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UPDATES ON MEETING WITH GM (PERS)

AIGETOA was called today by GM (Pers) to present its view on the issue of parity in promotions. We categorically mentioned that as far as practicable there should be parity in promotions in all the streams. However, this parity in promotions should not be used as tool to delay the promotions of other stream.

On the issue of promotions from JTO to SDE, AIGETOA categorically mentioned that all available vacancies as on date should be filled up for all the eligible candidates. All the vacancies including those arisen due to recent SDE to DE Promotions should also be included so that maximum available candidates can be promoted. If needed, some posts can be upgraded.

SDE to DE promotions: Complete list 8 should be covered. Partial List is not at all acceptable. For list 9, consideration should be based on Rota Quota between SCF and LDCE candidates. The list 9 should immediately be prepared in line with the SDE RR in the ratio of 2:1 between SCF and LDCE candidates. 

Relaxation should be given in Residency Period to cover maximum candidates for both the Technical as well as Finance stream to compensate for the loss due to delay in promotions from JAO to AO and JTO to SDE. Focus of management should be on making maximum young candidates as AGM so that void in middle level management can be done away with.

Shortfall in posts should be covered by surrendering the obsolete posts across various cadres so that more posts can be created on matching saving basis.

Further, CPSU should only be implemented after completing the current DPCs and promoting all eligible candidates. Further, in the proposed policy, Residency Period should be reduced to eliminate the probability of litigations and to ensure a fast career path for youngsters.

AIGETOA was categorical in stating that promotions through DPCs for filling up all the available posts should be done to avoid financial loss as well as uncertainty in promotions, then only CPSU should be implemented.

On asked about the course of action from management side, GM PERS told that they shall be taking a decision within next two days and the same shall be communicated. In the meanwhile, it is learnt that one of the Association is trying to exercise all its might and bargaining power to push management to notify CPSU. However, AIGETOA is firm in its view that existing posts should be filled up first before implementing CPSU. AIGETOA will take all efforts to extend the promotions to BSNL recruits and is ready to follow all actions.

GS also discussed the issue of request transfer cases of SDEs promoted recently through LDCE. GS said that when management itself has called for options for request transfer as a part of promotion exercise and all the requests have already been forwarded through proper channel, then asking the request once again through proper channel is not justified. GS requested to consider all the requests as they are very few in numbers. GM Pers agreed to reconsider based on the merit of the individual cases. We shall keep following this till it happens.

Business Development meeting at Ernkulam SSA

PGMT Ernakulam conducted a Business Development meeting with all associations in conference hall Ernakulam on 18/7/18 at 14:00 hrs. 

AIGETOA was represented by DP Sri. Bijoy, DS Sri. Arun ,DFS  Sri.Cijo , CVP Sri. Maxmilan and Executive Member Sri. Shijinesh.

Click here for the presentation made by  AIGETOA 

Developments & Requirements of sections like FTTH,  Mobile, Transmission,  Marketing, LL & BB , Power Consumption etc were presented by the team. 

PGMT & management appreciated our points and assured to get the things done in a timely manner. AIGETOA also offered to handover and install 50 LED bulbs to BSNL Bhavan Ernakulam as a goodwill and power saving measure.

Caveat Filed at Hon. Supreme Court

It is reliably learnt that a caveat was filed by the BSNL Recruit JTOs at Hon Supreme Court for 1:1 judgement by Hon HC Kerala.This may help in defending the sinister designs by some corners to stall the ongoing promotion works / the contempt petition effects.

Contempt hearing on 1:1 SCF Promotions

Hearing on Contempt petition at Hon CAT, Ernakulam is over today 18/7/18. Order reserved.

VC clearance of JTOs up-to YOR-2008

Circle office issued VC clearance requirement with vigilance Section for the JTOs up-to YOR-2008. Click here for the letter. AIGETOA, at all levels -CHQ/Circle/SSA- moved in sync for early completion of the work for promotions. Any JTO, who is left out from the list may kindly inform to DS/DP immediately.

Our CS & ACS met GM Vigilance and Concerned sections today for early processing of the same.

Contempt Case at Hon CAT, EKM on 1:1 Seniority 10/7/18

BSNL submitted affidavit. Case hearing postponed to next Wednesday

Meeting with GM(HR /Admin), O/o CGMT Kerala on 09-07-18

Our CS and ACS met GM HR /Admin on 09-07-18 and discussed the matters with regard to 

Early expedition of AIEL of JTOs till 2008 YOR.Administration agreed to the same and informed us that, the matter will be reminded with SSAs and details will be sent to corporate office well within time 

Further we have discussed for the early processing of pending transfer requests,  which were not considered earlier for want of completion of two year criteria. The cases will Be taken care with merit and expect a positive outcome soon

General body meeting Kannur SSA on 07-07-18

A general body meeting of  Kannur SSA held on 07.07.18. Our CP/CS/CFS DS/DP/DFS / CEC Members & various core members across SSA attended. 

CS/CP/CFS informed various measures taken by CHQ/ Circle team regarding DoPT Seniority fights, Standard payscales,  LDCE-15 postings, CPSU,  Payparity, Term insurance,  List 8,9 processing, SAB benefits , EPF full pension, Qualification weigtage, status of legal efforts etc in detail. The meeting discussion went with major cader concerns of BSNL recruits. 

The meeting honoured Our dear member Dr. Shibi on her achievement of acquiring doctorate in VLSI design.

General body meeting Thrissur SSA on 06-07-18

A general body meeting of  Thrissur SSA held on 06.07.18. Our CP/CS/CFS DS/DP/DFS / CEC Members & various core members across SSA attended. 

CS/CP/CFS informed various measures taken by CHQ/ Circle team regarding 
DoPT Seniority fights, Standard payscales,  LDCE-15 postings, CPSU,  Payparity, Term insurance,  List 8,9 processing, SAB benefits , EPF full pension, status of legal efforts etc in detail. The meeting discussion went with major cader concerns of BSNL recruits.

Tactics for blockade of career progression/promotions of BSNL recruits :

To the total dismay of BSNL Recruit JTOs, all on a sudden, some sections invented that some clarity lag on seniority fixation or rather creating purposeful ambiguity to delay the entire process. The move was unfortunate at the same time irrational and against thousands of BSNL recruits ( DR JTOs and LICE JTOs ) who aspire to get their claim on SCF promotions. Hon Court directed on the clarity of interpolation of excess Promotees who occupied JTO vacancies in excess of PR Quota w.r.t direct recruit JTOs, which in turn mutually beneficial to DR JTOs and BR LICE JTOs in the equal line.

We request to those who create confusions, to have a thorough reading and interpretation of judgement, failing which we can help them out. The blockade of career progression / promotions of BSNL recruits which have been happening for years should not go any forward. We can understand the desperation, as JTO to SDE DPCs & List 8 DPCs are on the go where majority (more than 90%) clearance would be BSNL recruits.

The same tactics was used for the pay parity issue taken for post 2007/08 batches. Despite knowing the fact after JTO RR-14 (which they themselves agreed to E1 scale) joinees will be eligible for E2 scale to the maximum , the management�s move for anomaly fixation was derailed by quoting the whole lot and in turn nothing happened till now. AIGETOA is into legal fight for pay anomaly correction & standard pay scales from that time. We are very much sure, with active and pragmatic support from all, we will be able to clinch this issue also.

The same tactics were, when BRs were to get SAB from at least w.e.f 1-1-2007, quoting financial implications and it took much time to recoup the starting point for BSNL recruits towards pending Superannuation benefits. AIGETOA is into legal fight for pending SAB & Medical benefits for BSNL recruits from that time.

Now again touching the career aspirations of BSNL recruits, in a time - where all the seniors enjoyed the promotions, unnecessary confusion is totally unwarranted . AIGETOA is not against any promotions at the same time we will fight it out to the maximum extent against any move to derail the career progression of BSNL recruits. ENOUGH is ENOUGH and hope that the point is clear. The act which squarely affect industrial harmony may not be resorted into by any manner. We once again hope that the targeted intentions will be changed to pragmatic way and good sense will prevail.

GS Writes to Director HR in order to clear confusion raised by some over Hon'ble Ernakullam Highcourt Judgement - A move to delay the ongoing Promotions of JTO (T) to SDE (T) under SCF quota. Click here for Letter

Update on Contempt petition on JTO SCF Promotions without 1:1

The contempt petition on 1:1 Seniority case , was heard in detail at Hon.CAT , Ernkulam today. Hon Court Observed that the directions were not complied by BSNL and reminded that Court has the power to call personal appearance of respondents viz CMD & GM ( Pers). 

Now Hon Court directed BSNL to file the affidavit on the request from Sr Counsel,  from BSNL. Next hearing posted to 10/07/2018

Early expedition of AIEL & VC Particulars

We have represented the matter, for early preparation of Gradation particulars and VC submissions to Corporate office, with CGMT Kerala. The work need to be executed at warfoooting basis, as DPC to SDET is the only promotion aspect, which need to be executed at the earliest for BR JTOs.

Click here for the letter submitted

Deepest condolences...

Smt. Janaki, mother of Shri. Ramachandran, CWC Member & Ex CS passed away at around 12.30AM on 29.6.2018 at their residence, Shornur, (1km from Railway Station)
Cremation at 12:30 pm today at Santhitheeram near Bharathapuzha (Cheruthuruthy Palam).

AIGETOA, Kerala expresses it's deepest condolences and prays to the Almighty to provide him & his family sufficient strength and courage to tide over the crisis and for bearing this irreparable loss. We pray that the eternal soul may rest in peace.

Update on meeting at Sr. GM (FP) :

GS and VP(HQ) met Sr.GM(FP) and discussed about status of JAO to AO promotion and requested to engage Sr. advocate to defend the case before Ernakulam CAT listed on 29/06/2018. Sr.GM(FP) intimated that BSNL is engaging renowned laywer for this purpose. Probably, promotion order may be issued tomorrow, if Stay is not granted by Ernakulam Court. Further we have discussed the issue of DPC from AO to CAO and requested to take necessary action as requested by earlier to promote all AOs promoted till 2015 to CAO by way of upgrading sufficient numbers of post of JAO to CAO before implementation of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy. Madam assured to look into the matter.

CHQ news...

After strong persuasion of AIGETOA, It is learnt that Director HR has directed Personnel Section to call for APAR and VC particulars for JTO to SDE promotions under seniority cum Fitness Quota. Friends, let’s keep faith and patience in our unity. We will definitely succeed in our endeavours.