It's a great pleasure for AIGETOA to inform you all that, Now all EPF/EPS enrolled Employees can exercise their joint option under para 11(3) and 11(4)of EPS-1995 for full pension in the online link
EPFO made the changes as per verdict of Hon. High Court of Kerala Judgment on Saheer S V Union Of India WPC (C) 8979/2023, and AIGETOA the recognised executive association (through WPC 11554/2023) to modify the online mechanism pertain to 26(6) approval with in 10 days from the order else collect the of physical options. Accordingly EPFO now modified earlier mandatory field of approval of 26(6) made as non mandatory, so that all interested eligible EPS-995 enrolled persons can submit their option successfully
It is a pride moment for AIGETOA and employees in BSNL that, we the employees of BSNL made it possible to overcome the hindrance created by EPFO
Kind Attention
AIGETOA soon will be calling General Meeting for all to explain the modalities for submission and till then all are advised to get ready EPF option documents/dates and Don't Submit the option and may just Save the same in the option link if needed.
Team AIGETOA
In the cases filed by Sri. Saheer & Ors, AIGETOA - Hon HC Kerala made Interim direction to EPFO to make arrangements for acceptance of Higher Pension Options without insistence on 26(6) approval through Online Or to accept the physical forms ( incase online form modification not possible) within 10 ( Ten ) Days from today.
This landmark Interim direction will help all the employees who are working/ eligible as per Hon SC , Judgement to submit the higher pension option as envisaged.
Now it's upon to BSNL management to facilitate the modalities for submission of physical forms at the earliest. Once again it's proved that AIGETOA and it's office bearers are the people who are the real fighters for the benefit of BSNL & employees.
Today (10/4/23) further detailed arguments held at Hon High Court, Kerala on the writ petitions filed by Sri. Saheer &, Ors, AIGETOA Vs GOI, EPFO & BSNL on the need of 26(6) approval alongwith the online enhanced pension option processor. The heated arguments lasted about 1hr 20 minutes where Sr. Counsels from employees side ( represented by Sri Saheer & Ors, AIGETOA & Ors ) and EPFO side were present. Our advocates placed all the relevant documents and the deliberations gone through all the nitty gritty part of Hon SC Judgement dated 4/11/22, RC Gupta judgement, Sasikumar Judgement etc . Our legal team had placed various circulars from EPFO and strong arguments in support of employees due rights. The point matter on Unexempted organizations ( BSNL ) also referred specifically
Hon’ble Bench ( this was the 4th sitting on the matter) was very much concerned about the employees right to submit the options and made comments against on EPFOs stand on 26(6) approval submission. After strong arguments from our counsels Hon'ble Bench posted the case for orders on 12/04/2023 Final concluding remarks to EPFO was that they can submit suggestion if any on positive side , so that how to allow employees to submit the option under 11(4) without obstructions. Let's hope for the positive outcome. AIGETOA and its team is a firm believer in appropriate action at the appropriate point of time and accordingly, we went through the actual process to be followed through legal way
Team AIGETOA
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AIGETOA Circle team comprising CS Sri. K Maxmilan, ACS Sri. Abdul Basith and ACS Vipal Prem met Sr. GM HR/Admin on 05/04/2023 and had discussion on various matters.
Intra Circle Rotational Transfer
We have apprised the doubts prevailing in excutive community who are already coming in the 14 yrs and above bracket. It is Informed that Kerala Circle will publish deficit BAs list after the Inter Circle and OTP request Transfer including the pending requests. It is assured to AIGETOA that the transfers will be limited to operational need basis Only .If needed fresh options also will called for deficit BAs and in any case long stay policy will not be violated, which means the person from excess BA who is in long stay will be considered for transfer even options are not given. It is also informed that final long stay list of other streams also will be published.
EPF Matters
Our team expressed the concern over the stalemate in EPF matter from Management side. Even though team AIGETOA is at legal front to seek remedy, we requested circle management also to do the needful in early solution. Sr. GM HR assured that the matter will be discussed again with finance wing and then will appraise CGMT for facilitating some early measures
A total of 22 Rule-8 relieving orders are issued by Kerala Circle today. AIGETOA Kerala wishes the very best to all our dear friends, who were eagerly waiting for the orders after approval reached from other circle.
Our sincere gratitude to Circle administration headed by our Respected CGMT Sri.B Sunil Kumar Sir , Ex CGMT Sri C.V Vinod Sir Sr.GM HR Sri. R. Satheesh Sir and entire HR wing of Kerala Circle office. The Efforts made by Aigetoa Kerala is paving result one by one. At the same time , we are committed to ensure each and every remaining individuals transfers who have applied through Rule-8 and awaiting for the orders
Together We Can
Together We Have
Together We Will
Team AIGETOA
AIGETOA Kerala submitted the letter for notification of Wayanadu, Idukki and Kasaragod as soft tenure inline with the review of tenure areas from corporate office. The excercise was done after severe persuasion from AIGETOA CHQ. The above three revenue districts are already marked as difficult stations by Circle management earlier.
We have also sought the clarifications as assured to this association on posting of SDE/AGM to Lakshdweep islands which is already a hard tenure.
Today 23/3/2023 detailed arguments held on the need of 26(6) approval submission along with EPF Enhanced Pension Option collection. Our counsel placed placed that the 26(6) option can be submitted without insistence of date as per earlier judgement on WPC 13120/2015 & Connected cases where our Kerala team along with 504 applicants were direct petitioners. The Counsel from EPFO requested for a time till next Thursday so as to get seek clearance on the same by EPF Head office.
The hearing is posted for 31/3/2023.
The Annual General Meeting of AIGETOA Malappuram was conducted at Kootayi Kadavu Resort, Tirur on 18.03.2023. The program started with the welcome address by DS , Faisal E P. Further Shri Bipin , JTO ignited the session by sharing the training experiences at ALTTC Gaziabad and sung a beautiful song. Almost all new JTOs shared their training experiences and work experiences which took the pre-lunch session into a younger & energetic mode.
The post lunch session started with by giving homage to the sad demises of our dearest friends family members. After the speech from DS, the presidential speech delivered by Sri. Ajeeb VI, District President, Malappuram. The gathering was addressed by Sri.Muhammdali M C , Circle President, Sri. Cijo P Joseph, ACS, Sri.Prajeesh P, CVP, AIGETOA, Kerala. The welcome of new members also was there. The discussions on various organizational matters & interactive session handled by Circle team. The beautifully organised event concluded at around 4:15 PM with the Vote of Thanks by Sri. Vivek Janardhanan, DFS, AIGETOA , Malappuram.
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The writ petition filed by Sri. S Saheer &Others Vs GOI & EPFO came for hearing at Hon HC , Kerala on 15/3/2023. As informed earlier, the Writ petition sought the clearance for the BSNL employees on the approval pertain to 26(6) and further processing on 11(3)/11(4) as needed for EPF enhanced pension.
The detailed arguments happened for about 30 mins and our advocate argued so as to enable the employees to file online application for higher pension. The Sr. Council from EPFO argued for disposal of our writ petition, but on detailed arguments Hon Bench posted the case to 23/03/2023 with direction to respondents to submit their pleadings. We are hopeful for a positive outcome which will help the eligible employees to submit the options soon.
Team AIGETOA Kerala
Minutes Published by Kerala Circle Administration on the formal Agenda meeting held on 27/01/2023 under the chairmanship of CGMT Sri.B Sunilkumar Sir with Recognised Representative Majority Executive Association- AIGETOA
It's disheartening to see that Kannur BA is getting lowered on operational and revenue matters for the last one year. This association was demanding various measures to boost the confidence of employees and to streamline various Operational segments including Mobile network and Transmission. Unfortunately the in-charge BA head and the DGMs are hell bent on various decisions which directly affects the productivity and the harmony among employees. In protest to the same , AIGETOA Kannur BA served notice for organizational programmes.
A Lunch Hour Dharna was conducted at Kannur BA HQ on 04/03/2023 ,as token protest against BA administration's biased approach on considering genuine transfer requests and postings of executives.Earlier,District OBs has requested BA Administration through meeting with GM and Agenda meeting on 02/03/23,to consider transfer requests while posting new incumbents in the BA and give importance to vital sections in posting orders but all went in vain.
Demands
1. Avoid negligence of Kasaragod district on mobile network
2. Stoppage of Misutilisation of manpower:
Strictly follow BSNL Rules & guidelines in posting of executives and review vested interests in postings
3. Execution of pending transfer requests
4. Enquiry on eavesdropping and related incidents
Executives also participated the WhatsApp quit program from various groups.
Lunch Hour Demonstration at BA HQ was inaugurated by Shri Muhammed Ali MC (Circle President, Kerala) and addressed by Shri Pramodh KJ(CFS, Kerala) , Sri. Abdul Basith PK(ACS,Kerala). The program was presided by Shri Firas T Abdulla(DP,Kannur) and welcomed by Shri Riyas K(DS,Kannur), ended on thank you note by Shri Roopesh Ramakrishnan(Ex DS,Kannur).
Glimpses of the Event
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