Hon'ble Supreme Court of India has delivered the verdict on EPF Pension case after hearing the applicants and the review petitions filed by EPFO & GOI challenging the Hon'ble HC verdicts from Kerala, Rajasthan, Delhi etc.
As already aware team AIGETOA is closely involved in EPFO Full Pension Case for entire BSNL Recruited Employees, who are willing to opt the scheme. AIGETOA Kerala Team had already won the case of EPF Full Pension Scheme against EPFO in Hon’ble High Court of Kerala on 25th Feb, 2019 in WP(C) No 39855/2017, 41071/17 & 3001/18 in line with WP(C) 13120/2015 judgement and other cases won by different applicants in the Hon’ble HC , Kerala. The order of Full Pension Scheme pronounced by the Hon’ble HC Kerala was challenged by EPFO through Special Leave Petition (Civil) in the Hon’ble SC vide Diary No 9610/2019. This SLP of the EPFO was dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 01.04.2019. After dismissal of the SLP, the EPFO moved Review Petitions in the Hon’ble Supreme Court, which was pending before the Hon’ble Apex Court. Due to the collective efforts of various applicants and their counsels spread across the country the cases were heard in detail which supported EPF members rights and the judgment is delivered.
Now by utilising the powers exercised in Article-142 of the constitution, Hon Supreme Court has extended the cut off date for allowing the existing members of EPS scheme for the eligibility for Full pension. It is learnt that with this judgment, the Cut off date imposed in EPFO amendment in 2014 is not acceptable and the member can opt for the pension scheme without such cut-off date. The members of EPS scheme who were eligible right through 11(3) option who desire to get the full pension will have the continued right to do so by exercising the option as mentioned in 11(4). The time to exercise option extended for a further period of Four months. Hon'ble SC also observed that the additional contribution (1.16%) as envisaged in 2014 scheme, on the salary exceeding the limit (Rs-15000/- now) to be ultra vires (this portion suspended for six months to enable EPFO to make adjustments/provisions by EPFO). At teh same time the basis of calculation for pensionable salary (60 months average) is not altered.
AIGETOA has always been in forefront of pursuing for the cause of executives. It was AIGETOA which made BSNL realize their mistakes and pursued for correction in the system. AIGETOA and it’s team fought for streamlining the system and forced BSNL to not to recover penalties from employees. All may recall that with continued persuasion from AIGETOA during 2016-2017, BSNL Corporate office had issued letter vide Letter no NO:500-85/CA II/BSNL/EPF/2013/Vol VI Dated 30.03.2017 for collection of options from the employee who desired to opt for full pension. Further since the matter was placed before Hon Court, the same was pending. AIGETOA team filed a separate case to get the relief as the case by NCOA was for exempted which had their own trust like NTPC etc which had potential to rejected also and would have jeopardized the case of BSNL employees which was a non exempted organization where accounts are being maintained by EPFO directly. Our Team won the case at High Court Kerala.
Now, AIGETOA will once again reach out to respected CMD BSNL, Dir (HR) and concerned section, to re-start the proceedings afresh and take necessary measures for final submission of all joint forms to respective EPFOs in order to give the relief to all BSNL recruits who desire to get the social security through the enhanced pension in line with the verdict of Hon’ble Apex Court today. Further, all employees falling under EPF scheme are advised to ascertain from respective BSNL offices that their date of joining in the service remains updated in the EPF ledger as due to transfers of account from one place to another, discrepancies may occur.
https://aigetoachq.org/epf-pension-case-a-relief-on-social-security-aspect/
Notification for holding of VIth Circle Conference and Annual General Meet of AIGETOA Kerala is hereby issued as per provisions in the constitution of AIGETOA. The conference is scheduled to be held on 17th December, 2022 at The PGS Vedanta, Lissie Junction , Ernakulam.
Online nominations will be called for New Circle Governing Body of AIGETOA Kerala from 10th to 24th November 2022 through google form as made available in website www.aigetoakerala.org. Any valid member of the association and member of AIGETOA Kerala Circle can file nomination. The schedule of the election shall be decided by the returning officer in consultation with present collegiums at the venue.
The constitution of AIGETOA Circle Collegium from BA units of AIGETOA Kerala (as per membership strength) elected through GBs in accordance with the bylaws of the association. The list of Kerala AIGETOA Circle Collegium as on 02/11/2022 is placed here for information to all concerned.
The AGB Cum District Conference meeting of AIGETOA Alappuzha BA was held on 26.10.2022 at Conference Hall, Telephone Bhavan, Alappuzha after the lunch.
AIGETOA Kerala Circle Vice President Sri Anil Kani, Assistant Circle Secretary Sri. Cijo P Joseph, DEC office bearers and almost all members across BA attended the meeting.
Sri. Sunilkumar S, DS AIGETOA Alappuzha BA welcomed all participants. DP AIGETOA Sri. Ratheesh Ponnappan presided over the function. The Circle Vice President inaugurated the AGM and in his inaugural speech elaborated the various updates at Circle and CHQ level. ACS Sri. Cijo P Joseph addressed the gathering and briefed about the upcoming activities.
District Secretary Sri. Sunilkumar S presented the working report of AIGETOA Alappuzha and DFS Sri. Jayaprakash O S presented the financial report and it has been unanimously accepted.The open session was very interactive and the Circle representatives clarified upon various points and grievances raised by the members. Further the outgoing BA Body was dissolved and Election proceedings started. Returning officer Sri. Anil Kani and Circle observer Sri. Cijo P Joseph, handled the election proceedings and the AGM elected new office bearers of AIGETOA Alappuzha for the next term.
New office bearers of AIGETOA Alappuzha are as follows :
DP - Sri.jayaprakash O S
DS - Sri.Anoop Das
DFS -Sri.Ratheesh Ponnappan
DVP -Sri Sethu P
ADS -
(1) Denny S
(2) Jyothi S Pillai
(3) Meduri Ravi Teja
Executive Members ( Nominated)
1.SUNILKUMAR S
2.SMITHA K S
3.SURESH KUMAR REDDY
4.ANJALI VIJAYAN
5.JOBBY MATHEW GEORGE
Meeting concluded at 5PM with the vote of thanks by newly elected ADS Sri. Denny S.
All BA units are requested to send the certified copy of Kerala Circle Collegium to Circle Secretary, AIGETOA at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before 01/11/2022
BA wise entitlement of collegium count on account of membership strength is given below. The detailed list available is shared with each District Secretaries. Any addition/deletion/modification on account of increase/decrease/ transfer/ resignation of members shall be updated to Circle Governing Body and which shall be approved in AGM to constitute Circle Collegium.
As Circle Conference Notification is following, all BAs requested to call GBs with the subject matter agenda and certified copy by DS & DP may kindly be shared before 01/11/2022
Due to some urgent administrative reason the Annual General Body Meeting and District Body Election of AIGETOA Alappuzha is postponed to 26-10-2022
The AGB Cum District Conference meeting of AIGETOA Trivandrum BA & AIGETOA Circle Office units was held on 13.10.2022 at Hotel Prashanth, PMG Junction, Trivandrum.Sri.Dilshad S, DP AIGETOA Trivandrum, welcomed the Guests and dignitaries to the OPEN SESSION.
Respected GM/HR Admin, BSNL Kerala Circle office Sri. R Sathesh Sir inaugurated the Open Session. AIGETOA CS Sri. Saheer S,CFS Sri. Maxmilan, ACS Sri. Prasad Raj, VP Sri. Vipal Prem , ACS Sri . Ansal Mohammed and other CEC/DEC office bearers & almost all members across Trivandrum & Circle Office attended the meeting. From the Management side, Smt. Jeysi Mahil DGM(HQ), Smt Ranimol M S DGM ( Sales/DM/EB), Smt. Valsala Kumari S DGM (OP) and Sri Ashik K.A (IFA), Trivandrum have attended the Open Session and given valuable guidance on the theme Role of Employees on BSNL Revival 2.0. DS TVM Sri.Sreejith S V,DS CO Sri. Sathyajose S L also attended the Open Session and shared their thoughts.
Later our CS felicitated our guests & dignitaries with mementos. Sri.Sathyajose S L ,DS Circle office concluded the session with a vote of thanks. A detailed term report was presented by DS and DFS in the afternoon session. DFS Sri.Sooraj B S presented the Financial Statement for the term 2019-2022 and all the reports were unanimously approved by the members. Thereafter the current body was dissolved & election proceedings started. Returning Officer Sri. Maxmilan handled the procedure. A panel was presented before the RO. The general body unanimously elected the new OBs for AIGETOA Trivandrum as follows
District President:-Sri.Praveen Prakash M J
District Secretary:- Sri.Sreejith S V
District Finance Secretary:- Smt.Divya C K
Vice President :- Sri. Rajesh S
Asst District Secretary:-
1. Sri. Sooraj B S
2. Sri. Nijam M M
3. Sri. Shaji V R
Executive Members
1. Sri. Sooraj S
2. Sri. Vineesh A
3. Smt. Sindhu M V
4. Sri. Jibin J L
Elections were also held for the District President, Circle Office Unit (following the resignation), and Sri. Dilshad S is unanimously elected as new district president of AIGETOA Circle office unit by the unit collegium members.
The Annual General Meet/District Conference Cum Election of AIGETOA Alappuzha is scheduled to be conducted on 20/10/2022 ( which was postponed earlier).
All the Members of Alappuzha BA are requested to attend the same.
Click here for the revised notification
The Final nominations received will be published at the venue.
Nomination Link is as Below
May all the evils and negative energies in your life end with the celebrations of Vijaya Dashami…. Wishing you the most memorable festive time…. Happy Dussehra!!!
The Annual General Meet/District Conference Cum Election of AIGETOA Trivandrum is scheduled to be conducted on 13/10/2022 ( which was postponed earlier).
All the Members of Trivandrum BA are requested to attend the same.
Dear Colleagues,
AIGETOA Kerala Proudly announces the Orientation Program for LICE Exam to be held in 2022 handled by Professional Institute & Subject Experts to equip the aspirants well in time before the exam schedule.
Highlights
1. Value for money and efforts - Economical and Competitive good Training
2. Very high Success Rate in the last Orientation Program ( Greater than 81% and about 3 times higher than that some other trainings done) in the last lice exam results
3. Full classes handled by Professional and academic experts
4. Online Live classroom sessions with more than 50 Hrs (Lectures, Question Discussion, Revision & Reviews)
5. More than 174 Hours of Recorded Classes
6. Hardcopy Material (500 pages) including courier
7. Online Mock tests
Total Expected Cost about Rs 3500 per candidate One time Payment
(*Rs- 2000 and Rs 1750 as 2 installments)
Special offer for all previous course candidates who couldn't clear exam
All above package without Hard copy material @Rs 2500
A free introductory session will be there on 06-10-2022
Come join Us and feel the differenceRegister in below link
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The AGB Cum District Conference meeting of AIGETOA Pathanamthitta BA was held on 15.09.2022 at YMCA Hall, Thiruvalla. Almost all the members of AIGETOA Pathanamthitta were present in the meeting.
The Meeting was presided by DP Venu A. V. Last term Financial report presented by DFS Jenu John & Term report presented by DS Manoj. T and the reports were unanimously accepted by the house. Circle Secretary Saheer S , VP Sri. Anil Kani, Sri. Vipal Prem addressed members on various issues and discussions.
Later the old body was dissolved and election for AIGETOA district body for the new term conducted by Returning Officer Sri. Anil Kani & Circle Observer Sri Vipal Prem.
New District office bearers of AIGETOA Pathanamthitta are as follows :
DP Sri. Venu A. V
DS Sri. Manoj. T
DFS Sri. Dileepan P Y
DVP Sri.Samel Prasad C S
ADS
1. Sri. Jenu John
2. Sri. Koti Veerabhadram B
3. Smt. Sindhu S
Executive Members ( Nominated)
1)Smt.Vidya V N
2)Sri.Marella Sandeep
3)Sri.Manoj Mathew
4)Sri.Arun Sasi
In the evening Sri. Ansal Mohammed, ACS also attended the meeting. The Meeting concluded at 6:30 PM with the vote of thanks by Sri. Dileepan P Y, DFS AIGETOA Pathanamthitta.
The DEC of AIGETOA decided to postpone the District Conference scheduled on 16.09.2022.
New date & details will be intimated later
Dear All,
AIGETOA Kerala wishes Hearty congratulations to all the successful candidates of LICE-2022 of JTO (Telecom) Exam. The number of vacancies available to be filled through the exam was low and there was tough competition for the limited seats across India. We are confident that people who finally made it through the exam would have meticulously prepared for it and deserve to be qualified. Our best wishes to all successful candidates who are getting ready for a second innings in their career with BSNL as executives. Congratulations to one and all.
In this regard, it gives us immense pleasure to declare here that there was 81% success rate among the candidates who participated in the LICE coaching arranged by AIGETOA Kerala. It is a happy and proud moment for our entire team who worked behind it to make the entire program a phenomenal success. It gives us enormous satisfaction to understand that we could lend a helping hand to an overwhelming majority of people who were seeking an up gradation of their career with BSNL. To all those who couldn’t succeed, what we can say is better luck next time! LICE Exam for next VY is coming up. Continue with your hard work and preparation. It will not go waste and our best wishes in advance. We at our end, cherish the bond that could make with each and every one of you.
As all the successful candidates are getting ready to join the executive cadre, let us take this opportunity to welcome you all for an AIGETOA membership. You should be already aware that AIGETOA is the Only Recognised Association of Executives in BSNL and is the only association which is relentlessly working for settlement of Pay related dues, Superannuation Pension dues and career Progression for BSNL employees. We believe in Efforts and team work. Our motto is Together We Can – Together We Have and Together We Will.
We request all the new executives to be a part of our fraternity who strive for a professional working culture in BSNL with our justified career progression , remuneration and pension. As you prepare to start the journey , Let us make a mutual commitment to sail it together.
Namaste! Welcome on board!
The following executives RO & Observer are nominated for District Conference Cum Election of PTA & ALP BAs scheduled on 15/9/2022 & 16/9/2022 respectively
Pathanamthitta BA
Returning Officer - Sri. Anil Kani
Mobile - 9446039911
Circle Observer: Sri. Vipal Prem
Alleppey BA
Returning Officer : Sri. Anil Kani
Mobile- 9446039911
Circle Observer:- Sri. Vipal Prem
Nomination Link
The nominations for DS, DP, DT, VP, ADS(3 Nos) may be sent to the Google Form given from 2/9/22 to 14/9/22 from member's of respective BAs. Finalised nominations will be published on the date of election.
Nomination can be given for more than one post. Nomination to one post will be considered as nomination for any post. Remaining clarifications can be taken from RO/Observer if any.
The AGB Cum District Conference meeting of AIGETOA Kozhikode BA was held on 30.08.2022 at Hotel Marina Residency, YMCA cross Road, Kozhikode.
Sri.Noushad Poyilil, DP AIGETOA Kozhikode, welcomed the Chief guest and other dignitaries to the OPEN SESSION.
Respected GMT Kozhikode Smt. Saniya Abdul Latheef Madam inaugurated the Open Session. AIGETOA CP Sri. Mohammadali , CS Sri. Saheer, ACS Sri. Cijo P Joseph, ACS Sri. Abdul Basith PK, ACS Binoj C B, ACS Sri . Ansal Mohammed CH and other CEC/DEC office bearers & almost all members across Kozhikode & Wayanad attended the meeting. From Management side Sri. Manoj DGM(MKTG), Sri.Saji Joseph DGM(Urban kozhikode), Sri. Jose Sangry (DGM-IFA) attended the Open Session and given valuable guidance on the theme BSNL Revival 2.0 Opportunities & Challenges. DS, BSNLEU Kozhikode Sri. Srinivasan, DS SNEA Sri. Sreenath S, DS SEWA Sri. Vijeesh also attended the Open Session and shared the thoughts.
Later Sri.Chandran, SDE was felicitated by respected GM for achieving Kovilan Award For his first novel “Iruttine Pranayicha Pole” . Further CP and CS felicitated our chief guest Smt. Sania madam and other dignitaries with mementos. Sri.Samel Prasad ,DS concluded the session with a vote of thanks.
Detailed term report was presented in the Afternoon session by DP, DS and DFS. DFS Sri.Anurag presented the Financial statement of the term 2019-2022 and all the reports were unanimously approved by the members. There after the current body was dissolved by the district president Sri.Noushad Poyilil. Election proceedings were controlled by Sri.Ansal Mohammed, Returning Officer and Chief Observer Sri.Abdul Basith. After a thorough discussion an approved panel were presented before the RO. The Observer and RO approved the panel and the new district body was unanimously elected as follows
District President :-Sri.Binoj C B
District Secretary:- Sri.Anurag M
District Finance Secretary :- Sri.Praveen Das P
Vice President:-Sri. Roopesh Nidilath
Asst District Secretary:-
1. Sri. Noushad Poyilil
2. Sri. Binoy I P
3. Smt. Nishana M C
Executive Members
1. Sri. Jayesh T V
2. Sri. Anand Muraleedharan
3. Sri. Rijeesh N
4. Sri. Chandran P M
The meeting was concluded by distributing a gift from the old district committee to all the participated members.