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Deferment of Organisational Protest
AIGETOA Kerala has deferred the organizational protest program, based on the positive gesture and assurances ( including through published minutes with time lines) from BSNL Kerala Circle management in the meeting on 08-05-2025.
Click here for Deferment Letter
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Minutes of Meeting: AIGETOA & BSNL Kerala Circle Management
The minutes of the meeting held on 08/05/2025 between AIGETOA Kerala team with BSNL Kerala Circle Management was issued today.
Click here for Minutes of Meeting
The minutes itself is self explanatory and as informed by AIGETOA earlier, the decisions from BSNL Kerala Circle Management with regard to the raised matters by AIGETOA is clearly marked. Accordingly as per request from BSNL circle Management about the ongoing agitation program, an emergency Circle Executive Meeting will be held and discuss / decide on the appeal from Management.
The clear decisions on pending inter BA OTP Transfers, pending Rule_8 orders, LICE JTO requested BA postings, redreessal and stoppage of harassment on lady executives, 4G rollout issues, matter of awarding ineligible special CLs, EPF cell strengthening, functioning of Welfare boards, consideration of NEPP fixation matters etc are marked with definite time period in the minutes.
The need of PGMs/GMs in Kerala Circle, the communication is given with AIGETOA Kerala and the same shall be taken up by the association at Corporate office level through our CHQ team also.
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Meeting with BSNL Kerala Circle Management
A meeting was held with AIGETOA Kerala team with BSNL Kerala Circle Management on the backdrops of agitation notice served earlier in carious pending concerns of BSNL and its employees.
The meeting started at 10:30 AM on 08/05/2025 at conference hall, BSNL Cire office Thiruvananthapuram.
The pressing concerns of pending OTP Transfers, Rule_8 orders, LICE JTO requested BA postings, redreessal and stoppage of harassment on lady executives, 4G rollout issues, matter of awarding ineligible special CLs, EPF cell strengthening, functioning of Welfare boards, consideration of NEPP fixation matters etc discussed in detail.
Concrete assurance with time frame receieved from management and informed that minutes will be issued soon.
Management was represented by PGM Sri Nirmal D , PGM Sri Saju George , Sr GM HR Sri Sathesh R , GM Sri Remesh Raj , DGM Smt Girija Kumari , AGM Smt Beena Jain
Association side was represented by CS Sri Maxmilan K , CP Sri Muhammadali MC , AGS Sri Ansal Mohammed CH , Chairman Sri Saheer S , CFS Sri Sambhu Chandran , CVP Sri Anil Kani , ACS Sri Anoop Das , CHQ Collegium members Sri Binoj CB and Sri Chandrakumar OB
The meeting concluded by 1 PM
Click here for Meeting Intimation Letter
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AIGETOA Kannur BA Office Inauguration
The inauguration of the new office for Kannur BA was held on May 5, 2025. The ceremony was graced by Shri Ansal Mohammed CH, AGS CHQ, who officially inaugurated the new premises.
The event commenced with a warm welcome by Shri Riyas K, District Secretary, Kannur, and was presided over by Shri Firas T Abdulla, District President.
Shri Muhammadali MC, Circle President, and Shri Abdul Basith PK, Assistant Circle Secretary, delivered congratulatory addresses, appreciating the efforts behind the establishment of the new office and encouraging continued unity and dedication among the members.
A large number of AIGETOA Kannur members attended the function, marking the occasion with enthusiasm and solidarity.
The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Shri Priyadarsan K, District Finance Secretary.
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Notice for Organisational Protest Actions & Obervation as Betrayal Month against the lethargic attitude of BSNL Kerala Circle Administration
AIGETOA Kerala served the notice for Organisational Protest Actions against the indifferent and biased Actions from BSNL Kerala Circle Management.
The association had taken genuine matters which needed immediate attention from CGMT BSNL. Different issues pertain with HR, Administration and Operational lacunae were pointed out to Circle Management. It was observed that there is No positive response from Management and hence inline with the decision of CEC cum DS/DP meeting, the notice for Organisational Protest is served
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PGM / GM Allotment for Few BA of Kerala and Mobile 4G Rollout Issues in Kerala
Aigetoa Kerala submitted the letter for allotment of regular PGMs/ GMs for Kollam Pathanamthita , Alleppey BAs ,NWO-CM and Txmn & MM verticals
Click here for Letter Submitted on PGM/GM Allotment
Aigetoa Kerala submitted the letter for Immediate addressing the concerns of failure of BSNL Kerala Circle Management to resolve the issues and lacunae found in BSNL 4G rollout in Kerala Circle.
Click here for Letter Submitted on Mobile 4G Rollout Issues
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CEC meeting
A Urgent Online CEC meeting is scheduled for 24-04-2025 at 8.00 pm
Agenda for CEC meeting
1. Pending Inter BA OTP Transfers and Rule_8 order issuance
2. Inaction on Lady Executive harassment matter
3. Incompetence to curtail the Special CL Scam
4. Non working of Circle staff Welfare board & Contributory welfare board
5. Failure of addressing 4G rollout issues
6. Biased attitude of Circle HR Section
7. Delay in proper follow up on EPF HPS cases
8. Any other matters with permission of chair
All DS,DP,DFS and CEC members are requested to attend in time
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Return of Cheques submitted by Employees at EPFO Trivandrum
AIGETOA Kerala has submitted a letter to CGMT, on matter regarding the Return of Cheque submitted by employees at EPFO Kerala
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Blocking of Websites on BSNL Intranet
AIGETOA Kerala has submitted a letter to CGMT, regarding Internet restrictions done in the Lan network.
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Letter submitted - Staff Welfare Board & Contributory Welfare Fund Board
AIGETOA Kerala has submitted a letter to CGMT, regarding Lack of transparency and Inaction in Staff Welfare Board and Contributory Welfare Fund Board
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Request for Fair Inquiry on lady executive harassment
AIGETOA Kerala has submitted a letter to CGMT, regarding Request for Fair Inquiry on lady executive harassment affecting modesty of female executive and Harassment Complaint at Alappuzha BA
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Large-Scale Abuse of Special Casual Leave Provisions in BSNL Kerala
AIGETOA Kerala has submitted a letter to CGMT, regarding large scale misuse and illegal allotment of SPCL by Administration to a certain association OBs and members.
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Annual General Body Meet of AIGETOA Circle Office Unit Thiruvananthapuram
Inline with the notification issued, the Annual General body Meet of AIGETOA Circle office, Thiruvananthapuram was held on 02.04.2025 Evening time at Circle Office premises. Circle Secretary Sri. Maxmilan K and Circle Chairman Sri. Saheer S addressed the meeting. The returning Officer Sri. Karthik P Nair handled the election process.
During election process the house , unanimously elected Sri. Anoop R as District Secretary, Circle office unit, Thiruvananthapuram for the remaining term.Later the house has also elected the Sri. Dr. Sathya Jose as District President and Smt. Bency Haridas as executive member which was vacant at that time.
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Update on Superannuation Benefits Case at Hon High Court of Kerala
The cases filed by AIGETOA & Others seeking the implementation of dues of Superannuation Benefits for BSNL recruited employees listed for hearing today 27/03/2025 at Hon High Court, Kerala. The relief sought from applicants (AIGETOA Association side) included
- Allowing the Pension Scheme in line with Rule 37(A) CCS pensions rules for BSNL recruited employees from their respective date of joining
- Enhancement or streamlining of SAB contributions ( EPF , Gratuity, Pension & PRMB) to 30% of Basic+ DA with defined contributions need to be extended from 01/01/2007 in line with 2nd PRC recommendations and DPE/GOI directions
From respondent side, BSNL counsel had submitted that they are providing 25.1% of SAB including 3.3% actuarial analysis of BSNL MRS Scheme. And due to current/ the then financial position, which doesn’t allow the company to go further in earlier days. It was also submitted from respondents that due to the absorption process of DoT employees and connected matters the SAB benefits for BSNL recruited employee could not process clearly.
From Association side our counsel submitted that the justifications submitted by BSNL is not acceptable and the superannuation Pension scheme should have implemented by BSNL wef 1/10/2000 or from the date of joining of each BSNL recruited employee instead of the starting on 05/05/2016. The egregious delay in starting the pension scheme for almost 16 years affected thousands of employees. It was also submitted that mentioning the current financial situation is not justified as the 30% SAB dues was supposed to get implemented wef 01/01/2007 in line with 2nd PRC implementation and the company was in total profit of many thousands of crores from its formation to 2009-2010. The so-called affordability of BSNL is not affected due to the working-class employees. It was also pointed that the step-by-step package implementation as envisaged by 2nd PRC was not followed by BSNL scrupulously.
It was also submitted that the superannuation benefits (its components) are directed as defined/fixed contribution Schemes for ensuring retirement superannuation benefits and the company’s existence/ non-existence has no way connected with the retirement life of the employees. The argument of BSNL with regard to 3.3% actuarial analysis in BSNL MRS also negated by the association counsel by informing that BSNL MRS is only a medical reimbursement scheme for serving and retired employees of BSNL. Its applicability is connected with BSNL Board decisions and contrary to the directions of DPE/GOI, there is no fixed contributions are made for retirement medical benefits for BSNL recruited employees. If BSNL is true to its commitment of 3.3% contribution for retirement medical benefits, they should create and maintain a PRMB trust with fixed contribution against each BSNL recruited employee.
The case is posted for further arguments to a later date.
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List Of Nominations Received for AIGETOA CO TVM Vacant Post
The List of Nominations received for the Vacant Post filling of Aigetoa CO TVM via Online google form is published below
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Meeting With CGMT BSNL Kerala
In continuation with the follow up meetings with Sr .GM HR/ Admin on various matters, today AIGETOA Circle Team met CGM Kerala Sri B Sunil Kumar ITS . Discussions on HR matters with respect to publication of surplus/deficit executive strength in BAs, Adherence to Transfer policy Guidelines , issuing of Inter BA OTP transfer orders , Relieving of Approved Rule 8 cases and issuing the pending R8 orders held in detail. In addition to the same some matters pertain to members specific issues also discussed.
We hope for positive resolutions on the same from our esteemed CGMT Kerala at the earliest.
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General Body Meeting and Election to fill vacant post of Circle OIffice TVM Unit
The General Body Meeting of AIGETOA COTVM notified to be conducted on 02-Apr-2025 , 4.30 PM .
Agenda
1.) Election to the post of District Secretary and any other vacancies arising during the General Body meeting
2.) Any other matters with the permission of the chair
Circle Observer: Sri Maxmilan K , CS Kerala (9446429122)
Returning Officer: Karthik P Nair (9447666700)
Click here for Notification Letter
Nominations to the post can be made from 15-03-2025 to 25-03-205
Draft Nomination list will be published on 26-03-2025
Cancellations if any can be mailed on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before 28-03-2025
Final List will be published in website on 29-03-2025