HR Matters i.e. Individual request/claims/leave/grievances /representations of staff posted in Area Office erstwhile SSAs needs to be recommended and forwarded by Area Head to BA Head through ERP/e-Office as the case may be. Letter <<<>>>

 

25 MAR 21: Director HR BSNL writes all CGMs assigning targets of Year 2021-22 for revenue/cash collection by outright sell sale of land parcels and Maharashtra Circle is assigned target of Rs. 280 Cores. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 MAR 21: GM IT Mumbai writes SSA/BA Heads for total implementation of e file management system by stopping physical/hard files and sending compliance certificate for zero physical file moment. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 MAR 21: DGM Legal Mumbai calls for options/willingness for posting in earlier WTR and now CNTXW Circle within territory of Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

·        This is in continuation to discussions by SNEA MH with Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra, then CGMT MH who has verbally called for names of willing officers for posting at particular locations under WTR. In response SNEA MH has given list of all such willing officers and he was kind enough to direct then GM HR Mumbai for issuing orders. Copy <<<>>>

·        But before orders were issued, he was transferred and these request were kept aside at par with other issues like Rule 8 transfers, excess to shortage transfers.

·        SNEA MH has taken these issues with Shri. Ramakant Sharma, new CGMT MH but he has taken stand that all issues related to transfer and posting will be given consideration in Month of April 2021. We have also raised concern on MH Circle directly filling vacant post at WTR Gadchiroli by posting longest styed JTO from Maharashtra Circle while longest styed JTO form CNTXW Circle should be posted at this place. Our concern was well accepted by CGMT MH and GM HR Mumbai and it was decided to keep on hold the orders issued for WTR Gadchiroli from longest stay list of JTOs in Maharashtra Circles.

·        We have further requested CGMT MH to give consideration to requirement of CNTXW Circle on priority as same has been approved by earlier CGMT MH and the WTR units in particular are facing acute shortage of executives at particular locations and he also has directed to GM HR Mumbai to expedite the matter of posting executives in CNTXW Circle.

·        GM HR Mumbai was of the opinion that WTR management is having more than sufficient manpower and they are not utilising this manpower properly. He was also of the opinion that when Maharashtra Circle is operating the long stay list for filling vacant post, why WTR is not following long stay list and he has taken up matter with WTR management for confirmation of utilization of executives within CNTXW after merger of WTR & WTP and mainly his concern was WTR has to check for longest stayed officers in particular SSA and if WTR is having officer with more stay at one place, then he should be utilized to fill up vacant post within WTR.

·        SNEA MH also has taken up matter with CNTXW Circle and has requested for proper review of requirement and also deciding on longest styed officers as compared to executives working in territory of particular SSA.

·        Accordingly, there were 3 -4 rounds of discussions between CNTXW Circle and Maharashtra Telecom Circle and now CNTXW Circle is ready with its longest styed officers and it may be operated while making rearrangements within CNTXW Circle.

·        CNTXW Circle has come up with the exact requirement of JTOs/JES at particular location in territory of SSA and now willingness are called for posting of JTOs/JEs at particular location in CNTXW Circle.

·        Though the number of JTOs/JEs required at particular location are not clearly mentioned, it is understood that one JTO or JE is required at each of these locations.

·        The request of SDEs and above cadres to CNTXW Circle are given consideration by BSNL Corporate Office and JTOs/JEs can be posted directly by MH Circle and hence willingness is called only in JTO/JE Cadre.

·        In this letter, nothing has been mentioned on cost of the transfers, but as it is administrative requirement all these transfers will be at company cost if there is change in present working location on transfer and if it is at same location it will be at own cost. Further in case of more than one option, priority will be given to option with own cost over the option at company cost.

·        All the JTOs, who have submitted willingness/option for WTR Circle earlier and till willing to work at any of the location mentioned in this letter, are requested for submitting fresh option with specific location to avoid any issue/confusion at later stage.

·        The orders as per options submitted will be surely issued in April 2021 and hence JTOs/JEs who are really willing to join CNTXW Circle should submit options and the orders issued once will not be cancelled and hence one has to take proper precaution before submitting willingness.

·        It is also not mentioned where options are to be given through proper channel, and as precautionary measures all JTOs/JEs concerned should submit their options by email directly to AD/AGM Staff Circle Office on given emails and copy of request may also be forwarded through proper channel.

·        JTOs/JEs working at any station /SSA in Maharashtra Circle and willing to work at any of these locations have to submit their options/willingness by email on adstaffbmhco@gmail.com and/or agmstaffmh2018@gmail.com latest by 30/03/2021.

 

 

24 MAR 21: Director HR BSNL writes to all SSA/BA Heads for meeting targets assigned by CMD BSNL for implementation of e-file management system across Circles/BAs. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 MAR 21: DM T&C BSNL CO issued orders for delegation of power to CGMs for free up-gradation /swap/replacement of from 2G/3G SIMs to 4G SIMs for FY 2021-22 under GSM mobile services. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 MAR 21: AGM NB BSNL CO BSNL CO issued orders for delegation of power to CGMs for volume based discounting powers up to 50% for NB-IOT Data Service CGMs on Monthly Tariff plans. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 MAR 21: Jt. GM Pers BSNL CO issued orders for Looking After Charge of CGMT MH Maharashtra Circle during leave period. Letter <<<>>>

·        Though the subject of the letter is transfer and posting, it is not transfer but Looking after Arrangement during leave period as Shri. Ramakant Sharma CGMT MH is tested COVID positive and has proceeded on leave for one week which may be extended. During leave period Shri. Laxman Singh Ropiya, PGM CFA Mumbai will look After Charge of CGMT MH Circle.

·        It is fact that the second wave of pandemic COVID 19 is spreading in in Maharashtra State in general and in particularly in BSNL Offices in Maharashtra Circle very fast. It is reported that many officers in Circle office, Nashik SSA, Nagpur SSA, Pune SSA and Aurangabad SSA have been tested positive and are either home quarantined or admitted in hospitals, discharged after recovery or many others in their contact are working from home as precautionary measures.

·        As on today in Circle Office Mumbai , apart from CGMT MH, GM Mobile, AGM Admn, AD Staff A, AD Staff B, AD Staff C and JTO QA are tested positive as on today and majority of them are home quarantined and recovering fast. Other officers in contact of those detected positive like GM HR, DGM Legal, DGM PG, AD Admn, PS to CGMT MH are Working From Home as precautionary measures. During last fortnight some of officers in Account wing, Marketing Section and in Electrical wing were tested positive and all are recovered by now. 

·        Same is situation in Nashik and Nagpur SSA wherein more than 4-5 Officers, few officers in Pune and Aurangabad are tested COVID positive in last fortnight and all recovering fast. There may be cases in other SSAs also as this second wave is spreading fast.

·        It is good that each and every individual tested positive is recovering fast or is totally recovered and hence there is no need to worry by anyone who is taking total precautions for protection of self and others in their vicinity.

·        By understanding serious issues due to spreading of CORONA in BSNL Offices, delegation of SNEA MH had meeting with CGMT on 19/03/2021 has drawn attention of CGMT MH towards the reluctance on part of officers in Admn and Civil wing Mumbai in providing the Safely norms, following guidelines on sanitization and cleanliness on name of shortage of funds and mainly overall steps required for stopping spreading of pandemic COVID 19.

·        CGMT MH was kind enough to take immediate action and with his intervention immediate arrangements were made for sanitization of all wings of Circle office and also the sanitization arrangements have been made at Main Gate of Admn Bldg. along with ongoing checking of temperature of all entrants.

·        But thereafter also many are tested COVID positive including senior/junior officers and it makes clear that apart from checking and sanitization and other precautionary measures self-discipline of wearing mask all time, keeping safe distance, using all practices for increasing self -immunity and washing hands at regular interval only can protect us from this pandemic.

·        Apart from these sanitation arrangements, SNEA MH has requested CGMT MH for taking up matter with Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra for priority to arrangements of COVID Vaccine to all BSNL Officers and Officials all over Maharashtra Circle. Accordingly CGMT MH has issued direction and letter has been sent to Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra on 23/03/2021.

·        Further matter is being taken up for alternate day office working and allowing for Working From Home to BSNL Officers/Staff in areas where second wave of Pandemic is active as per directives of Government of Maharashtra and such proposal is being sent to BSNL for approval. If approved, the officers/Officials working under fear of COVID 19 infection will be free from ongoing tension.

·        From ongoing situation and reports in media, it is clear that there are chances of increasing the number of COVID 19 positive cases as many have come in contact with these officers and are home quarantined and will be undergoing COVID 19 test. 

·        SNEA MH appeals to all Officers/Officials of BSNL family to take at most care and keep themselves, teams of colleagues and family members away from this pandemic by following guidelines on subject for stopping further spreading of pandemic COVID 19 in our offices and exchanges. It may be please noted that some steps for safety of all employees may be taken by management, and it such steps are not taken by administration, then one should not wait for it and act proactively for safely of self and others in your vicinity. 

·        Let us pray for early recovery of all these officers tested COVID Positive including CGMT MH, who are tested positive and let us try that no more Officers/Officials in any office of BSNL are getting infected by COVID 19.

 

24 MAR 21: Health Insurance Policy for BSNL employees from Star health: New members can join up to 25.03.2021. Our Punjab Comrades negotiated another policy from Star Health Company. The policy is already operational for the last two months. Now Star Health allowed for the remaining 10 months (25.03.2021 to 22.01.2022) on pro-rata basis. The premium for 10 months is just Rs 1700/- per head (inclusive of GST) without any age slab. All employees can join. Registration and premium payment can be made up to 25.03.2021 through online portal www.sneapunjab.co.in

 

24 MAR 21: Health Insurance Policy for BSNL employees:  New members can join up to 15.04.2021. The policy from New India Assurance Company become operational from 23.03.2021. The treatment from 23.03.2021 will be covered but cashless payment will be from 23.04.2021. All employees can join. The policy provides coverage for 5 lakhs but practically the employees will get the coverage up to 10 lakhs without paying additional premium through the Corporate buffer. Registration and premium payment can be made through online portal www.sneakerala.co.in

 

 22 MAR 21: Status of Group Medical Insurance Scheme: SNEA MH has proposed to CGMT MH for approval of Group Medical Policy for Executives in BSNL Maharashtra Circle and since last two months we are pursuing with concerned Officers but till proposal is at initial stage and not moving forward as expected by all.

·        As per last discussions by SNEA MH with GM HR MH CO, he has directed us to ask the Insurance Company representatives to discuss with him so that he will further discuss it with GM Fin Mumbai and will give it final shape.

·        Accordingly, we have directed to concerned representatives with whom we have preliminary discussions on Group Medical Insurance Policy and representatives of M/S Star Health Insurance Company and M/S New India Assurance Company were directed to meet GM HR MH CO.

·        The representatives of M/S Star Health Insurance Company has immediately acted and have discussions with GM HR MH CO and GM Fin Mumbai and it was decided to share the data of family members by AD Admn Mumbai.

·        But since last one month, the said data is not handed over to M/S Star Health Insurance Company by AD Admn Mumbai and matter is till inconclusive and hopefully data will be shared by AD Admn Mumbai bin coming week. Thereafter proposal will be submitted by M/S Star Health Insurance Company and it will be decided by Circle Management.

·        Though the representatives of M/S Star Health Insurance Company got appointment of GM HR MH CO, the representatives of M/S New India Assurance Company have not yet got appointment of GM HR MH CO and hopefully they may get appointment in coming week and will have preliminary discussions and may submit proposal on basis of data shared by AD Admn Mumbai.

·        As such it is clear that due to lethargic working of Admn Section Mumbai, it will take some time more for getting the proposal discussed and finalized by Circe Management and it is expected that if some positive response is given by officers in Admn Section, the said proposal will be given shape in April 2021.

·        Meantime, SNEA CHQ has taken some efforts on this platform and has come out with proposal for extending the Group Health Insurance Policy successfully executed by SNEA Kerala for PAN India and for all working and willing executives and non-executives of BSNL.

·        It is informed that the premium will got up by 20% to 30% during next financial year by April, 2021 and hence it is decided by SNEA CHQ to get the benefits before the end of the financial year, that also with 15% less quote.

·        Being a welfare measure, SNEA CHQ did not limit the facility to our members and it is open to all those working in BSNL even the ITS Officers on deputation and CHQ has appealed to give wide publicity to it.

·        This Policy proposed by SNEA CHQ will be in force from 23/03/2021 and premium can be paid by 31/03/2021 and cashless treatment will be available from day one.

·        After verifying your Full Name, HR No, Date of Birth, Sex, Mobile No and email id the registration and premium payment can be made through online portal www.sneakerala.co.in 

·        If any difficulty to login into the portal, sent your details to Com Jitesh Kumar, CS SNEA Kerala (Mob 09447707475) or Com Vimal, CWC Member SNEA Kerala ( Mob 09446577400) through SMS or WhatsApp.

·        Group Medical Insurance is a good opportunity for those expecting cashless treatment during ongoing issues of pandemic and increasing pressure by hospitals for Health Insurance schemes or to be ready to bear heavy expenditure on hospitalization for any medical reason.

·        Apart from this Group Medical Policy has certain benefits like Cover from day one, no medical checkup, no checking of medical history, no age limit, less premium as compared to individuals policies and hence on public demand SNEA MH is pursuing for Group Medical/Health Insurance Policy.

·        Some other associations are also propagating for health Insurance scheme and executives are in dilemma which Health Insurance Scheme will be better. In this regards, it is to inform that the policy has no relation with association and it is the bargain power of the persons who are coordinating with the Health Insurance Company for maximum benefits for its members.

·        On SNEA platform also already SNEA Karnataka and SNEA Punjab have enrolled separate Group Medical Insurance scheme respectively through New India Assurance Company and through Star Health Insurance company and they are also started functioning successfully.

·        Out of these three policies adopted by SNEA Kerala, SNEA Karnataka and SNEA Punjab, as per analysis by SNEA CHQ, the health Insurance policy by SNEA Kerala is best among them and hence proposed for PAN India for working executives and Non-executives of BSNL.

·        Actually, BSNL Management should have come forward for such health insurance policy for all as done for Group Term Insurance and willing may have joined this policy, but as usual certain officers in management are playing with unity of executives and here also executives are divided in groups and claiming credit which is more harmful for executives in BSNL.

·        Anyhow, it is matter of concern about health issues and difficulties faced by executives in dealing with harassment by hospitals in getting medical treatment due to non-payment of dues by BSNL, it is important that each and every BSNL Employee has to opt for Medical Insurance Policy.

·        SNEA MH is receiving queries about this proposal and it is to inform that the decision on Health insurance is to be taken by individuals depending on needs of self and family as the subscription of this Insurance policy is till to be paid by individuals.

·        Many our members and leaders have suggested that the premium of insurance should be borne by BSNL as BSNL at least in exchange of present BSNL MRS which is truck off due to non-payment of dues of empaneled Hospitals. Hopefully this issue will be pursued by SNEA CHQ and the premium amount can be reimbursed from BSNL.

·        As per analysis done by expert team of SNEA MH and the ongoing situations and health issues/facilities of BSNL executives and all the proposals available as on today for Maharashtra Comrades, the proposal finalized by SNEA Kerala is genuine and just reasonable and we do not find any other proposal matching to this proposal and individuals have to decide on opting for this Group Health Insurance Policy.

·        Till SNEA MH appeals all Comrades to have self-analysis of the issues, medical requirement of self and family, availability of empaneled hospitals of insurance company , premium etc and decided on the opting for any Group Medical Policy or individual Medical policy.

·        From SNEA Maharashtra Circle, Com. Prayag Pisal, Joint Secretary South, SNEA MH Circle (Mob 9422324566, Email pisalprayag@gmail.com) will co-ordinate with team SNEA Kerala Circle for issues related to this Health Insurance policy.

·        Summary of Policy <<<>>>.

 

22 MAR 21: DGM Legal Mumbai endorsed BSNL CO letter addressed to CGMT MH Circle for dealing with manmade issues created by certain officers in settlement of retirement benefits of retired Executives and Non-executives in Maharashtra Circle.. Letter <<<>>>

·        This is clarification issued by BSNL Corporate Office on request of Maharashtra Circle on the ongoing critical issue of forceful withholding of Pensionary benefits of VRS Opted/Retired employees on fake Cast compliant

·        The issue of Fake/Bogus Caste certificate has become very sensitive in Maharashtra Circle as this issue is created by certain persons who have handed over the Office data of more than 800 employees recruited in Maharashtra Circle under ST Category with HRMS number and other office details and on basis of this data, the mass compliant has made against about all the employees under ST Category.

·        These Fake caste complaints received since 3-4 years have made life of these officers /officials in ST Category, miserable economically as well as socially and they are defamed on name of bogus /fake caste before it is decided by competent authority where it is fake or genuine.

·        It is seen that out of more than 800 ST Category employee’s named in the complaints, about 200 and odd have already submitted caste validity and many others have applied for it. The details are published by Recruitment section, time to time.

·        Majority of the employees named in this complaint have opted for Normal Retirement or VRS 2019. At the time of VRS 2019, these employees were firmly assured by management that if they opt for VRS 2019, their grievances on Caste validity will be over and accordingly the Vigilance Clearance required for Successful retirement was granted by SSA/Circle and Corporate Office and retirement orders were issued for all affected comrades who have applied for VRS 2019 or normal VRS.

·        But the certain culprit officers who have malaise in mind of troubling all these officers have twisted matter after VRS 2019 and after approval and payment of some instalments of ex-gracia and even provisional pension also in majority of cases. After VRS 2019, it is once again propagated that their retirement benefits cannot be released due to pending complaint of Fake caste.

·        Now, when one has applied for retirement after completion of more than 20-30 years of successful service in DoT/BSNL and when nothing was done on part of concerned officers to settle the complaint by going to its root cause, after retirement these officers/officials are harassed by illegally by officers in HR/Admn sections Mumbai by withholding pension and all retirement benefits.

·        It is shameful for any administration and definitely for Maharashtra Circle administration that they are not following their own decision in granting Vigilance Clearance for these retired employees and now stating that the complaint of caste validity is pending against these retired officers.

·        It is unfortunate that this sensitive matter was in hands of single JTO in recruitment section directly reporting to GM HR and all other SDE/AGM/DGM Level officers in chain were sidelined for last one year after VRS 2019.

·        It is very disgusting and painful to note that many of these affected employees are starving as they are not getting even provisional pension and unable to manage the family as all of sudden their source of income including provisional pension has been illegally and forcefully stopped.

·        SNEA MH has taken up this issue with then CGMT MH at different occasions and he has always shown positive response and has always escalated this matter to BSNL CO in proactive manner by overruling negative attitude of some below level officers in chain and this present reply received is part of correspondence made earlier on this matter over the period of one year.

·        Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra, then CGMT MH was kind enough to understand difficulties of these comrades and as per continuous persuasion by SNEA MH to overcome hardship of these affected executives, in early January 2021, he has given approval for provisional pension.

·        But unfortunately, he was transferred and relived on same day before his approval for provisional pension was implemented. After his transfer, again the officers in Recruitment and HR section have played game of applying their brain in finding lacunas in words in the approval by earlier CGMT MH and matter was reput up with new CGMT MH and they were successful in withholding provisional pension approved by earlier CGMT MH.

·        Now the said clarification has received and stand taken by SNEA MH and approved by then CGMT MH about need of provisional pension in view of other benefits on hold, has been underlined by BSNL CO and provisional pension for all such affected retired employees is now approved.

·        But fact is that due to negative attitude and wrong interpretation of approval of CGMT MH for provisional pension, the individual and family members of affected comrades are in trouble as the provisional pension is delayed for two months from approval of CGMT MH and eight months from the date since provisional pension is illegally withheld by confusions created by certain officers in HR section.

·        In one step ahead with extra negative mind and biased attitude, these officers proposed to BSNL CO seeking approval of CMD BSNL for Disciplinary cases against all these retired employees after retirement from BSNL but BSNL CO has not conveyed approval for same stating that their caste certificate is not yet declared fake by competent authority to do so. These employees are retired with proper Vigilance Clearance meaning that there is no case pending against these employees on date of retirement and hence such Disciplinary action cannot be initiated against them.

·        It is important that since last 3-4 years all the officers/officials under ST category are named under fake/bogus caste in language of the complainant which is wrong as clarified by BSNL Corporate as bogus/fake caste is to be decided by the competent authority and not by complaint or by said officers in BSNL Maharashtra Circle.

·        This letter from BSNL CO dated 17/03/2021, clearly directed to CGMT MH to investigate the matter and fix the responsibility against the culprit officers for the lapses.

·        No doubt that there may be certain officers who have joined DoT/BSNL on fake caste certificate, but it is not that all ST Category employees in Maharashtra Circle in mass are having fake caste certificate and hence this matter needs to be decided with human approach, real issues in geniuses of caste and with recognition of long services rendered by these officers/officials to DoT/BSNL.

·        It is fact that employees with bogus certificate needs to be taken to task and SNEA MH do not disagree with it, but such harassment in mass to all ST Category employees is really matter of concern.

·        Many of these comrades have received caste certificate from the competent authority and the certificate issuing authority is genuine and in recent guidelines issued by DoPT on 19/03/2021 (Copy <<<>>>) also nowhere it is insisted for Caste validity and it refers about timely verification of Caste/Community certificates.

·        This process of Caste validity is introduced in recent years and before that recruitment in DoT/BSNL was done on basis of Caste Certificate issued by competent authority.

·        As per DoPT guidelines, it is responsibility of concerned Officers in BSNL to verify the caste of the employee recruited in DoT/ BSNL by writing to authority issuing Caste certificate and BSNL has no authority to apply for Caste validity and it is to be done by individual.

·        It was quiet possible for BSNL to confirm where the certificate issued by concerned authority of Maharashtra State is genuine or not, but nothing has been done on it except in few cases and only pressure is created for Validity certificate from Scrutiny committee.

·        In case of many of the Officers/Officials, this validation has been done from Certificate issuing authority and same has been accepted by BSNL and they are allowed to retired from BSNL with no any case pending certificate. But all of sudden issue of caste validity is raised and retirement benefits of some officers appearing in these complaints are released and retirement benefits of some officers on pick and choose basis are kept on hold without assigning any reason to individuals except this old compliant about fake caste.

·        If it was verified from the BSNL by writing to Caste Certificate issuing authority, at least who has applied on bogus caste certificate i.e. Caste certificate not issued by competent authority named in the certificate, the decision on such employee would have been taken by declaring it bogous/fake.

·        But here everybody is pressurized only for Caste validity but basic work of verification from Caste Certificate from authority who has issued certificate is not done and hence real culprits who do not belong to ST Category are given free hand and who are really from ST Category but facing issues is getting documents required for establishing Validity are in trouble.

·        The certain employees have applied for Caste Validity and since months together no decision has been taken on all such cases in contravention to DoPT Instructions to complete task in one months’ time bound period and list of all such officers has been issued by Recruitment section at regular intervals.

·        The letter from Corporate office has clearly pointed out who are responsible for this mesh in dealing with issues related to verification of genuineness of Caste and let us hope that CGMT MH follows these instructions and the real culprits playing with life of entire ST Category employees on name of Fake/Bogus Caste are identified and responsibility is fixed with erring officers with biased mind, the employees who has joined BSNL/DoT with totally bogus Caste certificate are taken to the task and the employees who are from the ST Category and facing issues in getting Caste validity completed are given relief.

·        This letter from BSNL CO makes it clear that the Leave Encashment of all Retirees of whom VC is cleared is to be released, but Maharashtra Circle has not taken any decision on it and hopefully this matter will also be taken care by Maharashtra Circle and leave encashment which has no relation with Caste, is released without any further delay. 

·        Apart from SNEA MH this issue was raised by Com. G. L. Jogi, GS SNPWA CHQ, who has stood behind these affected ST Category Comrades of MH Circle and taken up matter by personal visits, telephonic talks and by writing letters to different authorities putting grievances of the affected Executives and Non-executives and strongly pursed the matter as per feedback given by affected comrades individually and through Com. D.M. Gaikar, CS SNPWA MH.

·        SNEA MH conveys sincere thanks to Com. G. L. Jogi, GS SNPWA CHQ for his such keen and sincere persuasion of this critical issue and giving some movement to this issue struck up for last one year and we are hopeful that with his efforts the matter will be further cleared in the larger interest of the ST Category employees of Maharashtra Circle who are being tortured and harassed on name of Fake caste complaints.

·        Let us hope that BSNL management at Corporate/Circle takes this issue with Human Approach and desired seriousness of bogus caste certificate at this stage and will act to find the employees who do not belong to ST Category but are enjoying facilities of reservation on fake/bogus certificate and will give relief to employees who are from ST Category but are finding difficulties in getting their caste validated for different reasons beyond their control.  

 

22 MAR 21: DGM Legal Mumbai issued orders for Direct Relieving of SDE Civil Aurangabad under transfer to Circle Office Mumbai as GMT Aurangabad has not yet relieved said officer after repeated request and directions from Circle Office.. Letter <<<>>>

 

22 MAR 21: DGM EB MH Mumbai writes to BA/SSA Heads conveying targets for first Quarter of year 2021-22 for SIP Trunk Business for migrating from PRI to SIP and new SIP customers. Letter <<<>>>

 

22 MAR 21: DGM EB MH Mumbai writes to BA/SSA Heads for arresting increasing trend in disconnection of Lease Circuits across Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

22 MAR 21: CGMT MH writes DO letter to BA/SSA Heads for reducing fault rate of LCs below 0.75 % and no LC fault pending for more than seven days. Letter <<<>>>

 

22 MAR 21: AGM LM BSNL CO clarified that for calculating eligibility of pension for allotment of Staff Quarters under CROP 2020 policy, pension will be counted by including all allowance payable to pensioners. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 MAR 21: Nicely arranged District Conference of SNEA Nashik: {Report by Com S A Bhadane, DS SNEA Nashik}: As per the notice issued by DS SNEA Nashik Com. M. B. Sangale the District Conference of SNEA Nashik was held on 07/03/2021. Due to ongoing restrictions due to pandemic Covid-19situation, the conference was held in online mode & to observe all the formalities & restrictions imposed by Central & State Govt. This Online District Conference is successfully conducted under the Presidentship of DP Com. R. R. Mahajan & dynamic leadership of our dashing & dynamic DS Com. M. B. Sangale.

·        The meeting proceedings started with online "Deep Prajwalan" & Pray “Itni Shakti Hame Dena Data”& also observe the two minutes silence in memories of departed soul. In further proceedings the virtual felicitation of all DOBs & Guest Jt. Secretary (North) SNEA MH Com. D.R. Bagul, after that as per the approved Agenda the newly join members were virtually felicitated.

·        The DS SNEA Nashik Com. M. B. Sangale initially congratulated all new incumbents in SNEA family. During his very studied speed touched all the various aspects of Development & HR issues of SSA & Circle level at last he tender the thanks to all members for extended their continued support in association activities and also higher authorities in administration specially Sr. GMT Nashik Shri Nitin Mahajan for solving of member issues during his tenure at Nashik. He also appealed to all members of SNEA to be united for growth of SNEA as well as BSNL. He also assured his support to Nashik comrades during his tenure at J & K Circle.

·        DT Com S. A. Bhadane presented Treasurer Report & very good amount of money is kept balance to be handed over to next executive body. DT report  is unanimously passed by all the members.

·        Com S A. Chavan ADS delivered his report impressively & at last tender the thanks to all members for extended their continued support in association activities during his tenure at Nashik as he is transferred to J&K shortly relieved from Nashik SSA. He also appealed for unity of SNEA Nashik.

·        Our DP Com. R. R. Mahajan in his presidential speech guided all the members and at last tender the thanks to all members for extended their continued support in association activities during his tenure as President of SNAE Nashik.

·        CEC Members Com Ulhas Morankar during his speech raised issue of third PRC & SAB issue not solved at CHQ level.

·        The DOB namely Com. R. S. More, Com. G. G. Karpe, Com. U. V. Vyas & all presented their report very impressively in front of General body.

·        The meeting proceedings are observed by Joint Secretary (North) SNEA MH Com. D. R. Bagul & during his address he emphasis on various topics. He also appreciated team Nashik for successful conduction of GB Nashik. He appreciated the work of District body of SNEA Nashik & DS Nashik for solving HR as well as development issues at Nashik. In his speech he appealed to increase FTTH connection in BSNL.

·        Thereafter the forum was opened for discussion of organizational matter & following resolution were passed in GB.

1.During discussion on hunger strike members appealed strike should not be a single point agenda instead we may include points of allocation of 4G, removal of condition of procurement of indigenous equipment and allow 25% procurement as per phase VIII.4 project. Finalization of third PRC, concessional facility for FTTH connection to employee, uniform policy on first TBP in 4 years to all executives.

2.To stop look after arrangement in all Executive Cadre.

3.Till the finalization of CPSU hierarchy all promotions of higher officers (ITS) also to be stopped.

4.To focus on FTTHJ connections. Fibre may be laid up to pillar & all BTS to increase FTTC connections.

5.There should be equal treatment to all private operators for use of Indigenous equipments.

6.Capping on contractors penalty should be increased or it may be reviewed in order to reduce MTTR.

7.Vendor payments should be done in time to have uninterrupted services to customers & to build image of BSNL.

8.P.Tax /NA Tax and rent payments should be regularized to avoid complaints and locking of exchanges from owners and to avoid future complications.

9.For BTS maintenance there should be at least L1 & L2 contractors to get satisfactory work from them. Modification in tender clauses is required as there is no in house arrangement of BTS mtce after VRS.

10.            OFC cables being damaged by various agencies. To prevent & minimize it there should be a group of teams comprising of all operators as it would save man & money. Matter is also to be taken with dist Collector for formation of groups of various Govt agencies so that there will intimation in advance regarding excavation work.

11.            Timely disbursement of salary to all employee and unfreeze of DA to boost the morale of employee.

·        Thereafter CS SNEA MH Com. M. S. Adasul addressed online to huge gathering of all esteemed SNEA Nashik members. In his speech he appreciated the work done by our executives in pandemic situation of Corona and efforts taken by Dist body for membership verification work. He highlighted all HR & development issues & assured to Nashik executives that though there are excess executives in Nashik, due to own cost request out of Nashik and mainly works of One Network at BAs, there will be reduction in excess strength to better extent and hence the transfer out of Nashik on basis of excess strength will be less. He informed that association is pursuing for minimum transfers and will surely continue to pursue to avoid unwanted transfers of executives from Nashik. He appealed executives should understand their position and should plan properly while applying for transfer by observing stay particulars. He appealed to take COVID 19 vaccine on priority by all BSNL staff. In his speech he highlighted on issues of timely salary, vendor payments, pending temporary advance and issues thereof, implementation e-File management system in all SSAs, Property Tax/NA tax payment issue & need of uniformity in Property Tax raised by different GP’s, Nagarpanchayat & Municipal corporations. In conclusion of his address, he conveyed thanks to team SNEA Nashik for building strong unity of executives and appealed for further unity & strengthening of SNEA. He assured total

·        At last the vote of thanks is tender by Com. Jayant Adawade, CEC Member in a very unique manner & thanks to all who have involved for successful conduction of District Conference.

·        After completing all the meeting proceedings the Election Officer is elected as Com. R. R. Kangane AGM Admn Nashik & Astt. Election Offices Com Lokesh Sharma JAO to observe all Election formalities under the Administrative Observer Shri. R. G. Kale DGM HR Admn Nashik to elect new setup of Office bearers of SNEA Nashik then existing body was dissolved.

·        In the newly unanimously elected body following SNEA members are elected for next term.

1.     Com. P. N. Patil, District President

2.     Com. R. R. Mahajan Vice President

3.     Com. S. A. Bhadane District Secretary

4.     Com. R. S. More District Treasurer

5.     Com. Ulhas Morankar ADS I

6.     Com Yogesh Zadikar ADS II

7.     Com. Kamlesh Tayade Org. Sec.

8.     Com Jayant Adawade CEC-I

9.     Com. Umesh Vyas CEC-II

10.             Com Arun Dhikale Auditor

·        After the Election process the newly elected SNEA office bearers were taken oath from Ex DS Com M. B. Sangale.

·        For successful conduction of online meeting our DP, DS, all DOBs, and CEC Members taken lots of efforts. Also our Senior Com. V.V. Suryawanshi, Com Ulhas Morankar, Com. Kushal Gharate, Com. Mayur Modi, Com.Yogesh Zadikar, Com Arun Dhikale nicely presented PPT & share the screen which definitely brings a very colourful effects in online Zoom platform. Also our Senior Com G. G. Karpe Ex DS WTR Com. V.V. Suryawanshi Ex-President Sindhudurg, Com S. D. Birais Ex ADS Dhule, Com S. N. Medhane Ex Area Sec. Nashik, Com. Mayur Modi & Com Kushal Gharate withdrawn their nominations for unanimous Election of new setup of Office bearers.

·        We all are very much thanks for showing faith on newly elected body

·        At last but not least we all are very much thankful to all esteemed Members of SNEA Nashik who have shown faith to elect the unanimously new setup of Office bearers.

 

19 MAR 21: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued Inter Circle Request Transfers in AO Cadre wherein request of three AOs including Com. Om Prakash Jangir, Ex JS AF SNEA MH and CAO ERP Mumbai for transfer out of MH Circle to their choice Circles is given consideration and one AO from KTK Circle is transferred to MH Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 MAR 21: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued guidelines for preparation and maintenance of e-APRs and calling for explanation from Officers, who do not adhere to these instructions and timeline thereof. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 MAR 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO issued clarification on recovery of dues other than Government dues from Retirement Benefits of Employees retired under BSNL VRS 2019 and now recovery of dues of staff quarters retained or vacated is out of purview of such recovery. Letter <<<>>>

·        It is important that due to adamant stand of certain officers, heavy and unwanted dues are recovered from the final payment of Ex gracia of many of the Officers/employees, even when all have vacated the staff quarters in time and if retained there are no dues pending on part of retiree.

·        This deliberate lethargic working of Shri. Kazmi JTO/SDE/AGM Estate Mumbai, many of VRS Opted executives have not received final ex gracia.

·        SNEA MH has already cautioned to DGM Admn/GM HR Mumbai about this attitude of Shri. Kazmi for not issuing NOC for vacation of Staff quarters deliberately till last moment of releasing payment, but no proper action was taken resulting in unwanted recovery of many of comrades causing hardship to them.

·         It is important that when data was made ready by Dealing Assistant , well within time, same was deliberately not forwarded to Account section may be with malaise intention to harass the VRS Opted employees.

·        SNEA MH has received many complaints from the comrades about harassment, rude language, and non-co-operation, not attending calls by Shri. Kazmi JTO/.SDE/AGM Estate Mumbai and we have already brought it to the notice of DGM Admn Mumbai and GM HR Mumbai and it was repeatedly assured to take care of issues and concerned raised by SNEA MH/Mumbai, but unfortunately both have failed to control such damaging activities and the concerned working and retired employees are made to suffer for no reason on their part..

·        SNEA MH has taken up this matter for release of forcefully withheld payments again and top look into manmade harassment by lethargic working of estate section and it has been firmly assured to release payment of all VRS Optees which are illegally kept on hold by Estate section.

·        This clarification will clear all pending doubts if any and hopefully Circle administration comes with to depth review of working of Estate section and see that entire process of Allotment of Staff quarters and recovery of dues if any is made totally transparent and the said officer is not further allowed to make mockery of the well-defined system just for personal ego and benefits with projection of heavy workload.

 

19 MAR 21: DGM CA BSNL CO issued orders for relaxation of 60 days restrictions on posting invoices in ERP within days period from date of invoice and now it will be open for all invoices for period of one week i.e. from 25/03/2021 to 31/03/2021 and this restriction will be restored again from 01/04/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 MAR 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for referring court judgement about vacation of stay automatically after six months unless it is extended by speaking order and directs to take appropriate action in pending court cases if any.  Letter <<<>>>

 

19 MAR 21: DGM EB MH issued clarification on queries raised by SSAs for last mile connectivity on Overhead OFC for provision of LCs under OPEX Model. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 MAR 21: GM EB Pune MH writes all SSA Heads for commissioning of bulk WiFI Internet services at Various APMC Locations through vendor. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 MAR 21: DGM CA Mumbai writes to IFAs of all BAs for proper accounting of write off assets. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 MAR 21: Jt GM BW BSNL CO issued guidelines for execution of BTCL Civil External Projects. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 MAR 21: GM CA BSNL CO writes to all CGMs for uniform policy for identifying assets decommissioned. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 MAR 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO completes one more formality by endorsing DoPPW letter for timely payment of retirement benefits of Retired employees. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 MAR 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO endorsed DoPPW letter about process to be adopted for settlement of pension dues in case retiree expires before filling pension papers and now in such cases spouse or family member eligible for family pension can submit claim of family pension through last office of retiree. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 MAR 21: AGM NWP CFA BSNL CO calls for information about black listed cluster partners and this information will be uploaded on BSNL intranet side so that black listed cluster partners did not participate in any other Tender by BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 MAR 21: AGM Infra Sales BSNL CO issued clarification regarding acquisition and obtaining right to Way (Row) by BSNL in Government Building /Institutions and provision of In Building Solution Infrastructure by an empaneled IP without incurring any CAPEX /OPEX by BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 MAR 21: DGM NWO CFA BSNL CO endorsed DoT letter calling for information on usefulness of Telegraph Wires Act 1950, cases filed and pending under this act and views on repealing of this act. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 MAR 21: AGM VAS BSNL CO issued clarification for M2M/IoT Tariff Plans for bulk customers. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 MAR 21: AGM Pers DPC BSNL CO calls for missing information for review DPC for SDE to AGM Promotions issued on 16/08/2010 as per the revised seniority list published on 04/06/2019 as per Rule 206. Letter I <<<>>> Letter II <<<>>>

 

17 MAR 21: AGM CNO BSNL CO issued directives to District Level senior officers in BSNL for attending Disha Meetings by District Collectors. Letter <<<>>>

 17 Mar 21: CMTS Bulletin Feb 2021 <<<>>>

 

16 MAR 21: DGM HR Mumbai writes to BA/SSA Heads for fixation of pay of officiating JTOs under FR 22 (1) (a) (i) and reversion before sending them for JTO Phase I training. Letter <<<>>>

 

16 MAR 21: DGM SCT BSNL CO writes all Circle/Unit Heads for strict and effective implementation of OBC reservation in employment as per the extent reservation Acts /Rules /Orders. Letter <<<>>>

 

16 MAR 21: DGM SCT BSNL CO writes all Circle/Unit Heads conveying applicability of DPE/ DoEPWD guidelines on exemption from roster duties for Persons with Disabilities during pandemic COVID 19 till further orders. Letter <<<>>>

 

16 MAR 21: DGM SCT BSNL CO writes all Circle/Unit Heads for identification of posts for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disability Act 2016. Letter <<<>>>

 

16 MAR 21: CS and GM Legal BSNL CO writes all Circle/Unit Heads for adherence to the policy for preservation of documents as per BSNL preservation of Document Policy approved by BSNL Board. Letter <<<>>>

 

16 MAR 21: DGM CFA BSNL CO writes to CGM ITPC Pune for making necessary changes in CDR system for ONT/Modem rental charges in single monthly billing for all customers who have opted for annual, biennial or triennial subscription of DSL/ Bharat Fibre/ Bharat Air Fibre/ BBoWiFi broadband plans. Letter <<<>>>

 

16 MAR 21: CGMT MH writes to SSA/BA Heads cautioning about porting out of about 40000 GSM customers from BSNL network and request for taking initiatives for reducing the churn of customers out of BSNL network by use of application available on BCCS portal . Letter <<<>>>

 

16 MAR 21: CGMT MH writes to SSA/BA Heads for poor achievements in SIM Sale targets during year 2020-21 wherein majority of SSA have not achieved targets. CGMT congratulates Latur SSA for 100% achievement of targets and appeal to SSAs with target achievement less than 80% to put extra efforts to energize sales staff and sales partners for increasing SIM sale in Month March 2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

16 MAR 21: DGM NWP CM BSNL CO conveyed approval for constitution of Committee for Technical Examination of proposal for consolidation of GSM and B&CSS. This Committee has to submit its report in three weeks’ time. Letter <<<>>>

 

16 MAR 21: GM Fin CFA BSNL CO writes all Circle Heads/IFAs for utilization of Customer Interface System and send compliance on Reminding Progress by 19/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

16 MAR 21: DGM NWO CM BSNL CO writes all Circle/Unit Heads for taking initiatives to prevent fire incident in BSNL Telecom buildings. Letter <<<>>>

 

11 MAR 21: SAD NEWS: SNEA lost die Hard activist Com. Shankar Kadam JTO Satara SSA: With heavy heart and profound sorrow, it is to inform that Com. Shankar Kadam, JTO CSC Karad , Satara District and active SNEA Comrade passed away at young age 49 years on late evening of 10/03/2021. He was suffering from low BP and was hospitalized for few days and passed away due to multi organ failure. Com. Shankar Kadam was basically JTO Architecture and was posted in Mumbai since his joining in DoT. But due to reduction of workload in Architecture wing along with others, he has opted for Satara SSA. Since last 3 to 4 years he was working in Satara SSA and was serving in Telecom wing with much more efficiency. After VRS 2019, he was given more responsibilities in Karad SDCA and he was putting his sincere efforts as JTOCSC Karad. Com Kadam was die-hard member of SNEA and always proactively participated in overall activities of SNEA. He was soft spoken, sincere, co-operative and devoted officer of BSNL and active and alert member of SNEA since long time. SNEA Maharashtra prays Almighty to give courage and strength to aggrieved family members of late Com Shakar Kadam to bear and cope up this irreparable loss at this very crucial and hard moment of life. We also pray Almighty for heavenly peace and space for departed soul of late Com Shankar Kadam.

 

11 MAR 21: PGM Pers BSNL CO writes to DO letter to all Circle Heads on poor progress on verification of personal data of executives in SAP Portal from original records of employees in Online transfer application module (OTAM) including Maharashtra Circle and request to complete this work by target date 15/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

11 MAR 21: Dir HR BSNL Board writes to all CGMs for payment of final installment of Ex-Gracia in respect of retires of BSNL VRS 2019 so as to release the payment by 1700 hrs of 10/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

11 MAR 21: GM CSC CFA BSNL CO issued orders for BSNL Verifier Incentive scheme for verification of AEK documents at CSC/OCSC or other locations so as to scale up issuance or modification of Adhaar Cards at BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

·        This incentive will be payable to BSNL employee or employee of vendor of Outsourced CSCs who will be nominated for verification works.

·       This incentive will paid @Rs Ten per verification of documents by her/him for new Adhaar and @ Rs 5 for modification of Adhaar on monthly basis on submission of claim by concerned employee/staff.

·       This arrangement is proposed to meet shortage of staff for verification of documents in Adhaar Centers being operated by BSNL at its CSCs.

 

11 MAR 21: AGM CNO BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads calling for requirement of Transmission Network Testing Equipments i.e. Splicing Machine, OTDR, Power Meter, light source and requirement is to be sent latest by 18/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

This is a good opportunity to the Officers working in OFC/Transmission wing to get their OFC/Transmission teams fully equipped and hence without waiting for endorsement of this letter by Circle/SSA/Unit, by quoting this letter, they should submit their requirement in prescribed format to SSA/BA Heads or to GMMs of CNTXW Circle so that information reaches in time.

 

11 MAR 21: PGM CNO BSNL CO issued authorization to Circles for procurement of VRLA Battery sets for BTS Maintenance wherein Maharashtra Circle is given authorization for procurement of 643 Batteries during FY 2021-22. Letter <<<>>>

 

11 MAR 21: DGM Pers SM BSNL CO issued order for review DPC for JTOs promoted as SDE in 2009 and as on today all these officers are retired and revision in seniority is done after retirement to comply with Supreme court order on the seniority issue under dispute for years together. Letter <<<>>>

 

10 MAR 21: By a press release, DGM SM CM BSNL CO issued advisory to BSNL subscribers about fake sms by fraudsters and not to entertain any such sms. Letter <<<>>>

 

 10 MAR 21: DGM Pers SM BSNL CO writes to Circle Heads for verification of personal data of executives in SAP Portal from original records of employees in Online transfer application module (OTAM) and send certificate for complete verification with signature of GM HR latest by 15/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

10 MAR 21: AGM CFA Mumbai endorsed BSNL CO letter introduction of one time promotional sales incentive scheme for cluster partners for the sale of landline /broadband connections on copper in all the circles. Letter <<<>>>

 

 9 MAR 21: GM Restg BSNL CO issued clarification that Service books of all staff in SSAs under consolidated BAs will be maintained at BA HQ and there will be no change in present transfer liability of the SSA cadres even after consolidation of BAs. Letter <<<>>>

 

9 MAR 21: AGM MMP BSNL CO issued clarification regarding impact of business banning or blacklisting of bidders. Letter <<<>>>

 

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

 

 6 MAR 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO issued guidelines for payment of final instalment of Ex-Gratia in respect of retirees of BSNL VRS-2019 with directions to follow the instructions scrupulously and using two methods for calculation of ex-gracia in respect of VRS retires whose Presidential order is yet to be issued by DoT and to submit certificate in prescribed format with signature of GM HR and GM Finance of Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

 6 MAR 21: JTO Estt Mumbai endorsed the BRBRAITT Jabalpur letter for Webinars on different subject w.e.f 08/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

 6 MAR 21: DGM Admn Mumbai issued notice for celebrations of Women’s Day at Circle Office Mumbai in association with TWWO MH Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

 5 MAR 21: SNEA MH writes to Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGMT MH Circle requesting for stopping wrong procedures adopted by HR section in issuing normal request transfers under special category of Rule 8 transfer.  Letter <<<>>> 

 

 5 MAR 21: EE EP Mumbai issued orders for EEEs thereby filling two vacant posts of EEEs and giving additional charge of 2-3 more EEEs i.e. EE Nagpur will also hold additional charge of EEE Aurangabad, EEE Akola & EEE Nanded , EEE Kolhapur will have additional charge of EEE Goa & EEE Solapur. Letter <<<>>>

 

 5 MAR 21: DGM HR Mumbai endorsed the DO letter from Director HR to CGMT MH Circle for pursuing with all left out employees for filling of IPR/MPR Returns by all executives and Non-executives.  Letter <<<>>>

 

 5 MAR 21: AD Estt Mumbai endorsed the Schedule Online Training by RTCC Nagpur from 08/03/2021 to 12/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

 5 MAR 21: AGM Admn BSNL CO issued notice for organization of online health awareness webinar on International Women Day i.e. on 08/03/20221 , exclusively for Female employees and female family members of BSNL employees on PAN India basis.  Letter <<<>>>

 

 5 MAR 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO writes to all Circle/Unit Heads for final payment of ex-gracia in respect of retirees of BSNL VRS 2019 latest by 10/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

 5 MAR 21: AGM NB BSNL CO writes to all CGMs for exploring Business Opportunities for BSNL through its ASP Policy for empanelment of Application Service Providers for providing various ICT Based New Business solutions to BSNL EB customers. Letter <<<>>>

 

 4 MAR 21: DGM Legal Mumbai endorsed JTO to SDE promotion order of Com. P.R. Phasate, SDE Nagpur whose seniority is refixed after declaring him successful in JTO to SDE LDCE 2007 with retotaling of marks and now he is given seniority of Year 2002-03 and his pay will be fixed from date since he has assumed charge of SDE. Letter <<<>>>

·        Com. P. R. Phasate, SDE Nagpur has shown prolonged patience and SNEA has pursued this matter at all levels for last few years and finally he got success.

·        SNEA MH Congratulation to Com. P.R. Phasate, for successful in restoration/ correction of his rights/seniority under LDCE Quota and conveys thanks to Officers in Establishment section in Mumbai who have properly processed the case and to SNEA CHQ leaders at Delhi who have pursued case to give final results.

 

 4 MAR 21: AGM Pers I BSNL CO issued orders for change of Circle in respect of Com. S.B. Asangi, DE WTP Kolhapur from BBNW Circle to KTK Circle as per his request.. Letter <<<>>>

·        Com. S.B. Asangi, DE WTP has requested for transfer KTK Circle, but his order was issued for BBNW Circle Bangalore which was odd place for him and hence he represented for change of Circle as per his request. Later he was also relived from ERP, but he did not join and waited for justice with full faith on persuasion of SNEA.

·        This matter was pursued by SNEA MH/KTK with CHQ leaders at Delhi and finally with efforts of CHQ leaders at Delhi, the revised orders are issued wherein Com. S.B. Asangi, is now posted to KTK Circle and now he can join at SSA as per his request within Karnataka Circle.

·        SNEA MH conveys thanks to all SNEA CHQ leaders at Delhi and specifically to Com. R. S. Kolapkar AGS and Com. P. P. Rao, AGS for pursuing this case successfully and giving justice to Com. S.B. Asangi, DE WTP Kolhapur.

 

 4 MAR 21: AGM Pers I BSNL CO writes to all Circle/Unit/Vertical Heads conveying extension of date for verification of personal data from services books up to 10/03/2021 specially for updating correct APR data of executives in SAP/ERP which will be used for holding e-DPCs for different promotions w.e.f 01/04/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

4 MAR 21: DGM ERP BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for implementation of online process through REM Model of ERP for application and allotment of Staff Quarters.  Letter <<<>>>

·        Of the late it was seen that there were issues in allotment of Staff Quarters all over India and certain cases of pick and choose allotment are always seen giving scope to complaints. With this online method, there will be much more transparency.

·        This transparent process of allotment of Staff Quarters by online method through ERP will reduce number of complaints and will also reduce hardship of individuals in printing application, filling it and its submission with required documents and getting signature of controlling Officers.

·        Let us hope that this module is implemented without any issues and allotment of Staff Quarters also becomes one of the paperless and transparent process.

·        In similar manner, there is need of implementation of this Module for allotment of IQs for transparent working and stopping misuse or personalize use of IQs by method of reservation of IQs with pencils as being done all over India.

·       Online Booking and allotment of IQs will help in reducing complaints about biased attitude of certain officers in allotment of IQs and will also avoid the misuse of IQs by few Officers and their family members and desired priority will be given to office works rather than the priority to the family members of selected officers. 

 

 4 MAR 21: DGM NWO BBIN BSNL CO issued schedule for circle wise online Town Hall meeting of cluster partners of all SSAs/BAs in Circle along with SSA/BA/Circle Heads which will be headed by Director CFA BSNL Board and the meeting for Maharashtra Circle is scheduled on 1100 Hrs on 10/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

                                   

 4 MAR 21: AGM CP&M BSNL CO published Tele density and Operator wise Market Share as on 30/11/2020 and analysis thereof. Letter <<<>>>

 

 3 MAR 21: DGM NWO BBIN BSNL CO issued orders for setting up common Toll Free Number with BA Mapping for BSNL partners for management of issues pending at ITPC. Letter <<<>>>

 

 3 MAR 21: GM Radio BSNL CO issued revised tariffs for plans and call charges for GSPS (Global Satellite Phone Services) of BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

 3 MAR 21: DGM Regulation BSNL CO endorsed DoT letter for curbing of clandestine / illegal telecom operation and obtaining SIM cards on forged documents. Letter <<<>>>

 

 2 MAR 21: AGM Admn BSNL CO writes to all CGMs for celebrations International Women’s Day with full enthusiasm. Letter <<<>>>

 

 2 MAR 21: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for revocation of ERP relieving and retention of AO in Circle Office Mumbai who has applied for own cost request transfer to Pune and was relieved through ERP on 23/02/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

2 MAR 21: GM CFA BSNL CO issued policy guidelines regarding the financial transactions in respect of BTCL which is subsidiary company of BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

 1 MAR 21: SNEA MH writes to Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGMT MH Circle for addressing to review and settle Grievances and discrepancies created due to pick & choose and abrupt transfers of account wing executives in Maharashtra Circle.  Letter <<<>>>  Corresponding letters <<<>>>

·        SNEA MH has received certain complaints for its members and District Secretaries on serious issues with respect to transfer and posting of executives in Account wing issued in recent past.

·        This letters gives the details of grievances, manmade hurdles and how HR issues of account wing are given consideration in totally casual and careless manner.

·        SNEA MH once again request CGMT MH to settle decide on ongoing conflict on centralized or decentralized HR activities of Account wing executives respectively with GM HR or with GM Fin Mumbai.

·        SNEA MH has consolidated all grievances and issues related to transfer policy guidelines, retention/cancellation of transfers on immunity, consideration of request on medical grounds, harassment of female executives by posting at odd location while posting in nearby SSA was quiet possible, random grant of transfer grant without any consideration to interest of BSNL, not adhering to the Excess/shortage data published by HR section , not following long stay criteria, creating confusion on Account wing Tenure stations and not adhering to tenure stations, issuing transfers against the word of CGMT MH for not issuing any transfers till end of Financial year, pick and choose transfers on name of excess to shortage transfers and not following criteria of excess or shortage equally for all, favoring some executives by retaining for unlimited period, giving consideration for representations on pick and choose basis etc.

·        It is seen that there is no concern given to keep cost of transfers at minimum , and transfers are also issued by neglecting principle of posting to nearby SSA and it seems that deliberately these executives are posted at very odd and far away locations when posting at nearby SSAs was quiet possible. It is also seen that some executives are specifically favored by posting in SSAs having excess strength of executives and some are also retained in SSAs having excess executive strength, but some are transferred from SSAs having shortage of executives.

·        Request transfers are given consideration on pick and choose basis and there is no uniformity among Executives submitted request, executives who have submitted their grievances and so on.

·        All these grievances are being submitted to CGMT MH with request for review of all these transfers in the interest of BSNL as well as in the interest of sufferer executives and to keep word of not issuing transfers in Month of March by keeping on hold the pending orders and give justice to all executives well within the transfer policy guidelines, by uniformly applying the formula of excess, shortage of executives in any particular SSA, handling the HR activities in transparent manner etc.

·        SNEA MH will continue to pursue for equal justice to all and mainly for transparent HR activities with equal treatment to executives of all wings and either in centralized manner with GM HR or in decentralized manner with concerned Vertical heads i.e. Civil. Electrical and Account wing.

·        Let us hope that CGMT MH takes serious note of the manmade issues created for account wing executives and justice is given to all affected executives. 

 

27 Feb 21: Jet GM Pers SM BSNL CO writes all Circle/Unit Heads all over India for completion of pending APRs of Year 2019-20. Letter <<<>>>  Annex I <<<>>>

·        Letter gives details analysis of the pending cases of e -APRs of executives and non-executives also.

·        Out of 73874 total e-APARS about 800 e-APRs are either pending with initiators or with Reporting Officer or with reviewing Officer and lists showing the case wise status is also published for all such cases.

·        Explanation is being called for all the Executives who have not processed the e-APR for year 2019-20 of either himself or of subordinates even by the extended deadlines.

·        As the date of reporting and reviewing of e-APR has been expired, the reporting and reviewing officers have forfeited their rights to make any entry in e-APRs of year 2019-20. Hence all the pending E-APRs are to be completed in ESS Portal by attaching No Report/No Review Certificates as per defined procedure for same.

·        The last date for completion of this process is 15/03/2021 and explanations are to be called with certificate that all e-APRs of executives working under jurisdiction of Circle/Unit Heads have been completed and explanation from defaulting officers have been called for is to be submitted latest by 21/03/2021.

 

23 Feb 21: AD Estt Mumbai endorsed the Schedule Online Training by RTCC Nagpur from 01/03/2021 to 06/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

25 Feb 21: DGM Legal Mumbai issued posting order of Com. Subodh Y. Pardhi, SDE who has joined Maharashtra Circle after completion of all India Hard Tenure Station in NE-II Circle and as per his choice he is posted in S&M CFA section Circle Office Mumbai. Letter <<<>>>

 

25 Feb 21: DGM S&M CM BSNL CO in second reminder letter to all CGMs writes for posting of at least 25% of the required staff for mobile channel management teams and send compliance latest by 02/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

25 Feb 21: DGM EF BSNL CO issued office order stating that any invoice entered in ERP after 60 days from the invoice date , will be processed only after condonation of delay by CMD BSNL or by Vertical Director concerned. Letter <<<>>>

 

25 Feb 21: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO issued circular for reformulation of certain PAN India Bharat Fibre Broadband plans in all the Circles except A&N Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 Feb 21: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for direct relieving of AGMs to and from Tenure stations and non-tenure stations and all three AGMs stands relieved w.e.f 23/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 Feb 21: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for direct relieving of AO/JAO under transfer to Pune SSA as per their request. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 Feb 21: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO issued circular for conveying waiving off installation charges for LL/DSL/Bharat Fibre/ BBoWiFi/ Bharat AirFibre (Voice/ Broadband) connections in all the circles on promotional basis up to 31-03-2021. Letter <<<>>>

As on today, Rs. 250 for Copper Connections and Rs. 500 for Connections of Fibre is applied as installation charges and as an promotional offer same are now waived off for all connections which will be provided up to 31/03/2021.

 

24 Feb 21: AGM RM CM BSNL CO writes CGMs/IFAs about GSM Revenue Performance Report up to the month of Jan-2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 Feb 21: GM Fin CFA BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads and IFAs to process and complete the process of technical write of more than 10 year old outstanding of ex customers with amount more than Rs 20 lakhs. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 Feb 21: AGM RM CM BSNL CO writes CGMs/IFAs about clarity report of landline Performance Report for the month of Jan-2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 Feb 21: DGM NWO CFA BSNL CO writes CGMs/IFAs about GSM Revenue Performance Report up to the month of Jan-2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 Feb 21: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO issued circular for revision of certain landline plans for Circles in West Zone. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Feb 21: DGM Legal Mumbai issued orders for keeping in abeyance the transfer orders of three SDEs and five JTOs under transfers within Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

·        These SDEs/JTOs were under transfer either under long stay or as per their request. The Three JTOs are under transfer as per their request were not relieved by concerned Offices due to administrative reasons and request by one of JTO to cancel his request transfer.

·        The other three SDEs and Two JTOs are under long stay transfer to Tenure stations and they have represented for change of SSA on medial grounds and genuine family grounds.

·        These Officers were relieved through ERP and their representations were not given consideration during intervening period.

·        These transfer orders were issued as per the old norms of justification of SSA wise executive strength showing shortages at the SSAs where these Officers were transferred.

·        SNEA MH has raised this issue with Shri. M.K. Mishra, earlier CGMT MH for posting excess executives at Tenure stations against their willingness and requested for change of SSA as in revised Executive strength as there are vacancies in SSAs where they have asked for change and he has assured to review the transfer orders and has issued directions to GM HR for same.

·        But by the time his instructions were implemented there were major changes in portfolio of CGMT MH and GM HR CO MH and this proposal could not move.

·        On joining of new CGMT MH, SNEA MH has taken up matter with him and apprised him about the issues and requested for considering the requests for change of SSA and after listening genuine grievances, CGMT MH was kind enough to issue directions to GM HR MH CO for same.

·        But later it was proposed by GM HR MH CO that all changes will be decided in the proposed transfers scheduled in March 2021 and till time all these officers will be retained at working SSA and accordingly their transfer orders are kept in abeyance till further orders i.e. their revised transfer order for change of SSA or consideration of cancellation of request.

·        SNEA MH conveys sincere thanks to Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGMT MH, Shri. M. K. Mishra, then CGMT MH and Shri. Aman Jaiswal, GM HR CO MH for understanding the difficulties of these executives and responding positively to request of SNEA to adhere for SSA wise justification of executive strength equally for all SSA and to give justice to these executives by considering their request on genuine medical/family grounds.

 

23 Feb 21: GM Fin CFA BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads and IFAs for mandatory  registration of cluster partners, channel partners and BSNL Retired Employees in Defaulter Bill Application (Special App) for collection of outstanding revenue of older than one year under incentive scheme ranging from 10% to 30% of outstanding amount. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Feb 21: AD Estt Mumbai endorsed the Schedule Online Training by RTCC Pune from 22/02/2021 to 27/02/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Feb 21: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO issued Circular for reformulation and mapping of existing PAN India Broadband plans in all the Circles except A&N Circle and it will be effective from 01/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Feb 21: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO issued Circular for introduction of new DSL Broadband plans 100GB CUL, 200GB CUL and 500GB CUL on regular basis in all the Circles except A&N Circle and these new plans will be applicable w.e.f. 01/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Feb 21: DGM TC & CM BSNL CO issued Circular for promotional offer for STVs and PVs under GSM prepaid Mobile services and these offer will be valid up to 31/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Feb 21: Informative presentation of Bharat Air Fibre. Copy <<<>>>

 

22 Feb 21: SNEA MH meeting with Shri. Aman Jaiswal, GM HR CO MH on HR issues: The delegation of SNEA MH consisting Com. M. N. Kotambe, ACS, Com. Abhay Kesarkar, JS CE and Com. M. S. Adasul, CS had meeting with Shri. Aman Jaiswal, GM HR CO MH on 16/02/2021 at 1100 hrs wherein we have discussions on different ongoing/pending HR issues. The details of discussions are as follows.

1.     Uniform applicability of Centralization or Decentralization of all HR activities of all verticals: We have started discussions with ongoing issues of disparity among different verticals in dealing with HR activities. We pointed out how there is uncertainty and pendency on different HR issues as neither GM HR nor concerned Vertical heads are taking total care of HR issues and how pick and choose approach has kept on hold many HR activities and how certain files are moving fast and we stressed that whatever may be procedure either centralized with GM HR or decentralized with Vertical Heads, but it should be uniform for all and not as pick and choose as being done now. GM HR MH CO informed that matter may be discussed with CGMT MH and let him decide who has to deal with HR activities. We have narrated that we have submitted views in written letter to CGMT MH and hopefully we will discuss it in detail in next meeting. GM HR further added that there is no confusion on his part because as per BSNL CO guidelines HR activities of all verticals i.e. Telecom, Civil, Electrical and Account wing are to be centralized under GM HR and accordingly decision has been taken in MH Circle. Same is being implemented for all verticals and his office is originating all HR files and same are sent by him to concerned Vertical Heads for concurrence. As such, there is no issue except issues of Finance wing HR activities which are centralized for last one year, but GM Fin is having certain issues on transfer orders issued by HR section. He expressed that as GM HR he is not identifying any face while posting any executive at any place and he is keeping track and focus on number of executives required at Particular SSA and posting executives accordingly. But this is not acceptable to GM Fin Mumbai and on recent posting of JAOs/AOs/DGMs, GM Fin Mumbai has raised certain objections and they had hot arguments also. The matter is till inconclusive and now decision is to be taken by CGMT MH. GM HR added that he has no issue if HR activities are decentralized with concerned Vertical Heads and supported stand of SNEA about the uniformity of dealing HR activities and same is being implemented in MH Circle. The only concern he expressed that while dealing transfer posting Vertical heads should play limited role with number of officers required at particular SSA/BA/Unit and who is to be posted at what place is lookout of GM HR depending on his/her stay at particular station and vertical heads had nothing to do with it. He added that this is the main reason of conflict between him and GM Fin Mumbai about recent account wing transfers. He expressed serious concern that this matter was not decided by earlier CGMT MH and hence there are issues. GM HR added that he has again processed file for same and was optimistic that the issues will be decided by new CGMT MH and directed us to take final call with CGMT MH and he is ready for taking total responsibility of HR activities for all verticals and is also ready for decentralized HR activities as may be decided by CGMT MH.

2.     Pendency of majority HR activities of Finance wing: Delegation has pointed out to GM HR that though HR activities of Finance wing are centralized with his office since last one year, his office is dealing issues of only Transfer posting of account wing and other issues like TBP Orders, Confirmation of JTOs, preparation of Circle seniority list, permissions required from BSNL, rule 8/9 transfers etc are not taken care by HR units. Also there are issues in transfer orders issued and the grievances submitted by Finance wing executives are neither decided by HR unit nor the Finance wing is taking care of it with say that all HR activities are centralized with GM HR and always points out finger with GM HR about all HR related pending issues. We added that the concerned executives of Account are facing issues to whom they have to approach and who will resolve their grievances. We have pointed out specific cases of posting of IFA Aurangabad wherein file is being shunted among different Officers of HR unit and Finance unit for last one year and till matter in not decided. GM HR responded that there are certain issues and for this also he blamed GM Fin Mumbai and his team of DGMs dealing with HR activities. He added that while handing over the works of FC section to HR section, then DGM FC Mumbai has simply sent plain letter cum note that works of FC section are handed over to HR unit and there is no proper handing over of the records and hence his office is not in position to take care of entire issues of account wing. We added that we have discussed this issue with then DGM FC Mumbai and she has firmly informed that she has handed over all records to HR unit under acknowledgement. In response GM HR expressed that she is not telling truth and just plain paper letter is not procedure of handing over and there should be proper handover of files and Office records under due acknowledgement. He added that in one of court case, certain documents were required from FC section and that time DGM FC was on leave and DGM TR was assigned job to search file by GM Fin Mumbai. When combine search was carried out by DGM TR and then AD Staff A Mumbai, till no records could find out and there is need of proper handing over of records. We have informed that then how concerned officer of HR unit has acknowledged the receipt of files. GM HR agreed that during lockdown somebody has acknowledged the letter but clarified that it is not receipt of file and records, but it is receipt of letter and detail handing over procedure needs to be followed. In conclusion, he added that now let it be decided by CGMT MH who will deal with HR activities of Finance wing and once it is decided to be centralized with HR unit, he will see that proper handing over is followed under acknowledgement and if it will be decentralized with GM Fin Mumbai then there will not be issue as he may return the said letter in same manner as done by DGM FC Mumbai as custody of files and records till continues with DGM FC Mumbai. About pendency of HR works he also added that while transferring HR works, concerned Officer and Staff dealing with HR activities of Finance wing should have been transferred to HR unit. But no single executives or staff was relieved from FC section to HR unit to take care of centralized Account wing activities under GM HR and his repeated request for same are neglected by GM Fin Mumbai. Hence he is compelled to take care of works with additional burden to other ADs/SDEs in staff section and hence Finance wing HR works are pending in his office. GM HR added that once it is decided that who has to deal with HR activities by CGMT MH, the matter will be decided once for all. He firmly assured to clear pending HR issues of account wing executives if works continues with him and again directed us to take up issue with CGMT MH.

3.     Issues related to JAO Rule 8 Transfers: We have narrated GM HR that the consent from concerned Circle for acceptance of Rule 8 transfers as asked by MH Circle has been received from all Circles and till no decision has been taken on it. GM HR responded that the said issue was already approved by then CGMT MH Circle but now new CGMT MH has asked for entire data of Rule 8 Transfers and he will review it. Also as decided for all transfers, CGMT MH is of the opinion that Rule 8 transfers also should be considered after or in March 2021 and his office is working on consolidation of Rule 8 data required by CGMT MH and file will be reprocessed again. GM HR further added that during discussions with CGMT MH on rule 8 transfers, GM Fin Mumbai has expressed concern over relieving of JAOs under Rule 8 transfers due to shortage and has formed committee headed by GM Fin with DGM CSC Mumbai and DGM TR Mumbai as members of the committee. This committee will decided on consideration of Rule 8 transfers. We have reacted that when there are well defined guidelines on consideration of Rule 8 transfers and completion of five years is major criteria for it and when MH Circle has ample Account wing executives as compared to any other Circle in BSNL what is need of such committee to create confusion in minds of executives and giving scope for malpractices as seen in the past giving consideration of rule 8 transfers on pick and choose basis. GM HR added that he also did not find any need of such special committee as there is no provision in transfer policy, but committee is formed without any consultation of HR unit and directed us to take up matter with GM Fin for same. He added that if HR works continues within his office, he will not entertain any such committee and decisions will be taken as per Rule 8 transfer policy. We have further pointed out that there are some JAOs whose Rule 8 request is not given consideration in last spell even though his/her application was received by Circle Office and same are not even processed in file. GM HR reacted that no new cases will be added in the Rule 8 list at this stage and matter will be decided for request given consideration at earlier stage. We have added that we are not talking about new cases and we are pointing out cases which were received by HR units but missed by the staff/AD while processing Rule 8 cases and it is injustice to them. We are pursuing these missing cases at AD/AGM/DGM level and except assurances to process the cases, nothing has been concrete done on it. There is no mistake on part of individuals and SSAs and it is mistake of Staff section and needs to be corrected as it is injustice to these executives who are waiting for their Rule 8 transfer for last one year and disappointed as their name seems to be missing. GM HR understood our concern and assured that if this is the case, then he will direct concerned officers to process all such cases. In conclusion of this point, GM HR expressed that if works of HR activities are kept centralized with his office, then he will take care of rule 8 transfers and of it is decentralized then it is to be taken care by GM Fin Mumbai and his office will handover present details to GM Fin Mumbai.

4.     Issues with transfer posting of Account wing: We have narrated certain discrepancies in Account wing transfers and injustice to the executives of Account wing and how issues are being taken care on pick and choose basis. He again pointed out figure towards GM Fin Mumbai and CGMT MH and clarified that whatever is done on his part is correct and now matter is to be decided by CGMT MH. We have brought to his notice that certain request are not even processed in file even after submitting details by us to AD/AGM /DGM Staff, GM HR and even to CGMT MH. There are major discrepancies in the transfer posting of Account wing creating unrest among executives concerned. We have pointed out that the data of SSA wise strength of executives along with stay particulars are not published and transfer orders are issued without following Transfer policy guidelines for posting of officer on transfers. We have also pointed out that Tenure Transfer policy for posting of substitute is not followed and posting done on random basis and there are also serious discrepancies in granting cost of transfers. GM HR was of firm opinion that his office has taken all such care and there is no discrepancy in it. On Tenure Transfer Policy, he was of the opinion that there is no such transfer policy for account wing as all local polices are scrapped and only BSNL Corporate Office transfer policy will be followed. GM HR was of firm opinion that he has done everything right and if intervention of GM Fin is restricted he can give best results in account wing transfer policy also. He finally directed us to take up matter with CGMT MH. We have conveyed him that we will shortly submit the grievances and violations of policy guidelines in writing to CGMT MH.

5.     Tenure SSAs in Maharashtra Circle and its applicability to all wings: During discussions on account wing transfers and tenure stations, GM HR informed that there is no difference in Tenures for Account wing as well as other wings and Tenure stations are equal for executives of all wings. We have pointed out that there are no orders for cancellation of Tenure Transfers decided by Finance wing, GM HR expressed that all such local tenure stations are scrapped and he is following only Transfer policy issued by BSNL CO and he do not agree on any policy issued locally by Maharashtra Circle. We have narrated that he is already following this policy for Telecom wing and issuing Tenure orders and his say that no local policy is followed has no meaning. Being GM HR for all verticals he has to implement it or modify it officially and not is such unofficial manner. Then GM HR informed that one of the association has submitted proposal for one more tenure station at Marathwada region which is central location for executives in Marathwada region and he also agrees with the proposal. We have narrated that the Tenure stations are decided on the basis of local conditions and availability resources and local executives in particular SSA /Circle and not on basis of suitability of any area. The main purpose of Tenure station is to give relief to executives working at such difficult stations and to provide them some extra facilities to overcome hardship faced in office working area. There are framed guidelines on declaring any station as tenure Station and said are available with his Establishment section. Till now, in Maharashtra Circle, the Tenure stations are decided on basis of these guidelines and it is reviewed time to time. But his stand that there are no local Tenure policy has no meaning and issues needs to be decided as per guidelines on subject. It is crystal clear that Tenure stations are well defined for Telecom and Account wing separately and Telecom wing policy is used by Civil and Electrical wings for considering request transfers from tenure stations as there is no such specific and separate policy for these wings. Hence till these orders are not modified or reviewed or cancelled by any official order, just say of GM HR that all local policies are scrapped has no meaning and needs firm official order on it. But GM HR was not in position to clear the fact and continued to say that there is no Tenure Policy locally and he knows only BSNL Transfer Policy and directed to discuss this matter with CGMT MH and let it be decided by Circle Head. He also assured to go through the tenure policy guidelines available with establishment section and have review on his part.   

6.     Publication of Stay particulars and SSA wise Executive Strength of Account wing: We have drawn attention of GM HR about non-publication of latest data of Account wing executives and issuing orders on pick and choose basis. GM HR informed that stay particulars as well as SSA wise strength of Account wing executives has been published long back and his office has taken further action on basis of that data. We have brought to his notice the changes happened in this data over the period and need of correct and updated data for considering request transfers and long stay transfers. We have also brought to his notice certain discrepancies in it and need of publishing updated data and he assured for it before considering next spell of transfers. 

7.     Confirmation of JAOs: We have pointed out that the confirmation of JAOs is pending for long time and even though assurances by different officers from HR units and calling for data of same long back, there is no firm action taken on issuing confirmation orders of many JAOs. GM HR Mumbai asked where any such case is pending and we have replied that in recent past as no such confirmation order is issued either by FC section or by HR section, the confirmation of all such JAOs joined as per recent orders are pending and there are about 110 such cases. GM HR assured that he will direct concerned officers to take care of it and again expressed concern that matter can be conclusive if CGMT once for all decided the responsibility of HR activities and gives freedom to HR unit to deal with all HR activities he will take care of all such issues as early as possible.  In conclusion, GMHR assured to check the same with his office and take immediate action in this regard

8.     Acceptance of Request for Refusal received in DGM LA Arrangements: We have narrated the difficulties faced by the DEs who are transferred out of SSAs and have submitted refusals of DGM LA and their cases are forwarded by BA/SSA Heads to Circle Office Mumbai, but these cases are given consideration on pick and choose basis and no uniform decision is taken on it. We have pursued this from AD to CGMT MH and everybody has assured for it as it is permitted as per BSNL guidelines on the subject. GMHR expressed total reluctance on this issue and shared that there is no need of any action on part of his Office and clarified that it is understood that who is not joined means his refusal is accepted. He further added that once officer has submitted refusal, then it is as good as accepted and there should not be any issue on it and no one should worry for it. He added that he is of the opinion that instead of issuing fresh DGM LA Orders against these refusals, he will first transfer DEs under long stay to equalize shortage of DGMs and then give DGM LA so that refusals can be avoided and there is no need of separate transfer orders for LA Arrangements in SDE, DE or in DGM Cadres. GM HR was optimistic that he will complete entire transfer posting activities by 15th of March 2021 and then he will issue LA orders and hence he has not issued orders of acceptance of refusals, but he firmly assured that every refusal submitted is as good as accepted. We have narrated that BA Heads are pressurizing concerned officers for force relieving of these officers and narrated case of Com S P Jain, DE Dhule wherein GMT Jalgaon being BA Head for Dhule SSA has pressurized him to accept the DGM LA order even after his written refusal quoting that it is not accepted by Circle Office meaning that it is rejected. By understanding all these issues, GM HR agreed to our concern and assured that he will direct concerned officer in HR unit to process all such refusal cases and convey its approval of acceptance of refusal to concerned BA Heads. 

9.     Consideration of Request Transfers from MH Circle to WTR Circle: We have reminded GM HR about the need of executives at different locations in WTR in territory of Maharashtra Circle as expressed and desired by then CGMT MH and new CGMT MH also. GM HR informed that he has already written to WTR asking for detail justification and requirement of executives with details of executives available with WTR and its utilization including stay of the officer at particular Station as compared to stay of executive in concerned SSA of MH Circle. In response DGM Admn WTR/CNTXW Mumbai has met him with certain details and asking some clarifications on data required. GM HR added that WTR team has been guided on the information required by Maharashtra Circle and it is expected that these details will be sent by CNTXW Circle at the earliest. GM HR Mumbai further informed that hopefully the information from CNTXW Circle will be received by end of Feb 2021. Accordingly he is planning to issue orders for consideration of requests from MH Circle to WTR/CNTXW Circle along with all transfers he is proposing by 15th Feb 2021. On this issue GM HR was optimistic and positively assured to consider all such requests from MH to WTR Circle.

10.            Justification of Executive for Mobile , RTTC and Circle Office: We have brought to notice of GM HR Mumbai the issues related to justification of executives in Mobile Units, RTTCs and in Circle office Mumbai and need to have some fixed guidelines either from Circle office or from Corporate Office. GM HR informed that he has already published executive strength for all these units along with data of SSAs/BAs. There will not be any change in the executive strength decided vide his office as changes if any will create further issues. We have narrated that there are some issues with justification and changes are required by giving weightage to FTTH teams as per recent guidelines on subject wherein FTTH teams with minimum 12 to 24 JTOs/SDEs needs be formed at each BA HQ which will be/are operational for all SSAs under that BA. But GM HR was of the opinion that there cannot be any change at this stage and he will go ahead with strength he has published earlier and he has already updated CGMT MH on this issue. Then we have informed him that if it is so, we will address this issue to CGMT MH and he conveyed consent for same. 

11.   Publication of SSA wise Justification of Electrical and Civil wing executives and issues thereof: We have drawn attention of GM HR on the published data of executive strength by Electrical wing and Civil wing and how it has no uniformity among SSAs. It is clearly seen that this data is prepared with certain bias in mind and the requirement of JTOs/SDEs is different among the SSAs of same category. It is seen that in some of SSAs the recently posted JTOs and SDEs are compelled to opt for out of SSA as no post of his cadre is shown justified in that SSA. There is serious discrimination on justification of posts both in SDE and JTO Cadre and we can understand and accept the justification at EE and SE level, but grievances at JTO/SDE level needs to be corrected. GM HR expressed that there was nothing doing from corporate office and we not expecting any Post VRS restructuring policy for Accounts, Civil and Electrical wing executives. Corporate office says Circle may manage their executives as per available executive’s strength at required locations where work gravity known to concerned vertical head. GM HR further informed that justification is done not on basis of requirement of SSAs, but it is done on basis of the availability of executives in these cadres. He informed that as CE Civil Mumbai he has prepared justification of JTOs/SDEs in Civil wing and he has seen that there are no hands available to distribute and he has to manage the show among available JTOs/SDEs. When we have asked that justification should be done as per the standard procedure as done by Telecom wing and number of post justified in any cadre should be equal for particular SSAs in particular Category as defined under restructuring norms. GM HR did not agree on it stating that BSNL Corporate office will not give additional hands and he will have to manage the works within the available strength and he has prepared justification as per available manpower and without making any difference between JTO and SDE. He said that in Telecom wing there are ample JTOs/SDEs available and in Civil and Elect wing there are few executives left and the luxury of executives as maintained in Telecom wing cannot be maintained in Civil/ Electrical wings. For grievances on calculations of SSA wise Electrical wing executives, he directed to take up matter with CE Elect Mumbai and as GM HR his role will be only for deciding transfer and posting of required Executives at particular SSA as per justification prepared by CE Elect Mumbai. In his eyes JTO/SDE in Elect and Civil wings are also equal and should carry equal responsibility and he will go ahead with the calculations done by him. SNEA will further take up issue with CGMT MH to get data corrected as per norms defined and not as per faces available as being done now.

12.   Preparation of fresh data of stay particulars and Executive Strength for consideration of Non-tenure transfers: Association updated that many comrades have submitted their request after publishing data by HR section and there are certain transfers implemented over the year. As such, there is need of publishing fresh data of executive strength as well as Stay particulars of executives working in different SSAs. GM HR informed that the said data is ready in his computer and as per discussion with CGMT MH, the request of all executives who are completing three years at present working Non Tenure SSA and two years and two years for tenure SSAs will be added in the list. He was of the opinion that the stay particulars are published and there are no changes in it and hence no need of its publication. We insisted for publication of fresh data of executive strength as well as stay particulars so that there is transparency. Finally GM HR informed that he is updating data and will decide on it shortly.

13.   Publication of stay particulars for considering Tenure Transfers: We have expressed our views for publication of data for Tenure longest stay list for MH circle for planning and giving right option by all executives who are due for transfer under long stay. We also have narrated that GM HR is publishing combine data showing stay in SSA as well as Circle in same list and it makes difficult for executives for understanding his/her position in the Circle long stay list which is operated for posting at Tenure stations. Under confusion, many executives do not opt for any station even though they are at top of list and finally get transferred at odd locations and pursuing for changes in transfers and it can be avoided in Circle Long Stay list is published separately. But GM HR was not ready for same and he said that executives should understand their position form the data whatever he is publishing and he will not publish separate data for Circle Level Long stay list. We conveyed him that if excel sheet is ready with him then he has to only sort out data as per Circle stay and publish it. If he has any issue, he should publish data in excel sheet so that it can be sorted out by individuals or as association will publish it by sorting it out. But GM HR was dead against it and very adamantly he told that he will not publish separate list of Circle Long stay and let the executives understand from it. By understanding his total reluctance on this issue, we have not further stressed on it, but we will take up matter with CGMT MH for same.

14.    Uniform applicability of Transfer Grant: We have brought to notice of GM HR about biased applicability of company cost on transfers and how he has given consideration for Company cost transfers for certain executives and how he has compelled some of executives to join even tenure stations at Own cost. GM HR informed that transfers at Tenure stations having excess strength were given consideration in the interest of executives to give consideration to their requests even though there were no vacancies and hence all such transfers are considered at Own cost. For the transfers at locations where there is shortage, he is giving consideration at Company cost. He further added that he has taken corrective action in case of DE posted at Goa and his request at Own cost is converted in Company cost when it was understood that there were vacancies in DE Cadre in Goa SSA. He also conveyed that if any such case is pending, same may be please brought to his notice, he will get it corrected.

15.   Consideration of pending Request Transfers from Tenure as well as Non-tenure Stations: We have brought to the notice of GM HR the unrest among the executives from Non-Tenure stations, whose request are not given consideration for last one year by giving different reasons at different times. Apart from this next spell of Transfers from tenure stations are also due and these executives are waiting for their transfers. GM HR informed that he has planned to give consideration to all transfers together and he is working out on it. He informed that he has prepared data of request transfers from and to non-tenure stations on so many occasions and even processed in files but you know that it was not given consideration by then CGMT MH quoting reason of bulk/mass transfers. He assured that this time, he is hopeful that all transfers will be given consideration by new CGMT MH in one lot as being proposed by him for last one year. He firmly assured that now also he is working in it and hopefully all transfers i.e. Requests from Tenure stations, Requests from Non-Tenure Stations and transfers for equalization of Executives among SSAs all together will be issued by 15th March 2021 or latest by 20th March 2021.

16.   Benevolent Fund for Maharashtra Circle: We reminded GM HR about our earlier discussions on formation of informed Benevolent Fund. We added that as directed by CGMT MH, SNEA MH has submitted written proposal for Benevolent Fund to support family members of any of BSNL employee/ executives in case of his/her untimely death and stressed for its early approval. GM HR remembered that SNEA has submitted such proposal before few years, but could not materialize. He added that proposal by SNEA has been received by his office from CGMT MH and he has marked it to DGM/AGM Admn Mumbai for further necessary action and assured to have immediate action by taking all possible steps for same and get it functional at the earliest.

17.   Group Medical Insurance Policy for Maharashtra Circle: We narrated our earlier discussions with GM HR and CGMT MH about need of group Medical Insurance for executives and Non-executives in BSNL Maharashtra Circle and informed GM HR that CGMT MH has given go ahead signal for Group Medical Insurance Policy and has directed us to submit the proposal in writing. Accordingly SNEA MH has submitted proposal to CGMT MH and he has marked it to GM HR Mumbai. GM HR informed that he has received the proposal and asked what SNEA expects on part of management to go ahead with it. We have added that SNEA had already discussed with Insurance Companies about the proposal and how it can be implemented at minimum premium and maximum Insurance coverage. We requested that Insurance companies need premium from single point and in this case centrally subscription from BSNL will help in further reduction of premium as more and more executives/non-executives will be beneficial from it. GM HR requested us to arrange meeting of representatives of these Insurance companies with him and he will discuss with them along with GM Fin Mumbai so that fast action can be taken on it. We have assured for immediate arrangement of meeting with representatives of Insurance companies and assured GM HR total support in getting this proposal implemented for all willing executives and non-executives also. We made it clear that our intention is to get and give benefits to all executives and non-executives as per their requirement and willingness and if it is done centrally for all, it will give good results.

18.   Publication of Works assigned & Contact details of Executives in CO Mumbai: We once again requested GM HR to publish list of executives in Circle Office Mumbai with contact details and works assigned to them so that it will be easy to executives working in field units to directly contact concerned officer. GM HR was again somewhat reluctant and of the opinion that such directory is not required in today’s scenario. We cleared that we have never asked for any traditional directory, but there is need of contact details as published by him on MH Intranet for officers in Staff section and if similar list is published by all verticals or if consolidated list of all executives in Circle Office Mumbai is published by HR section, then it will be best for all and added that CGMT MH also has given consent for same. In conclusion, GMHR responded that he will look into issue and see that such list is published at the earliest.

19.   AGM/DE LA in Circle office Mumbai: We have narrated our discussions with GM HR on this subject and once again requested GM HR to bring uniformity among different sections of Circle Office Mumbai in issuing DE/AGM LA Orders. GM HR informed that he is aware about it and after DGM LA orders, the need of AGMs has been increased and feared that this may create further shortage in SDE Cadre. Hence some additional JTOs/SDEs needs to be posted in Circle Office Mumbai. He has planned to post it in proposed transfers in March 2021 and thereafter DE/AGM LA orders will be issued centrally for entire Maharashtra Circle and present procedure to issue AGM/DE LA as per local seniority within SSA will be stopped. He added that if we issue AGM/DE LA Orders at this stage it will disturb present pyramid of hierarchy and hence he will decide it on Circle Level. During discussions, we have brought to his notice certain issues due to more than one DE level SSA Heads/ Operation heads posted in same SSA. GM HR informed that this is also raised by CGMT MH, but as GM HR he is of the opinion that there is need of two AGMs in each SSA or new Area of Operation and to maintain hierarchy and to have control on all activities of SSA, there is need of two AGMs. But he informed that he will go ahead as per directions of CGMT MH and there will be one AGM in Operation area as per restructuring guidelines of BSNL Corporate office.

20.   Review of compulsion of 12% discount applied on reimbursement of Medical Bills only in CO Mumbai: Association reminded our last discussions with him on stopping applicability of 12% discount compelled only on invoices of Executives and Staff at Circle office and need to stop it. GM HR again directed us to take up issue with CGMT MH and we have informed him that we have discussed this issue with CGMT MH and he has assured to take care of it. CGMT MH only has directed to meet you as GM HR and discuss it with him and get issue settled. GM HR assured that he will look into it shortly.

21.   Individual genuine requests as discussed with CGMT MH: We have requested GM HR on the progress of the genuine individual request for change of SSA as per discussions with CGMT MH before fortnight and till no orders are issued. GM HR informed that he has again discussed this issue with CGMT MH and it is decided to consider all such request along with the transfer posting proposed by him in March 2021 and till then all these officers will be retained in their last working SSA. He added that accordingly he has already directed to process all such request in one lot. But as concerned AD Staff is on leave and hence orders are not issued and but firmly assured to get it done in this week itself.

22.   Long pending Request of Com Ajay Mohite, AO for settlement of long pending grievances for posting as IFA Aurangabad as per seniority: We have reminded GM HR about the grievances of Com. Mohite AO Aurangabad and how the matter is being shunted in file/s from Staff section to Finance Section and how very simple case to settle is being made difficult due to certain officers who are not in position to take decision. Association expressed our concern about this long pending issue and not getting any conclusion in this matter and GMHR expressed that now norms are changed. Lastly GMHR was ready to look into this matter personally and do the needful

23.   Long pending Request of Com. S.R. Manjhi DE Sindhudurg for ERP relieving to Pune SSA on completion of his tenure: We have narrated grievances faced by Com S R Manjhi DE Sindhudurg who is not relieved even after completion of six months of his tenure at Sindhudurg. GM HR was optimistic that let him wait till March 2021 and he will be relieved in these orders. But we have updated him, the real and critical issues faced by Com. Manjhi and requested to relieve him through ERP as done for all other executives from tenure stations. We have also added that any direction on part of Circle office to PGM BAH Kolhapur will also resolve the issue as it is only executives to be relived from last spell of tenure transfer orders issued before six months. GM HR informed that Shri. Manjhi has called him also 2-3 times and hence is aware about his grievances and firmly assured to see that Com. Manjhi is relieved. On our request, he assured to call PGM Kolhapur first and request him for relieving Shri. Manjhi and if PGM Kolhapur did not act on it then Shri. Manjhi will be relieved through ERP by Circle office at the earliest. 

24.   Undue delay in forwarding Request of Com. A.Y. Ugargol DE Kolhapur for BBNW Circle: We have expressed grievances faced by Com Ugargol and Com Asangi DE under transfer to BBNW Circle due to over delay in forwarding the revised request of Com. Ugargol DE Kolhapur to BBNW Circle. We have bought to his notice that even after firm assurance to SNEA by then CGMT MH for forwarding his request to BSNL Corporate office since last one and half month no file is moved from Staff section. We reminded GM HR that we have personally requested him for same on 2-3 occasions and he also has assured positively, but till no action been has taken and both the comrades are facing hardship. After getting elaborate information of the case, GM HR remembered the request and directed us to discuss with new CGMT MH. We have informed that we have already discussed with him and he has directed to take up with you as GM HR Mumbai. Finally GM HR informed that he has no issue and he will re-put up the case with positive remark. 

After elaborate discussions on all these issues for about one and half hour meeting concluded with thanks by each other.

 

20 Feb 21: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for posting of IFA Nagpur under Looking After Arrangements wherein Com. Shankar Vijay AO Nagpur is given charge of DGM Fin /IFA Nagpur. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 Feb 21: AD Estt Mumbai endorsed the Schedule Online Training by RTCC Nagpur from 22/02/2021 to 27/02/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 Feb 21:  CMTS Bulletin Jan 2021 <<<>>>

 

20 Feb 21: AGM NWO CM BSNL CO writes all Circle Heads for adhering to guidelines on labour laws issued by BSNL CO in tenders for outsourcing of maintenance and other works. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 Feb 21: DGM S&M CM BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads about modification in certain clauses of CM S&D Policy-2018 after restructuring by introducing BAs/ OAs. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 Feb 21: DGM S&M CM BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads about Bulk/CUG activations through OCSCs and channel partners. Letter <<<>>>

 

18 Feb 21: DGM HR Mumbai writes to Non-Recruiting Circles calling for information required for preparation of All India Gradation List No. 3 of JTOs working in Non-Recruiting Circles in Territory of Maharashtra Circle and information is to be sent by 1500 hrs of 20/02/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

18 Feb 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO endorsed DoPT guidelines on grant of annual increment falling due on the next day of superannuation /retirement for the purpose of pensionary benefits. Letter <<<>>>

 

18 Feb 21: GM CA BSNL CO writes all Circle Heads for deduction of annual premium of Group Term Insurance from the salary of the Month of Feb 2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

18 Feb 21: ADG DoT issued allocation of numbering level for basic services by BSNL in area of MTNL Mumbai and Delhi and now BSNL can start its basic services in Mumbai- the economical capital of India and Delhi - the capital of India, thus now BSNL can have PAN India presence. Letter <<<>>>

 

18 Feb 21: DGM HR Mumbai issued relieving order of SDEs under transfer to all India Hard Tenure stations. Letter <<<>>>

 

18 Feb 21: AD Staff A Mumbai issued posting order of All India Tenure completed DE Com. S. R. Wani, and posted him at Aurangabad SSA as per his request. Letter <<<>>>

 

16 Feb 21: SNEA MH writes to Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGMT MH Circle requesting for keeping uniformity in dealing with HR activities of Telecom, Account, Civil and Electrical wings in BSNL Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

15 Feb 21: DGM Admn Mumbai issued orders for cash payment in lieu of supply of Towel, Soap, Glass Tumbler, Ball Pen and Refills for the year 2020 wherein Rs.750 each  will be paid to all executives and Rs 580 will be paid each non-executive working in Maharashtra Circle and most probably this amount will be credited in this month salary. Letter <<<>>>

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15 Feb 21: DGM HR Mumbai endorsed BSNL CO letter for conveying guidelines on renewal of GTI w.e.f. 01/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

·        The option for withdrawal from GTI scheme will be available for new entrants only from 16/02/2021 to 18/02/2021 and thereafter no withdrawal option from GTI is permitted by online or by representation and amount will be deducted from Salary of February 2021.

·        SNEA MH appeals all comrades to check their ERP status for GTI subscription deduction before 18/02/2021 and decide on continuing with option or withdrawal of already submitted option to avoid hardship as faced by some of executives in last spell of deduction of GTI annual subscription wherein more than Rs 50000 of unwilling executives were deducted and no refund was granted at later stage.

 

13 Feb 21: Jt GM Vigilance BSNL CO issued clarification on issuing Vigilance clearance for issuing passport wherein it is clarified that VC for passport can be withheld only if the officer is under suspension or in case of any criminal matters against officer. Letter <<<>>>

 

13 Feb 21: Director HR BSNL Board writes to all Directors, CGMs, PGMs and GMs in BSNL for judicious use of file creation in e office. Letter <<<>>>

 

13 Feb 21: DGM HR Mumbai endorsed the notification by BRBRAITT Jabalpur for webinar scheduled on 15/02/2021 for e-office implementation and ERP module. Letter <<<>>>

 

13 Feb 21: JTO Estt Mumbai endorsed the Schedule Online Training by RTCC Nagpur from 15/02/2021 to 20/02/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

11 Feb 21: SNEA MH writes to Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGMT MH Circle for approval of “Group Medical Insurance Policy (GMIP)” for all willing Executives working in BSNL Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

11 Feb 21: SNEA MH writes to Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGMT MH Circle for approval of “Benevolent Fund” for all willing Executives working in BSNL Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

11 Feb 21: AGM LM BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads for action to be taken case of acquisition of BSNL land by state Governments or local authorities. Letter <<<>>>

 

11 Feb 21: After merger of two non-Territorial Circles BBNW Circle and NCNGN Circle, the merged Circle is named as FLCN (Fixed Line Core Network ) Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

 11 Feb 21: CGMT MH writes all SSA/BA Heads for reduction of expenditure on rental premises by surrendering the rented space which is excess than the requirement of Equipments. Letter <<<>>>

 

9 Feb 21: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued orders for posting of SDEs to and from All India tenure Stations wherein Four SDEs working in MH Circle are transferred to All India tenure Stations and one SDE working at J&K Circle is posted in Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

9 Feb 21: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued orders for direct relieving of SDEs under transfer to and from All India Tenure Stations and some SDEs under transfer as per their request wherein Seven SDEs working in MH Circle are force relieved and one SDE is relieved for MH Circle through ERP. Letter <<<>>>

 

9 Feb 21: DGM NWO CFA BSNL CO writes to all CGMs calling for suggestions for providing quick, effective and quality services to all Government Organizations and PSUs under mandatory services as per Government Directives. Letter <<<>>>

 

 9 Feb 21: AGM CIT BSNL CO writes to Circle/Unit Heads conveying policy guidelines for usage of BSNL email and action to be taken in case of retirement/ deputation of officer concerned. Letter <<<>>>

 

9 Feb 21: Jt GM LD BSNL CO issued orders conveying constitution of Purchase Committee for purchasing Building Civil products on Government E Marketing Portal. Letter <<<>>>

 

9 Feb 21: AGM LM BSNL CO writes to all CGMs for constitution of Circle Level Committee for Land Monetization. Letter <<<>>>

 

8 Feb 21: AD Staff A Mumbai issued combine orders for Account wing Executives wherein some fresh company cost transfer orders, retention in same SSA permanently by cancellation of transfer orders issued earlier, retention for certain period , posting of IFAs for BAH etc has been issued. Letter <<<>>>

·        This issue of individual grievances in earlier issued transfer orders was taken up by SNEA MH in welcome meeting of CGMT MH and accordingly certain request are given consideration and certain are not given the consideration.

·        There are till issues in the earlier issued transfer orders and fresh Company cost transfer orders and some of comrades have conveyed same telephonically.

·        All such comrades are requested to submit their grievances through proper channel and its copy may be sent to DS SNEA concerned and to Com. Hrushikesh Kesale, Joint Secretary Account /Finance SNEA MH @ Mumbai on email hrushikesh.kesale@gmail.com and/or acfin.sneamh@gmail.com, Mob No. 9422882888, who is and will be pursuing all such grievances with management for justice to individuals.

·        CGMT MH has taken stand no transfers will be issued till April 2021, but till certain officers are giving wrong feedback to CGMT MH and getting such proposals of company cost transfer orders approved against the well-defined stand.

·        SNEA MH will take up cases a fresh accordingly and hence all are requested to submit their grievances if any at the earliest. 

 

8 Feb 21: AD Staff A Mumbai issued company cost transfer order of Com. M.A. Kulkarni SDE Civil Aurangabad to Circle Office Mumbai. Letter <<<>>>

·        Earlier all transfer orders of Civil wing were issued by Civil wing and recently all of sudden the transfer orders of Civil wing are also being issued by Staff Section.

·        There is uncertainty and no uniformly is seen in dealing with HR issues as some orders re issued by Staff section and some orders are issued by Civil/Electrical wing creating confusion and giving scope to pick and choose transfers.

·        SNEA MH will take up matter with CGMT MH to either have centralized Transfer posting of all executives of all wings i.e. Telecom, Civil, Electrical and Account wing under Staff section or decentralized equally for Account, Civil and Electrical wing with concerned Vertical heads, but such pick and choose approach and random transfer orders of same vertical by staff section as well as by concerned vertical needs to be stopped.

 

8 Feb 21: AGM Elect BSNL CO issued transfer orders from and to All Indi Tenure stations wherein request of Com. M. S. Hannuare, SDE Elect Mumbai is given consideration and he is transferred and posted to Assam Circle. Letter <<<>>>

         

8 Feb 21: DGM legal issued orders for SE Civil under LA arrangements in Circle office Mumbai wherein Com. A. L. Ganvir, EE Civil Mumbai is given charge of SE Civil Mumbai. Letter <<<>>>

 

8 Feb 21: DGM Legal Mumbai writes All BA/Unit Heads conveying extension of earlier orders for deployment of Staff and Executives under local Looking After arrangements by SSA/BA Heads till 30/04/2021 and these arrangements are to be effected without any transfers and as per seniority of officer within SSA. Letter <<<>>>

 

8 Feb 21: EE EP Mumbai issued posting order of Com. N.M. Avachar, SDE Elect who has joined Maharashtra Circle after completion of All India Hard Tenure station and he is posted at Nashik as per his request. Letter <<<>>>

 

8 Feb 21: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders for relieving of SDEs from Maharashtra Circle under transfer to All India Hard Tenure stations in J&K Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

8 Feb 21: GM CIT BSNL CO writes to all email users in BSNL for not using foreign private service provider's email services by the officials of BSNL, thus making use of BSNL email id compulsory for all official correspondence of BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

 8 Feb 21: Jt GM Pers BSNL CO writes to Circle/Unit Heads for verification of personnel data of executives in SAP Portal from service Book for implementation of e DPC /CPC through SAP Portal w.e.f. 01/04/2021.  Letter <<<>>>

·        From April 2021 onwards BSNL will held E DPCs through SAP Portal and hence data needs to be updated for all Executives and 28/02/2021 is target date for same.

·        The personal data like designation, present Circle, Category, Present Grade, Substantive grade, HRMS Number, Staff Number, Date of Joining in substantive grade, Recruitment Year, Date Of appointment etc is to be updated in SAP after verification with service book of the individual.

·        This data is required from year 2014-15 to 2020-21 and hence past data not available in SAP is to be updated manually in SAP.

·        GM HR of Circles have to issue certificate regarding complete verification of personal data with service books and manual updation of past data in SAP.

·        SNEA MH appeals all executives to check for updated data in SAP as well as in their service Book and if not matter may be taken with concerned Admn/Staff section officers for its timely updation.

 

8 Feb 21: DGM EB MH Mumbai writes all SSA Heads in Maharashtra Circle for providing Last Mile connectivity of leased circuits through 4F/6F overhead OFC laying for MPLS / ILL/Leased lines for BSNL customers in Maharashtra and Goa on OPEX model. Letter <<<>>>

 

2 Feb 21: SNEA MH welcomes Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGMT MH Circle : On 28/01/2021, the delegation of SNEA led by Com. Abhay Kesarkar JS CE SNEA MH and consisting Com. Rupesh Kumar, JS HQ SNEA MH, Com. Hrushikesh Kesale, JS AF SNEA MH, Com. Ankit Gangar, DS SNEA Mumbai, Com. Durgesh Baghele, CEC Member SNEA Mumbai, & Com. M. S. Adasul, CS SNEA MH gave warm welcome to Shri Ramakant Sharma, newly joined CGMT MH Circle with beautiful bouquet and assured him full support on part of SNEA for overall growth and development of Maharashtra Circle.

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·        Team SNEA gave warm welcome to CGMT MH who has taken over charge in last week and held discussions on different Development issues of BSNL Maharashtra Circle and HR issues of executives in Maharashtra Circle.

·        In reciprocation, Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGMT MH Circle conveyed thanks and expressed pleasure to take over the charge of CGMT MH Telecom Circle which is biggest Telecom Circle of BSNL. He added that Maharashtra Circle has highest potential for growth of BSNL and it is required that we all should put total efforts to grab this opportunity in the interest of BSNL. Shri. Sharma informed that since he has taken over the charge of CGMT MH, he has taken review of working of different Verticals by conducting meetings with all Vertical Heads in Circle Office Mumbai. He conveyed that he has noted different issues in all such discussions and will try to resolve issues one by one. He appreciated efforts by EB Teams of Maharashtra Circle for their major contribution towards the revenue target of Circle and BSNL. He underlined the prominent role of Maharashtra Circle in overall growth of BSNL. He added that Maharashtra Circle being the biggest Telecom Circle which contributes to more than 12% business/revenue share of entire BSNL and hence this Circle has special importance and privilege.

·        After brief discussions on BSNL Maharashtra Circle, discussions continued with self-introduction of Office Bearers present in delegation of SNEA. The delegation of SNEA gave brief idea to CGMT MH about SNEA Maharashtra Circle and its active role in overall functioning of Maharashtra Circle. We elaborated him about the functioning of SNEA with existence of branches in all Districts and Units of Territorial Circles. We also made him aware about active involvement of young generation in overall functioning on SNEA Maharashtra Circle. CGMT MH appreciated the activities of SNEA and appealed to have focused approach is overall growth of Maharashtra Circle and SNEA delegation firmly assured for same. 

·        The details of further discussions on different Development and HR issues is as follows.

·        Development issues:

1.     Diversion of LL/BBs from small Exchanges to FFTH by installation of OLTE at Centralised Place and closure of loss making Exchanges: WE have updated CGMT MH that as on today many small Exchanges of BSNL are loss making and even though special efforts are done by BSNL there is no improvement in recurring loss to BSNL. There is huge expenditure on Rent, Taxes, Electricity bills, Establishments, staff, security and the services of BB or LL provided from these exchanges are not of the quality what is expected by the customers. Hence it is needed on part of BSNL that all such loss making exercise needs to be replaced by installing BSNL OLTEs or by allowing Business Partners of BSNL to install their OLTEs on Revenue Share basis. If OLTEs are installed by Business partners, then there will be no expenditure on part of BSNL and only revenue share as applicable will be paid to Business Partners. We also added that in case of more than one small Exchanges in nearby area, one OLTE can be installed at Centralised place and the existing OFC network of these exchanges can be utilised and maintained by TIPs with no cost to BSNL. This will save good amount of BSNL being paid on OFC Mtce for such small exchanges. All the existing connections can be shifted from LL. BB to FTTH Connections and new demand for Voice as well as Internet can be completed by new FTTH connections. We further informed that this proposal was discussed with earlier CGMT MH also and he has principally agreed with this proposal and before it could make practical, he was transferred. If this proposal is implemented by BSNL there will be huge saving from all loss making exchanges. CGMT MH agreed to views expressed by SNEA and assured to look into implementation of proposal after discussions with Vertical/BA heads.

2.     Formation of BA wise FTTH Teams: Delegation brought to the notice of CGMT MH that BSNL Corporate Office for formation of FTTH Teams at BA HQs. We have discussed this issue with earlier CGMT MH, but he has shared some difficulties in formation of teams due to shortage of executives and we have suggested to form teams at least in SSAs/BAs which are having excess strength of executives and he has agreed for same but till no teams are formed. In response CGMT MH informed that he is aware about the issues and has already directed to PGM CFA to take up matter with BA/SSA Heads for formation of One Network Teams. He added that to start with One Network teams will start functioning in Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Goa SSA w.e.f 01/02/2021 and same will be implemented in all BAs in Month February 2021 itself. He informed that formation of One Network teams will definitely improve the provision and maintenance of FTTH Connections including backbone network and active support will be extended to all Business partners on 24X7 and seven days week basis.

3.     Effective Functioning of BAs and operation Areas: We informed CGMT MH that consolidation of BAs and restructuring is partially implemented in Maharashtra Circle but it is not fully functional in all SSAs/BAs. Till some SSAs continues to carry of the works centralised at BAs and there is need of uniformity among all SSAs. We also added the difficulties faced by executives in such partial implementation of order. After listing to details submitted by us, CGMT MH assured for uniform implementation of BA consolidation for all SSAs.

4.     Pattern of Development Meetings held with BAs/SSAs: Delegation updated CGMT MH about the hardship and difficulties faced by executives in filed units due to frequent Meeting through Video Conference being held by different Officers in Circle office Mumbai. It is seen that many of the vertical Heads and below level officers held online VCs wherein concerned Officers in SSA are compelled to attend meetings on different dates. Many of the executives have expressed difficulties they have to attend meeting for all sections which they are holding charge. In some of SSAs, 4 to 6 sections are being taken care by one JTO/SDE level Officer and when he is attending VCs at regular interval he/she does not get time to take action n points discussed in the meeting. Also in SSAs/BAs one day prior meeting is being held for preparations of these VCs and hence Officer has to attend such preparation VCs also. To avoid all such difficulties, we have suggested that fixed day should be fixed for particular BA for review of Operational and development parameters of that BA and all vertical heads and their teams can interact with all Officers in that BAs and get update. It may be made compulsory to all Officers in the filed unit to attend such VC for full day and all the Officers in field units should be kept free for rest 29 days of months so that they can focus on the implementation of decisions taken in such VCs and can give justified time for practical works. CGMT MH listened our views and asked some more information on certain points which we have shared. Finally CGMT MH informed us that he will discuss with all vertical heads and decide the matter positively.

5.     Critical issues due to frequent Failure of WTR media and its wrong impact on growth: We informed that in recent past, Maharashtra Circle has faced critical issues due to prolonged failure of WTR media on some critically important routes. We also shared that due to reluctance on part of WTR may be due to their internal issues, the Circle office was disconnected for continuous four days. This matter has been brought to notice of earlier CGMT MH, CGM WTR and all have assured for providing stable OFC Network, but till issues are reported in critical routes like Aurangabad –Buldhana-Nagpur, Kolhapur Satara- Pune, Nanded- Solapur -Pune and such frequent failures causes negative impact on BSNL services. We have elaborated how certain issues needs to be taken care for marinating stable WTR Network and submitted the detail proposal SNEA MH has already submitted to CGM WTR Mumbai. We also stressed that till the stable network is not provided by BSNL, we can find the desired growth in BSNL services. CGMT MH responded that he has already taken feedback from different vertical heads and many have shared this issue. He added that he has noted all such issues and will further discuss with the BA/SSA Heads to know about actual problems. He informed that he has already directed PGM CFA/GM TX to list out critical issues and assured to take up matter with CGM WTR. He was of the firm opinion that till stable Transmission Network is not provided there is no relevance in making expenditure on other networks/infrastructure and he is very serious on improvement of OFC network. He added that apart from WTR network, OFC network maintained by SSAs also needs to be updated and fault free. We have informed that SNEA MH has already given feedback on critical issues at WTR to then CGMT MH as well as then CGM WTR, and handed over its copy to him. (Copy <<<>>>). After look on it, CGMT MH informed that he has got certain feedback from vertical heads and the information submitted by SNEA also will be helpful to resolve the issues. He added that all these consolidated issues of WTR will be taken at appropriate level and resolved shortly. During discussions, we have shared that there is issue of acute shortage of executives at different locations of WTR and then CGMT MH has directed us to inform where any officer is willing to work at these locations in WTR. Accordingly we have collected feedback from District Secretaries and list of such willing officers was given to then CGMT MH. He has sent it to GM HR Admn Mumbai and he is of the opinion that WTR also should have review of its working strength and WTR has to make rearrangements at their end and should ask for executives to meet shortage. We have shared said list of own cost request with CGMT MH, who had look on it and appreciated efforts taken by SNEA. CGMT MH informed that WTR Network is very important and he will look into posting of all these executives for proper working of WTR. In conclusion of this issue CGMT MH firmly assured to look into all issues related to WTR network and he assured that very shortly he will discuss all issues with newly joined CGM CNTXW Circle.

6.     Reimbursement/Releasing Payments of long pending Temporary Advances: We have brought to the notice of CGMT MH that to meet the day to day office expenses many of the executives have applied for Temporary Advances, but due to shortage of funds. Except few all the request for Temporary Advances are kept on hold. They are neither rejected nor sanctioned for long time. In anticipation of Temporary Advances, many of the executives have made expenditure from their pockets and this amount is in lakhs of rupees. We also narrated that all these cases are duly recommended by SSA/BAs Heads and hence immediate action is required for sanction of all such Temporary advances. CGMT MH was of the opinion that when there are tenders for all works and works are allotted to vendors why this much amount of Temporary advances are required by field units. We have elaborated that in many of SSAs, the tenders are allotted and these are grabbed by the certain vendors. They are not making arrangements as required in tender terms and conditions and sufficient manpower is not maintained by these vendors. There are many units where vendors are not functional and hence the executives are compelled to carry out all such works through temporary advances. Apart from this there are many works for which vendors are not assigned and all such works are being carried out by the field officers, but temporary advances are not being granted for months together. We also added that as a routine and regular matter there is need of immediate action on taking decision on grant of temporary advances and if it is to be granted, then same should be granted and may be paid immediately or after allotment/availability of funds. If it is to be rejected, then same should be rejected and returned back to concerned Officer thereby conveying reasons for rejections. But executives should not misguided by keeping on pending Temporary advances with hopes that it will be sanctioned and paid on any of the day and finally its cancellation in name of Year end closing as being done in past. We have also elaborated that all Temporary advances of certain officers are rejected and certain officers are being paid Temporary advance on repeated occasions and stressed for arrangements for grant of Temporary Advances on basis of works proposed and done. We also added that as on today one has to follow dual procedure for sanction of temporary advance i.e. first through ERP and then through What’s app sums through by concerned Officer to his Controlling Officer/s, Controlling Officers to his seniors up to BA Head and BA Heads to GM Fin or to CGMT MH. There is need of streamline procedure to approve the Temporary Advances through ERP only and they should be approved and kept pending for want of funds or rejected giving reasons. Such Transparent working will definitely resolve the present issues to root cause and field officers will get relief from present issues and difficulties faced by them and can focus of the other important Office works and expenditure made from pocket by them in the interest of BSNL will be reimbursed. CGMT MH elaborated that it is well-known that there is shortage of funds and till tenders are in operation, no temporary advances can be granted for such works.

7.     Review of use of EOIs /Job Basis works in SSAs where tenders are failed or not properly operational: Delegation narrated real issues faced by field units due to poor performance of Cluster, OFC Mtce vendors/contractors. We elaborated that many vendors have grabbed the different tenders covering many of SSAs and are now unable to render services required under these tender conditions. Many works which are to be done by vendor are indirectly being done by BSNL as he or his teams are not performing as per the conditions of tender. There are many issues and prominent issues quoted by vendors are non-payments. We have also narrated that some of vendors are happy with capping of penalties and do not bother for completion works as they are sure to get about 80% of the tender amount when the contractors is not able to given even minimum required support to BSNL. Earlier these works were done by EOIs and there is much difference in total expenditure between works done by EOIs and the same workers employed through contractors. We also pointed out that some of vendors have not deployed their own manpower and are using the earlier EOIs whose services are discontinued by BSNL or EOIs are not allowing them to put their manpower on name of their pending wages, not paid by earlier EOI contractor. We also conveyed that SNEA is not proposing for deployment of EOIs again, but we request to extend support to field units by job basis tender support case by case basis. CGMT MH responded that there are issues with deployment of EOIs and hence stopped allotment of manpower through EOI and job basis tenders are to be operated in case of failure of the exiting vendor and there is no restrictions on it. But before going for it, field units have to take appropriate action against the non-performing contractors as per the tender terms and conditions and he will extend required support to SSAs/BAs. He also added that non-release of earlier payments cannot be reason on part of the contractor for not meeting terms and conditions of the existing tenders and filed units should act on such cases. There is no such condition before quoting any bid/tender and hence vendors cannot ask for such excuses. Now vendor payment issue is settled to certain extent and there is need on part of all vendors to put their efforts. He added that payments of many vendors are released and there should not be any such excuse on part of vendor. The SSAs should act on such contractors and take action as per terms and conditions of tender.

8.     Request for online address to SNEA members: Delegation requested CGMT MH to have direct interaction with SNEA Members to give brief idea about development issues so that his message of growth and development reaches to Officers working in filed units. CGMTMH accepted the request and assured that after completion of meetings with SSA/BA Heads, he will like to have such online interaction with officers working in the field units. CGMT MH appreciated efforts and focus of SNEA on different development issues. He also added that all these issues will definitely helpful to for moving ahead as CGMT MH Circle.

9.     Publication of contact details of Officers in Circle Office Mumbai: Delegation informed CGMT MH that after mass VRS in Jan 2020 and recent transfers of Vertical heads and below level officers in Circle Office Mumbai, the officers in filed units are facing issuing in pursuing issues with the Circle Office. Also due to certain issues the landline of all Officers except GM/PGM level Officers are changed from MTNL to Airtel and now Airtel to MTNL and hence there are total changes in contact details of the Officers. To know about any issue faced by filed officer or help required from Circle Office, one has to contact multiple officers and till he/she is not able to reach concerned Officer. Earlier such Telephone directory was published at regular intervals giving names, designation, contact details but same has stopped for long time. Hence for ready defence of officers in field units, it is required that a consolidated list of contact details of all Officers in Circle Office Mumbai from JTO/JAO to CGMT MH needs to be published giving name, designation, contact details, email id and works assigned to him/her so that it makes easy to filed officer to contact concern officer directly and not disturb all known officers asking details of other officers. We added that Telephone Director is outdated now and such list can be published on MH intranet and it should be updated after certain fixed intervals. CGMT MH appreciated concern expressed by SNEA and stressed that such list is definitely required and assured to discuss it with vertical heads and publish it accordingly for each vertical or combined list.

10.            Use of Telephone Services in Circle Office Mumbai: During discussions on Telephone directory, CGMT asked why the Telephone numbers in Circle Office changed frequently. We have narrated him issues about the conflicts among BSNL and MTNL before two years and how it was changed to Airtel. CGMT MH asked then why Airtel numbers were again changed and we have informed that SNEA MH has made complaint about utilisation of services of Private Operator in BSNL Office being PSU and finally our request was accepted after lot of struggle and it has been decided to restore MTNL services in Circle Office Mumbai. Also there were issues of poor quality of services by Airtel and except few officers at prominent post, majority of Airtel numbers were non-functional. Also there was reluctance on part of executives to use services of Private Operator while working in PSUs and hence Airtel services were burden on BSNL and hence decided to close by BSNL. We also added that though the decision is taken to join back MTNL. After VRS the situation in MTNL is critical and they are not able to provide services to all Officers in Circle Office Mumbai. FTTH/BB Services required are also not being provided for different reasons. We have added that BSNL has got permission to provide landline services in Mumbai and now BSNL can start its services from its own HQ of Maharashtra Circle. We elaborated that one OLTE with FTTH and Voice facility will with in-house arrangement from one of Telecom Mechanic, we can provide and maintain FTTH and Voice services for all officers. Now after e-file implementation every officer is in need of stable interne and we have seen that in recent past Circle Office was disconnected for long time due to OFC failure and such alternate and stable in-house arrangement of BSNL will help in fast working of Circle Office Mumbai. CGMT appreciated the proposal by SNEA MH and informed that it will be good to start from our own office. He added that he has already discussed issue of new numbering scheme of BSNL in MTNL area and will surely get it done.

·        HR Issues: SNEA delegation has given brief idea about HR activities going in Maharashtra Circle and how there are certain HR issues unresolved due to certain reasons on part of management. In response CGMT MH informed that he is getting many calls for request transfers since he has joined as CGMT MH and it makes him to understand that there are certain issues in HR unit and needs to be taken care. He asked us why there are such calls for transfers. Delegation further added that certain issues are resolved with continuous persuasion with earlier CGMT MH and he was kind enough to resolve the issues. But over the period there is deadlock on certain issues are files are not moving in proper directions and if moved then hurdles are created by certain officers either by putting unwanted information or by not acting on files. Since last changeover in GM HR portfolio, there was total silence on processing files and there is need of activating the team in Staff section to give timely solutions to difficulties of executives. We have added that the issues of executives at Tenure stations have been resolved to better extent, except relieving of few executives from tenure stations for which proposal is moving in files and requested to decide it. We also added that the proposal for request transfers from non-tenure stations is shunting in files for last 8 to 9 months and though CGMT MH has directed GM HR for clearing request, due to different reasons it is not materialised. Overall the requests of Non-tenure SSAs are neglected over the period and required CGMT MH to have review of working of units under GM HR Mumbai. We also added that there is no regular GM HR and it is required that regular GM HR is posted for Maharashtra Circle and this additional charge will not be helpful in resolving pending HR issues. Shri. Sharma added that he has good experience of working in SSAs and throughout his life he has served in SSAs and is well aware about the issues of Telecom Circles. He assured to take care of HR issues of executives in transparent manner and keep executives free for focused approach on development issues. The details of case wise discussions on HR issues is as follows.

1.     SSA wise Justification of executives: We have narrated issues with calculation of SSA wise executive strength and how it is being changed every now and then and there are different issues and hence it is not finalised though published 3 to 4 times. Hence there is no proper base for calculations of executive’s strength and calculation done by GM HR has certain assumptions which are not equally supporting to needs of all SSAs. The restructuring norms by BSNL CO are not finalised and hence matter is not moving further. CGMT MH informed that the restructuring norms are not yet finalised and the uncertainty will continue more and we will have to decide on it. He assured to have look on the calculations and other issues of SSA wise executive strength and will decide accordingly. He added that throughout his life, he has worked in SSAs and hence he is aware about HR issues of SSAs and will definitely take care of the interest of field units. He shared that there is always need of officers in the field units than the offices and he will see that sufficient officers are available in SSAs rather than the Circle Office and other office establishments. 

2.     Consideration of Request Transfers from Non-Tenure SSAs: Delegation has informed CGMT MH about lethargy on part of Staff section in dealing with request transfers from Non-tenure SSAs. Though data has been prepared and processed for consideration of request transfers from non-tenure SSAs, the proposal was dropped several times due to mismatch of the opinions. GM HR Mumbai is always thinking of issuing all transfers i.e. request transfers as well as transfers to meet shortages together making it mass transfers, but then CGMT MH was against such mass transfers and hence rejected all such mass transfer proposals by GM HR Mumbai and hence over the period matter has not been decided. We have requested then CGMT MH to consider at least consider request from SSAs having excess strength to SSAs having shortage of executives as per calculations published by then GM HR Mumbai which will resolve about 70% of request transfers. We have submitted such detail list and CGMT MH has directed to consider all such request. But as usual Shri. Jaiswal GM HR informed that he will not go for such part request and he will only give consideration to transfers in one lot. After transfer of then GM HR Mumbai Shri. Jaiswal, then CGMT MH Shri. M.K. Mishra has directed to new GM HR Mumbai Shri. S.K. Mishra to consider requests from SSAs having excess executives to SSAs having shortage of executives. He was working on the proposal and he got transfer to TN Circle. GM HR Shri. Mishra was not interested in HR works and he has opted for TN Circle and got transfer and then CGMT MH also transferred and matter is struck up at final stage. In response Shri. Sharma CGMT MH informed that he will take review of all such HR activities. He added that yesterday only he has taken review of HR activities with GM and DGMs in HR vertical. He further added that now he is of the opinion that we are at end of January and next two months we will have to focus on achievement of targets of year 2020-21 and hence he is not in favour of any transfers in these two months. He added that Shri. Jaiswal GM HR Mumbai has come with proposal of transfers now itself and transfers will be implemented after March 2021. Joining at new place of posting will be left to individuals till March 2021 and then forceful relieving can be decided in no relieved cases. CGMT MH further added that he has rejected such proposal from GM HR Mumbai and has directed that all pending requests transfers will be given consideration after March 2021. We have brought to notice of CGMT MH that since last few months staff section has started issuing pick and choose transfers and whoever is able to reach/approach and manage certain officers was successful in getting his/her request considered and other who are keeping faith on HR system are deprived from transfers. This is measure reason for mass unrest among executives in Maharashtra Circle. This is wrong trend setup by certain officers and this trend has spoiled faith on transparent working of Staff section. CGMT MH responded that he do not encourage such pick and choose transfers and firmly assured that all request transfers will be given consideration after March 2021. Till time all should focus on achieving the let out targets of year 2020-21.

3.     Justification of Civil/Electrical wing Strength: We brought to the notice of CGMT MH about discrepancies in calculation of Executive strength by Civil as well as Electrical wing Mumbai. We have narrated that there is no uniformity in deciding number of JTO/SDE level executives required in particular SSA. It is seen that justification is decided on number executives working in particular location/ SSA and not as per standard norms equally applicable to all SSAs/BAs. We added that we have discussed these issues with Shri. Aman Jaiswal CE Civil Mumbai and he was of the opinion that there is shortage of manpower and requirement is of 106 executives while he is having some 50 plus officers and hence he has prepared justification as per availability. We requested CGMT MH that justification should be done as per the justification of norms equally applicable for all and distribution can be done thereafter to keep shortage equal and minimum in all SSAs. But present proposal to transfer all JTOs in SSA like Kolhapur is not justified keeping workload only on SDEs. Also both units Electrical and Civil wing are biased and some specific executives are given privilege to work in Telecom wing and request by others are not given consideration. While calculating strength of executives of Electrical/Civil wing these executives working in Telecom are also considered but while posting their names cannot be added as practically they are working in telecom wing. We requested to have overall review of justification of post of executives both in Civil and Electrical wing and decide it uniformly applicable to all SSAs. CGMT MH assured to look into it and directed us to submit issues in details. We have also informed that his directions for consideration of request or any transfer in Telecom wing only after March 2021 and confirmed by GM HR, but the work of transfers in Civil and Electrical wings is in progress and proposals are moved in files for considering such mass transfers in Electrical and Civil wing as per the willingness called recently on basis on justification under dispute. CGMT MH replied that he will look into the issues and added that no transfers till March 2021 will be equally applicable to Civil/Electrical wing at par with Telecom wing and assured that proposal if moved will not be given consideration at this stage. He also assured to have look at justification of post of executives in Civil as well as Electrical wing. 

4.     Consideration of refusals under DGM LA arrangements: We have narrated that there are certain requests submitted by individuals who are unable to join new place of posting on transfers under DGM LA arrangements. Staff section is dealing this issue in piece manner and certain request are given consideration and certain are not given consideration and hence undecided. CGMT MH informed that why they are refusing and one should be ready to accept higher post and join at new post. We have narrated that LA is temporary arrangements and hence there is reluctance to join place of posting on transfers under fear of reversion if someone senior joins as regular incumbent.  Except few all have joined as DGM LA who are posted on same SSAs/locations. Also there are guidelines conveying that individual can refuse the LA arrangements and in such cases next seniors are given considerations. This has been principally accepted by then CGMT MH and GM HR at many occasions, but file is not moved and all such requests are undecided for long time creating confusion among the officers. CGMT MH assured to have look at all such cases and review the matter accordingly.

5.     Consideration of Account wing request for change of SSA/ Retention/ Cancellation: We have brought to notice of CGMT MH that there are genuine request from some individual account wing officers in JAO/AO Cadre for change of SSA, and same are not processed in file for last one month for different reasons. Earlier it was decided that all cases will be decided by Finance wing and now it is decided to be done by Telecom wing. GM Fin Mumbai has also conveyed it to GM HR for consideration of requests, but till proposal is not moved by staff section and rather pressure is being created for force relieving of these officers. We have submitted detail list of such requests to CGMT MH (Copy <<<>>>). CGMT MH informed that it may not be possible to consider all requests but assured to have relook on all these requests on case by case basis and decide accordingly.

6.     Consideration of Genuine pending Individual Requests: We have narrated certain long pending genuine request for change of SSA/retention which are principally agreed by then CGMT MH and GM HR Mumbai but same are not processed in files due to dilemma in HR activities created over the few months. We requested CGMT MH to give consideration to all such request and give justice to these executives who are facing certain hardship on transfers at odd time and place. Also in the revised justification, the executive strength is revised and these transfers done on earlier calculations can be considered in revised norms. CGMT MH assured to consider these cases on genuine grounds.

7.     Group Medical Insurance for all BSNL executives and Non-Executives in Maharashtra Circle.: SNEA delegation has shared difficulties faced by the executives and non-executives due to non-availability of funds for medical bills. The hospitals are not admitting patients from family of BSNL employee and if admit, asking for advance payment. This is directly defeating very purpose of the medical policy for employees. We elaborated the issues in depth and requested for some concrete solutions to reduce hardship of employees. We have shared that already SNEA has taken initiatives for Group Medical Insurance policy for BSNL employees as done by certain other circles. We have requested that some of Circles have initiated this process on name of association and Unions and as SNEA we can do it for our members, but it will not solve the very purpose of this policy as non-members of SNEA may be deprived of it. Further when the number of number of persons to be enrolled under Group Policy is more, then the amount of premium can be less to each member. Hence it is better that this proposal is moved by Administration and team SNEA will support administration by all means. This will also facilitate for deduction of premium from salary of all members who will willingly opt for the medical insurance policy. We have shared that SNEA delegation has already discussions with representatives of New India Assurance Company and we are discussing with other companies which are offering Group Medical Insurance policy. Many of executives and non-executives have given verbal consent for opting to Group Medical Insurance Policy and waiting for final call. If this policy is proposed by administration there will be about 1000 members of BSNL family including executives and non-executives. There no loss to BSNL rather expenditure on medical bill reimbursement and hospitalisation will be reduced to better extent We have requested CGMT MH to have proposal on part of Circle administration which will be beneficial for all and if he finds any issue, then SNEA MH will go for Group Medical Insurance policy for its members and in this case permission may be granted to deduct the medical insurance yearly subscription from willing members. CGMT MH appreciated the concern expressed by delegation and shared that due to present conditions, such policy will be helpful for employees as well as BSNL and it is better to move ahead. He directed us to submit the detail proposal for same and assured to get it implemented thorough administration or can think on proposal only for SNEA members and it can be decided once the matter is finalised. We stressed for Group medical Policy for all employees and CGMT assured to check its all possibilities.

8.     Proposal for Benevolent funds for BSNL executives as well as non-executives: The delegation shared that in recent past some of executives and non-executives have passed away for various reasons and it is seen that members of family of deceased employee/executive are facing hardship due to financial issues. In such cases the contribution is done locally and some amount collected by association/unions is being shared to family members. But such action is not being initiated for all employees and executives and hence there is need of some centralised arrangements at Circle level wherein individuals can contribute to support the family members of deceased working employee and support can be extended to family members facing hardship. We added that SNEA MH has already submitted proposal to then CGMT MH and GM HR Mumbai, GM Fin Mumbai but same has not been materialised for different reasons on their part. The idea of benevolent funds is so good and can be easily implemented, but certain officers have not taken initiatives and issue is still pending. Under Benevolent fund, some fixed contribution say Rs 100 is to be deducted from all working and willing executives and Non-executives in case of unfortunate death of any working employee/executive and such amount is to deducted from next Salary of all and the amount so collected is to be handed over to the nominees of the deceased employee. There will be no deduction of there is no death in any particular month and hence there is no issue of maintaining funds ad account of the Benevolent fund and administration van nominated any officer in administration of Circle Office Mumbai for receiving such request from nominees of employees through proper channel, to deduct the amount from next salary and to handover it to family members of diseased employee/executive through SSA/BA administration. CGMT MH shared that he has seen such proposal implemented in Gujarat and MP Circle and if employees are willing then there is nothing wrong in implementation of it. He rather appreciated the proposal by which we all together can support family members of our own college in such difficult period. After elaborate discussions on this issue, CGMT MH has directed us to submit the proposal and assured to get it implemented by all possible means. 

·       Issues related Circle Office Mumbai:

1.     Filling vacant post of DGMs/DEs/SDEs under LA Arrangements: We have narrated CGMT MH that there in unequal distribution of Officers among different section of Circle Office Mumbai and some verticals are having excess executives and some are facing acute shortage. Also the while filling post of DGMs under LA arrangements recently many verticals are left without DGM and four DGMs are posted under GM HR when justification before VRS was of two DGMs and definitely it has reduced after VRS and not doubled as being done now. We also added that many post of DEs/AGMs are vacant and verticals heads are issuing orders for senior SDE as DE/AGM of that section creating overall discrepancies among Circle Office itself. There is need of AGM/DE LA arrangements from staff section to fill all vacant post of AGM/DEs in Circle office Mumbai. We also narrated that many of SDE post are vacant and some juniors are being promotion by crossing one step above and some seniors are compelled to work as JTO. We requested for giving SDE LA arrangements for all JTOs in Circle Office Mumbai who have been upgraded to SDE Scale. This will stop dual reporting of JTOs and will also give relief to all JTOs who are waiting for their SDE promotions for long time. CGMT MH had patience listing to concern expressed by SNEA and assured to look into filling vacant post of DGM, DEs/AGMs and SDEs very shortly. 

2.     Proper distribution of DGM/DEs/SDE/JTOs among all verticals in Circle Office: We have made aware CGMT MH that due to reluctance on part of GM HR and his team there unequal distribution of executives and staff in Circle Office Mumbai. Some verticals are having executives more than requirement and some do not have even minimum required Officers. While posting new officers GM HR takes privilege over other vertical heads and is getting majority of Officers posted in HR unit. We have no issue in posting officers in HR unit, but there is need of posting minimum required officers in all sections and it is quite possible with certain rearrangements and reviews. Many of individuals have submitted request for change of section and same also are not given consideration. CGMT MH informed that he appreciate concern of equal distribution and assured to discuss this issue with vertical heads and have rearrangements as per requirement of verticals. We have added that there are certain request pending for Circle Office and many are from SSAs having excess executive strength and can be given consideration. CGM MH informed that he is of the opinion that there should be more staff in filed units than the Circle Office and hence he will not encourage more number of request to Circle office or other administrative offices but minimum required requests can be given consideration in March 2021, and till then works can be managed by local rearrangements within Circle office Mumbai.

3.     Cleanliness/ Sanitization of the Admn Bldg. with repair works: We have drawn attention of CGMT MH on very poor conditions of cleanliness and sanitisations in Administrative Building of Circle Office Mumbai. We also added that condition of building is deteriorating as slap of many floors is falling and due to rain water leakage. There are issues on many floors and stair cases and situation is dangerous at some places about safety of working executives. Cleanliness is limited to certain officers and other officers are compelled work in dirty enjoyment. We added that SNEA has brought the issues to notice of CE Civil Mumbai but except few all the issues are kept undecided on name of shortage of funds and non-finalisation of tenders and executives and staff working in Circle Office are compelled to work in unhygienic conditions causing serious mental effect on health during pandemic situations. We have elaborated how the works are managed from temporary advances and how no tender is finalised for housekeeping works for last one year. We also added that BSNL manpower is utilised in IQs for which tender was called and cancelled and these manpower can be spared if the job basis tender for IQ Mtce is finalised. The works which can be managed with few thousands of rupees, expenditure on salary of staff at IQs is in lakhs and occupation of IQs is less due to pandemic situation.  CGMT MH informed that there were issues of funds earlier but now certain funds are being received and if tender are finalised there should not be any issue as being reported now. He further assured to look into issues related repairs works in the building as well as tenders for Housekeeping works for Circle Office Mumbai.

4.     Distribution of Certificate of VRS Opted Executives: We have drawn attention of CGMT MH on lethargic working of HR unit and very poor approach towards VRS opted executives and Non-executives. VRS 2020 implemented in Jan 2020 and BSNL has issued directions to give farewell to all VRS Optees, and many units in Maharashtra Circle itself arranged Farwell function to VRS Optees in Jan 2020 and Feb 2020. But in CO Mumbai the files were shunted among different sections for calling tenders for arrangement of function and nothing could masteries further and funds received were diverted to other works. It is unfortunate that in partial function Retirement certificates were distributed to certain Officers and staff and these certificates for other employees have been kept in custody of Admn section. We have requested GM HR to distribute it or hand over it in person to concerned officer/staff as one year has already passed, but he has directed us to take up mater with CGMT and hence permission may be granted to GM HR Mumbai for distribution of certificates of left out VRS Optees. After asking more information about the event, CGMT MH has assured to issues directions to GM HR Mumbai for same.

5.     Stopping deduction of 12% on Medical reimbursement on name discount offered medical shops:  Delegation brought to the notice of CGMT MH how only in Circle Office Mumbai the restrictions of 12% reduction in medical bills has been forcefully applied since last two years. Certain companies are offering discount and certain are not offering discount. Further there are changes incorporated by BSNL Corporate Office in BSNL MRS Policy but no such discount limit is put for any office. But here certain Officers applied extra mind to prove their focus on saving of BSNL Money and hence these idea is implemented. There is disparity only for this office and concerned employees are finding it difficult to get medicines always on discounted price. CGMT asked more details on the subject and we have updated him about the issue in depth and requested to withdraw this pick and choose order. CGMT MH was surprised to see such order for specific office and assured to review the matter in total and decide accordingly.

After elaborate discussions on all points raised by delegation, in conclusion of welcome meeting, Shri. Ramakant Shrama CGMT MH appreciated feedback given by delegation of SNEA and conveyed that this feedback will be helpful for him in deciding many issues in front of him. He further appealed all to have focused approach in achieving targets assigned and assured to support everybody by resolving issues which are brought to his notice and directed us to update him on such issues in regular basis.

We have also conveyed thanks to CGMT MH and assured him total co-operation in growth and development issues and requested him to streamline the HR issues which are created in recent past. We also conveyed that SNEA is working for masses and hence we have detail feedback from the members and we will continue to give feedback on all HR and development issues and assured that team SNEA all over Maharashtra will definitely contribute to his plans for overall growth of Maharashtra Circle. This meeting started at 1500 hrs lasted for more than one hour and concluded at 1600 hrs with thanks and with hopes of positive outcome on both the side. 

 

 30 JAN 21: OSD to CGMT MH issued notice for first Meeting through Video Conferencing with all BA/SSA Heads by new CGMT MH and meeting is scheduled on 04/02/2021 and will start from 0930 hrs with address of Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGMT MH. Letter <<<>>>

 

30 JAN 21: EEEP Mumbai issued orders for filling up vacant post of SE Elect Nagpur under LA arrangements wherein Com. A.B. Ingle, EER Nagpur will take over charge of SEE Nagpur. Letter <<<>>>

 

30 JAN 21: AGM BW HR BSNL CO issued writes to all CE Civils for verification of Stay particulars of EE Civil all over India as on 01/01/2021 and calling for requests regarding corrections/modifications in stay particulars or request for grant of immunity to transfer with documentary evidences through advance copy by email and last date for its submission is 05/02/2021. This data will be used for issuing all India Transfers in cadre of EE Civil. Letter <<<>>>

 

30 JAN 21: AGM BW HR BSNL CO published the updated Seniority list of BSNL Absorbed executives in cadre of EE Civil. Letter <<<>>>

 

30 JAN 21: GM Vig BSNL CO published the consolidated CVC Circulars on Inquiry/ disciplinary matters. Letter <<<>>>

 

30 JAN 21: Director HR writes to CGMs for introduction of Group Term Insurance Plan with sum assured of Rs 20 lakhs for Non-executives working in BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

30 JAN 21: GM Rest writes to CGMs about modifications in Business Area and Area Offices Structure and now the post of Head Operation Area Yavatmal is upgraded from AGM level to DGM level. This letter directs CGMs for implementation of the orders for BA restructuring in time bound manner of one month for increasing administrative and operational efficiency. Letter <<<>>>

 

30 JAN 21: DGM Admn BSNL CO issued clarification for exemption of visit of BSNL Officer for checking office records of Hospitals in case of hospitalization and now CGMs are empowered to approve such exemption in case visit to concern hospital is not feasible due to some practical difficulty. Letter <<<>>>

 

30 JAN 21: PGM CM BSNL CO issued conveys approval of  Contingency Fund of Rupees Seven Crore  per month for three months i.e. February, March and April 2021 to Circles. Letter <<<>>>

This Contingency Fund will utilized by respective CGMs for different critical daily O&M activities for improvement of mobile service viz. BTS site faults rectification, Media faults rectification, Power plant modules faults rectification, RF optimization activities, DG repair, Diesel filling on emergency basis, Temporary advance clearance, Cash payments to petty vendors etc. In Maharashtra Circle all these works are allotted to the Vendors and till contingency fund of Rs 6335816.00 is approved for Maharashtra Circle.

 

30 JAN 21: GM S&M Mumbai issued CFA targets for Month of Feb and March 2021 for provision of FTTH, BB and LL connections by CM Franchisees in Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

30 JAN 21: DGM LC BSNL CO issued clarification for provision of last mile connectivity of Lease Circuits through 4F/6F overhead OFC laying under OPEX Model. Letter <<<>>>

 

30 JAN 21: AGM BW HR BSNL CO issued writes to all CE Civils for verification of Stay particulars of EE Civil all over India as on 01/01/2021 and calling for requests regarding corrections/modifications in stay particulars or request for grant of immunity to transfer with documentary evidences through advance copy by email and last date for its submission is 05/02/2021. This data will be used for issuing all India Transfers in cadre of EE Civil. Letter <<<>>>

 

Happy Republic Day

 

25 JAN 21: DGM Pers CSS BSNL CO issued reminder for submission of Immovable property Returns (IPR) by all Executives and Non-Executives in BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

·        It seems that this issue has been taken up seriously by BSNL Corporate Office. It was observed during last year that many of the Non-Executives and Executives at the level of GM /PGM have not submitted IPR and CVC has taken serious note of it.

·        As per guidelines all have to submit IPR as on 31st December of Calendar Year latest by 31st January of next year. Accordingly IPR of the Year 2020 is due to 31/01/2021 and it is to be submitted by online method through ERP, which is very simple process if there is no change in Property.

·        The updating of changes in Movable Property of Individual through ERP is also easy, but may be due to unawareness or reluctance many of the individuals are not submitting IPR.

·        This year, there is addition is the procedure as after submission of IPR online in ERP, its hardcopy is to be submitted with self-signature through proper channel

·        Non-submission of IPR in time causes withholding of VCs of Individuals and some action may be initiated against individuals who are not submitting IPR in time.

·        SNEA MH appeals all comrades to take serious note of it and submit the IPR of Year 2020 latest by 31/01/2021.

 

25 JAN 21: AD Estt Mumbai calls for VCRs of all eligible Officers in prescribed format for scheduled DPC for Time Bound Upgradation from E4 to E5 Scale and E5 to E 6 Scale. Letter <<<>>>

 

25 JAN 21: DGM HR Mumbai calls for certain reports and documents in respect of JTOs recruited under Recruitment Year 2014 and who have joined BSNL in year 2017 & 2018 for confirmation of their services in BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

22 JAN 21: SE Electrical Mumbai writes to CE Elect Nagpur and all EEs Elect Maharashtra Circle calling for options from SDE Elect and JTO Elect for filling vacant post in different SSAs/BAs. Letter <<<>>>

SSA/BA wise vacancy of SDEs/JTOs in Elect wing to be filled in rearrangements as per restructuring norms is published wherein total 14 post of SDEs and total 8 post of JTOs are vacant. All executives will have to submit fresh willingness as earlier options are kept aside. Option can be given by any JTO/SDE Elect willing to work at these vacant posts. Options are to be submitted by 31/01/2020. As it is not mentioned about mode of sending options, same may be please sent through proper channel by email on eeebsnlmumbai@gmail.com

 

22 JAN 21: DGM Estt BSNL CO Calls for category wise information of LICE JTOs joined BSNL against vacancy of years 2016-17 and 2017-18 along with year wise vacancy in each category. Letter <<<>>>

 

22 JAN 21: Director HR BSNL writes DO letter to all CGMs for updating leave encashment data in SAP for regulating claim with DoT for reimbursement against DoT period leave of retirees. Letter <<<>>>

 

22 JAN 21: Director EB BSNL writes to all CGMs of CNTX Circles for completion of planning of new OFC routes/rehabilitation of existing OFC routes for providing physical OFC route diversity of OF Cable laid in common trench. Letter <<<>>>

 

22 JAN 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO issued directions to all CGMs for recovery of dues related to BSNL Accommodation from any dues including reimbursements payable to BSNL VRS 2020 retirees till they submit No Dues Certificate. Letter <<<>>>

 

22 JAN 21: AGM Trg BSNL CO writes to CGM ALTTC for postponement of offline conduction of all training programmes including training for financial upgradation till March 2021 if it is not possible to conduct it online. Letter <<<>>>

 

22 JAN 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO writes all Circle/Unit Heads for wide publicity to renewal/new option for Group Term Insurance for executives in BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

21 JAN 21:  SAD NEWS: Sad demise of Com. Roshan Banbale SDE Nagpur and Ex-President SNEA Gadchiroli: With heavy heart and profound sorrow , it is to inform that Com. Roshan Banbale SDE Trans Nagpur passed away on late evening of 20/01/2020, while he was hospitalized and undergoing treatment for last two weeks. He is survived with two sons, spouse, father and mother. The sudden heavenly departure of Com. Roshan Banbale SDE Transmission Nagpur, left the entire BSNL and SNEA Family in grief and tears. He was hospitalized in Viveka Hospital Nagpur since 1st Jan 2021 and was undergoing treatment successfully. But while undergoing treatment, critical condition developed due to multiple organ related issues. Though doctors tried their level best, they could not save his life. Com. Roshan Banbale, SDE Trans Nagpur age 46 years was born and brought up in Gadchiroli District and belonged to educated family as his father was School Teacher. He was recruited in Year 1998 as JTO and first posted in Circle Office Mumbai for one year and then opted for home SSA Gadchiroli. Since then he continued his devoted services in home town Gadchiroli. Com. Banbale worked tirelessly with full dedication towards BSNL serving for Transmission network of BSNL Gadchiroli district. He is still remembered in Gadchiroli SSA for his tremendous works done in upgradation and development of Transmission section of Gadchiroli SSA. Later, for higher education of his children, Com. Banbale has requested for transfer to Nagpur SSA and in Nagpur too, he has rendered devoted services as SDE Transmission Nagpur. He took initiatives by working vigorously and actively in development of Nagpur Transmission Network. Under his supervision, Nagpur SSA developed a highly robust and sturdy Transmission network especially deploying CPAN networks in Ring and important nodes thereby ensuring almost 100% availability of Premium lease lines, BTS and BSNL equipments. Under his visionary thought process and never give up attitude, many non-feasible lease lines were turned feasible thereby helping BSNL to earn revenue. The sincere efforts of Com. Roshan Banbale, were appreciated by BSNL many times. Recently on 30/04/2020, the works of Transmission team under able leadership of Com Roshan Banbale in provisioning/ upgradation of lease lines, Media upgradation of BTS networks, deployment and commissioning of CPAN networks etc were appreciated by GMT Nagpur by issuing appreciation certificate. Com. Banbale was actively involved in association activities and has rendered his devoted services as President SNEA Gadchiroli. He was instrumental in building very strong and active branch of SNEA Gadchiroli. Com. Banbale was also actively involved in all the SNEA related activities carried out at Nagpur and Circle Level. He was always ready with full zeal and ready to lend a helping hand for SNEA related works. He was a sincere, co-operative and devoted officer of BSNL and active member of SNEA. With his untimely heavenly exist, SNEA has lost very sincere and die-hard leader. Com Roshan Banbale, will be always remembered for his true love and affection towards SNEA Members, devotion and dedication towards BSNL and we all comrades of SNEA will miss him. SNEA Maharashtra prays Almighty to give courage and strength to bereaved family members of late Com Roshan Banbale to bear and cope up this irreparable loss at this very crucial and hard moment of life. We also pray Almighty for heavenly peace and space for departed soul of late Com Roshan Banbale.

 

20 JAN 21: SE Electrical Mumbai published data of stay particulars of 76 JTOs and 24 SDEs working in Electrical wing Maharashtra Circle including JTOs working on deputation to SSAs and calling for corrections , modifications in the stay particulars if any. Letter <<<>>>

·        The structure of SSA wise executives and strength thereof is being finalized by BSNL Corporate Office and as primary work for rearrangement of Executives in Electrical wing, the stay particulars data is being updated so that no one can complain later.

·        This is very good step by Electrical wing for working with more transparency and hence all concerned executives are requested to check stay particulars of self or others if known and convey for its corrections to SE Electrical Mumbai latest by 23/01/2021.

·        It’s good that Electrical wing is not in hurry to justify the posts before finalization of restructuring norms by BSNL Corporate Office.

 

20 JAN 21: EE P&A Civil Mumbai issued orders calling for option to fill up 8 vacant post of JTO Civil and vacant post of SDE Civil in different SSAs. Order <<<>>>

·        As per proposal there will be only two SEs (DGMs) in Civil wing Maharashtra Circle with HQ at Mumbai and Nagpur.

·        There will be Six EEs (DEs) with HQ at Mumbai, Kalyan, Kolhapur, Pune Aurangabad and Nagpur and two Separate EEs will be taking care of planning activities in the of office of SEs at Nagpur and Mumbai. One post of SDE Planning is shown at each Division

·        It is proposed to post one SDE at BA HQ and one JTO at Operation Area (SSA) HQ. That means there is no vacancy of JTO at any of the BA HQ except independent BAs and all JTOs will be working at SSA HQ Only.

·        No SDE is shown justified in any of SSA and thus SDEs in Civil wing will be posted at BA HQs only.

·        In Akola SSA one SDE and One JTO is shown as required may be with special consideration and in Yavatmal, Wardha, Raigad, Osmanabad no post of SDE or JTO Civil is shown justified.

·        From Kolhapur BA all four JTOs working are proposed to be transferred making EE and SDE direct in charge without any JTO reporting to them in Kolhapur SSA.

·        As per these calculations, one SDE Civil is excess at Aurangabad, Nagpur, Pune, Solapur and shortage of one SDE is at Ahmednagar, Akola, Jalgaon and Mumbai.

·        One JTO Civil is excess at Wardha and Solapur, Two JTO Civil excess at Pune and Four JTO Civil excess at Kolhapur SSA and there is shortage of one JTO Civil at Beed, Jalna, Gadchiroli, Dhule, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Latur and Nashik SSA.

·        Thus options are to be given by SDEs/JTOs Civil working at SSAs having excess strength to the SSA Having shortage of SDEs/JTOs Civil.

·        If no options are received then the longest styed SDE/JTO will be transferred from excess SSA to SSAs having shortage.

·        The last date for submission of options is 23/01/2021.

·        In letter, nowhere it is mentioned about cost of transfers but normally all transfers to meet shortages are issued at company cost only. But to avoid confusion and misinterpretation by the certain clever officers in Circle Office Mumbai, it is better that executives opting for any of place should mention in their option where he/she is opting for Own Cost Request Transfer or for transfer at Company cost.

·        There are total 25 SDEs and 24 JTOs in Civil wing of Entire Maharashtra Circle and it is seen that redistribution is proposed as per the available strength only.

·        This list and calculations include the JTOs/SDEs of Civil wing working in SSAs on deputation and it is clear that henceforth no JTO/SDE Civil will be allowed or permitted to work on deputation in SSA/BA and their services will be utilized only for Civil wing works.

·        The restructuring norms are being finalized at BSNL Corporate Office and same are expected within month or two and there will be proper justification of executives of all wings and cadres and in that case first equalization will be taken care at all India level and then decision will be taken for posting at SSA/BA level within Circle.

·        It is expected that justification will be minimum One SDE and One JTO at BAs and one JTO at each SSA with Divisional Offices at Mumbai, Kalyan, Kolhapur, Pune Aurangabad and Nagpur.

·        As such, the proposed justification will be revised after restructuring norms and transfers should be issued only after norms are finalized by BSNL Corporate Office.

·        The executives concerned may have their own analysis and decide to opt for vacant positions if they have longest stay in the SSA and by giving consideration to their family requirement.

 

20 JAN 21: AGM Admn BSNL CO issued clarification about BSNL MRS Policy wherein it is clarified that on death of BSNL employee, who is availing BSNL MRS Facilities, the spouse or dependent children shall continue to avail the same facilities but they will not be entitled for any change of option. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 JAN 21: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO issued circular for Annual Payment option under newly introduced fiber plans Fibre Basic Plus, Fibre Value, Fibre Premium & Fibre Ultra and now on payment of 12 month Fixed Monthly Charges , the customers can avail the facilities for one month more i.e. total 13 months. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 JAN 21: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO issued circular to increase the discount from existing 5% to 10% for the serving and retired central Government/State Government/PSU Employees both for existing and new customers under landline, ADSL Broadband and Bharat Fiber services. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 JAN 21: DGM Regln BSNL CO writes CGM ITPC Pune for deployment of CAF Management Portal in BSNL with aim to reduce the CAF penalties being imposed by DOT due to violations of guidelines on subject. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 JAN 21: DGM CFM BSNL CO issued orders for renewal of agreement with OLA for period of two years i.e. from 16/11/2020 to 15/11/2022 on same terms and conditions. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 JAN 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO writes too Circle/Unit Heads for urgent action on directions of DoT for reconciliation of ex-gracia amount to be paid to all VRS Optees. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 JAN 21: AD Staff Mumbai issued one more retention order of Com. M.V. Mahajan SDE Nodal Pune and now he is retained up to 31/05/2021. Order <<<>>>

 

19 JAN 21: DGM Pers Policy BSNL CO issued transfer orders of CGMT MH Circle and posting new CGMT for MH Circle. Order I <<<>>>  Order II <<<>>>

·        In first Order issued on 12/01/2021, Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra, CGMT MH Circle is promoted as Sr DDG in DoT and is transferred and posted in Bhopal LSA in MP Circle.

·        As an immediate and temporary arrangements on same day, the charge of CGMT MH was given to Shri. Arun Kumar CGM CNTXW Circle and he has assumed charge also, but he could not attend Office since the day he has taken over charge and proceeded on leave due to certain personal medical issues.

·        Shri. Arun Kumar, who was earlier posted as CGM WTR, was given additional charge of CGM WTP and after merger of WTP & WTR Circle recently he was redesignated as CGM CNTXW Circle.

·        Shri. Arun Kumar, is also transferred to BSNL CO and eagerly waiting for getting relived, but could not relieved as his reliever could not join. It is understood that he was not willing to take over charge of CGMT MH, but due to certain compulsions, he has accepted it on papers, but could not take over charge practically till today.

·        As such, there was no officer to look after the responsibilities of CGMT MH Circle for the period of about one week and uncertainty was created about posting of CGMT MH.

·        Now, as per orders issued on 18/01/2021 Shri. Ramakant Sharma, CGM WBTC Circle is transferred and posted as new CGMT MH Circle and it is understood that very shortly he will take over charge of CGMT MH Circle.

·        SNEA MH congratulates Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra CGMT MH on his promotion and conveys best wishes for his new and promotional assignment as Sr DDG in Bhopal LSA in DoT.

·        SNEA MH also welcomes Shri. Ramakant Sharma as new CGMT MH Circle and conveys him best wishes for new assignment of Circle Head of biggest Telecom Circle of BSNL.

·        Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra, has successfully discharged the responsibilities of CGMT MH Circle in very difficult period of Pandemic and VRS implemented in BSNL. Though it was very difficult period for BSNL, he has handled situation in very diplomatic manner and was successful in dealing with majority of issues and conflicts during his period. He has always taken lenient and very positive HR approach and has successfully handled all HR issues except the request transfers from Non-tenure SSAs.

·        For request of Non-tenure SSAs also he was very positive and issued directions to GM HR Admn Mumbai for consideration of all pending requests but due to total reluctance on part of GM HR Admn Mumbai, the said instructions could not come into effect before his relieving from MH Circle.

·        SNEA MH conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra for his very positive approach towards HR issues of executives during his period of CGMT MH for about 18 months from Aug 19 to Jan 21.

 

19 JAN 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO writes Circle/Unit Heads conveying guidelines for annual renewal of Group Term Insurance for Executives in BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

·        The Group Term Insurance is due for renewal from 01/03/2021.

·        This will be automatically renewed for existing members of this scheme and amount of premium ill be deducted from Salary of February 2021.

·        The option to switch over from GTI of Rs 50 lakhs to Rs 20 lakhs and vice versa is allowed for executives completing age of 50 years i.e. executives born before 15/09/1970.

·        New entrants are allowed to join this group Term Insurance and the option for same will be open through ERP from 01/02/2021 to 15/02/2021.

·        The withdrawal from the GTI Scheme for members due for renewal and new entrants will be allowed only for three days i.e. from 16/02/2021 TO 18/02/2021 and thereafter withdrawal is not possible and GTI premium amount will be deducted from salary of Feb 2021 of concerned Executives.

·        It has been observed that certain executives do not take care in submission/ withdrawal of option and later complain for unwanted deduction of GTI Premium. As such all comrades are requested to have self-analysis and take appropriate and timely action for submission/ withdrawal of GTI Option as per the personal requirements and assessments thereof.

                   

19 JAN 21: DGM Vig BSNL CO endorsed DoT Circular on timely finalization of Departmental Inquiry Proceedings for improving Vigilance Administration. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 JAN 21: AGM Pers CSS BSNL CO issued office memorandum for timely submission of IPR for Year 2020 and last date for submission of IPR is 31/01/2021. Letter <<<>>>

·        It is mentioned that non-submission of IPR by any of the executives and non-executives will cause hardship to him/her as her Vigilance Clearance required for Regular/Adhoc Promotions, Time Bound Promotions, NOCs required if any will not be granted if IPR is not submitted by 31/01/2021.

·        This year there is small change in procedure and in addition to Online submission of IPR in ERP System, one has to take its print out and submit it to custodian of IPR with his/her signature.

 

19 JAN 21: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for attachment/allotment of Sections in HR unit of Circle Office Mumbai to newly promoted DGMs and now staff section will not report to DGM HR Mumbai but it will report to newly created post of DGM Legal. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 JAN 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO writes Circle/Unit Heads about dealing with the unauthorized absence and dealing with absconding employees.  Letter <<<>>>

 

19 JAN 21: AGM SR BSNL CO issued orders for payment of Honorarium to the Staff and Officers who have rendered special services during second Membership verification of executive associations in BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 JAN 21: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued transfer orders of SDEs wherein two SDEs of Maharashtra Circle are transferred to J&K Circle as per their request. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 JAN 21: DM T&C CFA BSNL CO issued Circular introducing Bharat Fibre Broadband plans. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 JAN 21: Renewal of BSNL empaneled Hospitals in Mumbai. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 JAN 21: Due to certain unavoidable circumstances, we could not update website for last fortnight. Extremely Sorry for incontinence caused to our esteemed members. Now, we will try to update it in regular basis.

 

1 JAN 21: New Year Message by Shri. M. K. Mishra, CGMT MH Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

1 JAN 21: New Year Message by Shri. Vivek Banzal, Director CFA BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

1 JAN 21: New Year Message by Mrs. Yojana Das, Director Fin BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

1 JAN 21: AGM Staff Mumbai issued orders for ERP relieving of JTOs/SDEs under transfer among different SSAs in Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

·        There was request from some of Executives who were willing to join new SSA under request transfer to relieve them through ERP as many of the SSA Heads/Controlling were not willing to relieve them.

·        But some of executives have requested for retention, change of SSAs on transfers and hence were not willing for getting relieved.

·        This file was processed before two weeks and approval was received in last week, but could not be implemented as ERP Pay Roll was locked.

·        Normally, ERP relieving orders are implemented by keeping in view holidays or on end of week i.e. Saturday do that such forcefully relieved officers can join at new place of posting, but this time it is issued on Friday and no care has been taken about difficulties and hardship of executives in such arbitrary relieving through ERP.

·        It can be seen that some of orders are issued just few days back and there was no need of ERP relieving but same also has been done and chances of bias in ERP relieving cannot be ruled out.

·        Some of JTOs have requested for own cost transfers to SSAs having excess strength and later requested for cancellation and there was no need of their ERP relieving, but it is being done.

·        In changed scenario of changes in portfolio of GM HR Admn Mumbai and concerned officers in Staff section, such harsh decisions are implemented on first day of New Year wherein the bias on part of certain officers is clearly visible.

·        It was quite possible that ERP relieving orders should have issued by understanding all these issues, but unfortunately certain officers are not involved in such activities to depth to understand hardship and difficulties of executives or involved with certain bias in mind and hence such unhuman actions are taken without going to much depth.

·        SNEA MH has brought to notice of all concerned about issues in ERP relieving in such arbitrary manner with biased approach in ERP relieving and hopefully due care will be taken in future by concerned officers in dealing such HR sensitive issues creating hardship to the executives.

 

1 JAN 21 : AGM Pers BSNL CO issued Inter Circle transfer orders in cadre of DE/ AGMs and SDEs wherein request of all request transfers are given consideration. SDEs <<<>>> DEs I <<<>>>  DEs II <<<>>>

                     

1 JAN 21: AGM Estt BSNL CO endorsed DoT Orders for timely action for verification of Service records and pay fixation with cross verification by concerned CCAs. Letter <<<>>>

 

1 JAN 21: DGM Admn BSNL CO issued clarification regarding CGHS rates for treatment being taken by BSNL employees/ Retired Employees in private Hospitals in view of the COVID 19 pandemic. Letter <<<>>>

 

1 JAN 21 : PGM NB BSNL CO writes all CGMs to direct all Cellular Mobile (CM) units of each Circle are requested to ensure early escalation of all issues for providing quality telecom services to all Government of India Offices/ Department / CPSEs and Autonomous bodies and to its Officers. Letter <<<>>>

 

1 JAN 21 : AGM Pers BSNL CO calls willingness from GM/PGM Level Officers for posting as BA/Vertical heads in Kerala and Tamilnadu Circle. This may be first time in the history of BSNL that volunteers are called for GM/PGM level Officers. Letter <<<>>>

 

1 JAN 21: PGM NB BSNL CO writes all CGMs on Launch of Satellite based NB Data Service. Letter <<<>>>

 

1 JAN 21: DGM S&M CM II BSNL CO for posting of at least 25% of the required staff for Mobile Channel management teams. Letter <<<>>>

·        As per these guidelines there are total 669 FM/RMC/RMs are justified for Maharashtra Circle but only 152 are posted and if 25% of required strength is to be posted then total needs to be posted in Sales and marketing activities of SIM Sale.

·        This order is to be implemented by 31/01/2021.

·        After VRS, there is shortage of executives and non-executives and different verticals from BSNL Corporate Office are issuing certain percentage of executives and non-executives.

·        Just before some days, similar order has been issued for posting executive executives for FTTH activities at BA HQs, but nothing has been done.

·        SNEA MH has discussed this issue with CGMT MH and he also underlined that there is already shortage of executives and it is not possible to spare executives and non-executives executively for such works. WE have requested him to at least form teams at BAs like Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Amaravati, where sufficient executives are available, and CGMT MH has assured to look into it.

·        These guidelines will again change the justification of executives in SSAs and BAs and hence the justification published in recent past will change in totality. CGMT MH also agreed to our concern and informed that the said justification is not final and it will change but same will be used as base till the restructuring works are finalized by BSNL Corporate Office.

·        Till then all such letters will not have any meaning and it will be one more paper formality as seen in such other letters.

 

1 JAN 21: DM BP CM BSNL CO writes all CGMs for curbing of Clandestine/illegal telecom operation and obtaining SIM cards on forged documents. Letter <<<>>>

 

1 JAN 21: PGM NB BSNL CO writes all CGMs on Launch of Satellite based NB Data Service. Letter <<<>>>

 

SNEA MH WISHES A VERY HAPPY, PROSPEROUS HEALTHY & WEALTHY NEW YEAR 2021.

 

29 Dec 20: SAD NEWS: Sad demise of Com. Amol Bhagat, SDE CDR/IT Pune SSA and active comrade of SNEA Pune: With deepest sorrow, it is to inform about sad and untimely demise of young comrade of SNEA Pune Com. Amol Bhagat, SDE CDR/IT Pune SSA on 28/12/2020 after a short illness. He was young and just 37 years old survived with wife, aged father, mother and one small kids of three years. In recent past, he was admitted in Noble Hospital under critical condition with multiple complications resulting into brain stroke. His sudden heavenly abode is heavy loss to his family members. Com. Amol Bhagat joined in BSNL as JE/TTA in 2008 and was promoted as JTO in 2017 batch. Com. Amol Bhagat was working as JTO CDR since 2017 and recently he was given charge as SDE CDR/IT Pune under Looking After arrangements. He was a sincere, co-operative and devoted officer of BSNL and active member of SNEA. With his untimely heavenly exist, SNEA has lost very sincere and die-hard comrade. SNEA Maharashtra prays Almighty to give courage to bereaved family members of late Com Amol Bhagat at this very crucial and hard moment of life and pray for heavenly peace and space for departed soul of late Com Amol Bhagat.

 

29 Dec 20: Progress of Rule 8 Request transfers of JAOs: After approval of Rule 8 Request transfers of JAOs by CGMT MH, now the AGM Staff Mumbai and AD Staff A Mumbai have taken further action and the requests of all approved cases are sent to concerned Circles for getting their consent for acceptance of transfer of said JAOs from that Circle. The copies of the letters are emailed to all the Circles and its copies are sent to individuals by on their given emails. If any of JAO has not received it he/ she may send email request to AD Staff A Mumbai by email on adstaffamhco@gmail.com by giving his/her name and HRMS number, date of application and may request for sending copy of the consent letter if required for persuasion with concerned circle. SNEA MH has received some cases wherein names of JAOs who have applied for Rule 8 transfers, but their names are not given consideration in this approved list of JAO Rule 8 transfers and their names may be missing due to mismatch of data or non-receipt of his/her application in Staff section etc. We are pursuing for consideration of all such few left out cases.

 

28 Dec 20: AGM SR BSNL CO issued clarification related to consolidated instructions on facility of immunity from transfer to recognised Unions/Associations and Support Association. Letter <<<>>>

·        The letter clarifies in clear words that intention of the management is to provide invariably the facility of immunity from Transfer to the eligible Office Bearers of recognised Unions/Associations and Support Association so that they may work without fear of victimization.

·        It is also clarified that the decision of not extending the immunity to any eligible office bearer should be resorted only in an exceptional situation of administrative exigencies and after placing such proposal with full justification for prior information of CGM Concerned or Director HR in BSNL Corporate Office.

·        This letter clears all doubts created due to earlier letter dated 11/09/2020 and it is now crystal clear that prominent Office Bearers of recognised Unions/Associations and Support Association will continue to get immunity from transfer as per existing policy for grant of immunity.

 

28 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued transfer and posting order of Com. S.P. Dhok SDE Amravati and Com. M. S. Harne, JTO Amravati to Akola SSA at the own cost and request. Letter <<<>>>

 

28 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued transfer and posting order of Com. Vijaykumar Kumbhar, SDE Civil Solapur and he is now posted as SDE Vigilance Solapur. Letter <<<>>>

 

28 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued retention order of Com. S. R. Swami, JTO Latur on his transfer to Beed SSA and now he is retained in Latur SSA up to 31/03/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

28 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued posting order of JTOs on their transfer and joining at Circle Office Mumbai wherein Com. N. E. Bhanarkar is posted as JTO L&B Mumbai and Com. R.D. Bodale, is posted as JTO Estt Mumbai. Letter <<<>>>

 

28 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued mutual transfer orders of JTOs from Pune BA to and Mobile Nodal Pune and vice versa as per own cost request of four JTOs. Letter <<<>>>

 

27 Dec 20: AGM Pers DPC BSNL CO issued orders conveying change of composition of DPC conveying CPC of BSNL Management Services for grade of AGM or equivalent grade in Telecom Operation Stream. Letter <<<>>>

 

27 Dec 20: DGM Regulation BSNL CO writes to all CGMs conveying Instructions for provisioning of telecom services to Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and it is directed to make mandatory entry of PwD Category in CAF Database. Letter <<<>>>

 

27 Dec 20: DGM NWO CFA BSNL CO writes to all CGMs to endure to provide quick, effective and quality services to all Government Officers and Offices required under orders for mandatory utilization of BSNL services in all Government Offices. Letter <<<>>>

 

27 Dec 20: Online Training Schedule at RTCC from 27/12/2020 to 02/01/2021. Pune <<<>>> Nagpur <<<>>>

 

27 Dec 20: Director EB BSNL Board writes DO letter to CGMT MH Circle for nomination of Circle/SSA level Nodal Officers for survey and identification of BSNL utilities inferring along the proposed Nagpur-Mumbai High Speed corridor by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited. Letter <<<>>>   Annex <<<>>>

 

27 Dec 20: Director EB BSNL Board writes DO letter to CGMT MH Circle for nomination of Circle/SSA level Nodal Officers for survey and identification of BSNL utilities inferring along the proposed Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad High Speed corridor by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited. Letter <<<>>>   Annex <<<>>>

 

23 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued Rule 8 Request Transfer of Com. Mrs. Revathi Narayanan, JTO EB Mumbai to Karnataka Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Dec 20: DGM SM Pers BSNL CO writes to all CGMs for implantation of transfer posting orders of officers of HAG/SAG/JAG level officers issued up to 15/12/2020 latest by 31/12/2020.  Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Dec 20: GM S&M CFA Mumbai writes to all SSA/BA Heads about revised and updated Open Expression of Interest (EOI) for engaging Public Wi-Fi Providers (PWPs) for providing the BSNL Wi-Fi Telecom Services on Non-Exclusive and Non- Revenue Share Basis throughout Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Dec 20: DGM SCT BSNL CO writes to heads of Circles regarding display of mandatory notice at a conspicuous place in the workplace about the penal consequences and the constitution of the internal committee under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Dec 20: DGM SCT BSNL CO writes to heads of Circles for celebration of seventh anniversary of notification of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013 by conducting internal committee to review pendency of Sexual Harassment cases and dispose them on priority. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Dec 20: GM CBB BSNL CO writes to CGMs and IFAs giving one time relaxation for entering the pending invoices in ERP and last date is now extended up to 28/12/2020.  Letter I <<<>>>  Letter II <<<>>>

 

23 Dec 20: GM Fin CFA BBIN BSNL CO writes to all CGMs Business Process changes in the processing of FTTH / BWSP/ EPABX invoice. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Dec 20: GM CFA BBIN BSNL CO writes to all CGMs for implementation of traffic Exception reporting & Inventory Management (TERIM) Portal for BNG Spares Cards management based on traffic. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Dec 20: DM NOFN Ops BSNL CO endorsed BBNL Letter regarding procedure for settlement of SLA Based invoices for BSNL’s existing Fibre leased out to BBNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Dec 20: Tele density and Market Share of Telecom Operators as on 31/08/2020.  Letter <<<>>>

 

23 Dec 20: GM Sancharsoft BSNL CO writes to PGMs/GMs S&M in all Circles about implementation of pre auditing facility of CAF before its download and submission to TERM cell to improve CFA compliance and minimize the penalties if any. Letter <<<>>>

 

21 Dec 20: Approval of Rule 8 and Rule 9 Request of JAOs: In continuation to continuous persuasion by SNEA MH with CGMT MH Circle, finally CGMT MH has conveyed approval for considering Rule 8 Request transfers of eligible JAOs.

·        Now all these applications with the approval of CGMT MH will be sent to concern Circles for getting consent for acceptance of requests of these JAOs by concerned Circles. On receipt of the consent the relieving orders will be issued by Maharashtra Circle for Rule 8 transfers of all eligible JAOs. On rule 9 transfers, it is reported that the matter will be reviewed case by case and decision will be taken as per the guidelines on the subject.

·        This issue of JAO Rule 8 /9 Request transfers was pending for last one year for one or other manmade issues and SNEA MH was consciously pursuing it from officers in FC/Staff section to CGMT MH. Earlier it was matter of dispute between FC section and Staff section who will issue orders in revised scenario and it was finally decied that all transfers in Finance wing will be issued by GM HR Admn Mumbai in consultation of GM Fin Mumbai. Then it was matter of tracing applications received from all in FC and Staff section, its consolidation of applications and data and processing in e files,  the delay on part of staff section in processing files once consent and green signal was given by CGMT MH to go ahead with processing file  for approval quoting different reasons then approval of CGMT MH with concurrence of GM Fin Mumbai and so on.

·       SNEA MH had many rounds of discussions with CGMT MH conveying hardship and difficulties of these JAOs. In our recent meeting with CGMT MH on 16/11/2020 also this was one of important issue and CGMT MH has assured for consideration of it. Finally CGMT MH has conveyed approval and given relief to the JAOs who were waiting for their turn of request transfer for long time.

·       SNEA MH conveys thanks to Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra, CGMT MH Circle and Shri. Vivek Mahavar, GM Fin Mumbai for giving consideration to long pending Rule 8/9 request transfers of JAOs.

 

 21 Dec 20: Meeting with Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra CGMT MH Circle: Delegation of SNEA met Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra, CGMT MH Circle on 16/12/2020 and had detail discussions on ongoing and pending HR issues. Shri. M. K. Mishra, GM HR Admn Mumbai and Shri. K.H. More DGM Admn Mumbai were also present as per directions of CGMT MH Circle. The details of discussions are as follows.

·        Special Request to BSNL CO for one time Grant of funds for all pending Temporary Advances in ERP: We have once again requested CGMT MH for taking up matter with BSNL CO for grant of funds for releasing pending payments of Temporary advances. We added that executives in field units are facing hardship and as we are reaching towards the end of financial year, we fear that all Temporary advances will be closed and the executives will be again in trouble as happened in past. CGMT MH informed that letter has been already written to BSNL CO and assured to take review of it.

·        Consideration of Rule 8 and Rule 9 Request of JAOs: We have once again drawn attention of CGMT MH on consideration of long pending Rule 8 & Rule 9 request transfers of JAOs and even though it has been positively assured by him in our all meetings in recent past, the issue is not cleared and the concerned JAOs have now become panic. CGMT MH informed that the file has been processed long back and it is with him. He has called for requirement of JAOs in Maharashtra Circle and assured that after review of the MH requirement he will take final decision accordingly within 2-3 days.

·        ERP Relieving of willing Executives from Tenure/Non tenure stations: We have conveyed thanks for intervention of CGMT MH in relieving of executives under transfer from Tenure Stations to better extent and drawn his attention towards fact that few left out executives are waiting for their relieving. WE added that many of the executives under transfer are ready to join the tenure stations, but they are not being relieved by concerned SSA or their controlling officers and request to relieve all such officer through ERP. CGMT MH assured to review matter and take final call on this matter shortly.

·        Consideration of Request Transfers from Non-Tenure SSAs: We have brought to notice of CGMT MH that nowadays some selected orders are being issued by Staff section on pick and choose basis only in respect of officers who can convey their grievances to GM HR Admn Mumbai or CGMT MH Mumbai by personal visits to Mumbai or through some other sources. But there are many officers who have not represented their grievances by personal visit to Mumbai or through these sources are till waiting for consideration of their own cost request transfers. Such pick and choose orders have created mass unrest among these executives and we requested to give consideration to all pending request transfers. We have reminded CGMT MH about our last discussions and his direction to then GM HR Admn Mumbai about consideration of one to one transfers, mutual transfers, chain transfers and transfer from SSAs having excess executives to SSAs having shortage of executives wherein no cost of BSNL is involved and the concern of BSNL for posting executives at required places can be taken care. By understanding our concern, CGMT MH directed GM HR Admn Mumbai to process the pending request transfers and assured to decide matter suitably at the earliest. 

·        Request Transfers of Executives in Electrical wing: We have brought to the notice of CGMT MH that there is dispute in the issue that who will issue the transfer orders of executives in Electrical wing as some orders are issued by GM HR Admn Mumbai and some orders are being issued by Electrical wing and both these offices are issuing orders on pick and choose basis. CGMT MH informed that all the transfers of all wings including Electrical wing will be issued by GM HR Admn Mumbai in consultation with concerned vertical Head and vertical heads will not issue any orders for change of SSA and directed GM HR Admn Mumbai to follow this procedure equally for all. We have informed him that in Electrical wing and in some other units, the applications for request transfers are kept on hold by the controlling officers and we brought to is notice similar action by CE Elect Nagpur. CGMT MH informed that no application will be kept on hold by any officer and same should be forwarded to GM HR Admn Mumbai with recommendations. CGMT MH further assured that he will direct CE Elect Nagpur to forward all such applications kept on hold in his office if any. We have further brought to notice of many of the request of JTOs in Electrical wing and requested CGMT MH to consider all requests at the earliest. CGMT MH informed that the review of requirement of Electrical wing executives in all SSAs will be taken as per the restructuring norms and requirement for centralized Electricity Billing works at Mumbai and accordingly all requests of electrical wing executives will be given shortly.

·        Corrective action on wrong SDE LA Orders issued by office CE Electrical Mumbai: We have once again elaborated issue of wrong procedure followed by Electrical wing Mumbai in issuing SDE Elect LA Orders and certain officers are deliberately deprived from SDE LA by keeping post vacant in certain SSA and posting additional SDEs in certain SSA. We reminded him that as per discussions with him. We have submitted grievances in writing and more than one month passed on it but no corrective action is being taken either from GM HR Admn Mumbai or by CE Electrical Mumbai even though all officers agrees that there is mistake in issuing SDE ELA orders by Electrical wing and it violates recent BSNL CO guidelines issued by BSNL CO for issuing orders for LA arrangements up to DE/EE cadre. We again expressed our concern about filling of vacant post of SDE/EE Electrical at major SAs like Pune, Nashik, Nanded, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri etc on priority basis. After clearly understanding the issue, CGMT MH directed to GM HR Admn Mumbai to review the requirement of SDEs/EEs in all SSAs as per the revised norms being finalized by Electrical wing Delhi and its copy is available with CEE Mumbai and issue revised orders for SDE Elect and EE Elect under looking After arrangements as per the local seniority in that SSA and in conclusion directed to close this issue being repeatedly raised by association with corrective action as per directions on the subject.

·        Vertical wise Posting of DGMs in CO Mumbai: We have brought to notice of CGMT MH that though DGM LA orders are issued no posting has been done allotting vertical to them. GM HR Admn Mumbai said that there is no need of allotment of verticals and individual may should take charge of DGM of the AGM post they are holding as norms are not yet issued by BSNL CO for posting of executives in Circle Office. We have submitted the list  of the vacant post and officers orders LA arrangements and made it clear that in one Vertical more officers are given LA arrangements than the post vacant and in some vertical posts are vacant but no AGM is eligible DGM LA. Inaction on part Staff section for issuing posting order is wrong and if these officers were to be posted at same AGM post then there was no need of issuing DGM LA Orders. . CGMT MH agreed to our concern that without issuing orders for vertical posting as DGM no one can take charge of DGM post. Understanding concern raised by us and after going through the list of AGMs ordered for DGM LA and vacant post of DGMs in different verticals in Circle Office Mumbai, CGMT MH directed GM HR Admn Mumbai to bring details to him and he will decided posting accordingly within no time and orders for posting as DGM may it be in same vertical or change of vertical needs to be issued

·        Looking After arrangement in AGM/SDE Cadres: We have brought to the notice of CGMT MH that after DM posting and earlier also many of the post of AGMs/DEs and SDEs are vacant in telecom, Electrical and Civil wing and BSNL CO has given directions for filling vacant post through local seniors and in many of SSAs such LA orders are issued and are being extended or fresh orders are being issued locally. But in certain SSAs and in particular in Circle Office Mumbai, no such Looking After arrangements are issued as per seniority in JTO and SDE cadre as individual are directed to hold the charges as per wish of vertical Heads and SSA Heads in some cases. As such there is need of issuing LA orders for filling vacant post of SDEs and DEs in these units under LA arrangements so that certain uniformity is maintained equally for all. CGMT MH directed GM HR Admn Mumbai to look into this issues.

·        Undue delay in Pay Fixation of VRS Opted then Offg JTOs: We conveyed thanks to CGMT MH for giving concern to stand of SNEA MH to nominate an AO centrally for dealing with issues of Revised Pay Fixation of JTOs who opted for VRS and then BSNL Corporate Office has directed for their pay fixation as per directions of Hon Court. But while implementing the order instead of posting experienced AO/JAO, one newly recruited JAOs who is not aware about the procedure of pay fixation is spared aby posted by Finance wing and hence no work has been started even after new JAO has joined duties on her transfer. CGMT asked DGM Admn what are the issues and he also confirmed that it would have been appropriate that experienced AO should have been posted for this work and new JAO posting has added burden on the single AO in his office as new JAO is reporting to her. CGMT MH informed that there nothing new and old if she has nay issue in understanding issues, she should discuss it with other experience persons and its responsibility of her controlling officers to get work done. She will not be final authority and the revised fixation will also be checked by her seniors and there should be any reason for delaying works. He directed DGM Admn Mumbai to start the works of revised pay fixation immediately. The DGM Admn Mumbai informed that the files of individual are at SSAs and hence facing issues. WE have informed that service book are with CCA hence it has been decided to settle all such cases centrally and if not then please see that all service books are sent to SSA and they can complete the pay fixation and drawn attention of CGMT MH that this issue is pending for last 4-5 months and no proper action is being taken. Finally CGMT MH directed DGM Admn Mumbai to start work immediately by taking service books from CCA and files and documents required if any from SSA may be called by email and work must be completed centrally and without further delay.

·        Release of withheld Leave Encashment of VRS Opted Executives: We have brought to notice of CGMT MH the critical issues faced by the executives who have retired in recent past or opted for VRS and their pensionary benefits are kept on hold. CGMT MH informed that these are cases wherein complaints of cate validity and cases where individuals have not submitted documents in SAMPANNA. He added that efforts are made by persuasion with SSAs for submission of documents and till there is reluctance on part of individuals and review of such cases is being done. On the cases of pending Caste Validity, the matter has been discussed with Director HR BSNL Board and issue has been discussed to the depth. As per discussions and decision in last VC with Director HR, the details have been sent to BSNL CO and reply is awaited. On queries, it is being informed that reply will be sent soon, which is expected at any time.

·        Withholding of Pension of certain Officers/Officials by CCA for want of information from Maharashtra Circle: We have brought to his notice of CGMT MH that in certain cases, even provisional Pension of some of executives have been stopped since July 2020 and no action is taken on it. CGMT MH informed that there is no such case and provisional pension is being paid to all VRS opted executives. We have brought to his notice where Provisional pension is stopped by CCA as required information is not submitted by GM HR Admn Mumbai. There is dispute between GM HR Admn Mumbai and CCA Mumbai about the cases where individual have applied for Caste validity before VRS/Retirement and CCA says that these names are not added in the list of revised letter for provisional pension by GM HR Admn Mumbai and GM HR Admn Mumbai was of the opinion that there is no need of any such letter as they should be paid regular pension. As new GM HR Admn Mumbai was not aware about the issue, CGMT MH called DGM Admn Mumbai who confirmed information expressed by us and views expressed by us on ongoing dispute and pension of some of employees is kept on hold since July 2020. Then CGMT MH got update information from DGM Admn Mumbai and he confirmed that there are such 49 cases and he has received such representations which are under process of consideration. Then CGMT MH directed us to take up matter with CCA Mumbai. We have narrated that we have already taken up matter with CCA Mumbai, it was informed that the provisional Pension is being paid to the employees whose names appears in the list given by GM HR Admn Mumbai but these cases are not referred in the revised list submitted. After understanding issue to the depth CGMT MH directed GM HR Admn/DGM Admn Mumbai to take up matter a fresh and see that pension of all such executives and non-executives in restored at the earliest.

·        Review of Fake caste complaints and sympathetic consideration of request by individuals: We have brought to the notice of CGMT MH about the hardship faced by the executives against whom complaints have been received about Fake caste certificate and are facing extreme difficulties to get Cast validity due to changed scenario. Many of the employees have got Caste certificate from the competent Authority as per the prevailing guidelines on the subject at that time and have submitted it for getting employment in DoT and BSNL. But later the process of Caste Validity has been introduced by Maharashtra Government wherein the proof of caste before 1960 establishing caste are required and many of the employees are facing issues in getting such documents and hence there is need of review of the cases one by one and cases by case and not in masses as being done presently. CGMT MH informed that he is aware about the issue as same is being discussed for years together. The caste certificate is issued by State Government and whatever rules are being followed in state will be blindly followed by BSNL and we have no alternatives for same. WE have narrated him the conspiracy being played with only ST Category employees in BSNL Maharashtra Circle and some from Staff Section Mumbai or ERP Team has handed over list of about 900 BSNL employees recruited in Maharashtra Circle under ST Category and compliant has been made against each and every employees recruited under ST Category. Since last 3-4 years, all are being tortured by naming them as Fake/ Bogus Caste certificate and are running from pillars to post for getting validity and some are successful. But many are still able to get Caste certificate and its authenticity from issuing authority office records, but are not able to get the Caste validity as old documents establishing caste of his/her Caste forefathers are not available. If cases are reviewed as per the information given by them and certain procedures followed in other departments and offices, the matter can be resolved. Such extreme harassment is being done only in BSNL Maharashtra Circle and mater is not handled properly by certain officers in staff section and now everybody is running away from responsibility showing fingers at others and is busy in establishing how he is right. It is unfortunate that the employees who could get validity were named as Bogus/Fake caste person just on such mass complaint on basis of deliberately leaked ERP data of ST category employees in BSNL MH Circle. We added that there may be some real cases of Bogus/Fake Caste certificate and we do not advocate for such cases and BSNL is free to deal with all such cases. It is mistake of BSNL /DoT Officers/Offices concerned who did not take corrective action as directed by BSNL and kept issue pending linking it to validity and treating employees as Bogus/Fake in mass. This is really painful to these individuals and their family members that at the verge of retirement or after retirement also they are being deliberately tortured. Listening patiently to our concern, CGMT MH replied that he has sympathy towards all but these complaints are old and being perused y complainant as well as affected employees with supporting documents and is office has tried its level best to get solutions. He added that his office is bound by the prevailing guidelines on the subject and no one from BSNL can go beyond these guidelines and directed that issue can be resolved only if the State Government confirms the views expressed by these individuals and matter can cleared either with caste validity by individuals or by orders from competent authority of Maharashtra Government confirming the say of these individuals and directed us to take up matter accordingly and assured full co-operation from BSNL side to settle all such disputed cases one by one or case by case as per directions of competent authority.

 

19 Dec 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for change of SSA in the DGM LA Orders as per request of individuals and also in the interest of service.  Letter <<<>>>

·        This is second order for changes in DGM LA as per the request of individuals and there are some other representations received from individuals and same are yet to be considered.

·        The staff section officers and earlier GM HR Admn Mumbai has assured to consider all request/representations under DGM LA together but after his transfer cases are being processed and approved on pick and choose basis and all representations are not processed in the file at time.

·        SNEA MH has brought this fact to notice of new GM HR Admn Mumbai but he informed that he is giving consideration as per directions of CGMT MH and if CGMT MH conveys directions to process all the cases, same will be followed.

·        Accordingly SNEA MH has taken up matter with CGMT MH and drawn his attention towards pick and choose procedure being followed in consideration of representations.

·        We have submitted list of representations /names received from individuals and DS SNEA concerned to CGMT MH and requested CGMT MH to follow the uniform procedure and not to give such pick and choose consideration as it is causing unrest among others for no reason on part of management and only due to not understanding issues by the new Officers in staff section.

·        CGMT MH has called GM HR Admn Mumbai and handed over the list to him with directions to look into these representations and give consideration to these representations and consider names of next seniors for DGM LA in place of the refusals by individuals and after consideration of request for change of SSA.

·        Accordingly, it is expected that in coming week, all the representations under DGM LA arrangements received by Staff section including list submitted by SNEA MH will be given consideration. Details <<<>>> 

·        All DS SNEA are requested to go through the list and inform names missing of any latest by Monday morning so that no representation is missing in review of DGM LA by Staff section as per directions of CGMT MH.

 

19 Dec 20: DGM Admn Mumbai issued list of Closed/Restricted Holidays to be followed in Maharashtra Circle during year 2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued relieving order of Com. M. N. Ghodpage, SDE Nagpur on his transfer to A&N Circle. Though, the officer was transferred in Sept 2020, his relieving order was not issued due to oversight and same is issued now as per his request. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued transfer order of Com. Mrs. S.A. Kalaskar, SDE Beed to Aurangabad SSA at own cost request. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued transfer order of Com. V.D. Mishra, SDE Akola SSA to Amaravati SSA at own cost request. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued posting order of Com. Mrs. M.A. Dolas, SDE on her joining to Circle Office Mumbai wherein she is posted under CFA section and orders for change of section Com. Mrs. Shivani Saini, JTO BB in CFA Section Mumbai to EB Section Mumbai. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued mutual transfer order of Com. K. Damodar, JAO Chandrapur with Com. Ramdev Pal, JAO Bellary in KTK Karnataka Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued transfer order of Com. Navjosh Kaur, AO Bhandara to Nagpur SSA at own cost request. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued retention order of Com. Mrs. L.U. Goenka, PA on her transfer under BA consolidation from Buldhana to Aurangabad and she is retained up to 31/03/2021 grounds of son studying in 10th Standard. The time of retention in Buldhana is not mentioned in this order may be due to oversight or may be due to fact it is actual cancellation of transfer order.  Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AGM Estt and DC Mumbai writes all BA Heads for furnishing information in prescribed format about gradation particulars of JTOs recruited under special drive for PWD Category recruited in year 2010 & 2011. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AGM Estt and DC Mumbai endorsed orders nominating 16 JAOs from different SSAs/units of Maharashtra Circle for three weeks JAO Phase III Induction training at NATFM Hyderabad which will commence at NATFM Hyderabad w.e.f. 21/12/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AGM Estt and DC Mumbai endorsed orders cancelling nomination of nine JTOs earlier nominated and now requested for cancellation or postponement of JTO Phase II training and fresh nine JTOs are now nominated in their place and these JTOs will join the same batch which will commence at ALTTC Ghaziabad w.e.f. 21/12/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AGM Estt and DC Mumbai endorsed DO letter by Director HR BSNL for verification of the particulars of BSNL VRS 2019 retires for payment 4th instalment of ex-gracia. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AGM NOFN Mumbai endorsed BSNL CO letter for provision of FTTH services through FTTH Channel Partners using BBNL OLT under Case IV A BBNL Model. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: AGM Trans Mumbai writes BA Heads conveying the minutes of the meeting held by CMD BSNL on transmission review of Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: PGM CNP BSNL CO writes to CGM CNTx (Regions) Circles calling for details of the DSCC Level monitoring done by CGMs/PGMs/GMs of CNTx Circles to confirm availability of SDCC level Media in all SSAs by 31/03/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: CGMT MH writes to all SSA/BA Heads conveying revised SSA wise target for provision of total 1.25 Lakh FTTH Connections throughout Maharashtra Circle by 31/01/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: CGMT MH writes to all SSA/BA Heads conveying revised SSA wise target for uptime of Mobile network in next three months of this Financial Year 2020-21.. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 Dec 20: GM Fin CFA BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads conveying revised CFA revenue targets for fourth and last Quarter of FY 2020-21. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 Dec 20: DGM Vig BSNL CO endorsed instructions issued by Vigilance Commission on filing of Immovable/Movable Property Returns by all officials/ officers of previous year i.e. 2019. Letter <<<>>>

·        Letter directs to have review of the status of submission of IPR/IMPR of Year 2019 as on 30/11/2020 and take disciplinary action against officers/Officials who have not submitted IPR/IMPR of year 2019.   

·        As per guidelines IPR/IM{R of previous year is to be submitted by 31st January of new year and in casual approach many of the Officials /Officers including senior officers do not submit IPR/IMPR and it is taken seriously by Central Vigilance Commission and accordingly BSNL Vigilance team also has decided to act against all such officers/officials.

·        SNEA MH appeals all comrades to take note of these guidelines and keep in mind to submit IPR/IMPR every year before 31st January and avoid any such unwanted action hereafter.      

 

17 Dec 20: GM CFA BSNL CO issued orders for restructuring of CFA Network, customer and partner management activities by formation of centralized teams at BAs.  Letter <<<>>>   Annex <<<>>>     

·        This centralized NOC and CGPS (Centralized Group of Partner Support) teams will be operational 24X7 and will take care of network management for first level monitoring and corrective action required for the Operational excellence by handling issues like FTTH/OLTE management, BNG/RPR /OCLAN Management, NGN/WiFi Equipment Management and CDR/FMS System management.

·        NGN, ITPC, BBNW Circles will arrange training for these specialized teams and all members of these teams will be cross functional so as to extend 24 X7 technical support required by BSNL Partners.

·        The NOC teams will consist minimum 8 members in BAs of Category C, 12 members in BAs of Category B and 16 members in BAs of Category A and the CGPS teams will consist minimum 4 members in BAs of Category C, 6 members in BAs of Category B and 8 members in BAs of Category A.

·        The works of both the teams are separate and both the teams will extend support and help to the BSNL partners in all SSAs (Area) in that particular BA.

·        The common Tolle Free numbers will be opened by ITPC Pune which shall be mapped with particular BAs with T-Pins to all partners so that calls on these toll free numbers are routed to teams of respective BAs.

·        These new guidelines and operation of NOC and CGPS teams is to be made operational by 31/01/2021.

·        This is very good initiative by BSNL Corporate Office as per feedback from Circles and this will help extending required support to BSNL partners to provide maximum FTTH/BB Connections through active Business partners.

 

17 Dec 20: Director EB BSNL writes all CGMs for attending Fibre Faults in BSNL existing network leased out to BBNL for Bharat Net latest 28/02/2021 and required support of stores and funds will be extended by BSNL Corporate Office. Letter <<<>>>  

 

17 Dec 20: By quoting the special efforts in Maharashtra Circle for energy saving by conversion of Commercial to Industrial Tariffs of electricity, Dir HR BSNL writes all CGMs for special, efforts to achieve the 100% targets of energy saving under Project Ojas. Letter <<<>>>  

 

17 Dec 20: PGM LC BSNL CO writes to all CGMs to make action plan to strengthen outsourcing policy and in house policy to improve uptime of OFC so as to improve uptime of Lease Circuits should have 99.9% availability at par with RF Modem availability. Letter <<<>>>  

 

17 Dec 20: DGM CNO BSNL CO writes to CGMs for execution of physical diversity of OFC route laid in common trench and if routes are not executed then to re-planned with CAPEX and material plan and to take approval from CNP cell if route is new and from CNO cell if patchwork is to be done. Letter <<<>>>  

 

15 Dec 20: On 11/12/2020, the delegation of SNEA lead by Com. Abhay Kesarkar JS CE SNEA MH, and accompanied by Com. Rupesh Kumar, JS HQ SNEA MH, Com. Durgesh Baghele, CEC Member SNEA Mumbai, Com. Sandeep Mazurka, ADS SNEA Mumbai, Com. Rakesh Roshan, DT SNEA Mumbai, Com. Anil Yadav, OS SNEA Mumbai Com. Vinay Hadaka, EM SNEA Mumbai and Com. M. S. Adasul, CS SNEA MH have meeting with Shri. Sudhir Kumar Mishra, newly joined GM HR Admn Mumbai and gave him warm welcome with beautiful bouquet and conveyed him best wishes for grand success in this new assignment.

·        During this introductory meeting Shri. K. H. More, DGM Admn Mumbai and Com. B .S. Laswante, AGM Staff Mumbai were also present. 

·        In reciprocation Shri. Sudhir Kumar Mishra, GM HR Admn Mumbai conveyed thanks and informed that he is new to HR works and this it is big responsibility but will try to take proper care of HR issues with support and co-operation of all. 

·        In preliminary discussions delegation of SNEA was introduced to GM HR Admn Mumbai and thereafter we have brief discussions on the HR issues viz. issues related to recently published Staffing Norms for executives in filed units, consideration of representations given by executives on DGM LA Arrangements including refusals, need of sanitization and cleanliness in Circle office Mumbai Office , Consideration of JAO/JE Rule 8/9 transfers, need posting of experienced AO/JAO having knowledge about Pay fixation as special nomination for VRS related activities, Norms for justifying posting of executives in Circle Office, Mobile and RTTC etc, clearance of pending medical bills etc.

·        Shri. Mishra being new to GM HR Admn Mumba portfolio was unaware about the issues gave patience hearing to our concern and issues and asked us to give him some time to look into issues and assured that he will look into all issues one by one and requested for co-operation from our side. We assured him total support from our side in dealing with all HR Admn activities and conveyed him best wishes for grand success as GM HR Admn of biggest Telecom Circle and our preliminary discussions concluded with thanks to each other.

·        PHOTOS <<<>>>

 

14 Dec 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued second for change of SSA in transfer orders of DEs/AGMs issued for filing vacant post of DGMs in different BAs/SSAs under Looking After arrangements.  Letter <<<>>>  

·        Earlier SNEA MH has successfully pursued for posting of Area Head for Gadchiroli and Bhandara SSAs and thereafter this is second but single order considering request for change of SSA.

·        There are many such representations for change of SSA, refusals of DGM LA Arrangements and the work of consolidation of data as per the representations given by individuals is going on in staff section.

·        As AD Staff A Mumbai, AGM Staff Mumbai and GM HR Admn Mumbai , all are new to this Staff section and HR works and busy with some other works/meetings, it is taking some time, but all representations will be given consideration shortly

·        We have already discussed the issues raised by the concerned individuals through DS SNEA concerned and all the request for refusal and change of SSA or refusal will be given consideration as per guidelines on the subject.

·        While considering refusals, names of the next seniors will be given consideration for DGM LA Orders on vacant posts. We have already brought to notice of management about the discrepancies in the LA orders and

·       SNEA MH will again discuss these issues with newly joined GM HR Admn Mumbai and CGMT MH and see that all the representations are given consideration at the earliest.

 

14 Dec 20: AGM S&M CFA ITBP Mumbai endorsed BSNL CO circular for Extension of reformulation in Bharat Fiber Broadband plans in remaining Cities/SSAs/BAs of Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>  

 

14 Dec 20: PGM Smart City Projects writes to all CGMs on mandatory utilization of BSNL services/Network in Smart City Projects. Letter <<<>>>  

 

14 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued orders for posting transfer orders of selected two JTOs who approached Officers in BSNL management putting their grievances and posting order of SDE who has joined in Circle Office Mumbai.  Letter <<<>>>  

 

14 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued orders relieving orders of three SDEs under transfer from Maharashtra Circle to J&K Circle. Letter <<<>>>  

 

 14 Dec 20:  Schedule of Online Trainings being conducted by RTCC Pune and RTCC Nagpur during this week i.e. 14/12/2020 to 19/12/2020. Letter <<<>>>  

 

14 Dec 20: CMTS Bulletin Nov 2020 <<<>>>

 

14 Dec 20: Welcome to Shri. Dhananjay Kumar, newly joined Sr CE Electrical MH Circle Mumbai: {Report by Com. Abhay Kesarkar, JS CE SNEA MH}: The delegation of SNEA lead by Com. M. N. Kotambe ACS SNEA MH, and accompanied by Com. Abhay Kesarkar JS CE SNEA MH,  Com. Ankit Gangar, DS SNEA Mumbai, Com. Pravin Koli, CEC Member SNEA Mumbai, Com. Durgesh Baghele, CEC Member SNEA Mumbai, Com. Sandeep Masurkar ADS SNEA Mumbai, Com. Rakesh Roshan, DT SNEA Mumbai and Com. M. S. Adasul, CS SNEA MH have meeting with Shri. Dhananjay Kumar, Sr Chief Engineer Electrical Mumbai on 09/12/2020 gave warm welcome to him with bouquet on joining in Maharashtra Circle and conveyed him best wishes for grand success at this new assignment of Sr CE Electrical MH Circle.

·        In introductory meeting, Shri. Dhananjay Kumar, Sr CE Electrical MH Circle Mumbai expressed pleasure on assuming charge of CEE in biggest Telecom Circle and shared his ideas about the vision about improvements Electrical wing of working of Maharashtra Circle. He informed that as per recent decision of BSNL Corporate Office, entire works of Electricity billing for all establishments all over India is being centralized at Mumbai. The processing of any Electricity bill to be paid in any Circle will be done by Maharashtra Circle after scrutiny by analyzing trend of electricity expenditure in past as well as at other places. He added that there is huge work involved as his office will have to take care of lakhs of Electricity connections all Over India for Exchanges, BTS, Offices, Staff quarters etc. Hence there is need of more JTOs/SDEs in electrical wing and he is working on it.

·        We have apprised him about the good works done by Electrical wing in Maharashtra Circle like Solar Panel project, curtailment of unwanted expenditure of electricity and also conveyed difficulties faced by the executives in Electrical wing. We updated that though some payments of vendors are released in recent days, executives in Electrical wing are facing hardship as vendors have stopped works and are not co-operating as their payments are no released for years together.

·        We specifically stressed about non-working of Lifts in high rise Staff Quarters/ Offices and hardship to executives/staff/family members as lift vendors have stopped support due to non-releasing payments and requested to look into this issue. We also brought to his notice that some new lifts are procured before one year and not installed by vendors due to non-release of payments. CEE informed that delayed payment is common issue for all but there is some improvement in recent past but assured to review the issues related to payments and concerned expressed by delegation.

·        We discussed various BSNL Developments and HR issues during this meeting viz. Staffing Norms for Electrical Executives in restructuring manpower planning policy, Looking After Arrangements in all SSA up to AGM Level Officers in Electrical Unit,  SDE E LA /EE LA as per need and not as per seniority as done by Electrical wing to fill all vacant post in all SSAs, Release of funds of the vendors for day to day electrical Mtce , Plans for termination / Safe Custody of meters of vacant quarters more than one year or out of us since long time to avoid revenue leakage, Lifts repairing and maintenance of all staff quarters across Mumbai, posting of executives on higher post to fill vacant post by overcoming issues due to including of names in ODI List and discrepancies observed and representation received for JTOE seniority list and action thereof. We specifically request to do needful for JTO /SDE transfer who completed tenure more than two years. .

·        While giving patience hearing to all the issues raised by us CEE Mumbai assured to look into all issues and requested for giving timely feedback on different issues. On keeping in safe custody and disconnection of Electricity of vacant staff quarters, he informed that it should be analyzed properly and staff quarters vacant for period of more than one year should be disconnected as chances of its occupation are less.

·        On centralization of HR issues with GM HR Admn Mumbai he was of the opinion that it should continue with vertical Heads and asked about the procedure followed in Maharashtra Circle. We have informed that there is no uniform policy and some orders of Electrical wing are issued on pick and choose by his office and some by office of GM HR Admn depending on the office/officer to which that individual JTOE/SDEE has approached and informed that we have no issue but our concern is present dual policy should be stopped and Transfer posting and HR issues of Electrical wing should be decided by one unit only i.e. either by office of CE Electrical wing or by GM HR/Admn and present pick and choose policy should be stopped. 

·        On pending HR issues, he assured to look into issues shortly and do needful. On request transfers to Telecom wing by JTOs in Electrical wing, he informed that as there is shortage in Electrical wing, no JTOs can be spared for Telecom wing rather JTO Electrical who are working in Telecom wing needs to be transferred back to Electrical wing. He assured to take review of it and to have uniform policy in dealing such issues.

·        On corrective action on wrong policy adopted in SDE LA, he informed that he is not aware about it and will look into it. We reciprocated that we have already conveyed grievances in details in letter and all concerned officers have conveyed that there was mistake in issuing SDE LA. We assured to share its copy again to him. Copy <<<>>>

·        On giving EE/AGM LA in Electrical wing, he confirmed that there is shortage and necessary action will be taken to fill up vacant posts.

·        On consideration of names of the Officers whose names appears in ODI list even after the punishment period is over, we have updated him the concern of association and hardship faced by executives who are overburdened due to multiple charges and underutilization of talent/ strength of these executives on name of non-removal of names in ODI list. CEE assured to review the matter by taking updates from concerned.

·        On consideration of request Transfer of Electrical wing JTO/SDEs to Telecom wing, he conveyed that there is shortage of Executives in MH Circle due to centralized PAN India Electricity Billing and need more JTOE /SDEE and if required all posted in Telecom are taken back. He further added that more executives are required in Maharashtra Circle and hence transfers out of Maharashtra will be minimum and need base only.

·        On restructuring Norms for Electrical wing, he informed that work is going on at BSNL Corporate Office and orders are expected shortly. He further elaborated that one JTO will be posted in each SSA (Operation Area) and One SDE one/two JTOs will be posted in BA HQ for Electrical works.

·        On corrections in JTO seniority list, he informed that he is not aware about it but added individual representations have been forwarded to BSNL Corporate Office and same will be take care by Electrical wing at Delhi.

·        In conclusion delegation conveyed him best wishes and assured to support in every aspect in the interest of strengthening BSNL.

·        Thereafter delegation met Com. Bhushan Chikhalikar newly joined SE Electrical Mumbai and Com. M. L. Ramdham, EE Elect Mumbai and Com. M. K. Shrikoli EE HQ Mumbai on taking over the new assignment and gave them warm welcome to these officers.

·        Photos <<<>>>

 

11 Dec 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued orders granting immunity to Office Bearers of SNEA wherein Com. M. B. Sangle, SDE & DS SNEA Nashik and Com. Rajiv Akangire, SDE and ADS SNEA Latur are retained at same place on their transfer to NE-I Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

14 Dec 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued orders for direct ERP relieving of AGMs/Des under transfer from one circle to another and not relieved by concerned Circle/SSA wherein two AGMs viz. Com. V.M. Deolikar and Com. D.N Patil from MH circle are relieved respectively for Gujarat and Andaman Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

14 Dec 20: GM NWP BB BSNL CO issued comprehensive policy for on-boarding FTTH channel partner for lease Circuits provision/maintenance under revenue share basis. Letter <<<>>>

 

14 Dec 20: DGM Admn BSNL CO issued orders for not printing/purchasing of diary, Wall Calendars, Desktop Calendars, Festival Greeting cards, Coffee Table books and similar material and not to incur any expenditure on it. Letter <<<>>>

 

14 Dec 20: GM Fin CFA BSNL CO writes Circle Heads and IFAs on collection achievement vis-à-vis target in Nov 2020 & collection target for Dec 2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

14 Dec 20: Director CM BSNL and CO writes all Circle Heads and PGMs/GMs in BSNL Corporate office on commencement of commercial activities by BTCL. Letter <<<>>> 

 

14 Dec 20: CMD BSNL writes DO letter to all Circle Heads about improvement in working of cluster vendors. Letter <<<>>>

 

14 Dec 20: DGM Pers legal BSNL CO issued orders withdrawing letter publishing list of Executives and Non Executives from BSNL corporate office who have not filed Annual Property Return of year 2019. Letter <<<>>>

 

11 Dec 20: Beautifully organized General Body Meeting of SNEA Sangli: {Report by Com. Hanmant D. Mohite, DS Sangli }: By overcoming the fear of COVID 19 pandemic for last eight months, the first ever and grand public meeting on SNEA Platform was conducted by SNEA Sangli with overwhelming response of members.

·        The well organized and beautifully conducted General Body Meeting of SNEA Sangli District was held on 28/11/2020 at 1700 Hrs at 3rd floor, Conference Hall, Telephone Bhavan Sangli, in grand manner and overwhelmingly responded by all the members.

·        The Meeting was chaired by Com. Kedar Kulkarni, DP SNEA Sangli and coordinated beautifully by Com. Hanmant D. Mohite, DS Sangli, Com Aruna Deshmukh, ADS Sangli, Com. Shreyas Pawar, Com. Sachin Shete, Com. Amol Patil, Com Sandip Kesarkar, & team SNEA Sangli. The Following prominent dignitaries attended and addressed the GBM SNEA Sangli.

1.     Com. Bharat Sonawane, Circle President, SNEA MH,

2.     Com. M. S. Adasul, Circle Secretary, SNEA MH,

3.     Com. Sunil Shinde, CWC Member SNEA MH

4.     Com. Prayag Pisal, Joint Secretary South, SNEA MH,

·        Other respected dignitaries and senior comrades whose presence enlightens the meeting, are Com. P. H. Koli, Ex DS SNEA Sangli, Com V.S. Halkude Ex DS SNEA Sangli, Com V. D. Bhede Ex OS SNEA Sangli, Com. R. S. Patil Ex JS SNEA MH.

·        All these dignitaries were given warm welcome by offering bouquet by SNEA Sangli comrades.

·        Com. Shreyas Pawar, gave warm welcome to all and addressed the meeting and elaborating the purpose and proceedings of the meeting.

·        Com Bharat Sonawane, CP SNEA MH was greeted by Com Kedar Kulkarni, DP SNEA Sangli on his arrival at the GB meeting.

·        Com M. S. Adasul, CS SNEA MH was felicitated by Com Hanmant Mohite, DS SNEA Sangli on his Promotion as DGM and welcomed him on behalf of SNEA Sangli of the GB meeting.

·        Com C.G. Jagtap, DS NFTE Sangli & Com A.A. Patel Leader NFTE Sangli presented bouquet to Com M. S. Adasul and gave him warm welcome on behalf of NFTE Sangli Comrades. In short address to gathering, both the leaders have wish successful GB meeting of SNEA Sangli. They have appreciated efforts of SNEA in resolution of issuing by leading from front and stressed for need of united efforts on platform of AUAB to get solutions to pending HR issues and issues related to survival of BSNL.

·        The house given warm welcome to Com. Manojkumar Ainapure, AGM, Com. Amol Waichal, JTO, Com. Bhalchandra Mali, and JTO who have newly joined SNEA Sangli and were felicitated with beautiful bouquet.

·        Thereafter, the proceedings continued with Treasurer and DS Report. As Com. A.M. Patil, Treasurer SNEA Sangli is transferred out of SSA, Com Com. Hanmant Mohite, DS Sangli, presented Treasurer Report on his behalf to the house and it was unanimously approved by the house with claps.

·        Com Hanmant Mohite, DS SNEA Sangli in his DS report and address to the house, gave warm welcome to all dignitaries and leaders of SNEA. Com.  Mohite informed the house about the current membership standings of executives in Sangli SSA. It is (35 SNEA + 14 others) in favor of SNEA Sangli and conveyed thanks to all for such great unity. He counted on major achievements of SNEA Sangli during the spell of his District Body. He updated the house about all CEC and AIC attended by DOBs and developments at the event. Com Hanmant Mohite also notified excellent show by SNEA Sangli in MV-20 where SNEA secured 38 votes even with 32 paid membership. On development issues Com DS mentioned many points such as TIP Model, BA restructuring, USO Projects, Sangli PE routers 10G connectivity, BNG Card for traffic accommodation and Cluster management. He elaborated many cases of transfer of SNEA Members which have been successfully pursued by SNEA MH. He also expressed his gratitude to Com M. S. Adasul CS and his entire team of SNEA MH, for resolving all issues raised by SNEA Sangli. He elaborated some local issues and its persuasion with SSA management. In conclusion of his report and address, he conveyed thanks to all DOBs and Members for showing faith on him and extending total support to him and his team for discharging his association responsibilities. The house acknowledged the DS report with loud round of claps.

·        Com. Prayag Pisal, Joint Secretary South SNEA MH, addressed the house by his thoughts. He conveyed his pleasure in visiting Sangli. He remarked the attendance of many young comrades at the conference and stressed on the unity of the all. He appealed the comrades to be part of General Insurance policy for securing medical expenses.

·        Com. Sunil Shinde, CWC Member SNEA MH, addressed the gathering with his energetic speech. He explained the matters of CHQ, like CPSU hierarchy, and court cases regarding promotions. He specially elaborated house about the ongoing issues of WTR and its persuasion by SNEA MH.

·        Com. Manojkumar Ainapure, AGM Sangli, who joined SNEA in the meeting, also expressed his feelings on the occasion He memorized his working as active comrade of SNEA Goa during his posting at Goa. He specially mentioned difference of working for its members by SNEA and others. He emphasized unification of association and conveyed that with such dedicated efforts and strongest unity and leadership, SNEA will regain and restore glory of BSNL.

·        Com. Bharat Sonwane, CP SNEA MH in his speech, expressed great pleasure for his fourth visit to Sangli. Com President elaborated the Vendor / contractor work culture in BSNL and explained ways to deal with the same. He conveyed thanks to DS SNEA Sangli for arranging such grand meeting and giving him opportunity to be present in the District Conference. He assured all support to SNEA Sangli Comrades in resolution of HR as well as development issues. He stressed for need of strongest unity on platform of SNEA as well as Joint Forum. In conclusion, he conveyed best wishes for grand success of the GB meeting and thanks for giving him opportunity to be present in such grand meeting of SNEA Sangli.

·        Com. M. S. Adasul, Circle Secretary, SNEA MH Circle, in his address guided house on different HR/Development issues and its status thereof. He congratulated District Secretary Com Hanmant Mohite and Team SNEA Sangli for strengthening SNEA Sangli and extending wholehearted support to the executives joining at Sangli. He gave warm welcome to newly joined members in SNEA Family and assured for total support to them. He counted on challenges before BSNL and the ways to overcome the same, he stressed on satisfying the customer at any cost and not to leave a single customer with empty hand. Comrade CS assured that our unity will definitely bring back the old glory of BSNL and in turn we will change our destiny in positive manner. His inspiring words and free flowing speech energized the house and got many round of claps. Yes..! That’s the way Com. M. S. Adasul talks to his SNEA family, boosts their energy level. While addressing the newly joined members, he informed that they have taken right decision to join SNEA. He narrated about need of unification of associations and moto of one PSU one association and appealed for strengthening unity of executive in BSNL. He also assured in house for every possible help on platform of SNEA in all respect. He updated house on different HR issues being pursued by SNEA at Circle/CHQ level. In conclusion, of motivating and heart touching address, he assured best efforts for resolution of pending HR issues at Circle and CHQ level. He conveyed thanks to Com Hanmant Mohite and Team SNEA Sangli for arranging such beautiful and highly attended meeting and giving him opportunity to interact with the comrades of SNEA Sangli. 

·        Com. Kedar Kulkarni, District President SNEA Sangli in his Presidential speech to house summarized the discussions in the meeting. He briefly elaborated united efforts of team SNEA Sangli and conveyed thanks to all executives of Sangli for showing strong faith on District Body of SNEA Sangli. In conclusion of his speech, he conveyed thanks to all for attending meeting in mass and making it highly successful.

·        As part of further proceedings, Com. Kedar Kulkarni, District President SNEA Sangli formally dissolved the existing SNEA body to make way for new formation of SNEA Sangli Body and house nominated Com. Shashikant Mane, as Election Officer for electing new District Body. Com Prayag Pisal, Joint Secretary South as Circle Observer guided election officer for electing new SNEA Sangli District body.

·        In a unanimous Election proceedings, Com Sachin Shete JTO, proposed a panel for new District body and was supported by Com Sandip Kesarkar, AO Sangli. The whole house upheld the proposal unanimously and new Sangli SNEA district body came into existence within 5 minutes of process.

·        The following comrades were unanimously elected as new Office Bearers of SNEA Sangli District Body elected for the period of two years i.e. 2020-2022.

1)    Com. Arena Deshmukh -        District President

2)    Com. Aajim Sheikh        -        Dist. Vice President

3)    Com. Hanmant Mohite  -        District Secretary

4)    Com. Kedar Kulkarni     -        Assistant Dist. Secretary-I

5)    Com. Manoj Ainapure   -        Assistant Dist. Secretary-II

6)    Com. Amol Patil              -        District Treasurer

7)    Com. Raksh Shivalkar   -        Organizing Secretary

8)    Com. Shreyas Pawar       -        CEC Member

·        Com. Bharat Sonawane, Circle President, SNEA MH gave oath of alliance to newly elected Office Bearers of SNEA Sangli and he also gave warm welcome to all of them in District Body and felicitated/congratulated them by offering bouquets.

·        Com. Shreyas Pawar, CEC Member SNEA Sangli beautifully scripted and anchored the whole proceedings of the General Body meeting.

·        Expressing thanks and gratitude towards all comrades and leaders of SNEA Sangli on his re-election as DS SNEA Sangli and unanimous election of District Body, Com. Hanmant Mohite, DS SNEA Sangli assured house to give his best to the association and continue to work for resolving issues of all SNEA members.

·        Com Aruna Deshmukh, President SNEA Sangli in her speech after election as DP SNEA Sangli conveyed thanks to all and concluded the event by vote of thanks on behalf of SNEA Sangli.

·        The grand and highly successful meeting leading SNEA Sangli to strongest unity of executives, concluded at 2210 Hrs with National Anthem and delicious dinner arranged for all.

·        PHOTOs <<<>>> 

 

11 Dec 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued transfer order in DE cadre on completion of All India Hard wherein Com. S. R. Wani, DE JK Circle is posted back to MH Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

11 Dec 20: GM Fin CM BSNL CO writes to CGMs and IFAs regarding claims recoverable by BSNL on account of Providing Telecom Services to DoT since 01/10/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

11 Dec 20: GM CA BSNL CO writes to CGMs and IFAs regarding claim for recoupment of leave encashment paid for DoT Period. Letter <<<>>>

 

11 Dec 20: AGM Pers CSS BSNL CO published list of Executives and Non Executives who have not filed Annual Property Return of year 2019. Letter <<<>>>

·        It is unfortunate to see that this list includes names of lower level Staff to senor officers including some DGMs, GMs and even CMD BSNL.

·       This letter gives time for filing ITR of 2019 latest by 15/12/2020 and in case any individual fails to feel ITR 2019, by this date, the disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against said individual

 

 10 Dec 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued transfer order of PA from Buldhana to BA Aurangabad under rearrangements proposed after consolidation of BAs. Some more similar transfers are expected in days to come. Letter <<<>>>

 

10 Dec 20: AGM BW BSNL CO writes to PCE/CE Civils and GM L&B all over India for implementation of transfer orders of EEs/SDEs in Civil wing latest by 19/12/2020. Letter further conveys that non-relieved EEs/SDEs will be relieved through ERP on 19/12/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

10 Dec 20: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO issued circular reformulating the charges levied for the external shifting and name transfer of Voice/ Broadband (LL/ Standalone/ Combo) services under Cu/ Fibre/ BBoWiFi/ ’Bharat Air Fibre’ category in all the circles. Letter <<<>>>

 

 10 Dec 20: GM Vig BSNL CO writes to all Disciplinary Authorities in BSNL endorsing DoT Instructions on ratification of cases of penalties. Letter <<<>>>

 

10 Dec 20: PGM CP&M BSNL CO writes to heads of certain circles including Maharashtra Circle giving Circle wise analysis on growth along with BSNL Revenue Growth and market share for QE Sep 2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

 8 Dec 20: GM S&M CFA Mumbai issued press release on Milestone achievement of One Million FTTH Connections by BSNL all Over India and One Lakh FTTH Connection by Maharashtra Circle by 7th December 2020.  Letter <<<>>>

·        Its matter of pride that in this most difficult time of pandemic COVID 19, BSNL has shown very positive FTTH growth and achieved the target of One Million FTTH Connections. Maharashtra Circle plays important role in this achievement by providing @ 15000 FTTH Connections per month. Provision of One Lakh FTTH Connections by Maharashtra Circle is also important milestone achievement

·        BSNL has introduced FTTH Connections long back, but its demand has increased in recent months after Lockdown. Till last financial year, FTTH Connections were provided 5000 to 10000 per year, but with devoted efforts by all in Circle Office and SSAs, this trend has changed and Maharashtra Circle is providing 15000 FTTH Connections per month.

·        This is result of collective efforts put by all the Staff, Officers and Business partners of BSNL i.e. TIPs/RBSPs who have put dedicated efforts in achieving this milestone. It is important that provision of FTTH Connections is adding good revenue for BSNL as compared to any other product of BSNL and hence there is need to put all out efforts by all the staff /officers and business partners to provide maximum FTTH Connections in days to come. Provision of FTTH Connections on demand by customer will be important action on part of all of us for survival of BSNL and our survival in such strong BSNL.

·        SNEA MH congratulates all the Staff, Officers, TIPs/ RBSPs who have contributed in provision of FTTH Connections and appeals all Staff/Officers, TIPs/RBSPs to join this mission of provision more 75000 FTTH Connections @ 25000 FTTH Connections per month in last Quarter i.e. Jan to March 2021.

 

 8 Dec 20: DGM CNO CFA BSNL CO endorsed DoT Orders on modification of dialing pattern from fixed line numbers to cellular mobile numbers. Letter <<<>>>

As per this order, all fixed line customers will be given zero dialing facility and for dialing from fixed lines one will have to prefix zero for calling to mobile number of any operator and this order will be implemented w.e.f. 15/01/2020.

 

 8 Dec 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO Calls for volunteers in cadre of GM/DGM/CAO (Regular) of finance stream for posting as IFA to CGMT Odisha Circle and willingness are to be sent by email dgmseaco@gmail.com on latest by 15/12/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

 7 Dec 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for direct relieving of JEs under transfer from Tenure SSAs to Tenure SSAs on their request transfers. Letter <<<>>>

·        SNEA MH has once again reminded CGMT MH for similar ERP relieving of JTOs/ SDEs working at tenure stations and not being relieved by concerned SSA/BA Heads. CGMT MH informed that he has personally discussed with BA/SSA Heads of concerned Tenure SSAs and directed to relieve all willing executives under transfer from Tenure to Non Tenure SSAs. He assured that with his instructions, hopefully all willing executives from tenure stations will be relieved by BA Heads shortly and if not all such executives will be relieved through ERP.

·        We have also brought to notice of CGMT MH that some of executives from Non Tenure SSA are willing to join Tenure SSAs as per transfer orders but concerned SSA/BA Heads are not relieving them. CGMT MH directed us to discuss this issue after 4-5 days and assured to review the matter and relieve all such willing executives from Non tenure SSAs to Tenure SSAs. Let us hope for best. 

 

7 Dec 20: In continuation to the request made by SNEA MH to CGMT MH for posting separate Account Officer to deal with all pending cases of Pay Fixation and related issues of retired and VRS opted executives, one JAO Com. Ms. Isha Chaudhary, is posted for period of four months i. e. 31/12/2020 or till completion and she has assumed her duties on 02/12/2020. Order I <<<>>>  Order II <<<>>>  

·     SNEA MH has received many complaints from the Retired/VRS Opted executives about their pending/unsettled grievances and many have represented that their grievances are not given proper attention and many of the grievances are pending due to lack of proper co-ordination among BSNL and CCA Mumbai.

·     Accordingly SNEA MH has made request to CGMT MH for posting separate Officer to deal with pending grievances of executives who have retired on superannuation/opted for VRS 2019 and it is very positively responded by CGMT MH by posting one separate JAO to deal with all such pending issues of VRS Opted/Retired Executives/Employees. Copy of letter  <<<>>>

·     With posting of separate JAO, the issues related to revised pay fixation, issues related to dispute of increment/s granted, dispute in basic pay, final basic for calculation used for pension and pensionary benefits will be taken care by this officer. All comrades having any such grievances may represent their case to her who in turn will take up all such issues with support of her superiors with CCA Mumbai.

·     Com D. M. Gaikar CS SNPWA MH (email cssnpwamh@gmail.com Mob 9422229700) is consolidating all details and hence all are requested to send him the details by email/whats app with supporting documents. 

·     For pay fixation of officiating JTOs as per directives of Hn. Court after implementation of VRS 2019, Com B. D. Wani, OS for SNPWA MH is collecting data and all concerned JTOs are requested to send him details.

·     With such special and separate posting of JAO in Circle Office Mumbai all the issues of the VRS Opted and Retired Executives/Employees will be taken care, it will be ensured that all pending grievances of our beloved Comrades will be settled without any further delay. 

·     All affected comrades are requested to be in touch with Com D.M. Gaikar CS SNPWA MH for all cases and Com. B. D. Wani, OS SNPWA MH for pay fixation of then JTOs Offg and retired as JTO regular. 

·     SNEA MH conveys sincere thanks and gratitude to Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra CGMT MH, Shri. Vivek Mahavar, GM Fin Mumbai and Shri. Aman Jaiswal GM HR Admn Mumbai for understanding genuine difficulties of retired/VRS Opted executives/Non executives and responding to our request very positively thereby posting separate officer for resolving grievances of the retired/VRS Opted executives.

·     Let us hope all such individual grievances and general cases of pay fixation will be taken care at the earliest.

 

7 Dec 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued corrigendum transfer order in respect of Com. Moin Khan, JAO Akola under transfer to Goa and now he is transferred to Amaravati SSA as per his revised request at own cost. In recent transfer order his name was wrongly written and same is now corrected with this corrigendum order. Letter <<<>>>

 

7 Dec 20: CAO CA & Taxation Mumbai writes to IFA Pune calling information about deposit lying with court for various cases. Letter <<<>>>

 

7 Dec 20: AGM Appeal BSNL CO writes all CGMs to prefer the appeal within 30 days from the date on which copy of the order appealed against is served to appellant and request for making arrangements to submit appeal and review cases along with records to appellate a/reviewing authority within 15 days of receipt of the appeal from appellant. Letter <<<>>>

 

SNEA MH PAYS TRIBUTE TO

BHARATRATNA DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR

ON HIS 64TH MAHAPARINIRVAN DIN

 

 6 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued SSA/BA wise Executive strength as per the revised guidelines issued by BSNL Corporate Office for Restructuring and consolidation of BAs/SSA. Letter <<<>>>

·        SNEA MH is pursuing for the request transfers for non-tenure SSAs for long time and every time the reason of revised staff strength was quoted by the management and no progress was seen for last six months.

·        Before implementation of VRS, BSNL CO has issued guidelines for deployment of executives in Post VRS scenario.  Copy <<<>>> 

·        Maharashtra Circle also issued letter showing excess /shortage of executives. Copy <<<>>> 

·        Earlier also such strength executive was issued and many transfers from excess to shortage SSAs were proposed, but there were issues as mass dislocation was proposed from Major SSAs and hence we have opposed such mass transfers and CGMT MH was kind enough to understand the grievances raised by SNEA MH. . Copy <<<>>> 

·        Otherwise with consolidation of BAs, the Executives transferred to SSAs on name of excess/shortage would have been again transferred to BA locations because with consolidation of BAs, number of post of executives at BAs has increased and it is reduced at SSAs.

·        SNEA MH was continuously on job about proper justification and finally the guidelines for BA consolidation has been issued by BSNL CO. Copy <<<>>> 

·        The guidelines are also issued for Executive Requirement for GSM Mtce works within BAs/SSAs. Copy <<<>>> 

·        Till the guidelines for justification of executives in Circle Office, Mobile Nodal centers are not issued by BSNL CO and same are expected at any time.

·        Since last two months GM HR Admn Mumbai has worked on the calculating executive strength in each BA and Area Operation as per these guidelines for consolidation of BAs/SSAs and justification of executives depending on assets.

·        It is informed by GM HR Admn Mumbai that this data has been discussed with all BA Heads in VC held by CGMT MH and all BA Heads have given consent for same.

·        In Operation Areas/SSAs headed by DGMs, minimum two executives (JE/JTO/SDE counted together) are justified per SDCA, two are justified for Indoor Works, Four for BTS Mtce, Four for Trans Mtce, two each for Sales & Mktg, EB, Stores and Commercial/BB.

·        In Operation Areas/SSAs headed by AGMs, minimum two executives (JE/JTO/SDE counted together) are justified per SDCA, one for Indoor Works, two For BTS Mtce, two for Trans Mtce, one each for Sales & Mktg, EB, Stores and Commercial/BB.

·        The staff strength for Circle Office. Nodal Centre Pune and RTCC has been prepared on basis of working strength or requirement

·        It is seen that there is adjustment in data on basis of some presumptions and hence there is reduction in post in Big SSAs and there is increase in post at small SSAs.

·        If calculation is done without any assumptions and presumptions and only as per norms issued by BSNL Corporate office, there will be changes in excess/shortage strength of SSAs.

·        This data is prepared on basis of the transfer orders issued and with understanding that all the transfer orders will be implemented and the working executive strength for purpose of excess/shortage in any SSA/BA is counted accordingly. This also includes the recent DGM LA transfer orders issued recently. It seems that many of SSA/BA Heads have not gone to the depth of calculations as done by GM HR Admn Mumbai and hence there is much difference in executive strength with practical requirement in SSAs and BAs.

·        As such, all the DS/DOBs and activists are requested to go through all the Circulars issued by BSNL CO, the assets in SSAs like No. of BTS/Trans Route Kms with SSAs, other post which are working for other SSAs like NCNGN, BB, FTTH, CDR etc and the calculation of Executive strength done and actual available executives in SSAs.

·        All are requested to discuss this issue with SSA/BA Heads as fresh for discrepancies if any and matter may be conveyed in writing to GM HR Admn Mumbai with detail justification and relevant documents.

·        The details of discrepancies may also be sent by email on sneamh@gmail.com so that matter can be taken up with GM HR Admn/CGMT MH for required corrections.

·        Once the Executive strength is finalized the executives in excess/shortage can be decided and the request transfers from Non Tenure SSAs can be given consideration without further delay and hence early action and response from all DS will highly appreciated.

 

 6 Dec 20: DGM Pers SM BSNL CO issued orders for rearrangement by posting of BA Heads and Vertical Heads in Maharashtra Circle and all SSA Heads at BA HQ are re-designated from GMTD as GM BA. Letter  <<<>>> 

 

 6 Dec 20:  Schedule of Online Trainings being conducted by RTCC Pune and RTCC Nagpur during this week i.e. 07/12/2020 to 12/12/2020. Pune <<<>>>   Nagpur  <<<>>>

 

6 Dec 20: SSA wise ARPU Prepaid GSM Services Nov 2020. Copy <<<>>>

 

6 Dec 20: Message from newly appointed Director Finance, BSNL Board Mrs. Yojana Das. Letter <<<>>> 

 

6 Dec 20: DGM CNO BSNL Writes CGMs/GMs of CN TX Circles for methodology to be adopted for in house maintenance of core Transmission Networks by regions. Copy <<<>>>  

 

 4 Dec 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued transfer orders of JAOs/AOs in Maharashtra Circle considering request transfers as well as company cost transfer orders as per the revised justification of consolidated BAs  Letter <<<>>>

·        Though SSA/BA wise Executive strength of account wing is not officially published, but it is understood that as per revised norms three JAOs/AOs are justified in SSAs/Operation Area and about 11 JAOs/AOs are justified in BAs wherein JAOs/AOs are equally counted in strength.

·        As per these norms, the request transfers at Own Cost are given consideration and some transfers are issued in the interest of service i.e. Company cost from SSAs having excess Executives mainly from SSAs to BAs as number of Executives at BA have increased three times of SSAs as majority works of SSAs are centralized at BAs.

·        It is seen that though majority of request transfers are given consideration, some of executives are transferred from one corner of Circle to another corner and this will certainly cause extreme hardship to the individuals.

·        There are some cases, where some executives are already transferred but their names are shown again in this transfer order and we have brought to the notice of Staff section for corrective action. 

·        The individuals having any grievances in these transfer posting may represent their grievances and send it through proper channel to AGM Staff Mumbai by email on agmstaffmh2018@gmail.com or adstaffamhco@gmail.com and its copy may be please given to DS SNEA concerned. SNEA MH will pursue for consideration of all such genuine requests.

 

3 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued corrigendum to the DGM LA Orders wherein the two AGMs/DGM shown transferred to BA head are retained as Operation Area/ SSA Heads. Letter <<<>>>

·        SNEA MH has discussed both the cases with GM HR Admn Mumbai and raised concerned about keeping post of SSA Heads vacant and request of these officers to retain their HQ. Accordingly the changes have been incorporated and this corrigendum is issued immediately.

·        We have also discussed about other requests given by individuals for change of SSA and refusal of on DGM LA promotions and GM HR & Admn Mumbai has assured to given consideration of all such requests which will be received by 05/12/2020.

·        All the AGMs/DEs given DGM responsibility under LA arrangements if have any grievances on posting including change of SSA, refusal of LA etc may be please sent by email on agmstaff2018@gmail.com or adstaffamhco@gmail.com latest by 05/12/2020 and its copy may be please given to DS SNEA concerned. SNEA MH will pursue for consideration of all such genuine requests.

 

3 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued VCs of remaining cases of AGMs/DEs considered under DGM LA Arrangements. Letter <<<>>>

 

3 Dec 20: The changes in vertical Heads of Circle Office Mumbai as ordered by BSNL Corporate Office will be effective from 05/12/2020 as the concerned Officers are likely handover or take over the charge of old/new verticals on this date. Order I <<<>>> Order II <<<>>> 

 

 3 Dec 20: GM S&M CFA Mumbai writes SSA/BA Heads conveying about complaints by customers about illegal charges being collected by some of TIPs/RBSPs making it clear that TIPs/RBSPs should not be allowed to collect any charges from BSNL customers other than the charges for ONUs/ONTs required for FTTH connections. Letter <<<>>>

 

3 Dec 20: AGM Estt Mumbai writes reminder letter to AGM Admns under all BA Heads for sending information on gradation particulars of JTOs recruited during Year 2009 to 2012 and last date for submission of information is 07/12/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

3 Dec 20: AGM Estt Mumbai endorsed List of holidays to be observed during Year 2021. The list of three holidays to be decided by Circle Head is not yet decided by MH Circle and same will be intimated shortly. Letter <<<>>>

 

3 Dec 20: DGM Pers SM BSNL CO writes to Circle Heads calling for explanation from the executives who have not submitted self-appraisal through ESS portal for year 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 and such explanation along with relevant documents are to be kept in APR dossier/personal file and same will be considered by DPC/CPC conducted for considering his/her name for the functional/financial promotions/upgradation. Letter <<<>>>

 

3 Dec 20: AGM Staff Mumbai issued single and out of turn request transfer of JTO Electrical and this request transfer was first issued at Company cost and same is later modified as Own Cost. Letter <<<>>> Corrigendum <<<>>>

·        There are many other request pending from JTOs/SDEs in Electrical wing and CGMT MH has always assured to give consideration to all these request transfers from Electrical wing.

·        But instead of giving consideration to all such request transfers this single order has been issued creating unrest among other executives of Electrical wing.

·        SNEA MH has received many calls/queries on such single transfer order and not considering their requests and we have updated them about the issue. It is good that with this single request transfer, the process of consideration of request transfers in Electrical wing is started and in similar manner justice needs to be given to all similarly placed executives.

·        SNEA MH will take up matter with CGMT MH for considering request of all JTOs in Electrical wing at par with this order with equal justice to all.

 

3 Dec 20: AGM Estt Mumbai endorsed Dir HR DO letter for concluding the pending activities of VRS 2019 to all SSA/BA Heads in Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

3 Dec 20: AGM Estate Mumbai endorsed clarification issued by BSNL CO on CROP Policy 2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

3 Dec 20: GM Restg BSNL CO writes to all CGMs calling for latest data on consolidation of BAs and details up to 31/10/2020 ae to be sent latest by 15/12/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

26 NOV 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for Looking After Arrangements to fill vacant post in DGM Cadres and rearrangement in newly created Heads of Area Operations in AGM and DGM Cadre wherein some transfers orders at own cist as well as company cost are issued. Letter <<<>>>

·        This first step towards the consolidation of BAs and formation of Area Operations in place of earlier SSAs.

·        These posting are done as per the revised norms for posting in SSA/BA and accordingly more officers are posted in BA HQs.

·        At earlier stage , it was not decided to fill vacant post of DGMs in Mobile Pune and Circle Office, but finally it has been decided and post of DGMs are filled in.

·        The working of all SSAs will be changes as Area Operation Offices controlled by BA Heads at BA HQ and some of SSAs will be headed by DGM level Officers and some of SSAs will be headed by AGM level Officers.

·        As per guidelines on subject seniors are retained in same SSA and other eligible but junior AGMs within SSA are transferred out of SSA.

·        In case of any refusal, fresh LA Orders will be issued by Circle Office and it is reproduced in this order that BA Heads should not issue any local DGM LA Order after this order.

·        The directions are also given for further posting of DGM level officer by BA Heads within their BA.

·        The cases wherein the change of HQ is involved the transfer orders have been issued and the cases wherein request is given by individual, the transfer is issued at Own cost and the cases where transfer is done without request of the officers, the transfer is issued at Company cost.

·        The transfer order of Com. A.S. Sakate DE Sangli to Sindhudurg is cancelled as per his request with correction in long stay list.

·        Now action will be taken for filling vacant post of DE/AGMs and SDEs in similar manner after publication of revised calculation of SSA wise Executive strength in newly created BAs and Area Operation Offices and by giving consideration to request transfers from Non Tenure SSAs.

·        The orders for LA arrangements for IFAs/CAOs at BA Heads are also finalized and will be issued immediacy on receipt of Vigilance Clearance from BSNL Corporate office.

 

26 NOV 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO writes to all CGMs extending ban on forwarding application of BSNL permanent employees on deputation to other organizations outside BSNL for further period of two years i.e. up to 31/12/2020. Letter <<<>>>

This is double standard by BSNL that one side it is always said that there are excess employees in BSNL and other side such ban is put for any deputation outside BSNL.

 

26 NOV 20: AGM SR BSNL CO writes to all CGMs for supply of information on monthly subscription deduction of members to CS and GS of all Unions and Associations. Letter <<<>>>

 

26 NOV 20: AGM Pers Legal BSNL CO writes to all CGMs endorsing direction of Hon CAT Hyderabad on preparation of AIEL for incorporating in replies producing it in similar court case if any. Letter <<<>>>

 

26 NOV 20: AGM BW HR BSNL CO issued orders for retention/cancellation and new transfer orders of SDE in Civil wing wherein Com. P.S. More SDE is retained in MH Circle on medical grounds and Com. S.D. Zaskar SDE is transferred to J&K Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

26 NOV 20: Director CFA writes all Heads and IFAs of Circles on CFA revenue targets of third quarter of financial year 2020-21. Letter <<<>>>

 

25 NOV 20: AGM Estt Mumbai writes to BA and NRU Heads who have not yet sent the verified information and certificate as per the BSNL CO letter dated 20/11/2020 about Circulation of AIEL of JTOs /SDEs whose names are appearing in the AIEL. Letter <<<>>>

The information is to be submitted before 1100am of 23/11/2020 but same is not yet sent by these units. DS and activists of these units are requested to pursue vigorously and send the details at the earliest.

 

24 NOV 20: The updates on Meeting of delegation of SNEA with CGM CNTX W Mumbai will be updated shortly.

 

24 NOV 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued transfer orders of three SDEs Com. M.B. Jaiswal, Com. G.H. Palkar and Com. P.H. Kandalkar who have completed All India Hard Tenure at J&K Circle and three SDEs Com. R.A.Sayyd, Com. V.B. Dolle and Com. P.P. Joshi from Maharashtra Circle are posted as substitute in J&K Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 NOV 20: AGM Elect BSNL CO issued transfer orders of SDE in Electrical wing wherein one Com. V.V. Dhabrade, SDE Elect who has completed All India Hard Tenure at J&K Circle is posted to Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 NOV 20: Internet Connectivity in Circle Office Mumbai: Since last 15 days, the Internet connectivity in Circle Office Mumbai is totally disturbed due to lethargy and issues on part of WTR Mumbai in attending frequent faults occurred in vicinity of Santacruz Office.

Ø The internet connectivity to Circle Office is provided by WTR Mumbai and due to road widening/ nala repairing activities going on by BMC just at gate of Wireless Compound, Santacruz West Mumbai the Cable is being cut frequently and repeatedly. OFC Cut is not new to BSNL, but new is that the fault occurred is not attended for days together and issue is given least priority. The OFC Cut is reported on first day, then on second day the OFC Team at WTR Thane prepares for attending fault and then by late evening the fault is attended and internet connectivity is restored on second day or on third day. Average time is of minimum 24 hours to restore OFC and internet in Circle Office Mumbai as seen in the all faults reported over the period.

Ø The delay in restoration of recent fault is height of lethargy and negligence on part of WTR team and its management. The cable cut was reported on last Friday i.e. on 20/11/2020 and within no time it was traced that fault is at same spot and location and matter was reported to all officers from SDE to CGM WTR and till no priority was given to attend this fault. On 20/11/2020 no team of WTR tried to attend the fault and on 21/11/2020, WTR team attended one another fault in Southern Mumbai as the work of connectivity of Circle Office Mumbai was kept disconnected on 22/11/2020 with assurance that it will be attended on Monday i.e. 23/11/2020, after holiday of Sunday, the fault will be attended by WTR team.

Ø But on Monday also no WTR team reported to attend the fault and WTP team was deputed to attend the fault and it was restored by 1430 hrs and after one and half Hour same is again disconnected. Now it is reported that there is fault at NIB Mumbai. As such internet connectivity of HQ of BSNL Maharashtra Circle is disconnected for last four days except period of one and half hour and hence MH Intranet Portal is not accessible to anyone, the e file system, ERP, CDR cannot be accessed from Circle Office Mumbai. The importance of Internet connectivity has increased with implementation of e file management system and now 90% office works are depending on internet connectivity. The executives who are attending office are seating ideal as no access to e file, CDR and ERP and hence many of the executives in Circle office preferred work from Home and cleared some files.

Ø During this entire period, we have seen total careless approach by WTR team/its management as even matter was reported to CGM WTR, the work continued with same tortoise speed and typical red tape procedure. We have made inquiry with different Officers from WTR and it is reported that there is shortage of FRT team for attending fault and senior officers are not bothered to grant FRT team due to some tender issues and workers are not available for attending fault. The fault in last week was attended by one JTO and one Splicer and there after one JE was added in team, but shortage of workers continues. For the recent fault occurred on 20/11/2020, WTR team has not reported to attend the fault continuously for four days and it was finally attended by WTP Team. The working of WTR has been collapsed at many locations mainly on Mumbai Pune Route, Pune Satara-Kolhapur Route, Aurangabad –Nagpur Route, and many other routes and till now customers were in trouble and now BSNL MH Circle HQ and other offices are disconnected for four days. The matter is known to all including CGM WTR Mumbai redesignated as CGM CNTxW Mumbai including WTP but careless approach continues and the officers executing works are not given any support for attending faults in time. As on today, picture in CNTxW Circle is that there are no workers to carry out the works of attending faults, but supervisors and officers for giving instructions are more in number and there is no co-ordination among the WTR and WTP team.

Ø This happens as the merger has been effective only at CGM level that to be due to retirement of CGM WTP and in below hierarchy nothing has been merged. Hence nobody bothers even for such critical works and Internet connectivity of HQ of BSNL Maharashtra Circle is down due to poor approach by Management of WTR Mumbai. SNEA MH has reported all such issues to CGMT MH Circle and he pointed out fingers at CGM WTR and he only can update details.

Ø When we have approached CGM WTR, he has assured for looking into all these issues, but unfortunately nothing has happened and the period of dis-connectivity has increased from 24 Hours to three days. Fed up with WTR working and no hopes from present management of CNTxW or WTR about stable connectivity, CGMT MH has put proposal for taking dark fibre on lease from MTNL and hopefully same will be available in weeks’ time but till time uncertainty continues.

Ø Due to this frequent failure in connectivity by WTR, many customers have already opted out of BSNL and others are making such queries and applications with the field officers and there is need of immediate and proper merger of WTR and WTP with full functioning from CGM to JEs so that ongoing difficulties are taken care.

Ø Let us hope that issues of WTR Connectivity are taken seriously by CGM CNTxW Mumbai and his team and there is improvement in OFC Connectivity all over Maharashtra Circle in days to come and all customers including Circle Office Mumbai gets internet connectivity without any failure and if failed for any avoidable reason, same is restored within hours and no fault of at least important routes are not kept pending for next day for want of workers as being done now.

 

23 NOV 20: Updates on current HR issues of executives:

·        Looking After Arrangements in DGM Cadre: The work of DGM LA arrangements started by calling willingness in last month is moving slow due to slowdown during Diwali and mainly due to delay in getting Vigilance Clearance. There was much delay on part of SSAs in issuing certificate required by Vigilance cell Mumbai that the ERP data of the concerned executives is updated in ERP. Finally such certificate is received from all SSA and now matter is pending with Vigilance cell of BSNL CO. Most probably VCs will be cleared today or tomorrow and then DGM LA orders will be issued. It is expected that the top 60-70 DEs/AGMs as per their seniority in DE/AGM Grade will be considered for posting as DGM LA where it is as it is basis and posting will be done by retaining seniors in same SSA till the all vacant posts are filled in. Next seniors will be considered for posting in nearby SSAs deepening on vaccines left out. The matter of posting DGMs in Circle Office Mumbai and Pune Mobile is still not decided and hopefully last minute decision will be taken by CGMT MH while deciding final posting of all these officers. Accordingly, orders for DGM LA are expected within day or two. . It is now agreed principle that unwilling executives can go for option of refusal in case he/she is unable to join and take higher responsibility in higher cadre and on receipt of such refusals if any further action will be taken by Circle Office for posting next seniors in left out vacant post of DGMs.

·        Looking After Arrangements in AGM /SDE Cadre: It is seen that there are many post of AGM./DEs/SDEs are vacant throughout Maharashtra Circle and there are chances of addition of vacant posts after DGM LA orders. Accordingly SNEA MH has taken up matter with CGMT MH and GM HR/Admn Mumbai and it has been decided to fill up vacant post of DEs/AGMs/SDEs under looking after arrangements where it is as it is basis. This process will be started after finalization of DGM LA arrangements by deciding vacancies created in lower post. The basic preparation for this work is under active consideration and this will be given final shape after considering request transfers of executives in JTO and SDE Cadre and then the senior most Officers will be ordered to Look After Higher responsibility in same SSAs. But by understanding the issue and present working of Staff section and response from SSAs it is expected that it may take time of about one month if nothing goes wrong further. SNEA MH will keep on track of these activities and see that every executives in given equal justice and mainly the JTOs/SDEs who are waiting for their first promotion for last 10-15 years will be entrusted the higher position. Let us hope for the best.

·        Looking After Arrangements for filling vacant post of IFAs at BA level: The process for filling vacant post of IFAs in BA HQs is under process for last two months and there was issue of deciding eligible Executives for post of IFA at BA Head. Basically all post of IFAs except Pune are CAO level post and for Pune it is DGM level post. But in Maharashtra Circle there is single regular DGM and no regular CAO is working and hence in wrong procedure of special pick and choose Looking After Arrangements two AOs are directly given Looking after DGM Promotions by crossing level of CAO. Now, all the post of IFAs in CAO and DGM cadre will be filled from working AOs. Some of officers in the management were of the opinion that post of IFA should be filled in as per the performance and the guidelines from BSNL CO states that Looking After arrangements in CAO Cadre are to be given locally. To overcome these guidelines, Finance wing has taken stand that AOs in E4 scale will be given promotion as IFAs and for that some transfers are proposed. It is fact that there are not total 14 AOs with E 4 scale who can be promoted as IFA in all 14 BAs. Some of AOs in E4 scale in Mumbai and Pune have expressed unwillingness to work as IFAs on transfers and they will be given the CAO LA/IFA in same SSAs and the post remaining vacant after this arrangements will be filled in with AOs in pay scale below E4 scale. In our last discussions with CGMT MH., GM HR Admn Mumbai we have raised concern about this special approach of specifically promoting AOs in E4 scale against guidelines of BSNL CO to follow the seniority in AO cadre, it was assured that all AOs in E4 scale are seniors and there will not be any AO who is senior as per seniority list and not considered in CAO/IFA LA arrangements. Thus the proposal for posting of IFAs/ CAOs in Looking After arrangements at all BAs and Circle Office Mumbai is finalized with consent of GM Fin Mumbai but same is not released for last fortnight due to non-availability of VCs. It is understood that ERP data of AOs from Wardha, Nagpur and Nanded is not yet updated and if updated such certificate is not issued by Vigilance/Staff/Admn section of the concerned SSAs. On receipt of this updated data the VC will be called from BSNL CO and after receipt of the VCs, the IFA LA orders will be issued by Staff section. Most probably, if nothing goes wrong further, orders for Looking after arrangements in IFA/CAO Cadre are expected within this week itself.

·        Request Transfers of the executives from Non tenure stations: It was assured to us that after consideration of Request transfers from Tenure SSAs, the request transfers from Non tenure SSAs will be given consideration and such basic work has been completed and orders were to be issued by Staff section with approval of CGMT MH, But meantime the norms for consolidation of BAs were issued centralizing many activities at BA HQ and thus strength of executives at SSAs has been reduced and strength at BAs has been increased. Thus in revised seniority, the proposal based on earlier strength of executives was cancelled and the work for justification of executives in all BAs and Area Operation offices are being finalized. The data of SSA/BA wise executive strength excluding justification for posting of executives in CO Mumbai and Mobile Pune has been discussed by GM HR Admn Mumbai and CGMT MH with all BA Heads and it is as good as finalized. We have requested to make it public calling for any issues in calculation of strength. But it was informed that the data is finalized in consultation with BA Heads and hence there will be nay such issues. Till there are any uses same will be taken care and said data will be published shortly. In last meeting by SNEA MH with CGMT MH, we requested him for consideration of request transfers from Non tenure SSAs and CGMT MH has directed GM HR Admn Mumbai to work out the proposal and decide total number transfers required for consideration of Request transfers as well as filling vacant post of executives as per this revised executive strength. CGMT MH has issued instructions to keep minimum disturbance to executives in such proposed rearrangements. Accordingly the work of rearrangement of executives by considering request transfers as well as for filling vacant post of executives in different BA/Operation Area Offices is under process and basic work is done by GM HR Admn Mumbai. On finalization of these data, the request transfers from Non tenure SSAs will also be given consideration. Even though exact time cannot be predicted for issuing request transfers due to uncertainty on SSA/BA wise Executive strength, SNEA MH is continuously on job for consideration of Request transfers of executives from Non tenure SSAs and we will see that these requests are given consideration without further delay. 

·        Relieving of executives from Tenure SSAs: The matter of relieving of executives held up at Tenure stations after issuing transfers was discussed with CGMT MH with latest feedback from concerned District Secretaries and we have brought to notice of CGMT MH the hardship faced by these executives due undue delay in their relieving. CGMT MH was of the opinion that executives are relieved as per joining of the substitutes posted and from meeting itself he has confirmed same from BA Head Kolhapur. We have brought to notice of CGMT MH that executives are not relieved even though substitutes are joined. We have further elaborated that even though all substitutes are joined all executives from tenure stations cannot be relieved as substitute posted are less due to revised executive strength of these SSAs. Hence there is need of special drive and review by BA/SSA Heads for relieving these executives with local arrangements and matter needs to be decided once for all about local rearrangements by posting substitutes joined. We have specially requested relieving of all the officers accordingly without linking to it to one to one substitutes. We have requested for ERP relieving of all the executives from tenure station except who are willing to continue at tenure stations. CGMT MH has assured to review the ERP relieving and has directed us to submit the proposals of local rearrangements to BA Heads and if there is any issue, same may be brought to his notice. We have received some of the proposals and hopefully DS concerned will submit details to BA Heads and discuss the issues accordingly and all executives will be relieved very shortly. SNEA MH will take up left out cases if any with CGMT MH for ERP relieving as fresh cases.  

·        Rule 8/9 Request transfers of JAOs: Regarding consideration of Rule 8 and Rule 9 Request transfers of JAOs, we have again reminded GM HR Admn Mumbai as till proposal is not moved in file for approval of CGMT MH. As informed earlier, the matter has been principally decided and agreed for consideration of inter Circle request of all JAOs by CGMT MH and all concerned Officers and issue is held up at the Staff section due to change in portfolio of AD Staff A Mumbai and leave of other Officers during Diwali vacation. GM HR Admn Mumbai agreed that there is some delay due to genuine administrative reasons and mainly due to other priority works with AD Staff A Mumbai but has assured that in this week the proposal will processed for approval CGMT MH and letters will be sent to all concerned Circle calling for consent. On receipt of consent from concerned Circes, the relieving orders will be issued. Thus it is expected that the proposal of JAO Rule 8 & Rule 9 transfers which was kept on hold for long time will be given final shape by end of this week. Let us hope for best.

·        Revision of SDE LA arrangements in Electrical wing: SNEA MH has raised this issue with CGMT MH and GM HR Admn Mumbai and it has been principally agreed by all that the LA arrangements issued by Electrical wing are wrong. Now matter of deciding justification of SDEs, EE and SEs in Electrical wing is about finalized by Electrical wing at BSNL CO and only strength of JTOs is to be decided by Maharashtra Circle. For JTO Electrical justification, already proposal is discussed between CE Electrical Mumbai and GM HR Admn Mumbai and thus executive strength of Electrical wing in different SSAs/BAs will be finalized very shortly. Accordingly matter will be reviewed and accordingly the request of executives in Electrical wing along with rearrangement to fill vacant post in SDE and EE LA will be given consideration and it is expected that within short period this work will be completed with corrective action in SDE LA arrangements.  

 

20 NOV 20: AGM Estt Mumbai writes to BA Heads calling for verified information and certificate as per points a to e of the BSNL CO letter dated 20/11/2020 about Circulation of AIEL of JTOs /SDEs whose names are appearing in the AIEL and information is to be submitted before 1100am of 23/11/2020. Letter <<<>>>

·        All DS and activists are requested to personally look into this matter and pursue with concerned Officers in Staff/Admn/Estt Sections of SSA/BA and see that information is send in time bound manner i.e. latest by 23/11/2020.

·        For any clarification on this issue you may directly contact Com. A. Pradeepan AGM Estt Mumbai by email agmesttmh@gmail.com Mob 9423984048 or Com. M. R. Sanap AD HRD Mumbai email adhrd208@gmail.com Mob 9423987222, or to Com. Rupesh Kumar, JS HQ SNEA MH email jshqsneamh@gmail.com Mob 9422105751.

                      

20 NOV 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued posting order of Com. Prabhat Kumar, AGM under transfer from J&K Circle to Maharashtra Circle on completion of all India Hard Tenure and he is posted at Aurangabad SSA as per his request. Order  <<<>>>

 

20 NOV 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued posting order of Com. Mrs. V.A. Kardhekar,  SDE on her joining on deputation to Circle Office Mumbai and she is posted as SDE CSC Mumbai and Com. K. P. Vishwkarma, SDE CSC Mumbai is posted as SDE Estate Mumbai. Order  <<<>>>

 

20 NOV 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued transfer of Com. A.G. Changune, JTO Nashik to WTR Nashik as per his request. Order <<<>>>

·        Now WTR Circle is redesignated as CNTxW Circle and till order is issued for WTR Circle as the records are not updated by staff section may be due to fact that till merger of WTP and WTR is not practical and effective.

·        There are many other request from MH Circle to CNTxW Circle and vice versa, but as special case this individual request is given consideration and other request will also be given consideration.

 

20 NOV 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued mutual transfer order of JAOs from MH to ITPC and WTP and vice versa where in request of four JAOs is given consideration. Order I <<<>>>  Order II <<<>>>

ITPC and WTP are non-recruiting units of Maharashtra Circle and hence the transfers should have been issued in normal course as all the JAOs are posted in territory of Maharashtra Circle but it is shown that these are rule 8 mutual transfers which is wrong as these are mutual transfers with no cost to BSNL and hence injustice to the concerned executives. We will discuss the matter with concerned officers and update accordingly.

 

20 NOV 20: AGM Estt Mumbai issued further orders for Three Weeks JAO Phase III training for more JAOs from different SSAs/Units of Maharashtra Circle and this training is also scheduled at NATFM Hyderabad, RTCC Nagpur and BRBRAITT Jabalpur from 23/11/2020 to 11/12/2020. Letter I <<<>>>   Letter II <<<>>> 

 

20 NOV 20: GM S&M CFA Mumbai writes to all SSA/BA/Vertical Heads to give wide publicity to Twitter Town Hall by CGMT MH scheduled 25/11/2020 from 1200 hrs to 1300 hrs and it is also requested to be on-line during Twitter Town Hall for quick resolution of issues reported by customers. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 NOV 20: DGM Regln BSNL CO endorsed DoT letter on amendment to Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety) Rules, 2017. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 NOV 20: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO issued Circular for consolidated tariff after revision of landline & Broadband plans provided by BSNL to Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Hon’ble MPs. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 NOV 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders for force relieving through ERP of three JTOs one each from Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri and Dhule SSAs. Letter <<<>>>

·        The transfer orders of tenure completed executives were issued by end of Aug 20 and it was assured that all officers under transfer will be relieved with 15 days of order.

·        But since then, period of two months has been passed and till many of the tenure completed officers are held up at Tenure stations as BA Heads have taken stand that none of officer can be relived without substitute.

·        SNEA MH has continuously pursued the issue of relieving of the tenure completed executives and both SSA Heads of Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri SSA have made certain local arrangements so that at least few of officers can be relieved without waiting for substitute but BA Head Kolhapur has taken stand that he will not relieve single person till one to one substitute is posted.

·        Later, with persuasion of SNEA and when matter has been brought to notice of CGMT MH about harassment of tenure completed executives BA Head Kolhapur has agreed for relieving of the officers when substitute is joined and accordingly some executives are relieved.

·        Due to revised norms after VRS scenario, there is reduction in strength of each SSA and same is visible in executive strength calculated by GM HR Admn Mumbai, but BA Head Kolhapur does not agree with calculations and is sticking to his stand that he want one to one substitute. 

·        Due to stringent stand of BA Head Kolhapur, we have requested CGMT MH and GM HR Admn Mumbai for ERP relieving of all the officers under transfer or at least total number of officers for whom substitute is not proposed by making such local arrangements.

·        Accordingly proposal submitted by DS SNEA Sindhudurg was handed over to GM HR Admn Mumbai and CGMT MH and accordingly file was moved for ERP relieving of all the executives under transfer from Tenure stations.

·        But by the time, the file reached to CGMT MH and it was expected that all executives will relieved through ERP, BA Head Kolhapur was successful in conveying CGMT MH that if even single officer is relieved without substitute, the Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri SSAs will be collapsed and CGMT MH has agreed to his say and taken stand that executives will be relived for which substitute is joined.

·        SNEA MH has again take up matter with CGMT MH and brought to his notice that the situation in Sindhudurg SSA is not worst due to shortage of executives but it is worst due to non-implementation of cluster tender wherein no worker is supplied by new contractor.

·        There is issue of non-payment of contract workers and now they are not allowing new vendor for putting his own manpower as substitute to them and they are also not ready to work till payment is released and till they are getting desired payment from new contractor. If sufficient working hands for attending faults are deployed, the issues can be taken care but the issue is unnecessarily diverted by BA Head Kolhapur and the executives who have completed tenure are being harassed by not relieving them.

·        Finally, by responding to our feedback CGMT MH has directed us to submit the fresh proposal how these officers can be relived with local arrangements and by use of substitute joined in these SSAs. Accordingly, we have called details from DS SNEA Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Goa and Gadchiroli and matter will be again discussed with CGMT MH and we will see that all the Tenure completed Executives from all SSAs are relieved without any further delay.

·        SNEA MH appreciates patience shown by the Tenure completed executives and assures them that SNEA MH will put its total efforts for reliving of all tenure completed executives at the earliest. 

 

19 NOV 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders for relieving of AGMs under transfer to J&K Circle. Both these officers were locally transfers within Maharashtra Circle just before two months are again relieved for All India Tenure stations as per their requests. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 NOV 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued orders for cancellation of transfer order of Com. D. R. Dike, DE Amaravati on critical medical grounds and he is retained in same SSA and Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 NOV 20: CAO CA & Taxation Mumbai endorsed letter by CMD BSNL activities to be carried out by BSNL Tower Corporation Limited, the said subsidiary of BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 NOV 20: AGM Est Mumbai issued orders for Three Weeks JAO Phase III training of 37 JAOs from different SSAs/Units of Maharashtra Circle and this training is scheduled at NATFM Hyderabad, RTCC Nagpur and BRBRAITT Jabalpur from 23/11/2020 to 11/12/2020. Letter <<<>>> 

 

19 NOV 20: Mrs. Yojana Das, PGM BSNL Corporate Office is appointed as Director Finance BSNL Board and she has taken over the charge on 16/11/2020. Letter <<<>>>

The post of Director Finance BSNL Board was vacant for years together for different reasons and the portfolio of Director Finance was always looked after by other directors. It is good that BSNL got regular Director Finance after prolonged wait of years and let us hope that with joining of regular Director Finance, there will be improvement in financial condition of BSNL.

 

19 NOV 20: DGM Admn BSNL CO issued orders for observing Swachata Pakhwada from 16/11/2020 to 30/11/2020. Letter <<<>>>

Let us hope that serious efforts are taken by concerned officers for cleaning certain offices which are not cleaned on name of shortage of funds and are really dirty work places and this Swachata Pakhawada is observed in all Offices and units of BSNL as desired in this letter and not will not be just paper formality.

 

19 NOV 20: DGM Rectt BSNL CO issued revised and updated Standard Operating Process (SOP) for e file management system and accordingly the Draft Approver Role in e file system which was limited only to GM/PGM and above level Officers is now delegated to AGM v level Officers at Circle level and DGM and above level Officers at BSNL CO. Letter <<<>>>  SOP <<<>>>

 

19 NOV 20: DGM Pers Policy BSNL CO issued orders for rearrangement of PGM and GM level Officers in Maharashtra Circle and for filling vacant posts of BA Head Kolhapur, Goa and Nanded SSA. Letter <<<>>>

·        SNEA MH has continuously raised the issue about posting of PGM level Officers at DGM level SSA Head posts and GM Level Officer at BA Head and its negative impact on working of BA/SSAs.

·        We have also raised that two PGM/GM level officers were posted in same BA making excess officers in BA Jalgaon and BA Satara and the post of BA Head Nanded was kept vacant for last 2-3 years except for few months.

·        Finally, BSNL CO has issued orders and with local rearrangements by transferring GM/PGM level Officers posted at DGM Level SSA Head post, the vacant post of BA Head Nanded and Goa is filled in and Nanded BA will get regular BA Head after long time.

·        This order was expected since last 2-3 months as many of the officers in this order have requested for change and accordingly transfer order is issued and his may be first step to make full fledge working of BAs functional in practical.

·        There are some PGM/GM level Officers working at DGM Level post or not having any assigned works and orders for these rearrangements are also expected shortly.

·        In immediate action Maharashtra Circle issued orders for relieving and posting these BA Heads with immediate effect. Order I <<<>>>  Order II <<<>>>  

 

19 NOV 20: AGM CFA Mumbai endorsed ITPC Pune letter for routing all calls on 198 from landline as well as Mobile to Toll free number 1800 345 9950. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 NOV 20: Department of Public Enterprise issued orders for freezing IDA of Employees of Central Public Sector Enterprises from 01/10/2020 to 30/06/2021. Though DA will be restored on 30/06/2020, no arrears will be paid for intervening period.  Letter <<<>>>

 

18 NOV 20: GM CS&CSC CFA BSNL CO writes to all CGMs conveying procedure for acceptance of Cheque and for accepting the Cheque by vendor representatives in all outsourced CSCs. Letter <<<>>>

 

18 NOV 20: DM NOFN OPS BSNL CO replied the query by Maharashtra Circle about monetization and leveraging BharatNet under Revenue share agreement between BSNL and BBNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 NOV 20:  Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India endorsed the Department of Telecommunications guidelines on mandatory utilization of network of BSNL and MTNL for internet /broadband /landline/leased line by all Departments/Agencies of State Governments, State Public Sector undertakings and autonomous bodies under State Government. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 NOV 20: AGM CFA Mumbai writes all SSA/BA Heads assigning the target for addition of new OLTEs during left out period of FY 2020-21. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 NOV 20: AGM Estt Mumbai writes to BA/SSA Heads for sending information required for AIEL of JTOs for holding DPC for SDE Promotions against seniority quota. Reminder I <<<>>>  Reminder II <<<>>>

All DS and activists are requested to be in touch with SSA Staff/Admn Section and required information is sent without any further delay as MH Circle is already late and missed the target date of 16/11/2020 given by BSNL CO.

 

17 NOV 20: Schedule of Online Trainings being conducted by RTCC Pune and RTCC Nagpur during this week i.e. 16/11/2020 to 21/11/2020. Pune <<<>>>   Nagpur  <<<>>>

 

 

SNEA MH WISHES

A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS DEEPAWALI TO ALL.

 

14 NOV 20: Ad GM EW BSNL CO writes CGMs for installation of Power Grid connected Solar Rooftop Power Generation Plants in BSNL owned building under in RESCO Mode. Letter <<<>>>  Tariff <<<>>>

 

14 NOV 20: DM NOFN OPS BSNL CO issued clarification regarding FTTH Connection provided under BharatNet before 01/07/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

14 NOV 20: GM Fin CFA BSNL CO published Circle wise collection efficiency of basic services i.e. Landline for last six months. Letter <<<>>>

 

12 NOV 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for cancellation of transfer order of Com. Pravin Nimaje, JTO Gadchiroli who was posted to WTR Gadchiroli being newly joined JTO and he is retained at Gadchiroli SSA on his request and now Com. Ganesh Koli, JTO Sangli is posted as substitute to tenure Completed JTO at WTR Gadchiroli. Letter <<<>>>

 

12 NOV 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for keeping the transfer order of Com. Pravin Kawade, JTO Solapur under transfer to Sindhudurg SSA in abeyance as per his request on critical medical grounds. Letter <<<>>>

 

12 NOV 20: AD Staff & Rect Mumbai issued orders for extension of delegation of powers of BA Heads for issuing orders under looking After Arrangements to meet shortage of executives in SDE and DE Cadres locally within SSA/BA without affecting any transfer vigilance clearance and as per seniority of the officer within SSA. Letter <<<>>>

 

12 NOV 20: AGM Est Mumbai issued orders modifications in Six Weeks JTO Phase II training scheduled at ALTTC Ghaziabad from 23/11/2020 to 01/01/2021 as per the request of individual JTOs. Letter <<<>>> 

 

12 NOV 20: AGM BW HR BSNL CO published all India Seniority list as on 01/11/2020 of in cadre of Executive Engineers Civil for wide publication and calling for discrepancies and corrections if any in Name, DoB, Category, DoE or Date of Regular Appointment etc within period of 15 days. Letter <<<>>> 

 

12 NOV 20: DM T&C CFA BSNL CO issued circular regarding revision in recently introduced Bharat Fibre Broadband plan ‘Fibre Basic’ and introduction of new Bharat Fiber plan ‘Fibre Basic Plus’ in all the circles. Letter <<<>>> 

 

12 NOV 20: DM T&C CFA BSNL CO issued circular regarding advance higher payment option and duration of service across all the DSL/Bharat Fiber/ BBoWiFi/ Bharat Air Fiber PAN India/circle specific plans in all the circles. Letter <<<>>> 

 

12 NOV 20: PGM CNO CFA BSNL CO writes all CGMs Execution of Rehabilitation/ OFC Patch Works for improvement in backhaul OFC in selected 63 prime Telecom Districts. Letter <<<>>> 

 

12 NOV 20: CMTS Bulletin Oct 2020 <<<>>>

 

10 NOV 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued reminder letter all CGMs for sending the details related to Objections/errors /omissions for the Provisional AIEL after due verification of records latest by 16/11/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

10 NOV 20: AGM Estt Mumbai issued orders for Six Weeks JTO Phase II training at ALTTC Ghaziabad from 23/11/2020 to 01/01/2021 for 38 JTOs working in different SSAs/Units of Maharashtra Circle and concerned Non Recruiting Circles. Order I <<<>>>  Order II <<<>>>

 

10 NOV 20: DGM CNO BSNL CO writes to Circle Heads conveying approval of contingency fund for maintenance of OFC Network for period of five months from Nov 2020 and it is to be further allotted @Rs 120 per Km per month for Territorial Circles and @Rs 90 per Km per month for Regions. Letter <<<>>>

 

10 NOV 20: Director HR BSNL Board once again write DO letter to all Circle Heads regarding austerity measure in engagement of labour through contractor and incurring expenditure on Contract works. Letter <<<>>>

 

 10 NOV 20: GM CSC & RN BSNL CO writes to Circle Heads for assigning the separate group wise categories to working/retired DoT Officers/ Officials. Letter <<<>>>

 

10 NOV 20: DGM S & M CM BSNL CO writes to Circle Heads regarding signing of e-Distributor Agreement with M/s Ezypay Online Services Private Limited on PAN India basis for sales of BSNL Product. Letter <<<>>>  Agreement <<<>>>

 

10 NOV 20: CGM BBNW Bangalore issued security guidelines to be followed to avoid security vulnerabilities inherent in enabling multiple ISP on the same OLTE.  Letter <<<>>>

 

 7 NOV 20: Updates on different HR issues at Circle level: SNEA MH is getting repeated queries from Members about some important HR issues and hence details of all such issues is being updated for information of all concerned executives.

·        DGM LA Arrangements: The options received from the DEs for posting as DGM LA to fill up vacant post are being scrutinized and work of deciding posting is going on since last 2-3 days. SNEA MH has discussed this issue with GM HR Admn Mumbai and it is informed that efforts are being taken for posting executives where it is as it is basis except few cases where no options are issued and there is no local DE available who can be posted in Office of BA Head or as Head of Area Operation as per revised concept of SSA working. In such cases orders will be issued for nearby stations as per the seniority and senior will be retained over Junior and the option for refusal of this Looking After arrangements is available for unwilling executives after issuing LA arrangements and in case of refusal orders will be issued for next senior officer. Hopefully DGM LA Orders will be issued within 2-3 days.

·        ERP relieving of Executives under transfer to and from Tenure stations: The due date for relieving of executives under transfer to and from Tenure stations is over and till many of the SSA/BA Heads have not relieved the executives under transfer. Some of BA Heads have their own calculations of justified strength and they do not respect the orders issued by CGMT MH Circle. There are certain executives under transfer from Non Tenure Stations to Tenure stations and are willing to join by obeying the orders, but their BA Heads are not relieving and hence unable to join the Tenure stations. Thus there is uncertainty in relieving of executives under transfer from tenure stations. The executives at Tenure stations have become panic due to uncertainty about their relieving and SNEA MH has already taken up matter with CGMT MH elaborating difficulties and hardship faced by these executives and their family members. Accordingly after discussions with concerned SSA/BA Heads, the proposal for ERP relieving of the executives under transfer to & from Tenure stations is under process for approval of CGMT MH and with its approval, ERP relieving will also be made effective within day or two and thus executives away from family may join them at least during Diwali period.

·        Consideration of Request Transfers from Non tenure stations: As informed earlier, the proposal for consideration of all request transfers from and to Non Tenure Stations was finalized and orders were just to be issued, but at the same time BSNL CO issued the guidelines for consolidation of BAs wherein the majority of works at SSA excluding works of Operation and maintenance has been shifted from SSA to BA and hence there is reduction in number of justified posts of Executives at SSA level and there is increase in in number of justified posts of Executives at BA level. The earlier proposal was showing more number of executives to be transferred to SSAs and hence same was kept on hold. Another issue was orders from BSNL Corporate Office for revised justification of executives required in SSA/BA, and it is being informed since last one year that such orders are issued, but unfortunately since last one year BSNL Corporate office has failed to issue such norms. But as per our discussions with GM HR Admn Mumbai and CGMT MH, the work of justification of executives required in SSA and BA as per available revised norms is being finalized. The internal sheet circulated to SSA/BA Heads showing justified posts has been responded by about all BA/SSA Heads and the data is about to finalize. We have requested for its publication and hopefully it will be published in coming week. There are shortage/Excess executives in any SSA/BA can be decided and accordingly transfer orders giving consideration for request as well as for meeting acute shortage at some of SSAs/BAs will be issued shortly. Many of executives are stressing for actual time for issuing request transfer orders, but with ongoing issues, there is uncertainty on date of issuing request transfers, but SNEA MH is continuously on job and pursuing for issuing request transfers at the earliest. Let us hope for best. 

·        Release of Salary of Month Oct 2020: The funds for Salary has been received by Circle yesterday and amount has been transferred to banks for debiting salary to accounts of all employees. Hopefully it will be credited to bank accounts of latest by today evening and some of employees have received it late evening yesterday. This may be special action of BSNL management in view of festive season of Diwali and with this now salary of all employees has received with delay on one week and earlier it was three weeks. Let us hope with improved financial conditions and wit sacrifices of thousands of Executives/Non executives who have opted for VRS 2019, let us hope that henceforth the left out Executives/Non executives will get regular salary on last date of month we were receiving in earlier days. 

 

 

 6 NOV 20: AGM Restg BSNL CO issued updated BSNL CDA Rules by additions of two clauses i.e. for removal of employees from services and accepting donations by Associations/NGOs formed by employees or by his spouse/family members. Letter <<<>>>

·        As per this amendment BSNL management gets right for removal of BSNL employee who has completed 30 years of service of 50 years of age with notice of three months or with payment of three month salary on the name of Interest of the company. This is against the provisions of BSNL Absorption conditions and also against interest of employees who have joined BSNL other organization with higher salaries and prospective of higher upgradation due to this clause having security of services only. Such clauses are applicable from joining of services and later amendments should not be applicable at least for employees who have joined before date of approval of such amendments.

·        The another addition is for collection of donations /advertisement/ownerships by Associations/NGOs formed either by employees or their spouse /family members from contractor vendor customers having commercial relationship /official dealings with the BSNL.

 

 6 NOV 20: Schedule of Online Trainings being conducted by RTCC Pune and RTCC Nagpur during this week i.e. 09/11/2020 to 13/11/2020. Pune <<<>>>   Nagpur  <<<>>>

 

 6 NOV 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued Own cost request transfer orders of AGMs wherein Com. S. H. Gandhi from J&K Circle is transferred to MH Circle on completion of All India Hard Tenure and Com. S. P. Ingle and Com. M. K. Dhole from MH Circle are transferred to J&K Circle as substitutes as per their request. Letter <<<>>>

 

 6 NOV 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued request transfer orders of AOs wherein two AO namely Com. Alok Jha, from MH Circle is transferred to Jharkhand Circle as per his request.  Letter <<<>>>

 

 6 NOV 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued orders for cancellation /retention of AOs in which one AO under transfer from MH Circle is retained in MH Circle and one AO under Transfer to ITPC Pune is retained in his parent Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

 6 NOV 20: AGM Estt BSNL CO writes all CGMs for timely forwarding of Pension Papers to respective CCAs. Letter <<<>>>

 

 6 NOV 20: CMD BSNL writes DO letters to all CGMs for holding Twitter hall to increase presence of BSNL on social media. Letter <<<>>>

 

 6 NOV 20: PGM CNO BSNL CO writes certain Heads of Circle for making routes feasible for leasing out four fibers to M/S Vodafone Letter <<<>>>  Annexure <<<>>>

·        This is priority work as per directions of CMD BSN retiring the BSNL instructions for all fibers in the OF Cable are to be mandatory spliced during restoration of OFC Faults without fail and any lapse on this count would lead to disciplinary action . In extreme cases monetary recovery can done for financial loss caused to BSNL for their failure to handover spare dark fibre for leasing out to other agencies.

·       Letter further states that it is duty of CGM/GM in charge to personally rationalize the usage of fibers for transmission systems and other network elopements like DSLAM, OLTs etc because on many smaller routes even 80% fibers are shown used for BSNL system.

·       Regions are specially directed to come out with ways to free up fibers for commercial exploitation.

 

 6 NOV 20: Add GM EW BSNL CO issued guidelines for redeployment and reutilization of DG sets for energy conservation. Letter <<<>>>

 

 4 NOV 20: AD Staff B Mumbai endorsed BSNL CO letter for one year extension of deputation of Com. Mrs. Shradha Patil, JTO working in Pune TD from AP Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

4 NOV 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders for transfer of Com. V.G. Katke, PS working at Latur SSA to Solapur BA as per revised BA consolidation arrangements and his transfer is issued in the interest of service. Letter <<<>>>

 

4 NOV 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued relieving orders of two SDEs from MH Circle namely Com A.L.Toke and Com A.V. Thakur are relieved for all India Hard tenure stations respectively for J&K and NE-II Circles. Letter <<<>>>

 

 4 NOV 20: AGM Restg BSNL CO issued extension of orders for deployment of staff up to DGM level under local looking after arrangements for period of three months i.e. up to 31/01/2020. Letter <<<>>>

·        On eve of implementation of VRS 2019, BSNL CO issued orders for deployment Staff up to DGM level on local looking after arrangement and said order is already extended y MH Circle up to 31/12/2020 and now BSNL CO has extended it up to 31/01/2021.

·        The letter further authoress CGMS for deciding further extension of this temporary Looking After Arrangements and to delegate powers to BA Heads for issuing Looking After arrangements.

·        In biased approach, BSNL Corporate Office is posting GMs under entrusting of charge and said officers are indirectly rather directly posted as GMs and it has become permanent arrangement on name of Temporary arrangements.

·        But for DGM and below level cadres this insulting Looking After Arrangements have been introduced as Temporary arrangements and all the officers are compelled to work at higher grade making this temporary arraignment as permanent arrangement.

·        This extension of Looking After arrangement is issued as BSNL CO has failed to decide, finalize and issue the restructuring the Norms and staff strength over period of last one year since VRS was planned.

·        Even the Officer of PGM level are posted on DGM Level SSA Head posts even after clear cut orders for consolidation of BAs w.e.f. 01/10/2020 and posting of DGM level officers as per revenue earned by SSAs.

·        Thus it is seen that there is total negligent and biased approach from BSNL CO in dealing overall shortage of executives in cadres above and below DGM Level neglecting compelling situation in field units.

·        Let us hope, BSNL Management understand the depth of the issue and decide this issue once for all in equal manner for posts above and below DGM level and stop discrimination among its own officers. 

 

 4 NOV 20: DGM NOFN NFS BSNL CO issued clarification as asked by CGMT MH Circle for revenue sharing between BSNL and BBNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

 4 NOV 20: DGM Admn Mumbai issued guidelines for year 2020-21 for implementation of Official Language /Rajbhasha Hindi in day to day office work and its quarterly report.  Letter <<<>>>

 

2 NOV 20: DGM CNO BSNL CO writes to CGM WTR which is newly designated as CGM CNTXW about continuous traffic congestion towards Mumbai IGW and action to be taken for redistribution of traffic. Letter <<<>>>

·        There are major issues in handling traffic from Pune to Mumbai and it is seen that in recent past there are major failures on this route due to road widening activities at different locations, ongoing works of NFS project, failure of Battery/Power plants on the major WTR routes like Mumbai Pune, Mumbai Nashik and there is much unrest among the customers and there is huge pressure on Executives who are dealing with customer and mainly FTTH customer who are facing speed issue.

·        SNEA MH has already taken up mater with CGMT MH and CGM WTR Mumbai and discussed issues by suggesting probable solutions.

·        CGMT MH Circle has referred these issues to BSNL CO and accordingly special directions are issued to CGM CNTXW Mumbai for redistribution of Traffic towards IGW Mumbai to overcome ongoing congestion in Data traffic throughout Maharashtra Circle.

·        There are many other issues than distribution of traffic and SNEA MH is continuously pursuing these issues with concerned officers and offices to avoid frequent failures and congestion in Data traffic and we are hopeful that very shortly the issues related to congestion of traffic will be resolved to its root cause.

 

 2 NOV 20: DGM LC BSNL CO writes to all CGMs on policy guidelines for providing last mile connectivity for provisioning of Leased Circuits through FTTH Policy, 4F/6F overhead OFC laying OPEX model and free band RF Modems OPEX model. Letter <<<>>>

 

2 NOV 20: AGM LM BSNL CO writes to all CGMs convening modifications in CROP (Compressive Rent Out Policy) 2020 for renting out separable building space including residential accommodation and other built up facilities in BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

2 NOV 20: AGM BB Mumbai issued target for adding new OLTEs through TIPs during Nov and Dec 20 wherein it is proposed to add minimum 200 OLTEs through TIPs in these two months. Letter <<<>>>

 

31 OCT 20: AD Staff Mumbai issued Transfer order of Com. N.N. Pillewar TDM Parbhani and now he is transferred and posted at Own Cost as TDM Nanded as per his request. Letter <<<>>>

Com. N. N. Pillewar was forcibly transferred from Nagpur to Parbhani before two months to fill up vacant post of TDM Parbhani SSA and now on retirement of TDM Nanded, he is again transferred as TDM Nanded.

 

31 OCT 20: CGMT MH Circle writes to Director CFA BSNL Board for special arrangements for not disconnecting Telephone Numbers of Government Officers/ Offices in routine manner in case of non-payments with grant of additional period of one month /30 days and further for keeping these connections under O/G Barred category and not to shift to I/C Barr Category. Letter <<<>>>

 

31 OCT 20: AGM VAS BSNL CO writes to all CGMs on revised policy for Business promotion through sms push for VAS agreement.  Letter <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: Online CEC Meeting of SNEA MH Circle: As per the notification issued, the online CEC Meeting of SNEA Maharashtra was held on 10th & 11th October 2020 and it was attended by all District Secretaries, Circle Office Bearers, CWC Members, CEC Members and prominent activists of SNEA as observers. GS, AGSs HQ, JS West SNEA CHQ attended and addressed the CEC meeting and updated house on different issues. The meeting started from 1000 hrs in the morning and concluded at 2300 hrs for both the days wherein all the participants have shared their views on different issues. All the District Sectaries, many of the COBs, CWC/CEC Members have shared their views on two days continuous deliberations. After elaborate discussions on different issues on both the days , in conclusion of the CEC Meeting, the house passed different resolutions for persuasion of different pending HR, Development and Organisational issues in the interest of BSNL and its executives. Resolutions Passed in CEC Meeting <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: SNEA MH writes CGMT MH for grant of one time Tenure facilities for filling vacant post of Executives being posted in Parbhani SSA. Letter <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: SNEA MH writes CGMT MH for difficulties faced by SSAs in settlement of individual grievances by executives opted for VRS 2019 mainly due to non-return of Service Books by CCA Mumbai and request to look into issues. Letter <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: SNEA MH writes GM HR Admn Mumbai conveying Issues related to recent order issued by Electrical wing Mumbai under Looking After Arrangements for SDE Electrical and for taking corrective action as per the BSNL CO guidelines on the subject. Letter <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: Issues related to DGM LA and submission of options: SNEA MH is in receipt of different queries from executives asking for criteria to be followed in issuing Looking after arrangement in DGM Cadre as there is confusion among who will be shifted out of SSA, compulsions on accepting refusal, posting will be done as per seniority or as per stay in SSA in case of more number of officers hare eligible for DGM LA in same SSA etc.

In this regards, it is to inform that there are already existing guidelines to deal with such issues and same are being followed in MH Circle and will be taken care. But to clear the doubts, SNEA MH leaders have discussed the issues related to proposed DGM LA arrangements with Shri. Aman Jaiswal, GM HR Admn Mumbai on 28/10/2020 and the details of discussions are as follows.

·        Compulsions for accepting LA arrangements: In letter for calling options for DGM LA, one line is specifically and wrongly added that “no refusals will be accepted”. We have brought to his notice that there cannot be compulsion for accepting LA arrangements as there are existing BSNL CO guidelines specifically addressed to CGMT MH Circle that executives need not to be forced to join higher responsibility under look After Arrangements and copy of order is handed over to him. After going through it GM HR Admn Mumbai has agreed that there cannot be compulsion on executives in accepting Looking After arrangements and he has assured that these orders will be respected and there will not be compulsions on the members to accept orders for accepting higher responsibility under LA arrangement.  Order <<<>>>

·        Criteria for Retention in SSA if more Executives are eligible for higher responsibilities in same SSA: WE have narrated that Staff Section has published list of stay particular and nothing is mentioned on retention of transfer of executives out of SSA in case more officers are eligible in some SSA and there is shortage in other SSA. GM HR Admn Mumbai asked our views what should be criteria for same. We have shared that there are already existing guidelines for retention of senior as per seniority in DE Seniority list within SSA and junior will be shifted out. We have handed over him copy of the letter issued by BSNL CO and followed by MH Circle in all LA arrangements but doubts are created as stay particulars are published with calling options. GM HR Admn Mumbai has gone through letter and has accepted that this is correct criteria and as orders are already in existence same will be followed as done in past. Order <<<>>>

·        Posting where it is as it is basis: We have requested GM HR Admn for consideration for posting where it is as it is basis as this temporary arrangements and in case of new incumbent joins, then junior officer is reverted. In case of transfers out of SSA, same executive is again requesting for posting at home SSA in reverted cadre. GM HR Admn Mumbai informed that the efforts will be for posting on where it is as it basis to avoid cost of transfers and in case of meeting extreme shortage only the officers will be transferred first as per his option and in case no options are available then as per the seniority of the Officer as per circle seniority. In case, seniors submits his/her refusal after issuing LA orders or before issuing orders, then next senior will be given consideration for DGM LA. The options for SSAs having vacant post will be normally considered at company cost.

·        Extension of orders of DGM LA issued earlier: GM HR Admn Mumbai informed that his office has already processed proposal in file for issuing extension of earlier DGM Order and orders will be issued after approval of CGMT MH.

·        Vacancy of DGMs in Mobile wing and Circle Office Mumbai: We have discussed about filling of vacant post of DGMs in Mobile wing and Circle Office Mumbai. GM HR Admn Mumbai informed that till the norms have not been published by BSNL CO for justifying posts of executives in Mobile wing and Circle Office Mumbai and hence no vacancies are shown and also no option has been called so far. The posting of DGMs in both the units will be decided later.

·        Meeting Shortage of SDEs/DEs created due to DGM LA: We have brought to his notice that there is already shortage of DEs in Maharashtra Circle and after DGM LA, there will be post of DEs will also be filled under Looking after arrangements from SDE to DE and vacancies created in SDE cadre will be filled in under JTO to SDE LA for which already authorization is given to SSA/BA Heads to fill SDE/DE post locally. He further added that as per the norms available and total number of executives available in MH Circle all post can be filled in from existing executives under look after arrangements.  

 

29 OCT 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for Looking After Arrangements from DE/AGM to DGM post to cover up back dated period. Letter <<<>>>

·        This is special order to cover up the period in which certain DEs/AGMs have worked as DGM LA, but extension order was not issued by Staff Section.

·        These Looking After arrangements were required to be issued in Month of March 2020, but same are not issued and now covering orders are issued in which Period of officiating is mentioned against each officer depending upon his earlier order for DGM LA and completion of 179 days thereafter and giving /showing gap/break of three days in continuation as DGM LA.

·        Some additional DE/AGMs are orders to look after as AGM covering some of vacant post of DGMs for which options have been called and last date of submission of option is 31/10/2020.

·        Thus 16 post out if total 51 posts of DGMs declared vacant in different SSAs as per earlier letter are now filled and options needs to be submitted for remaining 35 DGM posts.

·        The period of some of Officers in small SSAs is shown ending as 30/10/2020 because  the BA consolidation is declared implemented w.e.f 01/10/2020 and as per this order no post of DGMs exists in these SSAs as Area Operation Head will be DE/AGM level Officer.

 

29 OCT 20: DGM Admn Mumbai writes to BA Heads for not engaging Contract Workers and carry out related works on job based tenders and also conveyed that no further extension will be given for engagement of contract Workers. Letter <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders granting immunity as Office Bearers of recognized association to Com Sanjay Narwade, DS SNEA Osmanabad and Com S.S. Yatnalkar, DT SNEA Osmanabad on their transfer to Sindhudurg SSA and both are retained in Osmanabad SSA up to 18/06/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued posting order of Shri. Manish Kumar JTO Jharkhand Circle who has joined Maharashtra Circle under Rule 8 transfer and he is posted at Solapur SSA as per his request. Letter <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: AGM BW HR BSNL CO published the Stay particulars of SDEs in Civil wing calling for corrections if any in Stay particulars and also calling for request for grant of immunity from transfer with documentary evidence. Letter <<<>>>

·        This long stay list will be operated for filling vacant post or posting substitute to SDE C on completion of All India Hard tenure Stations.

·        This list may also be operated to meet shortage of executives in some of Circle and hence all the SDEs in Civil wing will have to check for correctness of his/her stay particulars and get it corrected to avoid any untimely transfer due to wrong stay.

 

29 OCT 20: AGM Estt BSNL CO writes to all Circle/Unit Heads conveying ERP Process for payment of 4th and Final Installment of Ex Gracie to all the Officers and staff who have opted for VRS 2019. Letter <<<>>>   Annex <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: GM NWP BB BSNL CO writes to all CGMS conveying the policy on boarding of cluster partners for provision and maintenance of FTTH Connections under Revenue Share Model. Letter <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: PGM Smart City Project BSNL CO writes to all CGMs about Operational Procedure for participating in Smart City Tenders. Letter <<<>>>   Annex I <<<>>>  Annex II <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: AGM SR BSNL CO writes to General Secretaries of all Associations in BSNL for ensuring that no Office Bearer of Association is continuing on association post after six months of retirement from BSNL. Letter <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO reminds all CGMs for sending the details related to Objections/errors /omissions for the Provisional AIEL after due verification of records latest by 01/11/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: AGM Estt Mumbai writes BA Heads for sending Screening Committee reports/APRs/VCs of all JTOs in Telecom wing for their promotion to SDE. Letter <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: DGM Admn Mumbai writes to all BA Heads for observation of Rashtriy Ekata Divas (National Unity Day ) on 31/10/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

29 OCT 20: DGM Admn Mumbai writes to all BA Heads for functioning of Official language Hindi at BA level and henceforth Quarterly report on working In Official Language Hindi is to be from BAs and not from SSAs. Letter <<<>>>

 

28 OCT 20: DGM Admn Mumbai issued orders for withdrawal of order issued by his office for reimbursement of fixed line services/FTTH services from other private Operators in residential service connections of BSNL Officers.  Letter <<<>>>

·        This order dated 16/11/2018 which is withdrawn today, was biased and illegal order forcefully issued by then CGMT MH Circle due to his dispute with officers in MTNL Mumbai on certain issues.

·        The dispute raised continued to such level that then CGMT MH dared to disconnect all working Connections in Circle Office, Mumbai and residence of certain selected officers and opted for connections of Airtel which was unethical, illegal and unwanted for BSNL which is one of the reputed PSUs.

·        This issue was strongly opposed only by SNEA MH putting all facts and figures on papers to such extremely biased, egoistic and personalized actions of then CGMT MH. Such strong oppose only by SNEA MH was one of reason that then CGMT MH become extremely biased with SNEA and taken vindictive actions against CS SNEA MH and DS SNEA Mumbai by misusing office position.

·        When SNEA MH opposed this orders by tooth and nail, leaders of some of other associations and unions either kept mum or directly/indirectly joined hands with then CGMT MH Circle thereby giving him free hand for all such illegal activities against interest of BSNL and MTNL and mainly diverting customer base from PSUs to private companies.

·        Some of Unions leaders have indirectly supported this illegal action by then CGMT MH by giving letters that MTNL services are very poor and hence allow us for opting for taking connections from private operators and naturally such letters were given on demand by management to justify the entry of Airtel in HQ of BSNL Maharashtra Circle and in residence of selected Officers. It was also unfortunate that some of SNEA Ex leaders which can be counted on figure tips also supported this move of CGMT MH for reasons best known to them.

·        Its fact that though many of executives in Circle Office Mumbai did not oppose the decision directly, but majority of executives played important role in stopping Airtel connections by not using AirTel Connections as no calls were made by majority of executives have not made calls from Airtel Number and give conclusive shape to restore MTNL connections in BSNL Office.

·        SNEA MH has raised this issue with then CGMT MH, GM Vigilance Mumbai, Director CFA BSNL, Director HR BSNL, CMD BSNL, ED MTNL and Hon. Minister of State Communication, Govt of India and continuously pursued it at all levels. With such continuous persuasion, finally in December 2019, it was ordered to cancel the Airtel connections provided in Circle Office Mumbai and to restore MTNL Connections in Circle Office Mumbai.

·        Accordingly, new MTNL connections are provided to certain officers and being provided to remaining officers in Circle Office Mumbai as work is delayed due to COVID 19 and all the office landline connections of MTNL in Circle Office Mumbai will be active within fortnight.

·        Though Office connections were restored from Airtel to MTNL in Dec 2019, till today, the Airtel connections which were working in the residence of some of selected officers were continued and bills were being reimbursed by BSNL and now orders have been issued for stopping reimbursement of Telephone bills by BSNL against all such connections from private Operators and mainly Airtel as only Airtel has managed certain officers in BSNL and no other operator has provided any connections in or to BSNL Officers.

·        With all these activities, the stand of SNEA MH for not closing MTNL connections and not to opt for Airtel Connections in BSNL office has been fully established and proved over the period. It is established that no one can misuse authority for personal ego or benefits and everybody is bound by certain ethical, legal and official orders and only time matters.

·        This is good move towards strengthening BSNL/MTNL and all PSUs and we all should proactively support such initiatives in larger interest of BSNL and should not come under blackmailing practice even by highest Officer in Maharashtra Circle in support of certain Officers in BSNL Corporate Office.

·        The AirTel connections in BSNL office and residence of some selected officers was “Black spot “ on working of PSUs like BSNL and with this order it will be cleaned to certain extent and hopefully in future no such orders are issued by BSNL which will be against the interest of BSNL and MTNL or any PSU.

·        Copies of letters written by SNEA MH Letter I <<<>>>  Letter II <<<>>>

 

28 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued transfer orders of DEs /AGMs from and to A & N Circle wherein one AGM from MH Circle is posted to A&N Circle as per his request. Letter <<<>>>

 

28 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai endorsed the cancellation of transfer order of SDE to all India hard Tenure station J&K Circle and his retention in Nagpur SSA. Letter <<<>>>

 

28 OCT 20: By quoting ghero by the different vendors to CGMT MH on 23/10/2020 for delay in processing bills by some of SSAs/BAs, CGMT MH writes DO letter to SSA/BA Heads for processing all pending bills in SSA/BAs in next 15 days and compliance thereof. Letter <<<>>>

 

28 OCT 20: CEE Mumbai writes to SSA/BA Heads on special drive for One Building One Air conditioned area, One Power Plant and One Battery set under Project Ojas. Letter <<<>>>

 

28 OCT 20: DGM TR Mumbai writes to SSA/BA Heads for special drive for collection of higher amount of outstanding revenue. Letter <<<>>>

 

28 OCT 20: AGM TP Mumbai writes to all SSA/BA Heads conveying minutes of High Power Committee formed at Circle Office to formulate procedure for formation of in house FRT in SSAs for O&M of OFC Transmission Network as it is seen that in many of the SSAs the contractors have failed to provided services as expected and required by BSNL after VRS 2019 and there is need of standby arrangements to meet emergent and critical situations of failure due to inefficient contractors. Letter <<<>>>

 

28 OCT 20: DGM Admn Mumbai issued orders for constitution of Committee for Implementation of Rajbhasha Hindi in Circle Office Mumbai. Letter <<<>>>

 

28 OCT 20: SSA wise Executive Strength published on Internal Whats app Group of BSNL Officers i.e. SSA/BA Heads. Copy <<<>>>

·        Earlier, the SSA wise Executive Strength of executives was calculated and published on MH Intranet on monthly basis and it was highly appreciated by all. But same practice has been stopped since last two years and now such internal note is issued calling for confirmation from SSA/BA Heads.

·        For transparent HR working, it is required that such data is officially published for update information of all concerned Executives so that one can understand, but may be due to the fact that till norms for posting of executives under Area Operation Head i.e. executives for actual execution of works in field units is not finalized by BSNL Corporate Office and hence such data with note has been published internally on what’s app group and not on MH Intranet as done earlier.

·        It’s good that apart from LL, BB, Mobile connections, this time weightage seems to be given for Geographical area, Number of SDCAs, Total OFC Route Kms, Revenue of SSA, BTS and lease Circuits and exact weightage given needs to be confirmed for each factor.

·        As per BSNL CO letters dated 14 & 17 Jan 20 Weightage given for LL is 1.0, for LL+BB is 1.5 and for LC it is 3.0

·        As per this note all BA Heads are requested to assign workload as per this sanctioned strength and send proposal for perusal of CGMT MH.

·        All DS are requested to discuss the issues with SSA/BA Heads about the requirement of executives in their SSA/BAs before sending such proposal from SSA/BA Head as asked by GM HR Admn Mumbai.

·        Copies of letters on basis of which this calculations of SSA wise executive strength is done by GM HR Admn Mumbai. Letter I <<<>>>   Letter II <<<>>>    Letter III <<<>>>  Letter IV <<<>>>

 

26 OCT 20: DGM CA Mumbai issued guidelines to be followed in applying for Temporary Advances and procedure to be followed in processing and sanctioning of Temporary Advances. Letter <<<>>>

·        This issue was discussed by SNEA MH with CGMT MH and GM Fin Mumbai on 21/10/2020 and it’s nice to see that GM Fin Mumbai has immediately acted on it and issued orders.

·        Temporary advances are to be used strictly for the purpose allowed as per BSNL Guidelines.

·        If vendors are not performing and hence expenditure is to be incurred through Temporary advances in that case POs of such vendors are to be cancelled /short closed before incurring expenditure through temporary Advances.

·        Vendors should not claims any bills, during period when works are carried out through payments by Temporary advance/s.

·        Temporary advance sanctioning authority has to ensure compliance of these guidelines.

·        Now, from November 2020 onwards, Temporary advances to be applied in first week of every month.

·        IFAs have to recommend Temporary Advances should scrutinize application for absolute essential cases and in admissible /permissible heads, otherwise the same may be returned /rejected. 

·        The use of amount in Temporary Advances for purpose for which it is sanctioned and use for other purpose should be discouraged by higher authorities.

·        Outstanding Temporary Advances may be invariably adjusted within one month or amount recovered along with penal interest from holder, which are earlier guidelines reproduced now.

·        Cash payment through Temporary advances should be avoided for payment of Fuel, Electricity charges.

·        Let us hope that with these revised guidelines all the executives in need of temporary advances for day to day fixed office works

 

26 OCT 20: AD Staff Mumbai issued orders for cancellation of deputation order of JTO Mobile Goa to Mobile Kolhapur which was issued without consent of Circle Office. Letter <<<>>>

·        None of order either deputation order or this order issued by Circle office is published on intranet, but it is widely circulating on What’s app.

·        The said JTO earlier working in Mobile Kolhapur was transferred to Goa under long stay and first posted to Goa SSA. But special request was sent by DGM NSS Pune for transferring this executive from Goa SSA to Goa Mobile as special case and Circle Office issued orders for his transfer to Goa Mobile.

·        After joining to Goa Mobile officer was working in Goa Mobile and later DGM NSS Pune issued deputation order of said JTO and he was actually given additional charge of Kolhapur Mobile to look after tenancy issues of rented BTS in Kolhapur, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg SSAs in separate Vehicle allotted for this work.

·        Actually, said officer was assigned this work in addition to his works at Goa Mobile without any extra remuneration clearing facts where there is need of separate JTO for such tenancy related works.

·        It is quite possible that these works related to report on rented BTS can be taken care by JTOs/SDE posted for Mobile Mtce in SSAs , but for justifying works of extra officers posted in mobile such type of routine works are kept with separate Mobile team in SSA/BAs.

·        Till now, many such orders of deputation have been issued by office of PGM Mobile Pune especially for the executives transferred from Pune/Kolhapur Mobile and officers were shown working in transferred SSA and were practically working in the Pune/Kolhapur Mobile.

·        Mobile wing is known for such extra personal relations with senior officers from Mobile wing with PGM Mobile Pune and PGM CM Mumbai.

·        Many such transfer/retention , pick and choose transfer orders are issued specially by Mobile wing either directly or by processing files directly CGMT MH and GM HR Admn Mumbai is compelled to issue such orders.

·        While issuing such orders, it is processed in file that transfer of these officers in Mobile wing is done on Technical requirement, but later on except in few cases, it is established that the said transfer order was for total technical requirement of BSNL, but it was requirement of said individual officer, who managed his/her transfer to choice place by using good relations with PGM/GM Mobile Pune/ Nagpur and PGM CM Mumbai and finally orders were issued by GM HR Admn Mumbai.

·        But in this case, by understanding fact that GM HR Admn Mumbai will not issue orders as expected before completion of tenure at Goa, the order itself was issued by DGM NSS Pune without its copy to GM HR Admn Mumbai or CGMT MH Circle underlining the malice in issuing such special order.

·        Now, also this order will have been continued in the same manner and Tenure of Goa SSA would have been completed while working at Kolhapur SSA, but Goa SSA wrote letter to Circle Office asking clarification about the salary of said JTO from Goa SSA while he was deputed for period of more than ten months to Kolhapur Mobile.

·        Accordingly, matter has been taken note by GM HR Admn Mumbai for this illegal and out of turn deputation order issued by DGM NSS Pune with approval of PGM Mobile Pune and issued orders for cancellation of Deputation order underlining the fact that PGM Mobile and SSA/BA Heads are not empowered to issue any such transfer or even deputation orders of JTOs for inter SSA transfers.

·        In similar manner, some transfer/deputation orders are also issued by GMT Solapur, PGMT Pune, GMT Raigad, CE Elect Mumbai and hopefully GM HR Admn Mumbai will take care of all such pick and choose orders issued by concerned SSA/BA/Vertical Heads without approval of CGMT MH Circle. 

·        To avoid all such issues and unrest among other comrades, SNEA MH has always promoted for merger of Mobile unit in SSA/BA except Pune Nodal Centre, and order were issued, but due to pressure for justifying posts of PGM/GM/DGMs in Pune /Nagpur Mobile such orders were reverted back and about 147 executives are still working in different SSAs, who are not reporting to SSA /BA Heads but are reporting to PGM/GM/DGM Mobile at Pune /Nagpur.

·        In guidelines for consolidation of BAs, the entire work of Mobile Mtce is shown under BA Heads, but till efforts are going on for separate working of Mobile wing justifying few post of senior officers in Pune and Nagpur.

·        Let us hope that such out of turn activities are stopped once for all by giving total control of Mobile Mtce works under SSA/BA Heads and only Nodal Centre should be allowed to continue as separate unit as it requires special technical expertise and it is working for all Circles in West Zone.

 

26 OCT 20: AGM Staff/Rect Mumbai writes SSA/BA/vertical Heads calling for documents and recommendations for closure of cases of caste validity complaints wherein reservation benefits were not availed by the concerned executive/employee during appointment or in any promotion during service period. Letter <<<>>>

This is good initiative taken by Circle Management and hopefully executives who have not availed benefits of reservation during appointment and in promotions, but against whom complaint of Fake Caste Certificate is pending will definitely get relief if the cases are sent by SSAs with required documents and recommendations from SSA Heads. 

 

26 OCT 20: Schedule of Online Trainings being conducted by RTCC Pune and RTCC Nagpur during this week i.e. 26/10/2020 to 31/10/2020. Pune <<<>>>   Nagpur  <<<>>>

 

SNEA MH WISHES HAPPY DUSHERA & HAPPY VIJAYADASMI TO ONE AND ALL.

 

24 OCT 20: AGM Personal BSNL CO issued transfer orders of Tenure Completed executives working at all India Tenure Circles/SSAs wherein one SDE each from J&K Circle , NE-I and A&N Circle are posted to MH and WTR Circled as per their choice. Letter <<<>>>

 

24 OCT 20: GM S&M CFA Mumbai published recommendations of Committee constituted to decide the minimum Rate Bench Mark for Outsourcing of Operations and maintenance of CSCs in Maharashtra Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

23 OCT 20: Meeting with CGMT MH Circle on different current HR and Development issues: Delegation of SNEA MH had meeting with Shri. Manoj Kumar Mishra, CGMT MH Circle on 21/10/2020 in his chamber and we have discussed different current HR and Development issues

At the outset we conveyed thanks to CGMT MH for his initiatives for Consideration of JTO Rule 8/Rule 9 request of JTOs, Consideration of Request of executives from tenure stations, initiating process for confirmation process for JTOs/JAOs, consideration of TBPs cases and other issues in the interest of executives in BSNL and giving relief to all. Other details of discussions is as follows.

1.     Frequent Failure of WTR OFC Routes and hardship in field units: We have brought to the notice of CGMT MH about frequent failure of major OFC routes by WTR and mainly issue of not having reliable media between Mumbai-Pune, Pune–Satara-Kolhapur, Sangli-Solapur, Goa-Mumbai, Aurangabad-Nagpur, Nanded-Parbhani and Solapur Pune. WE added that there is much increase in use of Data with addition of more and more number of FTTH Connections and such failures is directing impacting the customer base of BSNL. We have added that the issue of Mumbai-Pune OFC route has become critical due to heavy traffic and its failure affects entire Maharashtra Circle from Goa to Bhandara SSA. CGMT MH informed that this is to be taken care by WTR and he has already discussed this issue with CGM WTR and efforts are being taken at WTR to have media stability on these routes. We have brought to notice of CGMT MH that attending fault is OK, but there is need of alternate OFC either on different routes viz. for Pune –Mumbai either via Khopoli –Kalyan –Thane or via Alephata,-Murbad-Kalyan –Thane or by hiring fiber from other private operators. We also added that BSNL CO has asked for requirement of fibre on barter system from Vodafone which has availability of fibre on these routes including Mumbai-Pune Route. Only issue is availability of fibre within Pune City, where BSNL fibre can be used. WE also requested to ascertain laying of BDSNL higher size OFC on Mumbai-Pune Route as it will be required in days to come to meet high traffic demand in days to come. CGMT MH assured to look into all such issues and assured for stable OFC Media all Over Maharashtra by taking up issues at all levels.

2.     Clearing payments of Temporary Advances pending in ERP for long time: We have drawn attention of CGMT MH on delay in sanction of Temporary advances even though same are duly recommended by SSA/BA. We have conveyed thanks to CGMT MH for his sincere and special efforts for releasing Temporary advances to all VRS opted executives and we requested similar action for releasing all pending Temporary advances. We also informed that Temporary advances are pending for months together and executives in the field units are compelled to pay from pockets and many of executives have paid lakhs of rupees from pocket and are waiting for sanction of advances against the work which are already done. CGMT MH informed that there is shortage of funds and sufficient funds are not allotted by BSNL Corporate office and he is managing from certain amount being released by BSNL CO. We requested that the application/requests for Temporary Advances even with due recommendations of SSA/BA Heads are pending in ERP for months together and all of sudden all such requests are cancelled /closed stating reasons like Account Closure, the request of one year cannot be carried forward and so on. Finally, the victims are Officers working in field units. We specially requested for putting written request to BSNL CO for special allotment of funds for clearing all pending Temporary Advances as one time action. CGMT MH immediately discussed it with GM Fin Mumbai and directed for accessing the total data of Pending Temporary Advances and put up letter to BSNL CO demanding funds for clearing all pending Temporary advances as one time measure. 

3.     Regularization of Procedure for grant of Temporary advances: We have drawn attention of CGMT MH on present procedure of dual sanction of Temporary advances first by applying in ERP with sanction of SSA/BA Head and secondly by What’s app message to GM Fin or CGMT MH and in these cases some of SSA/BA Heads are reluctant even taking important request for grant of Temporary Advances and some of SSA/BA Heads are able to get all Temporary advance sanctioned. Also, there should be scrutiny at the level of SSA/BA Heads in sanctioning of Temporary advances in ERP and once it is approved it should be released by CSC Mumbai as per the availability /allotment of funds by BSNL CO. We also drawn attention that some of SSAs having active and alert SSA/BA Heads are getting more funds and some of SSAs not having active/alter SSA Heads are getting less amount of Temporary advance and there should be some specific procedure for sanction of Temporary advances. CGMT MH agreed our concern and conveyed GM Fin Mumbai to issue orders for streamlined procedure for allotment of Temporary advances. He also directed that there should be some celling on grant of Temporary advances per SDE/JTO in particular month and minimum Temporary Advance needs to be allotted to all officers in Field units. GM Fin informed that now allotment of impress has been stopped and allotment of such fixed amount is not possible and  Temporary advances are granted only for specific works. We conveyed that we are aware about it and our request is for grant of temporary Advances against specific works as requested by concerned Officer and recommended by SSA/BA Heads. We added that once Temporary Advance is recommended by SSA/BA Head, it should be allotted by Circle Office and it should not be closed at any time for any reason except release of Temporary Advances. We also requested to grant Temporary advances on specific norms so that it is allotted as per requirement recommended by SSA/BA Heads with proper scrutiny against works and there is should not be need of special recommendations on What’s app by SSA/BA Heads once it is recommended in ERP. If there is need of scrutiny and curtailment then it should be done at the level of SSA? BA and Vertical heads and once recommended in ERP should be approved. After elaborate discussions on this issue, finally CGMT MH informed that his office will formulate and issue fresh guidelines for submission of request Temporary advance, its scrutiny at level of SSA/BA Head, maximum and minimum amount which can be sanctioned for one particular SDE/JTO or Division depending on norms like working lines or average expenditure required for such special works in field units, fixing time for submission of application in first week of every month and allotment of funds against Temporary advances in second or third week of that month and closure of all such request of Temporary advances for which funds are not allotted by end of that month. CGMT MH specifically informed that no request of Temporary advance should be kept pending at end of month i.e. either Temporary Advance will be sanctioned or rejected and the request in ERP will be closed. In conclusion, CGMT MH directed GM Fin Mumbai to discuss the issues with other vertical heads and formulate uniform guidelines streamlining procedure for allotment of Temporary advances by all the officers in the field units as per requirement.

4.     Release of pending payment of Contract Workers: We have elaborated the hardship faced by the contract workers due to nonpayment of their dues by BSNL and concerned contractors for months together. WE added that during this pandemic situation also, these contract workers are providing services with sincerity and devotion even though their dues are not paid for months together. This has become serious issue in the field and the officers working in the field units are facing its heat. Though with his intervention some funds are released but till major amount is pending and needs immediate action for releasing payments of all contract workers. CGMT MH informed that he is aware about the difficulties as being pursued by field units. Now no contract workers are to be engaged by any SSA/Unit and all works are to be done on job basis. For pending payments, he informed that the details of pending payment of contract workers has been consolidated and sent to BSNL CO asking for allotment of funds. He added that it’s expected that certain funds will be released in phase manner but all the dues of contract works will be cleared within period 2-3 months.

5.     Actual and practical implementation of Mergers of SSAs with BA: We requested CGMT MH that though there are guidelines for effective working of BAs and Area Operations w.e.f. 01/10/2020, practically nothing is implemented in field units. There are issues in day to day operations and maintenance and there is confusion among different Officers and many of the administrative works are till carried out at SSAs. CGMT MH informed that there is no change in BA Structure in Maharashtra Circle and all 14 BAs continue with the SSAs earlier merged with BAs. Hence concerned SSA/BA has to take action for effective merger of SSAs with BAs and it is being taken care by concerned BA Heads and quoted example of Dhule SSA where work has started. CGMT MH was optimistic that the transformation of SSAs in into Area Operation Offices will be done smoothly and if required and requested by BA Heads, necessary support will be extended by Circle Office.

6.     Rearrangements of SSA/BA Heads as per the norms: We have drawn attention of CGMT MH on need of rearrangement of SSA/BA Heads after consolidation of BAs and how some of SSAs are headed by PGM level Officer and how post of BA Head is Nanded vacant. CGMT MH informed that it is only issues with Dhule and Sangli SSA and necessary orders for rearrangement of these SSAs along with changes in some of BA Heads on are expected within week’s period. He added that all post of BA Heads including Nanded will be field up by GM/PGM level Officers and all the post of DGM/DE Head of Area Operation Offices i.e. SSAs will be filled under look after arrangements by calling willingness from eligible DEs.

7.     Looking After arrangement in DGM/AGM/CAO/SDE/AO Cadres: We have informed CGMT MH that there are many post from SDEs to DEs are vacant in all wings and all SSAs and different criteria is applied for look After Arrangements. There is uncertainty among officers about orders and issuing revised orders for continuation of Looking after Arrangements. CGMT MH informed that the proposal for DGM Locking After Arrangements in Telecom wing has been approved by him today and similar action will be taken to fill up vacant post of AGMs/CAOs/EES and SDEs/AOs by calling willingness among eligible Officers.

8.     Consideration of Rule 8/ Rule 9 Request of JAOs: We requested CGMT MH to give consideration to the 20-25 pending request of JAOs under Rule 8 and Rule 9 transfers to different Circle at par with JTOs. We conveyed the difficulties faced by these JAOs due certain critical family issues who are eagerly waiting for transfer to their Home Circle/SSA/ There is good number of JAOs available in Maharashtra Circle as compared to other Circles also number of requests are also less in number. WE also informed that entire work preliminary work for considering these requests has been completed at Staff section and his instructions to proceed further will give justice to all these comrades waiting for quiet long time. CGMT MH informed that he is aware about issue and assured that all Rule 8 and Rule 9 transfers of JAOs will be given consideration shortly.

9.     Consideration of Request Transfers from Non Tenure SSAs: We have elaborated the difficulties and hardship faced by executives working at Non Tenure Stations who are waiting for their transfers for long time. It has been assured to consider the request transfer but due to one and another reason it is delayed. WE requested to give consideration to all request transfers from Non tenure stations. CGMT MH informed that there are issues in consideration of request transfers due to non-finalization of Staffing Norms and after repeated assurances, same is not yet released by BSNL. He added that he has started process for consideration of request transfers and in first phase request transfers to Circle Office Mumbai will be given consideration. Thereafter, request transfer from and to other SSAs having shortage, one to one /point to point request transfers will be given consideration. We requested to give early consideration of all eligible transfers and CGMT MH assured for it.

10.            Unrest among executives on Transfers being issued on pick and choose basis: We have narrated that in recent past the new and pick and choose method seems to be adopted for consideration of request transfers that to be only for the individuals who are able to meet certain Officers in Circle office Mumbai and explain their difficulties in person. It is not possible for all individuals to visit Circle office and explain their issues and difficulties and hence it is required on part of management instead of considering such individual cases, all request needs to be given consideration. We stressed that if not possible all, at least request of similar type i.e. if it medical case, spouse working, or from SSAs having excess to shortage executives should be given consideration in one stroke. CGMT MH agreed to concern expressed by us and assured to give consideration to all other such request shortly.

11.            Casual approach in counting of long stay of executives issuing orders with wrong stay: We have narrated the recent incidence of issuing transfer orders by wrong counting of stay and transferring officer with less stay by keeping aside name of officer who is in actual long stay. This created hardship to individual and CGMT MH assured to look into it and take corrective action and to issue directions for checking and confirmation of stay before issuing transfer orders.

12.            Relieving of Executives under transfer from Tenure stations: We have elaborated the difficulties and hardship faced by the executives working at tenure stations even after 8-10 months of completion of Tenure. These Executives have understood the situation on COVID Lockdown period and continued with full devotion. Now orders are issued, but there is total reluctance in part of concerned SSA/BA Heads in relieving of these executives. We categorically mentioned the issues in Sindhudurg SSA and posting of more and more officers in Sindhudurg SSA as about 40 Executives are posted for about 17000 working lines and comparatively there is more shortage or excess workload to executives in other SSAs. Even after issuing orders and some executives have joined in tenure SSA, relieving of executives is not being implemented. By considering their hardship and genuine difficulties we requested for issuing orders for ERP relieving of these officers and give relief to all these tenure completed executives and eagerly waiting to get relived to join with their families. CGMT MH informed that he is aware about the difficulties of these executives and already action has been taken for relieving of executives from Tenure SSAs. He added that he has discussed this issue with SSA/BA Head of Gadchiroli today and he has assured to relieve all the executives under transfer from Gadchiroli to their choice SSA. CGMT MH further assured that in similar manner, he will discuss this issue with all SSA/BA Heads for ensuring relieving of all these officers. We narrated much concern on stand taken by Sindhudurg SSA for not relieving officers till one to one substitute joined and we have shared details of work load with each executives and how all can be relived with local rearrangements. In conclusion CGMT MH informed that he will personally discuss with all SSA/BA Heads to see that all the tenure completed executives will be relieved in time bound manner.

13.            Posting of Excess Executives to Sindhudurg SSA: We have updated CGMT MH about the fact that wrong information is being passed to Circle Management about extreme shortage of executives in Sindhudurg SSA and till one to one substitute is posted to SDE/JTO under transfer from Sindhudurg will be relived. We have given facts and figures of work load of each and every officer in Sindhudurg SSA and brought to notice of CGMT MH that additional posting of executives by Special order for Sindhudurg SSA is unwanted and will create wrong trend and is unwanted expenditure on transfers in the interest of service. CGMT assured to look into concern expressed by SNEA and decide accordingly

14.            Review of posting of executives to and from Mobile wing: We have informed that in recent guidelines issued by BSNL CO for posting in Mobile section, no separate Mobile wing is shown and the Mobile wing executives are shown under BA/SSA Heads. We also added that one side management says that there are excess Executives in Mobile wing and other side additional officers are being posted in Mobile wing making it more excess. There is shortage of executives in SSAs even for Mobile Mtce works and there is no justification in posting additional officers to only to Mobile wing. CGMT MH conveyed that there are excess officers in Mobile wing and action is being taken for rearrangements of executives to justify the works. The recent posting to Mobile was done on expertise in Nodal works as per recommendations of PGM CM Mumbai. The detail justification for posting of Officers n Mobile wing is being done by GM HR Admn Mumbai and accordingly excess executives at any unit will be rearranged.

15.            One time action for grant of Tenure Facility for filling vacant post in Parbhani SSA: We informed that management is taking continuous efforts for posting executives to Parbhani SSA and some of orders are cancelled for one or other reason and shortage at Parbhani SSA continues. We reminded CGMT MH about our earlier suggestion/request for consideration of granting one time tenure facility to the executives who will be opting to Parbhani SSA. We have already quoted such actions by BSNL Corporate office for filling vacant posts and to meet acute shortage in particular Circle/SSA. CGMT MH expressed that it is good idea and directed us to submit proposal in detail He also added that similar steps were taken by him earlier in WTP and in such cases in transfer and posting order of these executives the date of relieving order from that posted SSA was mentioned. WE assured him to submit the proposal at the earliest.

16.            Issues with Posting of Executives to WTR: WE have brought to notice of CGMT MH in consideration of request transfers from MH Circle to WTR and specifically issues created in posting of JTO WTR Gadchiroli. Many officers are posted to WTR and there are certain officers who are working in WTR having stay higher than the long styed officer in Maharashtra Circle, but for posting at Gadchiroli certain compulsions are created certain officers and it is beyond understanding. One JTO who has joined at Gadchiroli SSA and shifted family is again compelled by transferring to WTR Gadchiroli, others who are willing are not given consideration and there is need of review for present practice of posting officers at specific place by Maharashtra Circle. CGMT MH assured that the matter of posting to WTR Gadchiroli will be reviewed and corrective action will be taken.

17.            Wrong procedure followed in giving LA Arrangements for SDE Elect post: We have narrated the entire issue how the officers in Electrical wing have wrongly interpreted the orders for deployment of Officers under Look After arrangements. We categorically pointed out the guidelines say that local officer is to be ordered to look after arrangements to fill up vacant post and not by created and abolishing the posts. We have updated that some of SSAs have excess SDEs in Electrical wing and some of SSAs do not have even single SDE is Electrical wing. AS per orders from BSNL CO, the JTO Electrical senior in SSA was to be given SDE Elect under Looking after arrangements to fill up vacant post and not to give SDE LA to all senior officers from that SSAs. We also elaborated that we have discussed this issue with CE Elect and GM HR Admn Mumbai and both agrees with the concern raised by SNEA and pointing out fingers with other for corrective action. We added that GM HR Admn has informed that number of posts is to be decided by CE Elect and he cannot act on it and has assured to look into grievances if conveyed in writing. CGMT MH gave patient listening to issue and assured to look into it and corrective action as per norms to fill up vacant post of SDE Electrical in SSAs like Nashik, Nanded and Sindhudurg.

18.            Centralization of Civil and Elect wing HR activities as that of Account wing: We have narrated issues created due to partial merger of Civil, Electrical and Account wing in Staff section and delicacy of works. We have narrated incidents that how transfer orders are issued by Staff section as well by Electrical wing on selective basis and there is no streamline procedure. CGMT MH informed that the concern of association will be taken care and he will discuss these issues with GM HR Admn Mumbai and then decide.

19.            Proper merger of Electrical and Civil wing in Telecom at SSA: We narrated the hardship faced by the executives in Civil and Electrical wing due to dual reporting and giving dual work of Civil/Elect wing as well as Telecom wig and how the concerned officers are facing hardship in giving justification to the both the type of works. We requested that these executives should report to SSA/BA Heads and dual reporting should be stopped and the work assigned may be either from Electrical/Civil wing or from Telecom wing/ We also requested that HR activities of Civil Electrical wing should be totally merged with SSA and their grievances should be given die consideration by SSA/BA Heads. CGMT MH informed that as per revised norms the executives in Civil/Electrical wing in SSAs will report to SSA/BA Heads and merger demand will be automatically settled. But in Circle Office Mumbai, separate wing of Electrical and Civil wing will continue to function.

20.            Release of withheld Leave Encashment /Ex Garcia of VRS Opted Executives: We informed CGMT MH that Staff/Recruit Section Mumbai has kept on hold the withheld Leave Encashment /Ex Garcia of VRS Opted Executives on name of pending cases wherein BSNL Corporate Office has repeatedly issued guidelines for releasing leave encashment. Also there are certain office whose vigilance clearance is issued and no case is pending as on VRS date or till today, but under fear of certain issues, their amount is kept on hold. We also narrated that TA/DA of certain officers has bene kept on held for unknown reasons. Due to this casual approach there is much rest among the VRS opted executives who have not received Leave encashment or Ex-gratia amount and are feeling that they are deliberately harassed. CGMT MH informed that leave encashment and ex-gratia amount of all except the executives whose names appears in Caste validity case or whose VC withheld is released. Till VC is clear, the dues of such officers cannot be cleared. For releasing the amount of leave encashment and other retirement benefits of executives in caste validity case is sent to BSNL Corporate and further course of action will be taken as per clarification from BSNL CO. We requested to give it fast consideration so that the affected executives will get justice.

21.            Pay fixation of then JTO Offg. who have opted for VRS: We have narrated issues in fixation pay of VRS opted then Officiating JTOs as per the recent orders from BSNL CO. We have requested that it is also priority work to finalize the amount ex-gratia and there reminders have been issued by Estt Section Mumbai. But the work of revised pay fixation is not done as service books are available with CCA and same are not returned by CCA after repeated reminders from SSAs. CGMT MH informed that as issue is related to CCA, association should submit the brief note on it so that matter can be taken up with CCA Mumbai for returning service book of all VRS Opted then Offg JTOs. Releasing of amount of VRS Opted executives whose service books are not handed over to CCA.

In conclusion we conveyed thanks to CGMT MH with hopes for early resolution of the issues discussed.

 

23 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued transfer orders of SDEs and JTOs from different SSAs to Circle Office Mumbai. Letter  <<<>>> 

This is first step towards consideration of request transfers from Non tenure SSAs. SNEA MH has discussed this issue with CGMT MH and he has assured to consider request transfers from all tenure SSAs in similar manner.

 

23 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders considering request of Com. L.W. Lodhi, SDE Gadchiroli at All India Soft Tenure station Gadchiroli. Letter  <<<>>> 

 

23 OCT 20: DGM Estt BSNL CO writes Heads of all Circles for confirmation/ updation of Physically Handicapped employee information in ERP database. Letter  <<<>>> 

 

21 OCT 20: AD Staff A Mumbai calling options from AGMs/DEs in Maharashtra Circle for filling up post of DGMs in different BAs and SSA (Area Offices ) as per revised norms for consolidation of BAs. Letter  <<<>>> 

·        As per these norms and orders for consolidation of BAs, now there will be centralized working at BAs and SSAs will function as Area Operation Offices.

·        It means BA office will be specifically Administrative and Planning unit Headed by PGMs at Pune and Nagpur and by GMs in all other 12 BAs.

·        The Operation Areas offices will exists in all SSAs including BAs and Area Operation Office  except Pune /Nagpur will be headed by DGMs/DEs.

·        The Buldhana, Jalna, Osmanabad, Parbhani Wardha and Yavatmal SSAs will be headed by DEs/AGMs and there is no post of DGM in these SSAs. DGMs working in these SSAs if any will be transferred to other SSAs/BAs having vacant post of DGMs. 

·        There are total 65 justified DGM posts and 14 Regular DGM are working in different BAs/SSAs and thus there are total 51 vacant post of DGMs.

·        The willingness has been called for filling up all 51 post of DGMs and last date for submission of willingness by email on adstaffbmhco@gmail.com is 31/11/2020.

·        The list of all DEs working in Maharashtra Circle as per the continuous stay in particular SSA is published. There are still correction in stay of some of DEs/AGMs and individuals will have to send request for its corrections by email with recommendations of SSA/BA Heads.

·        From the vacancy position and availability of DEs/AGMs, it is clear that except few SSAs, it is quite possible to give DGM LA as it is where it is basis.

·        In this letter one line is specifically and wrongly added that “no refusals will be accepted” even though in such attempt to make compulsions in LA arrangements by then CGMT MH, BSNL CO has issued clear guidelines specifically to CGMT MH Circle that executives need not to be forced to join higher responsibility under look After Arrangements. Copy <<<>>>

·        This is exercise only for DGM Post in Telecom wing and work on calling for willingness for filling vacant post of DEs/AGMs/EEs/CAO respectively in Telecom, Civil. Electrical and Account wing in Looking After Arrangements is under active consideration and willingness for all these posts will also be called very shortly.

·        All DEs/AGMs are requested to have self-analysis of SSAs wise vacancies, number of officers eligible, self-stay as compared with stay of other DEs/AGMs in SSA and submit willingness accordingly and once willingness submitted, then be ready to take higher responsibility.

 

21 OCT 20: AD Staff A Mumbai writes to SSA/BA/Vertical/Unit Heads in Maharashtra Circle to submit the details of executives assigned the charge in concerned BA/Areas according to the number of restructuring posts as mentioned in the summary of strength of executives as per the recent orders for consolidation of BA and this information is to be submitted by email on adstaffamhco@gmail.com latest by 31/10/2020. Letter  <<<>>> 

·        SNEA MH has received queries from many of activists that when there is increase in the post of DGMs/AGMs/DEs in about all SSAs why only fee post of SDEs are shown in this calculations and it is injustice to SDEs and JTOs.

·        In this regards it is to inform that this calculation of strength of executives is only for Office of BA Heads and Office of Area Operation Head in SSA and the requirement of JTOs/SDEs and DEs in field units is being calculated and same also will be published shortly.

·        As per revised norms, there will be decrease in number of post of SDEs/JTOs in SSAs and increase in these posts in SSAs having Head Quarters of BA.

 

21 OCT 20: AGM Elect BSNL CO calls for willingness/options from SDE Elect with more than 25 years stay in any particular Circle for posting at Assam, NE-I, NE-II , J&K and  Jharkhand Circles. Letter <<<>>>

·        Similar willingness were called earlier also, but only few have responded and till post of SDEE are vacant in these Circle. It seems that to get more options, this time criteria of stay of 25 years is applied.

·        The last date for submission of willingness/options is 30/10/2020.

·        The stay of SDEs will be counted from his/her entry in JTO Cadre and one has to submit option only if he has completed continuous stay of 25 years in particular Circle.

·        Also, as per transfer policy Executive with age 55 years and more as on 31/03/2021, is not be posted to all India Hard Tenure stations and in such cases SDE with continuous Circle stay more than 25 years, but age above 55 years, need out to submit option for All India hard Tenure Station, but he/she may be transferred to Jharkhand Circle if age as on 31/03/2021 is less than 57 years.

·        Submission of options is not mandatory, but in such cases posting of SDE with age less than 55 years and with continuous stay more than 25 years in particular Circle to Jharkhand Circles is quiet possible.

·        It would have been better if willingness would have been called by declaring number of vacant post of SDE Elect in these Circles along with Circle stay particulars of executives with continuous service of 25 years in particular Circle.

·        Posting in all these Circles except in Jharkhand Circle will be posting to all India Hard Tenure Stations and SDE Elect giving option for it will get benefits of all India Hard tenure Stations.

·        Individuals, may have self-analysis of stay, age and other factors and then only decide to submit option/willingness.

 

 21 OCT 20: AGM Estt Mumbai issued orders for cancellation of Six Weeks JTO Phase II training at ALTTC Ghaziabad commencing from 26/10/2020 for some JTOs due to different reasons and allotting training for same number of other willing JTOs from different SSAs/Units of Maharashtra Circle . Order I <<<>>>  Order II <<<>>>

 

21 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued transfer orders of JTOs/SDEs and AOs from BBNW Delhi to BSNL CO and CN TX North Circle on closure of BBNW unit at Delhi. JTOs <<<>>>  SDEs <<<>>>  AOs <<<>>> 

 

21 OCT 20: Adl GM EW BSNL CO issued compendium of different Circulars on Save Energy savings and to save Expenses on Energy. Letter  <<<>>>  

 

21 OCT 20: Message from CVC on Vigilance Awareness week to be observed from 27/10/2020 to 02/11/2020. Letter  <<<>>>  

 

21 OCT 20: GM Vigilance Mumbai issued orders for commencement of Vigilance Awareness week to be observed from 27/10/2020 to 02/11/2020 with pledge on 1100 hrs of 27/10/2020. Letter  <<<>>>  

 

21 OCT 20: Press Release on BSNL Festival Offer for its prepaid customers Letter  <<<>>>  

 

21 OCT 20: BSNL Wi-Fi Hotspot Bulletin Sep 20. Letter  <<<>>>  

 

21 OCT 20: DGM NWO CFA BSNL CO writes CGMs of all Telecom Circles for Deployment of in-house NMS for CDOT NGN Network. Letter <<<>>> Annex  <<<>>>  

 

21 OCT 20: GM HR Admn Mumbai writes all SSA/BA Heads Use of BSNL Email service for official communication. As per the circular dated 08/12/2017. Letter  <<<>>>  

·        The contents of letter for use of only BSNL ID for official communication are highly appreciated.

·        But constraints in using BSNL email for office works are well known to one and all and hence for all email communications from SSAs to BSNL Corporate office, including highest Officers in BSNL Management, all are using Gmail or other email ID and BSNL email ID is least used rather not used by majority of officers.

·        Also, the work of migration of BSNL email id on NIC server is going on along with works of e file management system and till time the e-file system is not implemented in all SSAs it is difficult to use only BSNL email ID as expected in this letter by GM HR Admn Mumbai.

·        It can be seen that different officers in BSNL Corporate Office and in Circle Office including different officers in IT section as well as officers under GM HR Admn Mumbai are using emails other than BSNL email ID as such this letter will be one more formal letter and such orders can be implemented in true sense only if the Capacity constraints and hardship in using BSNL email ID are taken care to its root cause.

·       Let us hope that BSNL email ID is made useful in all respect so that all Officers in BSNL use only and only BSNL email ID as conveyed in this special letter.

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21 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders of Com. P. A. Shah SDE who has completed All India Tenure Hard Tenure in J&K Circle and he is posted to Nashik SSA as per his request. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders for extension of powers of SSA/BA Heads for deployment of staff and officers up to AGM/DE grade under local Looking After Arrangements up to 31/12/2020. Letter  <<<>>> 

·        In earlier orders BSNL Corporate office has issued extension up to 31/12/2020, but in Maharashtra Circle extension was issued up to 30/09/2020 and as nothing has happened on restructuring by that date, this order is being now extended at par with BSNL CO Order up to 31/12/2020. 

·        This order is implanted in biased manner and it is used only for officers in Telecom Wing and the Looking after arrangements for officers from Electrical, Account wing are being issued centrally from Mumbai.

·        It is failure of BSNL Corporate office that even after completion of one year of VRS 2019, till today no staffing norms are issued and it is expected to have much efficient working from the filed units.

·        The efficient working needs to be started from BSNL Corporate Office and then only same can be expected from the filed units, but this issue is kept undecided from last one year and executives are kept under tension of additional workload without any proper rearrangements to have efficient and smart working expected after VRS 2019.

 

20 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued special transfer and posting order of Four SDFEs and Four JTOs from different Non tenure SSAs as per the Circle long stay list and all eight Officers are posted to Sindhudurg SSA as additional workforce than the justified workforce. Letter  <<<>>> 

·        In recent past, the Circle Office Mumbai has issued transfer orders of Tenure completed executives from all tenure SSAs and substitute were posted as per the justified norms before orders for consolidation of BAs as per recent orders from BSNL CO.

·        In that scenario, as per calculations done by GM HR Admn Mumbai, excess executives were posted than the justified strength thereby giving consideration to request of all officers and who have opted for Tenure SSA including Sindhudurg SSA and many of them are posted at Own Cost even though it is tenure stations.

·        Apart from this some JEs are posted in excess to Sindhudurg SSA and after BA consolidation orders, there are excess Executives in Sindhudurg SSA as compared to other SSAs from where the executives are transferred.

·        Hence as per the justification calculated by GM HR Admn Mumbai, there were chances that the all officers under transfer from tenure Stations would have been relieved without substitute and some more willingness were required to be considered without substitute.

·        But, BA Head Kolhapur under which Sindhudurg SSA comes has taken stand that no officer from Sindhudurg SSA will be relieved till one to one substitute is posted and he has conveyed it to CGMT MH in writing.

·        Meantime, political pressure was created for posting additional Officers in Sindhudurg SSA and accordingly complaints were made to BSNL Corporate Office, thereby creating huge pressure of CGMT MH for posting additional Executives with stand that no executive will be relieved till one to one substitute is joined in Sindhudurg SSA.

·        Finally, CGMT MH has to bend under such pressure from all sides thereby posting these eight more officers i.e. SDEs/JTOs to Sindhudurg SSAs as special order.

·        The pressure on CGMT MH is so huge that under this pressure one of JTO working at Nandurbar which is Circle tenure Station is transferred to Sindhudurg SSA against guidelines for posting substitute to Tenure SSAs.

·        It is fact that BA/SSA Heads who dares to speak to CGMT MH on issues with firm stand are given consideration by out of tur ways and the others who do not have such direct interaction with CGMT MH are not getting any staff even though some own cost request are pending for these SSAs.

·        Hope this excess posting of executives will be helpful for relieving all officers under transfer from Sindhudurg SSA and all the executives will get relief from ongoing torture for last six months.

·        This is wrong trend started in Maharashtra Circle for removing executives from SSA having shortage of executives but SSA/BA Heads are not able to bring it to the notice of CGMT MH in proper way and posting them in mass to SSAs having even excess executives but where BA/SSA Head is/are able to maintain /create pressure on CGMT MH, will be damaging to the working of BSNL.

·       SNEA MH will take up this pick and choose approach in dealing with transfers of executives to see that equal treatment is given to all SSAs as per equal justification to all SSAs.  

 

20 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders for cancellation of transfer order of one of JTO and posting another JTO as per their request.  Order <<<>>> 

 

 20 OCT 20: Message from CMD BSNL for Vigilance Awareness week to be observed from 27/10/2020 to 02/11/2020. Letter  <<<>>>  

 

20 OCT 20: Message from CVO BSNL for Vigilance Awareness week to be observed from 27/10/2020 to 02/11/2020. Letter  <<<>>>  

 

20 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO writes CGMs requesting to furnish the gradation particulars of JTOs promoted/recruited from Year 2002 to 2008 and whose names were not sent by Circles earlier for reasons like promoted/retired /resigned /VR/ VRS /Expired/left out etc. and this information is to be sent by 31/10/2020. Letter <<<>>> 

 

20 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued corrigendum to letter dated /10/10/2020 calling for gradation particulars of JTOs promoted/recruited from Year 2009 to 2012 and now it is clarified that this information is to be sent for JTOs recruited/promoted against Recruitment Year 2009 to 2012. Letter <<<>>> 

 

20 OCT 20: AGM Elect BSNL CO published updated Seniority list of all SDEs in Electrical wing all over India again calling for corrections modifications in updated seniority list and last date for its submission is 25/10/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

20 OCT 20: DGM S&M CM BSNL CO issued orders for extension of validity of all unsold/unused paper vouchers lying with circles whose validity is going to be expired by 31/12/2020 for next 12 months i.e. up to 31/12/2021. Letter <<<>>>

 

19 OCT 20: AGM Elect BSNL CO published updated Seniority list of all JTOs in Electrical wing all over India again calling for corrections modifications in updated seniority list and last date for its submission is 30/10/2020. Letter <<<>>> List I <<<>>> List II <<<>>> List III <<<>>> List IV <<<>>>

 

19 OCT 20: AGM Estt Mumbai formally endorsed the letter by Director HR BSNL Board for verification of calculation of Ex-gracia amount in respect of retirees under BSNL VRS 2019 in cases where the amount calculated in ERP data by BSNL and PPO data by CCA for different reasons viz. last pay drawn, date of joining, date of birth and Time Bound promotions. Letter  <<<>>>  

·        It is unfortunate that out of total 2178 such pending cases all Over India, here also Maharashtra Circle has highest pendency of 897 cases with 41% and such pendency is one of reason for delayed payment final and fourth installment of ex –gracia to all the VRS Opted executives.

·        Let us hope Maharashtra Circle responds to this letter and settle the issues with CCA Mumbai and the concern of BSNL in getting correct ex-gracia amount from DoT to all VRS Optees is given conclusive result in true sense and 4th installment which was due by end of June 2020 is paid to all at least by end of Oct 2020 i.e. after period of four months delay.

                  

19 OCT 20: DGM Pers Sr Mgmt BSNL CO issued transfer order of DGMs wherein one DGM on completion of All India Hard tenure from A&N Circle is transferred to TG Circle and one DGM from WTP Mumbai is posted as substitute to A&N Circle and he is posted to All India Hard Tenure Station for second time as per his request by cancelling his transfer to Gujrat Circle on DGM Adhoc promotion. Letter  <<<>>>  

 

17 OCT 20: Director HR BSNL Board writes to all CGMs for process the payment of pending case of leave encashment immediately as per rules/instructions. Letter  <<<>>>    Annexure <<<>>>

·        This really disgusting that after repeated letters from Director BSNL in last six months till 607 cases are pending all over India for payment of Leave Encashment and it is unfortunate that about 40% cases are pending only in Maharashtra Circle.

·        It seems that letter by Director HR on this subject are shown dust bin in casual approach and its really serious matter on part of organization.

·        VRS 2019 is implemented in January 2020 and it was ordered and expected that leave encashment will be paid by end of Feb 2020, but unfortunately after passing eight months also these officers and staff are made to suffer due to negligent approach of certain officers may be due to approach of understanding of the issues and hardship of these sufferers by certain officers at different level and offices.

·        It is reported that there is dispute on understanding of issues by Maharashtra Circle and CCA Mumbai and issues are not resolved even after meetings at higher level by CGMT MH and CCA Mumbai.

·        Hope this letter will be taken seriously by both the offices and responsible officers at both the ends and leave encashment payment is released for all these 229 pending cases or reasons for nonpayment of leave encashment are intimated to these individuals along with compliance to Director HR.

·        If not BSNL Corporate Office, should fix responsibility because it is now crystal clear that such repeated reminders directly from Director HR BSNL will not solve the issue to final conclusive solution. 

 

17 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO writes CGMs requesting to furnish the gradation particulars of JTOs promoted/recruited from Year 2009 to 2012 and this information required for preparation of Seniority list No 3 for JTO to SDE Promotions in Telecom wing is to be sent in prescribed format by 30/11/2020. Letter <<<>>> 

 

17 OCT 20: AGM BW HR BSNL CO issued fresh final seniority list with new seniority for total 171 SDEs in Civil wing as on 01/08/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 OCT 20: Schedule of Online Trainings being conducted by RTCC Pune and RTCC Nagpur during this week i.e. 19/10/2020 to 24/10/2020. Pune <<<>>>   Nagpur  <<<>>>

 

17 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued deputation order of Com. Mrs. Vaishali A. Kardhekar SDE Kalyan SSA to Circle Office Mumbai as per her request on genuine  grounds.  Order <<<>>>  

 

17 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued deputation order of Com. R.S. Shende, SDE Nagpur SSA to Chandrapur SSA as per his request on genuine grounds. Order <<<>>>  

 

17 OCT 20: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO issued Circular about enhancement of Fixed Monthly Charges of Landline for two Landline Plans applicable all over India. Letter <<<>>>

 

17 OCT 20: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO issued Circular about providing unlimited free calling and offering combo DSL Broadband Plans to existing Landline customers under certain plans. Letter <<<>>>  Annex <<<>>>

 

17 OCT 20: Director EB BSNL writes to all CGMs for getting maximum business for BSNL as per recent guidelines issued by Government of India for mandatory utilization of network of BSNL and MTNL for internet /broadband /landline/leased line by all Departments/Agencies of Central/State Governments, Central/State Public Sector undertakings and autonomous bodies under Central/State Government. Letter <<<>>>  

 

17 OCT 20: DGM CNO BSNL writes to all CGMs asking for requirement of Dark Fiber from M/S Vodafone on basis of Barter system wherein BSNL and Vodafone will share OFC 38152 KMs to each other to meet the constraints in Transmission Media and requirement is to be sent by 21/10/2020. Letter <<<>>>  

 

16 OCT 20: AGM Estt Mumbai calls for detail information and documents of 70 JTOs/ JAOs working in Maharashtra Circle for their confirmation in entry cadre. Letter <<<>>>

·        This is one of issue pursued by SNEA MH on the request of many of the District Secretaries.

·        The confirmation is issued after completion of two years’ probation period after appoint as JTO/JAO.

·        If any of JTO/JAO has completed two years of service and till not confirmed and his/her name is missing in the list published, then he/she may represent it to AGM Estt Mumbai along with required information from concerned SSA.

·        The required information/documents are to be submitted within two weeks’ time.

 

16 OCT 20: Under Secretary DoT clarifications on various queries relating to Reservation in promotion for SC/ST regarding various court orders and its implications through the Law Ministry and DoPT.  Letter <<<>>>

 

16 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders for keeping in abeyance the transfer order of Com. K.M. Paymode, SDE Ahmednagar under transfer to Sindhudurg SSA. Letter <<<>>>

 

16 OCT 20: AGM Estt Mumbai endorsed the BSNL CO Circular for regularization of absence period during COVID 19 pandemic period. Letter <<<>>>

 

16 OCT 20: AGM Estate Mumbai issued allotment of Staff Quarters in Mumbai to BSNL retired employees as per request submitted by them under CROP Policy. Letter <<<>>>

The request of about all retired officers/officials is given consideration and till some staff quarters are vacant and can be allotted if applied by other willing retired employees.

 

16 OCT 20: Director PSU Affairs Department of Telecommunications writes to Chief Secretaries of all States for mandatory utilization of network of BSNL and MTNL for internet /broadband /landline/leased line by all Departments/Agencies of State Governments, State Public Sector undertakings and autonomous bodies under State Government. Letter <<<>>>

 

14 OCT 20: Director PSU Affairs Department of Telecommunications endorsed orders from Department of Public Enterprise for mandatory utilization of network of BSNL and MTNL for internet /broadband /landline/leased line by all Ministries /Departments of Government of India , Central Public Sector undertakings and autonomous bodies under central Government. Letter <<<>>>

 

14 OCT 20: PGM CNO BSNL Corporate Office calls for R&M Information for Regions including WTR Mumbai i.e. newly formed CNTxW (Core Network Trans West) Circle. Letter <<<>>>

·        This data is required for VC scheduled by CMD BSNL and Director EB BSNL which is scheduled in next week.

·        It is fact that there are many issues with present working of WTR starting from availability of stores to availability of manpower to attend the frequent faults due to continuous road widening activities.

·        It is seen that there are major failure reported at same time on OF cable cut on different OF cable in ring.

·        There are many issues related to lossy OFC, abended OFC routes, upgradation of Equipments, upgradation of backhaul and bandwidth to meet high speed requirement by BSNL customers as thousands of customers are being added in BSNL network. 

·        Hope all SSAs will give detail feedback on this matter to WTR unit concerned and also to Trans/NOFN team Mumbai so that issues can be settled in this VC.

·        Let us hope that the review of working of WTR by highest authority of BSNL will give some relief to the officers and customers in Maharashtra who are facing different issues due to frequent failure on major routes of WTR in different parts of Maharashtra Circle.

 

14 OCT 20: DGM CSC Mumbai writes reminder letter to all BA Heads to take immediate action for fixation of pay of Officiating JTOs in accordance with Corporate office instructions to avoid contempt of court. Letter <<<>>>

 

14 OCT 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued letter conveying rejection of request by three DEs for retention in present SSA with directions to relieve them by 17/10/2020 otherwise they will be relieved through ERP By Circle Office Mumbai. Letter <<<>>>

 

14 OCT 20: In copy of report sent to BSNL CO on engagement of contract workers, DGM HR/Admn Mumbai writes to all BA Heads for adhering to guidelines on the subject for not engaging Contract Workers and to carry out all such works through job based tenders. Letter <<<>>>

 

14 OCT 20: DGM CSC Mumbai writes to all BA Heads for ensuring payment of the statutory dues i.e. ESI/EPF by contractor/vendors for all contract workers before contractor bills by Planning/ Account sections of BAs. Letter <<<>>>

 

13 OCT 20: AGM Estt Mumbai issued orders for Six Weeks JTO Phase II training at ALTTC Ghaziabad commencing from 26/10/2020 for total 45 JTOs from different SSAs/Units of Maharashtra Circle . Letter <<<>>>

 

13 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued posting order of Com. Pawan Kishore , SDE who is under transfer from Chhattisgarh Circle to Maharashtra Circle and he is specially posted to Pune Nodal as per recommendations of different senior officers in BSNL to utilize his expertise in Mobile wing. Order <<<>>>

 

13 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued transfer order of Two SDEs namely Com. Mrs. Jyoti Bhole, SDE Kalyan and Com. P.S. Bhandare, SDE TF Mumbai and both are posted to Vigilance Section Circle Office Mumbai. Order <<<>>>

 

13 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued posting order of Com. K.B. Patil, SDE who have joined in Circle Office Mumbai under request transfer. Order <<<>>>

 

13 OCT 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued transfer order of Com. A.S. Sakate, AGM Sangli to Sindhudurg SSA under long stay transfer. Order <<<>>>

 

13 OCT 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for change of SSA and in modified order Com. M.N. Kotambe, DE Kalyan from Sindhudurg SSA to Circle Office Mumbai as per his request on genuine grounds.  Order <<<>>>

 

13 OCT 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued cancellation of transfer order of Com D.R. Gode, DE Ahmednagar to Goa SSA as per his request on genuine grounds. Order <<<>>> 

 

13 OCT 20: Director EB BSNL Board writes DO letter to CGMT MH Circle for corrective action for maintaining OLTE up time up to 99% by end of this month. Letter <<<>>> 

 

13 OCT 20: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO writes Circles  to reformulate the existing Bharat Fiber Broadband plans currently available on PAN India as well as circle specific basis and waival of installation charges under six/annual/biennial/triennial payment option in selected SSAs/BAs/Cities of all the circles. Letter <<<>>> Annexure <<<>>>

 

13 OCT 20: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO writes Circles for Advance higher payment option and duration of service across all the ‘DSL/ Bharat Fiber’ PAN India/ Circle Specific Broadband plans in selected SSAs/ BAs / Cities of all the circles. Letter <<<>>>

 

1 3 OCT 20: DGM NWO CM BSNL CO writes to all CGMs endorsing Press release by TRAI on the subject matter "Monograph on -Quest for a good quality network inside Multi-Story Residential Apartments". Letter <<<>>> Annex <<<>>>

                                            

13 OCT 20: GM Fin CFA BSNL CO writes to all CGMs on review of policy on pay-by-date, dunning schedule and dunning threshold for Landline, Broadband and FTTH. Letter <<<>>> Annex <<<>>>

 

12 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued cancellation of Transfer order of Com. H. R. Dani, SDE ITPC Pune to BRBRAITT as per revised request given by him. Letter <<<>>>

SNEA MH conveys thanks to Com. R. S. Kolapkar, AGS CHQ for successful persuasion at BSNL Corporate Office for cancellation of the transfer order of Com. Dani as per his revised request.

 

12 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO writes CGMs for wide circulation of provisional All India Eligibility list of JTOs based on recruitment Year for holding DPC for promotion to SDE against Seniority quota and calls for objections/omissions/errors if any latest by 30/10/2020. Letter <<<>>>  List <<<>>>

 

12 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued orders for keeping in abeyance the reversion order of 39 LDCE Passed SDEs who were reverted as JTO by BSNL in Dec 2019. Letter <<<>>>

 

12 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued orders for ERP relieving of SDEs under transfer from and to Tenure stations wherein three SDEs earlier from Maharashtra Circle and now from J&K Circle and A&N Circle are relieved for MH Circle, ITPC and BBNW Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

12 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued posting order of JTO on Rule 8 transfer to Maharashtra Circle and posted her in Pune TD. Letter <<<>>>

 

12 OCT 20: CAO F&C Mumbai issued orders for depositing rent for Staff Quarters and Land Buildings only by online transfers and no cash or even cheque will be accepted at Cash Counter Mumbai till the vaccine for COVID 19 is introduced. Letter <<<>>>

·        When Cashier at BSNL internal Cash Counter is unsafe due to COVID 19, how can be cashier at Public Cash counter will be safe is important Question at this stage and account section has taken this decision as safety measures.

·        It seems that there will no COVID 19 infection if cash/cheque is received from the depositors other that residing is Staff Quarters or in Land Building of BSNL.

·        Hope as safety measures acceptance of cash and cheque for all will be stopped immediately as safety measures and concerned staff and officers are safeguarded from COVID 19 infection if any.

 

12 OCT 20: Schedule of Online Trainings being conducted by RTCC Pune and RTCC Nagpur during this week i.e. 12/10/2020 to 17/12/2020. Pune <<<>>>   Nagpur  <<<>>>

 

12 OCT 20: Dir HR BSNL Board writes to all CGMs for taking certain steps for renting out surplus built up space and achieve quarterly Revenue targets as well as yearly targets  Letter <<<>>>

 

12 OCT 20: GM Restg BSNL CO issued orders for Closure of Telecom Factory Kharagpur and its merger with Kharagpur BA for effectively utilize the man power and to reduce the Administrative and Establishment cost. Letter <<<>>>

 

12 OCT 20: CMTS Bulletin Sep 2020 <<<>>>

 

 8 OCT 20: First ever, online CEC Meeting of SNEA Maharashtra Circle is scheduled for two days on 10th & 11th October 2020. Notice <<<>>>

·        Due to COVID 19 pandemic and restrictions thereof and in view of CWC Meeting scheduled on 17 & 18 October 2020, this CEC meeting will be held online for two from 1000 Hours on 10th October 2020 and will conclude at about 2000 Hours on 11th October 2020.

·        All District Secretaries, Circle Office Bearers, CEC & CWC Members will attend this online CEC Meting for which link will be shared to all concerned.

·        All are requested to make it convenient to attend the CEC Meeting as per time specified above and make it a grand success.

·        SNEA MH welcomes any suggestions on development & HR Issues from any of comrade of SNEA MH for the successful conduction of CEC Meeting and such suggestions may be given to concerned DS SNEA MH so that issue is discussed in CEC meeting and further pursued for resolution of the issue with proper solutions.

 

8 OCT 20: CAO CA Mumbai writes all IFAs conveying availability of Form 16 Part A & B for Year 2019-20 on MH intranet 2020 portal only for register users. Letter <<<>>>

·        Form 16 were awaited for long time and it is understood that it was delayed due to delay in payment by BSNL to IT Department.

·        The link for getting for 16 Part A & B is  http://mhintranet.bsnl.co.in/Login.php

·        The discrepancies if any regarding Form 16 Part A & Part B, are to be forwarded to CAO CA Mumbai after verifying the details of the officers / officials by the DDO of the units at Email ID aotdsmh@gmail.com on or before 20/10/2020.

 

 8 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued transfer orders of four SDEs from Non Tenure Circles to all India Tenure stations wherein one SDE from ITPC is transferred and posted to NETF Circle. Order <<<>>>

 

 8 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued transfer orders of DEs from and to all India Tenure stations wherein one from MH Circle is posted to J&K Circle and one Tenure completed DE is posted to Maharashtra Circle. Order <<<>>>

 

 8 OCT 20: After completion of filed training of four weeks in Pune TD, AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders for posting of JTO to same SSA. Letter <<<>>>

 

 8 OCT 20: AGM NWP CFA BSNL CO issued clarification on Policy for outsourcing model for Maintenance and provisioning of Landline & Broadband for External plant of Copper network. Letter <<<>>>

 

 7 OCT 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued orders for rearrangement of the works among different officers posted in Staff Section , Circle Office Mumbai with contact details of the concerned officers. Letter <<<>>>

 

 7 OCT 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued Inter SSA Transfer orders under Rule 8 i. e. permanent Transfers and Rule 9 i.e. Temporary Transfers of JEs as per the request of individuals. Rule 8 <<<>>>  Rule 9 <<<>>>

The work for consideration of Inter Circle request transfers i.e. from Maharashtra Circle to other Circles of JEs is also completed and all such requests are being forwarded to concern Circle and on receipt of consent from these circles, their Transfer order will be issued by Maharashtra Circle.

 

 7 OCT 20: EE HQ Mumbai issued left out Looking After arrangements from JTO Elect to SDE Elect and corrigendum to SDE LA order issued earlier. Order <<<>>> Corrigendum <<<>>>       

 

 7 OCT 20: AGM Estate Mumbai endorsed DoT/BSNL Orders for recovery of dues on account of Staff accommodation from the retirement benefits of BSNL employees. Letter <<<>>>

 

 7 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued transfer orders for SDEs to all India Tenure stations wherein two SDEs from MH Circle are posted to NE-I Circle. Order <<<>>>

 

 7 OCT 20: AGM Elect BSNL CO issued request transfer of Executive Engineers in Electrical wing wherein two EEs are posted in Maharashtra Circle at Mumbai and Nagpur to fill up posts vacant post since implementation of VRS 2020 and as per the request of the concerned officers. Order <<<>>>

 

 7 OCT 20: AGM Elect BSNL CO issued published provisional Seniority list of EEs/AGMs in Electrical wing and calls for representations for corrections if any and last date for submission of such representations is 25/10/1010 . Letter <<<>>>  List  <<<>>>

 

 7 OCT 20: AGM BW HR BSNL CO issued orders for Force ERP relieving of Executive in SE Civil Cadre by rejecting his conditional reply for accepting/rejecting the SE Civil promotion with transfer from AP to Odisha Circle. Order <<<>>>

 

 7 OCT 20: DGM CFA Mumbai writes to SSA/BA Heads for need of increased efforts for achieving the revised Revenue targets of CFA segment in third Quarter of FY 2020-21. Letter <<<>>>

 

 6 OCT 20: EE HQ Mumbai issued Looking After arrangements from JTO Elect to SDE Elect cadre for period of 179 days with immediate effect wherein 22 JTOs in Electrical wing are given responsibility of SDE Electrical with functional powers i.e. Administrative and as well as financial powers. Order <<<>>>

·        It is good that the executives working as JTO for long time are given responsibility of SDE Elect under Look after Arrangements under where it is as it is basis.

·        The orders for looking After arrangements are normally issued for filling temporary vacancies created due to different reasons, but since last spell, Electrical wing is following different method for giving looking After arrangements and in some SSAs excess Executives are given responsibility of SDE Elect and in some SSAs no local Officer is given responsibility of SDE Electrical keeping post vacant or by giving charge to SDE LA in other SSAs and this tradition continues in this spell also.

·        As per recent BSNL CO guidelines, the Look After arrangements are to be given locally wherein the senior most local executives in lower cadre is to be given higher responsibility to fill up the vacant post if any.

·        Same procedure is followed in Telecom and Account wing, but in the Electrical wing looking after arrangement is given to certain executives by creating extra post of SDEs and some of vacant post of SDEs/EEs and SEs are not filled thereby depriving the some specific officers from giving higher responsibility.

·        This issue was raised by SNEA MH earlier with all concerned including CGMT MH, and it was assured by all that same will be corrected in next spell of SDEE LA arrangements.

·        But it seems that due to wrong understanding of some of officers in Electrical wing and not going to the depth by officers in Staff sections, the wrong procedure is followed in SDE Elect LA arrangements being issued centrally by Electrical wing Mumbai.

·        Actually, the work of HR activities for all wings including Electrical wing is centralized under GM HR Admn Mumbai, but Electrical wing continues to issue some pick and choose orders as well as such orders for Look After arrangements when one special JTO Electrical is posted in Staff Section Mumbai for HR activities of Electrical wing thereby making duplicity of HR works of Electrical wing. 

·        Some of SDEs given looking after in last spell are not included in this list and no justified reason is given for it.

·        Actually, there are some post of SDE Electrical vacant at SSAs like Nashik, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Nanded SSAs and no action has been taken to fill up these posts locally i.e. by giving charge of SDE Electrical to JTO Electrical at that SSA, but the more JTOs from other SSAs are given Looking After arrangement as SDE Electrical and they are given additional charge of SDE Elect of that SSA which is against BSNL guidelines on the subject.

·        It can be seen that Dhule SSA is having post of only one SDE Electrical and three JTOs are posted as SDE Electrical Dhule. One of such SDE Elect from Dhule is given additional charge of SDE Electrical Nashik, whereas it was required that senior most JTO Electrical at Nashik should have been given charge as SDE Electrical Nashik and only one JTO in Dhule SSA should have been given SDE Electrical under Looking After arrangements.

·        Same is case with Latur, Satara, and Raigad where more than justified post of SDEEs are created and vacant post at Nanded, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg SSA are not filled in and charge is given to SDEs in other SSAs.

·        When three SDE post are justified in small SSA like Dhule, no such additional strength of SDEs is shown in big SSAs like Pune and Nagpur.

·        There are good number of post of EEs (Executive Engineer) vacant in Maharashtra Circle and post of EE Nanded, Pune, and Nashik etc is looked after by EE at Mumbai, but no action is taken for filling vacant post of EEs at these places. 

·        It is seen that Look After arrangements, Electrical wing is using different method, Telecom wing is using different method and Account wing is using different method and there is need of synchronization and this is main purpose of centralized HR Integration under GM HR Admn Mumbai.

·        But till concerned Vertical Heads like Electrical continues to issue orders of some specific executives and others are in general are directed to meet GM HR Admn Mumbai for their grievances.

·        As per guidelines issued by BSNL Corporate Office, the powers for Looking After arrangements up to AGM/DE Cadre are given to SSA/BA Heads and DGM LA orders are issued by Circle office Mumbai.

·        But in Electrical wing even SDE LA orders are issued from Circle Office and the method adopted is wrong i.e. instead of filling vacant post, additional posts are created to give powers to more than one SDE and no efforts are made to fill vacant posts in some specific SSAs even in this second spell of SDEE Looking after Arrangements.

·        SNEA MH will again take up matter to have uniformity in Looking After Arrangements and also to have either all activities of Electrical wing are centralized and kept under GM HR Admn Mumbai or continue to be under control of concerned Vertical head so that all executives gets equal treatment in resolution of HR issues.

 

 6 OCT 20: AD Staff A Mumbai issued interchange of posting of two AGMs recently joined in Circle office Mumbai from Nashik SSA and now as per revised posting Com. S. P. Ingale is posted as AGM Vigilance Mumbai and Com. C. G .Patil is posted as AGM NOFN & TX Mumbai. Order <<<>>>

 

6 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued posting order of Com. S.D. Mohite, SDE under transfer from Karnataka Circle to Maharashtra Circle and he is posted at Kolhapur SSA as per his request. Order <<<>>>

 

 6 OCT 20: CGMT MH Circle writes DO letter to all BA Heads for taking personal efforts in improving Cash Collection Efficiency and restoration of PD (Permanently Disconnected ) cases in their SSAs. Letter <<<>>>

 

 6 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued forced relieving from ERP of SDEs under transfer to Non Tenure Circles and some of SDEs who have already joined in transferred Circle/SSA are also relieved through ERP. Letter <<<>>>

 

 6 OCT 20: AGM RM CFA BSNL CO issued circular for introduction DSL Broadband plans 50GB CUL, 120GB CUL and Bharat Fiber Broadband plan 500GB CUL to new customers in all the circles on promotional basis for period of 90 days. Letter <<<>>>

 

 6 OCT 20: DGM CNO BSNL CO writes CGM CNTXW at Mumbai for rationalization of staff after merger of WTP Circle with WTR Circle and to utilize available resources in both the Circles in optimum level. Letter <<<>>>

 

3 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued transfer orders of two JTOs from Maharashtra Circle to WTR Circle. Order <<<>>>

 

3 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued direct relieving of executives under transfer to Tenure stations and now these Executives will have to report the transferred SSAs . This is ERP relieving of executives from Non Tenure Stations and similar action for relieving of executives working at Tenure stations and transferred to their choice stations will be effected shortly, if concerned Tenure SSAs do not relieve them as per the pending transfer orders. Letter <<<>>>

 

3 OCT 20: AGM BW HR BSNL CO issued post based roster in grade of SDE Civil as on 31/12/2020. Letter <<<>>>

 

 3 OCT 20: AGM Pers BSNL CO issued forced relieving from ERP of DEs under transfer to Non Tenure Circles in which one DE from ITPC Pune is relieved for Bihar Circle. Letter <<<>>>

 

3 OCT 20: CMD BSNL writes to all Circle Heads to carry out the non-telecom activities of BSNL through its subsidiary company BSNL Tower Corporation Limited. Letter <<<>>>  Annexure <<<>>>

·        Formation of subsidiary Tower Company was opposed by all Unions and Association in existence earlier by holdings different agitation programs and now it seems to be supported by some associations and hence by neglecting resistance of the other Unions and Associations, the activities of this subsidiary company are started.

·        It is unfortunate that this decision of making subsidiary company active is taken on 20th BSNL Foundation day.

·        One side decision is taken for merger of MTNL having huge losses with BSNL and other side BSNL is divided in subsidiary company with separate shareholding capital to be given by BSNL.

·        BSNL is divided in subsidiary company quoting reasons like overcoming specific regulatory compliance obligations, reduction of license fee liabilities and it is not clear how these obligations /restrictions will be overcome by subsidiary company.

·        It is proposed that all Non-Telecom activities and Telecom activities where telecom component is less will be transferred from BSNL to BTCL.

·        The important works like Smart City Projects, Enterprise Business, External Projects by Civil/BW Units, empanelment of solution provider in CFA Vertical, all project works executed by SI will be part of BTCL. Apart from this Circles are directed to identify the activities to be carried out by BTCL.

·        Circles will have to identify the manpower working under the activities to be transferred to BTCL and their roles and responsibilities are to be modified accordingly.

·        Existing staff and officers carrying out these activities on part of BSNL will continue to do the same works and their salaries will be charges to BTCL.

·        The billing of customers will be done by BTCL and BSNL will bill BTCL for Telecom Components /service related only on Arm’s length principle.

·        An arm's length transaction refers to a business deal in which buyers and sellers act independently without one party influencing the other. A transaction between related parties that is conducted as if they were not related. For example, if a parent sold a child some property at a fair market price, rather than a discount, the transaction would be made at arm's length range.

·        The working capital loan/Advance to BTCL will be provided by BSNL. The authorized share capital of the Company BTCL is Rs.10,000,00,00,000 [ Rupees Ten Thousand Crores Only] divided into 750,00,00,000 (Seven Hundred and Fifty Crores ) Equity Shares of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) each and 250,00,00,000 (Two Hundred and Fifty Crores ) Preference Shares of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) each.

·        CMD requests CGMs to chive the goal for making subsidiary company BTCL commercially operational and healthy revenue generating stream for the holding company BSNL.

 

3 OCT 20: BSNL Day Message by CMD BSNL <<<>>>

 

SNEA MH CONVEYS

BEST WISHES TO ONE AND ALL

ON 20th BSNL FOUNDATION DAY.

 

1 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders considering request for posting to Tenure SSA, Orders for consideration/Rejection of Request of JTOs/SDEs for retention /cancellation at Non Tenure /Tenure SSAs. Order <<<>>>

 

1 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders for cancellation of transfer orders of JTOs as per their request and directions for relieving the officers under transfer as per orders issued before last year but not yet relieved by SSAs. Order <<<>>>

 

1 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders for filling vacant post of SDEs in Parbhani SSA as per Circle Long stay and under request transfer. Order <<<>>>

 

1 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders considering request transfer of JTO from MH Circle to UP East Circle under Rule 8 request transfer. Order <<<>>>

 

1 OCT 20: AD Staff B Mumbai issued orders for posting and rearrangement of JTOs/SDEs within Circle Office Mumbai. Order <<<>>>                 

 

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