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    "It always seems impossible until it is done                               

<photos of MOC felicitation in Saha Auditorium>> 

 Hon'ble Minister Shri Kapil Sibal addressed the gathering and explained how he analysed the MTNL/BSNL position after knowing the facts from us and understood that these companies are sick because of payment of 28ooo/- crore to Govt on account of spectrum charges which was not justified. He told he met to Hon'ble Prime Minister and asked to form GOM for the revival of MTNL/BSNL. He also said that  He has signed cabinet note tomorrow which will be sent to cabinet in next 8 to 10 days and assured that he will get it approved in cabinet. Hon'ble MOC&IT also said that he is also infavour of merger of MTNLand BSNL

Photos and videos of speeches of GS, MEA and Hon'ble MOC&IT will be uploaded shortly.

We thank to all office bearers and members who were part of the delegation for reaching there well in time and staying upto late hours to listen Hon'ble MOC&IT. We also thank to Com Sunil Kr CS and all Circle and CHQ office bearers for making all arrangements of this historical meeting.

1- pending list of looking after promotions in DE cadre- we requested him to issue the list at earliest. ED assured that looking after promotion orders will be issued shortly. We also asked him to issue local promotion orders in other executive cadres in Telecom, Civil/elect and Finance wing. He assured to collect information of vacant posts in different cadres and appropriate action to fill up vacancies.

2-Shortage of material, steps to increase revenue were also discussed in detail. He informed that now all required store items are available and efforts are being made to make uninterrupted supply.  He stressed that to increase revenue, all officers and employees will have to ensure that faults are cleared same day and if not possible same day, next day all faults should be cleared. We also appeal all officers to ensure that no fault remains unattended same day. Do all efforts to clear all faults same day, it can only increase revenue. Keep in mind that out come of our efforts to get pending benefits of 2nd PRC and implementation of 3rd PRC will largely be influenced by the revenue generation.

3--Telephone Bill Distribution---ED informed that he has taken the decision to distribute telephone bills through post. Now staff can be fully utilised for providing the new connections and proper maintenance of services. 

1.  Promotion case of official language cadres--we briefed the issue and provided the bullet points as sought by Dir (HR)
2. JAOs seniority case and their promotion to AO-We asked him to expedite the case so that their long pending promotion orders can be issued. He assured early action on the issue
3. Representation of R.B.Yadav JTO, Mumbai and other similar cases of option of pay fixation for those who were on leave during the period of one month of exercising the  option for pay fixation-case was briefed to him and representation forwarded by GS  handed over to him. <<GS letter>>>
4. Constitution of committee for CPSU cadre hierarchy for time bound functional promotions.--issue was briefed to him and the copy of letter written by GS to Dir (HR) handed over to him for action on his part
5. Regular DPC of POs (E2-non tech)--GM(HR) said that some information has been sought from Mumbai unit. Association requested him to expedite the case because many of these officers who are officiating in this cadre are going to be retired shortly.

Seniority cases of telecom and finance wing-Association briefed GM(HR) on pending seniority cases and requested him to expedite the cases because these cases are pending for quite long time and officers are waiting for their legitimate right of promotion. GM(HR) assured early action

Increment to officers on regular promotion to Sr Manager who are already in E5 scale by virtue of financial upgradation--  Association has been pursuing this case for a very long time that denying increment to these officers by taking reference of Sr management promotion policy is illogical because these promotions are the part of promotion policy of Gr B level officers. Now after long persuasion, GM(HR) and Director (HR) has recommended the case and sent to finance.

Review of executives' Promotion policy to ensure time bound functional promotion upto E7--  Association asked GM(HR) to process the case so that deliberations can be made on this issue with higher management. Association pleaded  that because of poor promotion aspects in MTNL, there is very high attrition rate and a large number of newly recruited officers in different wings have left company. We also brought to his knowledge that there are no promotion channel available for AM(HR)/Mktg/CS/Legal because no RRs are there for promotion to Dy Manager in these disciplines.  We also suggested that time bound function upgradation by scraping E3 RRs can resolve the problem of all disciplines and will help in attracting and retaining the best talent in company and will also put an end to all court cases. Jt GM(HR) and DGM (Pers) also supported our view point.

Child Care Leave-- DGM(P) informed that information sought from  Mumbai unit is still awaited.

Referendum and recognition of Executives' Association--It was informed that draft recognition rules are being prepared. After finalisation of recognition rules draft, Associations will be asked to give their view point on recognition rules.

But office bearers were clearly told that resolution of these two issues is not sufficient for the revival and survival of the company, and govt support can not be expected  again and again. The formation of GOM for revival of any PSU comes once in many decades. We have to utilised this opportunity  and make all possible efforts to get company revived and bring it back to profit making PSU before 2017 so that we can get our IIIrd pay revision implemented with all benefits  including PRP and other benefits of IInd pay revision in the days to come after the settlement of pension and BWA refund.

More revenue generation remained the main point of discussion in the meeting and it was discussed hours together . Office bearers raised the problem of maintenance funds. GS clarified that this problem has been discussed at all levels including CMD and Director (Fin), but at present management is not in position to spare more funds because of cash crunch in the company. For the time being, we will have to make extraordinary  efforts to increase more revenue with the available resources. There is always the scope to improve the things 10 to 15 % by human efforts with available conditions and resources. We are the only affected stake holder of the company, blaming any body will not make any difference in the present situation. So, we will have to give our 100% and make best efforts to increase the revenue to see the revival and survival of the company.

It was also pointed out by many office bearers that there is lack of monitoring at all levels including GMs, which is affecting the performance of the company and in turn loss of revenue. It was also informed by some office bearers that there is false fault clearance on the instance of senior officers just to save their skin before higher management.   Lack of monitoring and false fault clearance are the prime reasons  of customer dissatisfaction and  loss of revenue . GS  and CS told   office bearers to tell all officers not to make any false fault clearance, and asked them to expose the wrong practices of hiding the facts. These wrong practices are  making company hollow and sick. So all members of MEA in Delhi and Mumbai are appealed to expose the wrong practices so that remedial actions can be taken to improve the system in MTNL.

Office bearers raised many problems and gave  suggestions to improve the services, which were noted down, Association will take up all these problems and suggestions at appropriate level

GS also explained other cadre issues like--

Time bound functional promotions upto Jt GM

Creation of corpus for terminal benefits to the MTNL recruited employees

fitment with 78.2% IDA

revised perks and allowances

Converting competitive quota into SCF in STS cadres.

GS asked all Direct recruited JTOs/AMs and departmental JTOs not to be restless over their stagnation in the cadre for a long time. Association is committed to stream line the promotions in all cadres and making efforts to scrape the E3 RRs so that all JTOs/JAOs/AMs can get their first functional promotion with financial up gradation. Our efforts are to see time bound functional promotion in all disciplines upto Jt GM. 

GS apprised house why a recognised majority Association is required for the betterment of the company and executives. He informed that after MEA's persuasion management is going to finalise the recognition rules for executives' Association. Office bearers were asked to enrol majority of members with MEA before the membership verification takes place in MTNL. As per the information provided by Area secretaries, MEA's membership is more than 80 % in most of the areas and it is more than 90% in some of the areas. Area Secretaries and CHQ/Circle Office bearers were asked to convert this membership into  paid membership and come with full preparation in CEC meeting of Delhi circle which will be held in last week of October.

INCREASE IN IDA W.E.F 1.10.2013:According to calculations based on All India Consumer Price Index for June, July and August 2013, IDA is to increase by 6.6% w.e.f. 1.10.2013 from 78.9% to 85.5%.

1. Pension & BWA issue status and further actions in this regard
2. Payment of terminal benefits of retired employees
3. Payment of GPF withdrawal
4. payment of medical floater cases of serving employees
5. Creation of corpus for terminal benefits of MTNL employees
6. Revenue generation

Detailed discussion was held on these issues. Director (Fin) elaborately explained all the issues very honestly and transparently. He told that MTNL has gone for Rs.1000/ crore loan which is expected to be materialised shortly and after receiving the  payment from bank, all pending payments of the employees will be made. But he was very categorical in telling that if we all will not make our sincere efforts to increase the revenue , any help from govt can not save the company. Even after the settlement of pension and BWA issue, we need about Rs1500 crore more revenue to run this company. He appealed to increase the revenue. He said that with 132% staff cost, it is not possible to run the company, so he hinted that VRS/CRS is on the card and is expected to be decided through GOM.. He informed that in spite of the approval of GOM on pension issue, Ministry of Pension & Pension welfare is writing against the GOM decision and are not in favour of pension in MTNL as in BSNL. So we will have to keep our fingers crossed till the approval of cabinet. Cabinet note from DOT will be sent next week to cabinet.

 <<letter with Performa>>

BSNL, MTNL join hands to offer free roaming

Two companies to share buildings, mobile masts, international long-distance phone networks, according to agreement

BSNL, MTNL to sign pact for offering pan-India mobile services. Sources said there will be greater synergy between the two organizations on operational issues, commercial issues, customer delivery, IT integration, infrastructure sharing and business promotion.

<<<< click here for news detail >>>>

<<<CO letter>>

GS writes letter to Dir(HR) for Recognition of Executives' Association in MTNL.  <<<< click for letter >>>>

Com S N Prasad - President (CHQ)  along with Com PH Naikar - VP (CHQ), Com HS Upadhyay, Working President Mumbai, Com GP Yadav , Joint CS, Com Virendra Singh - AGS, Com Jawalikar - ACS, Com VS Singh - AS (N), Com SM Khandekar - VP Mumbai and Anil Kumar met hon'ble MOC&IT Shri Kapil Sibal in Mumbai and  expressed the gratitude towards him for his kind and sincere efforts towards addressing the issue of revival of MTNL including resolution of Pension in MTNL on the line of BSNL. The Hon'ble Minister of Communication Shri Kapil Sibbalji was candid and categorical enough in saying that issue of merger of BSNL & MTNL will be resolved by 2014.  Com S N Prasad and Com G P Yadav  presented the bouquet of flowers to Hon'ble MOC &IT Shri Kapil Sibal.

<<click for letter>>

Business Standard News Item :- How MTNL turned cash rich to debt rich.      Click the link ----- <News>

GS also raised some HR issues on which he assured positive action and asked to again discuss with Dir (HR). Regarding retention of CAOs in Delhi who have been posted in Mumbai on their promotion from AO to CAO, CMD assured positive consideration .

1-Revenue generation  2-Refrandum of officers Association  3-child care leave  4-Time bound functional promotion 4-Hindi translators promotion to Hindi Officers  5--New Bench marks  6-Civil ACP. Dir (HR) assured appropriate action on these issues.

GS, Shri V.K.Tomar along with Shri R.K.Mudgal, Shri D.P.S.Chaudhary,& Shri Satyavir Singh met Member (Services) on 13-09-13 and extended him sincere thanks and gratitude on behalf of thousands of officers of MTNL for his efforts to get approval of GoM in MTNL pension issue which is being delt by him in DOT. He said that it was the combined effort of all stake holders and apprised us how our hon'ble MOC &IT Shri Kapil Sibal and Hon'ble Finance Minister Shri P.Chidambram were keen to see the revival of MTNL and settlement of pension issue. He also told us that CMD, MTNL Shri A.K.Garg has played a vital role in resolution of pension issue. He also appreciated the role of Association in reaching to this point of settlement. We expressed our concern for early gazette notification of amendment in 37(A) pension rule. He said that after receiving the approval of minutes of GoM meeting, cabinet note will be sent to the cabinet next week. As per normal practice, matter is taken up in cabinet in third week from the date of receipt of cabinet note. So cabinet approval may take three to four weeks . And in normal practice another 15 days for gazette notification.

He also informed that left out agenda of GoM will be discussed in next meeting. VRS, restructuring, revival plan etc are expected to be discussed in next meeting .

GoM approves refund for BSNL, MTNL for returning BWA spectrum.GoM also took a decision on providing pension to MTNL employees, which is likely to cost about Rs 570 cr a year

<<HINDU NEWS REPORT>>                  <<<busines today report>>

GOM has approved our pension case at par with BSNL and BWA refund of Rs 4554 crore. Now pension case will go to cabinet for its approval. Our long efforts and persuasion has brought results.

GoM Zindabad   DoT/MTNLManagement Zindabad,   MEA Zindabad    Employees unity Zindabad

Media News:

Govt. plans to take up BSNL, MTNL structural reforms on Thursday

<<<<click here for detail news>>>>

The Department of Telecom may seek nod of Telecom Commission, the apex decision making body at the department, to revert to the method of selecting chief of state-run MTNL and BSNL through Public Enterprise Services Board instead of through search-cum-selection committee.

<<<<click here for detail news>>>>

MTNL chalks out roadmap to become profitable by 2017-18

1. Shortage of store items---shortage of store items  like drop wire, clip instruments  etc were raised by Association. ED agreed that some time there is delay in receiving the delivery of store items from vendors because of delay payment to them. He informed that  now delivery of drop wire and clip instruments is expected in next week.  He also expressed his unhappiness over the poor response in recovering the unutilised drop wire of disconnected connections and asked Association to  pursue with the field officers to put more efforts to recover the unutilised drop wire.  
2. Filling unfilled vacancies of DGM/DE/CAO/EE/SDE--Association demanded to fill up the unfilled vacancies in these cadres on local basis till regular promotions are issued by corporate office. ED assured to  fill up the unfilled vacancies at the earliest.
3. Issue of permission for property purchase and other issues of officers pending in ED office were also discussed. ED assured to expedite the pending cases in ED office.
4. Issues related to the maintenance of services and revenue generation etc were also discussed in length, Association gave many suggestions to increase the revenue

CMD has addressed the employees of the company through his open letter to  increase the revenue by Rs.500/ crore this year above previous year and has prepared a seven point agenda to increase the revenue. He has also mentioned Managements' efforts to resolve the issues like pension, BWA refund etc and hoped to bring the company back to its good shape shortly. All employees/officers are appealed by this Association to go through the appeal and seven point agenda of management to increase the revenue by implementing the points suggested by management. It is our company which can be turned around by the combined efforts of all of us. It is the right time to jump upon the opportunity and do our best to bring our beloved company to the old glorious days. Association is committed to take care of all concern of the officers.

<<<click for CMD appeal and seven point agenda to increase revenue>>>

After the Agreement, Dir (HR) called the GS and President of MEA and MTNLMS in his chamber and discussed about the revenue generation and handed over the CMD appeal and seven point agenda to increase the revenue.

GS also raised the issue of left out cases of  DGM(T) adhoc promotion which were not considered because of contempt case in BSNL. GS clarified that MTNL is not the party in that case than why officers of MTNL have been denied their legitimate right of promotion. Dir (HR) said that let the individual affected officers represent their case, we will consider.

Issue of recognition of  Executive Association and granting the applicant status till referendum takes place. Dir (HR) asked GS to provide the relevant orders of BSNL on this issue and assured appropriate decision.

1-This agreement is for the erstwhile govt employees absorbed in MTNL who opted for combined pension scheme. (Prorata-optee and Direct recruitee employees/Officers will not be covered under this agreement)

 2-The treatment of disbursement of pensionery benefits of erstwhile employees of Govt absorbed in MTNL may be  considered on the same lines as that prevailing in BSNL.

3.The liability of Government towards pensionary benefits of absorbed employees of MTNL may be restricted to the equivalent scales of similarly placed employees in BSNL. In case, MTNL decides to pay pensionary benefits on the basis of pay-scales in MTNL, the liability arising from the same will be borne by MTNL.

4-BSNL and MTNL shall move towards pay-scale parity at the time of next pay revision.

Copy of Signed agreement will be posted on site shortly.

 Managment has also clarified the liability of difference of payment of pension on MTNL scales.

CHQ President Sh. S. N. Prasad and GS Sh. V. K. Tomar signed the agreement with MTNL Management.

<< letter of Director (HR)

Patiala House Court C.S.No.66/09 Orders

MTNL Vs. Joint Forum of Executive Association of MTNL   

As per Hon'ble Patiala Court there is no restrictions on carrying out peaceful demonstrations near the main Gate of MTNL Offices subject to the condition that ingress/egress of the employees/ visitors/ Officers is not obstructed.

For viewing complete orders, please click the link --  <Orders>

Director (HR) also raised the important issue of revenue generation and informed that he has prepared seven points agenda to increase the revenue, which will be circulated amongst all units for implementation.  He discussed the whole seven points agenda with GS and asked to get it implemented in field units. He said that one time revival package from govt can not survive the company for along time until and unless we  generate the revenue from our resources.   All officers are appealed to put their 100% efforts to generate more and more revenue by optimum utilisation of available  resources.

GS, in his address reminded the strength of the unity of members which has made possible many historical achievements like, E2,-E3--pay scales, time bound financial up gradation upto E7, 30% fitment, and now pension from govt as in BSNL and many more achievements to maintain the dignity and respect of the members and asked them to have faith in yourself and the Association. Issues like promotion prospects, regular DPCs, pay revision, 78.2% fitment, PRP etc and above all the financial viability of the company which is ultimately the key of resolution of all the issues. GS assured best efforts of the Association to ensure the best carrier prospects of executives in MTNL and resolution of all other issues raised by Association and appealed members to give their best to improve the services of the company and increase the revenue by 14%. GS informed the house that Association is make all possible efforts along with the MTNL management to turn around the company and hoped that if every thing goes well and we do our best, company can be turned around in the days to come.

GS told the members to participate actively in Association Activities and take the responsibility. They were also asked to give their valuable suggestions on various issues .
 

All interested are requested to attend the same.

After the long persuasion of association the corporate office has issued the promotion to the grade of DGM (T) on adhoc basis.  <<<Click here for order>>

After the long persuasion of association the corporate office has issued the promotion to the grade of DGM (F) on adhoc basis.  <<<Click here for order>>

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Telecom companies may get 1 year to conform with M&A norms.  

 DoT to issue licence migration guidelines this week.  
 

We also requested him to see that things are properly taken up in next GOM to ensure positive decisions on other issues concerning the revival of the company. He was very hopeful of the positive decisions by GOM on other issues in next meeting.

 Meeting with CMD—

MEA representatives along with Delhi recognised union (MTNLMS) representatives met CMD MTNL on 2^nd August, 2013 and expressed their thanks and gratitude for his sincere and untiring efforts in getting  approval of GOM for pension in MTNL as in BSNL. CMD was satisfied with his extraordinary efforts and out come of GOM. He said that he could do his best because Association/union allowed him to work peacefully on this issue and had faith on management. He also said that this could be possible because of sincere efforts of all stake holders including Associations/Unions/Management/DOT and above all the will of our hon’ble Minister Shri Kapil Sibal to ensure secured pension to the MTNL employees.   Assurance given by Hon’ble MOC&IT on the floor of parliament in a reply to the starred question on our agitation in 2003 helped a lot to GOM  to reach to the conclusion of pension in MTNL at par with BSNL. GOM has agreed as

1-payment of Pension to MTNL absorbed employees by Govt as in BSNL subject to the condition that Unions/Associations will make agreement for the parity of scales in next pay revision e.i in 2017 and

2-Govt will be liable for pension to MTNL employees on BSNL scales and difference of pension payment will be born by MTNL,

3-MTNL will make pension contribution to the govt according to FR116 on last drawn pay

4-Govt will return/adjust the amount paid by MTNL towards pension owing the govt liability since 2001 with 8% interest.

He said that minutes of the GOM will be issued by DOT in a day or so, which will be circulated in all concerned Ministries/ Departments and MTNL for agreement with Associations/Unions. After the Agreement, case will be processed for amendment in Rule 37A to include MTNL in the clause which ensures the govt liability to pay pension to BSNL employees and also to change the date of effect of rule 37A from Sep 2000 to Nov 1998, the date of absorption of MTNL Gr C & D employees.  

He asked Association/Union representatives to make agreement at the earliest after the minutes of GOM meeting are issued by DOT, so that case may be processed well in time in DOT for amendment in rule 37A.

In the GOM meeting on 1^st August, only  MTNL pension issue was discussed and decided, for rest of the issues of MTNL/BSNL including BWA spectrum charges refund and other issues related to the revival of state owned companies will be discussed in next GOM meeting.

CMD appealed Association/Union representatives to increase 14% revenue and assured that if we could do this, he will make MTNL, a debt free company. He hoped that present MTNL management will definitely improve the condition of the company in the days to come with the support of officers/employees.

GS, MEA also discussed the following issues with CMD, MTNL

1—Regular/adhoc promotion orders of DGM(T)—CMD informed that he has already approved the case and orders should have been issued by now. He asked GS to meet Dir (HR) to know the delay in promotion orders.

2—Child care leave—CMD said that case has been discussed in ECM, and there is opinion of the management that initial orders of govt that female employees will be allowed two year child care leave with full salary if they have exhausted their other leaves, can be implemented in MTNL. Association/union representatives stressed on implementation of amendments in earlier orders of govt which allows child care leave even without exhausting other leaves. CMD said it will further be deliberated in management.

3—Problems in present Indoor medical scheme through insurance company—Association/Union representatives raised that present medical scheme needs to be replaced with our own medical scheme because it is creating lot of problems to the employees. CMD agreed that scheme needs to be reviewed and asked Association/Union representatives to explore other options like shifting to CGHS scheme.

Meeting with Dir (HR)—after the meeting with CMD, MEA representatives met Dir (HR) and discussed the delay of promotion orders of DGM(T). He said that there is a contempt case in BSNL on the seniority of officers who are in the zone of consideration of these promotion orders, so MTNL is examining the implication in MTNL and after that orders will be issued. We also raised the issue of seniority of JAO and early issuance of seniority list, he assured to expedite the case. We also told him that as desired by him to give the detail brief on some of the issues related to executives, GS, MEA has written some letters on different issues and some more issues will also be written shortly. So, we asked him to study these issues so that after some time, issues can be deliberated and settled. He assured necessary actions on the issues raised by Association. He also appealed to increase 14% revenue. He further told that he will also come out with the steps required to increase revenue shortly. 

We have learnt that GOM has agreed for payment of pension in MTNL by govt as in BSNL with certain conditions like parity of scale with BSNL in next pay revision i.e. 2017 and  difference of pension to be paid by MTNL. We will upload the full details after discussion with MTNL management.

Economics Times - News Item - GoM on state-run telcos  pension issue of MTNL staff

MTNL gets Rs 623 crore in tax refund ------------<News-Item>>

GS, MEA  Shri V.K.Tomar along with GS, MMS, Shri Dharamraj, President MMS Shri Giriraj Sharma & Shri Sunil Kumar, Circle Secretary, MEA got an appointment with Shri Kapil Sibal MOC&IT at 12.45 PM today in Shastri bhawan . We stressed on pension at par with BSNL and gave a letter of suggession on various issues for survival of MTNL including pension at par with BSNL.  <<letter>>

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy/gommtnl-bsnl-revival-to-discuss-spectrumaug-1_927536.html#toptag

GS writes to Dir (HR) to fill up unfilled competitive quota in Sr Manager Cadre in all disciplines through SCF (Seniority cum Fitness) on regular basis for succession planning and improvement of company’s performance-

<<<letter>>

1-Pension at par with BSNL

2-78.2% fitment

3--Filling of unfilled competitive quota in STS posts through SCF

4--Referendum of Executives' Associations

5-Promotion orders of DGM regular for which DPC has already been conducted etc.

NCOA meeting with Secretary DPE (Department Of Public enterprises)---Shri K.Ashok Rao, President, Shri Baby Thomus, Secretary General, Shri Satish Deshpandey, WP, Shri V.K.Tomar, GS, MEA/ DSG NCOA, Shri Anil Kumar, GS, ITI, Shri Mohan Kavelakar, GS , GSY (Goa Shipyard) met Secretary DPE Shri O.P.Rawat  and Joint Secretary Shri Pavadia on 22^nd July, 13 and discussed following points.

1.       PRP to all executives in CPSEs where PRP has been implemented—NCOA representatives  raised the issue of discrimination in paying PRP in the name of bell curve formula according to which 10% Executives are compulsorily kept below par to deny PRP. This denial of PRP to 10% Executives has created lot of heart burn amongst them where PRP scheme has been implemented. Secretary assured to look into the matter and review the scheme if required.

2.       Pay revision and 50% IDA merger--   NCOA demanded pay revision w.e.f 01-01-2012. Secretary made it clear that a cabinet committee headed by Shri P. Chiddambram, Hon’ble Finance Minister will only take the decision regarding pay revision of central govt employees and CPSE executives. As far as 50% IDA merger is concerned, matter has been referred to finance ministry and if govt takes any decision regarding 50% DA merger for central govt employees than only it will be considered for CPSE employees.

3.       Implementation of 1997 and 2007 pay revision in some of the sick PSUs- Secretary informed that matter is under consideration of DPE and BRPSE.

4.       Revival of sick PSUs—NCOA raised the issue of revival of sick PSUs like ITI and HMT etc whose revival cases have been referred to BRPSE. Secretary said that in last 5 years, 17 PSUs have been revived by BRPSE and the current cases of revival of PSUs which have been sent to BRPS are being considered seriously. One thing which he underlined was that in all the cases where PSUs were revived, it was possible only after putting in place the strong leadership of the management.

We also met to Shri Nitish Sen gupta, Chairman of BRPSE (Board of Revival OF PSEs) and suggested the ways to get the sick PSUs revived. He asked the NCOA to give suggestions in writing. When we raised the issue of financial condition of MTNL/BSNL, He said two things only, one MTNL and BSNL are required to be merged and second to win the confidence of customers by improving the services. He said customers’ psychology is that MTNL/BSNL does not provide better services. He stressed to change this psychology of the customers.  

<<orders>>

Meeting with Dir (Fin)----GS along with other office bearers met Director (Fin) Shri P.K.Purwar on 18-07-13 and discussed following issues.

1—RSTC billing problem of the MTNL employees living in BSNL area and vice versa ---We raised the problem of the employees living in BSNL area and facing discussion of RSTC connections because of non payment of old bills. Dir (Fin) said that this point has been included in the agenda of meeting for synergy of operation between MTNL and BSNL and was discussed in the meeting which was held three days before in which MTNL has suggested that from April 2013 onward both the companies should make company to company payment for the entitled calls limits of the employees and bills for excess calls be only sent to employees. BSNL is yet to take a decision on this proposal. We asked him to take a decision on old pending bills for the period before August 2007. He agreed that there should not be any discussion on old pending bills and assured appropriate action on this matter.

2—Seniority cases of Accounts and finance wing—we explained the cases related to the seniority of officers in Accounts and finance wing. He assured to look into the seniority cases and decide as per rule.

3—DPC for DGM (Fin) and retention of CAOs in Delhi who were transferred to Mumbai on their promotion—We requested to hold the DPC for regular/Adhoc promotion in the cadre of DGM (Fin) at the earliest and retain the CAOs who have been  transferred to Mumbai because of non availability of vacancies in CAO cadre in Delhi. Dir (Fin) was positive on giving due promotion to the officers and told that DPC is being conducted shortly which is already scheduled on 20^th July. Delay is because of some seniority issues. But for retention of CAOs, he was of the opinion that officers should be transferred between Delhi and Mumbai and vice versa like in any other PSUs. Our plea was that today, company is passing through a very crucial juncture where we need a motivated and dedicated work force which can give its 100% percent to improve the condition of the company. We are not even being given our legitimate rights like 78.2% fitment and revised perks and allowances, than why to take our peace of mind and put our families in problem. A disturbed employee can never give his/her best, so transferring officers between Delhi and Mumbai will prove to be counter productive, which company can’t afford in today’s condition. After our argument Dir (Fin) appeared to be convinced to some extent and replied that he will see what best can be done.

4—One increment on regular promotion in the same grade-- We explained him the issue and requested to take a positive decision on this issue as and when it comes to him for his concurrence. He assured to look into this matter with positive view.

5—Time bound financial upgradation from due date if no vig case is pending on that day but erupted before DPC—This issue was also explained to him. He assured that decision will be taken keeping in view the decision of BSNL and guide lines of govt on this issue.

6—Pension issue—He said that inspite of the fact that the proposal of a combined trust in DOT for Gr C&D and A&B has been circulated by DOT amongst all concerned  departments for their comments, MTNL management in present circumstances after first GOM meeting is pursuing for pension from govt as in BSNL and efforts will be made in next GOM meeting which is scheduled to be held on 30^th July.   

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1. Looking after promotion in CAO cadre--Association raised that there are 17 vacancies available in Delhi and requested to fill up these vacancies on local officiating /LA till regular promotion orders are issued by corporate office. GM (Fin) assured to look into this matter. This issue was also raised before ED, he  also assured to look into this matter.
2. Transfers in Account and Finance wing as per rotational transfer policy only--Association raised that some time officers are transferred without any justification and criteria on pick and choose basis and said that any such action of the administration will be strongly opposed by this Association.
3. Review of below bench mark cases of officers in finance and Account wing--Association raised that there are some cases of below bench marks which have not been properly reviewed by concerned officers and requested him to intervene in such cases and take appropriate action at his level. He assured appropriate action at his level.
4. Submission of life certificate by retired employees in banks ---Association raised problem of retired employees of submitting life certificate in MTNL twice a year while it is submitted by all govt employees in banks once in a year. Association asked GM (Fin) to take up this issue with other higher authorities  to decide this issue as in other central govt departments. He assured appropriate persuasion at his level.

GS said that if pension issue, 78.2% fitment and BWA refund is not settled in a reasonable time, Association will fight organisationally.

 <<list of DEs>>

Signed copy

1. DPC for adhoc/regular promotion in DGM (T)/DGM(Fin)--

it was informed that DPCs are being scheduled in next week.

2--JAO seniority case--we expressed our concern over abnormal delay in circulating the seniority list of JAO according to the provisions in RR i,e Training centre marks. GM (HR) informed that case is with her and decision will be taken shortly.

3--DPC for EE (Civil)--We informed her that screening report is still pending in units so a strong reminder is to be sent to units. She assured to do the same

4--Child care leave--She informed that case has already been put to the ECM.

5--One increment on regular promotion in same grade--Officers who are in E5 grade are being denied one increment on there regular promotion to the post of Sr Manager. This case has been raised by our Association and is under consideration in corporate office. GM (HR) informed that case has been put for decision at higher level.

6--Financial upgradation on due date if no vig case is pending on that date but vig case is come up before DPC--We were told that Dir (Fin) Mrs Anita Soni had given the noting that decision should be taken in accordance of Govt rules. We explained that Govt rules are for functional promotion and if case is pending on DPC date, benefit will not be given on that day, but our case is regarding financial upgradation which is on time bound basis which has nothing to do with the DPC date. GM (HR) assured to put the case again on the basis of our argument.

7--Regular promotion of  looking after Sr Managers (T)/ Fin/Civil/Elect after converting competitive quota vacancy in SCF quota- GM (HR) replied that issue is still being deliberated in a committee constituted for this purpose-

8--Promotion of Hindi translators to the executive cadre--Response was not positive. Issue will be further discussed with Dir (HR).

                        Meeting with Dir (Fin) in Mumbai

Our CHQ president Shri S.N.Prasad along with other CHQ/Circle office bearers of Mumbai Circle met Director (Fin) Shri P.K.Purwar on his visit to Mumbai on 03-07-13.

After welcoming the Director Finance with the bouquet following issues were discussed.

1-General Discussion about the health of MTNL -

2-Inordinate delay in payment of retirement benefits to employees:

 3-Funds for Maintenance: -

4-Pension Issue: -

5-78.2% IDA: -

6-Renting out of vacant Staff Quarters: -  

Director (Fin) assured appropriate actions on the issues raised by Association representatives.

 <<click for letter>>

       Best wishes on the retirement of our beloved comrades

We extend best wishes to Com G.L.Jogi, Com R.K.Mudgal, Com H.C.Pant, Com J.P.Sharma and all comrades who retire today on superannuation, for a happy and peaceful retired life. We thank all our beloved comrades for their great contribution in the organisation and the department and congratulate them on reaching this pre decided day of superannuation with good health carrying the affection and respect of thousands of comrades of MTNL and BSNL.  

Com G.L.Jogi’s Contribution in the resolution of cadre issues and struggle for the revival and survival of MTNL/BSNL is unparallel. His recognition and acceptance is not only in telecom sector but in other sectors also. He is national trade union leader who has strongly established his able leadership on many fronts. We wish he will always be there to guide us.

Com R.K.Mudgal’s contribution in the Association is great. He is very hard working and dedicated soldier of the Association who fearlessly fights for the cause of the members. We will always seek his services for the Association. We wish for his good health.

 <<photo>>>                                     <<<photo>>>

          Grand and successful CWC Meet                  

                             <<CWC Photos>>

Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of MEA was held in beautiful circular hall of CETTM, Mumbai on 20^th and 21^st June, 13 under the president ship of Shri S.N.Prasad, CHQ President, MEA. Meeting was inaugurated by Shri A.K.Srivastav, Sr GM (Trg) CETTM and Shri P.K.Adhikari, GM (Adm) Mumbai unit. Both the officers addressed the meeting and stressed on revenue generation and hoped for bright future of the company and assured their efforts to provide better trg and fast settlement of other welfare issues. Shri G.L.Jogi, President SNEA(I) and Shri M.S.Adsul, Circle Secretary SNEA (I), Maharashtra Circle attended and addressed the CWC meeting.  Shri Jogi reminded the achievement of the erstwhile JETA/TEOA and now MEA in the upliftment of the cadre and many more issues related to the officers and the financial viability of the company. In his address he declared that MEA and SNEA will jointly take up the issue of merger of MTNL and BSNL. After the presidential address by Shri S.N.Prasad and Address by GS, Shri V.K.Tomar, both Circle Secretaries of Delhi and Mumbai, Shri Sunil Kumar and Shri J.J.Mathias placed Circle Secretary report and declared their paid membership with the assurance to further increase it before next CWC meeting which will be held in Delhi.

Shri G.L.Jogi President, SNEA and Shri R.K.Mudgal CHQ Working President, MEA are going to retire on their superannuation on 30^th June 2013.  CWC felicitated farewell of these great leaders. CWC wished for their happy and prosperous life and recalled their great contribution in the Association and gave farewell on their retirement from department but wished they will be always in our hearts and continue to extend their services in the Association.   

General Secretary gave brief on each and every agenda item, after detailed discussion on every item, following decisions were taken.

1--Pension from govt as in BSNL--   GS explained that Association is pursuing for the pension from govt as in BSNL. After detailed discussion, CWC decided that if GOM does not take appropriate decision to decide secured pension in MTNL as in BSNL, Association will fight for resolution of secured pension from Govt as in BSNL.

2—Pay fixation with 78.2% IDA w,e,f 01-01-2007—House unanimously resolved that pay fixation with 78.2% IDA is our legitimate right to get 100% IDA neutralisation as per govt orders, it cannot be left unsettled for a long time. So Association will have to fight for its early settlement.

3---Financial viability of MTNL and revival plan—This issue was discussed for more than three hours. Members raised many problems and gave suggestions to improve the quality of service and revenue of the company. After detailed discussion, GS assured house that Association will make all possible efforts to get the company revived and explained how Association took up the policy issues like BWA refund, Govt Pension liability, which are now the part of revival plan in GOM (group of Minister). GS asked members to do their level best to increase the revenue with the available resources and assured that Association will fight to see the revival of the company through govt policies.

4—Merger of MTNL and BSNL—House unanimously resolved that MEA along with SNEA will take up the merger issue and pursue with other unions/Associations to come together to fight for merger of MTNL and BSNL.

5---Carrier progression of Executives’ in MTNL—CWC felt that present carrier progression of executives’ in MTNL is very poor and it needs to be improved so that fast promotion upto E9 can be ensured. CWC decided that the earlier proposal of MEA of time bound personal upgradation of post with financial upgradation as per CPSU hierarchy is further strongly to be fought with management. CWC further decided to fill up all vacant post of Executives’ in all disciplines on regular basis and promote all looking after officers on regular basis.

6-Recruitment of JTO/ AM(T)—JTO(T) is very important cadre and plays vital role in the development , operation, maintenance and plg of the company, but there is acute shortage of JTO/ AM(T). In today’s scenario, young and qualified officers are required for the revival and survival of the company. So, Management is to be pursued for recruitment of fresh JTOs.

7—Recruitment of non-unionised technical supervisory cadre with the qualification of diploma in engineering--     In today’s competitive era, where we have to provide the best basic and value added services like BB, LC, basic telephony services to our customers by giving them 24X7 home service. We need a young technical staff for field services. Therefore, We need to recruit a cadre like TTA with qualification of engineering diploma.

8—Diversification of business—CWC resolved that Association should pursue with the management for diversification of business in the areas like entertainment, education, IT etc

9—Issue of Faculty and non-faculty members in CETTM—In CETTM, officers are categorised as faculty and non-faculty members. Non- faculty members are not getting special pay. CWC decided to take up this issue at appropriate level.

10—Proper maintenance of CETTM/ITTM--  CETTM/ITTM are now generating substantial revenue, but they have no maintenance fund and due to lack of fund its maintenance is totally ignored. If it is properly maintained and more business is generated, revenue of CETTM/ITTM can further be increased.  So the issue of separate maintenance fund for CETTM/ITTM is to be taken up with management.

11--Many more pending HR issues like seniority issue, child care leave, civil ACP, DPCs in different cadres, anomaly cases, increment on promotion in the same scale etc were discussed and decided to further pursue with the management. GS thanked management for conducting many DPCs in Different executive cadres and also for deciding rebate on BB connections for MTNL employees.   

12--Review of new bench marks---Very Good grading in new bench marks for promotion in executive cadres is required to bring down to good. This is further to be taken up with the management to review these new bench marks.

13--Referendum/ membership verification---Association has to strongly take up the issue of membership verification of Executive Association so that a majority Association  of Executives'can be decided in MTNL

Association will write on various decisions taken in CWC to the management shortly.

We appeal all officers to give thier 100% for improvement of services and revenue generation by optimum utilisation of available resources. We have to come forward to turn around the company.

Meeting with CMD---GS, V.K.Tomar, WP, RK.Mudgal & CS Sunil Kumar met CMD on 15-06-13 and had a detailed discussion on the GOM (Group of Ministers) meeting in which CMD MTNL Shri A.K.Garg made presentation on financial condition of MTNL and raised vital issues of Pension  and refund of BWA spectrum charges. We stressed before CMD that in this GOM, pension in MTNL from Govt as in BSNL should be stressed instead of through the proposed pension trust because trust will put additional financial burden on the company in the long run. He said that he was trying in that direction only and a fresh proposal is being prepared for pension from Govt as in BSNL for next GOM meeting, which is likely to be held very shortly. He said first GOM meeting was very positive and hoped that he may get some important issues settled through this meeting which will put MTNL in the rising trend and help in turning it around.

We also strongly demanded to implement 78.2% IDA fitment in MTNL after its implementation in BSNL. But CMD and Dir (Fin), Shri P.K.Purwar, who was also present in the meeting, expressed their reluctance to implement 78.2% IDA fitment on the ground of financial crisis in MTNL. A detailed discussion was held on this issue but we strongly maintained that fitment with 78.2% IDA is our fundamental right which can’t be left unsettled for a long time. CMD said that let us first concentrate on the next GOM meeting to get pension and BWA spectrum charges refund case settled, fitment issue will be further discussed in the days to come.

We also discussed the following cases-

1.       Reimbursement of pending medical floater cases—We raised that there are many medical floater cases pending in corporate office for a long time and the employees, who have paid for their treatment from their own because of pending approval by TPA in ED/CMD floater cases, are still waiting for their reimbursement. CMD assured to take decision on such cases 

2.       DPC for regular promotion in the DGM (T) and DGM (F) cadre--- We requested CMD to get DPC conducted in DGM(T) and DGM(FIN) cadre for regular promotion at the earliest. He instructed concerned officers to decide the DPC date at the earliest. Regarding DGM (Fin) DPC, it was informed that screening report from Mumbai unit is still awaited.

3.       Promotion of AM (HR)/Mktg/Legal/CS—We again took up this case with CMD and asked him to consider the ways to get these officers promoted to next cadre. These officers are not getting their first promotion to Dy manager because of non-availability of RRs for DM promotion. CMD assured to look into this matter.

Medai report---

             GoM discusses ways to revive BSNL, MTNL

View  Order Copy for Executives

View Order copy for Non-Executives

NOTIFICATION OF GENERAL BODY MEETING:

It is herby notified that general body meeting of the Association will be held on dated 21st and 22nd June, 2013 in CETTM mumbai. All members are requested to attend the meeting. following agenda will be discussed in the meeting:

1. Adoption of constitution recommended by representative council dated 15/12/2012.

2. Adoption of change of address of Association recommended by representative council dated 15/12/2012.

3. Pension issue.

4. Promotion Policy.

5. Pending HR issues in corporate office.

6. Organizational matters.

7. Any other point with the permission of chair.

                    <<<< click here for Notification >>>>

New Director (Finance) Shri Pravin Kumar Purwar Joins MTNL on 01-06-2013, Association meets him on 04-06-13.

GS, Shri V.K.Tomar along with CHQWP Shri R.K.Mudgal, CHQ Vice President Shri Parveen Kumar Passi, AGS, Shri D.P.S.Chaudhary, CS, Shri Sunil Kumar, CT Shri Satyavir Singh met new Director (Finance) Shri Praveen Kumar Purwar and welcomed him by presenting the bouquet. During brief discussion Association apprised him of the present financial condition of the company and the issues of priority to get the company turned around. We briefed him on the importance of pension from govt as in BSNL, refund of BWA spectrum, revenue generation through proper maintenance of services for which funds are required. We stressed on release of sufficient maintenance funds. We assured him our full cooperation and support to get the company turned around. Dir (Fin) said that no one alone or a group of individuals can turn around the company, but everyone in the company will have to work hard to improve the condition of this company. He said he will do his level best to improve the situation and assured free and frank discussion with the Association on all matters related to the company and the welfare of executives.

Meeting with ED Delhi—GS, Shri V.K.Tomar, WP, Shri R.K.Mudgal,CS ,Shri Sunil Kumar & CT, Shri Satyavir Singh met ED 0n 04-06-13 and discussed following points

1.       Distribution of telephone bills- Association raised that telephone bills are not being distributed in the areas. This is not only making customer annoyed but our hard earned money is not being collected. No business can be done without recovering the price of its product. ED said that bills are to be distributed by area lineman only and the discussion of union with administration has been misunderstood that bills will not be distributed by the concerned lineman. Earlier instructions to distribute bills by lineman are to be followed. He asked Association to tell its members to get bills distributed by their lineman. GMs are also being instructed to ensure bill distribution.

2.       Shortage of store items ---ED informed that matter is being pursued with the corporate office to expedite the tendering process to procure the store items.

3.       Billing of leased line circuits—Association pointed out that leased line billing starts after getting the certificate of satisfactory service from customer, which normally comes after a long gap of 2 to 4 months and we lose the revenue of this period. Association suggested that a maximum of one month time should be given to customer to give certificate. ED assured to look into the matter.

4.       Delay decision in restoration of cable network—Association raised the issues where we lost a substantive amount of revenue because of delayed decision by administration in restoration of cable network. ED explained the hurdles in taking the decisions in govt organisation but assured that he will take quick decisions on his part and try to get the process expedite.

5.       Filling of vacant posts of  DGM/DE/EE through LA promotions till regular promotion orders are issued by corporate office—ED  assured to issue the local promotion orders in these cadres after assessing the vacancy position and field requirement at the earliest.  

6.       Rising temperature in equipment rooms—We raised the issue of rising temperature in switch rooms and MLDN. ED instructed Chief Engineer (Elect) to take immediate n/a to resolve the issues related to the rising temperature in equipment rooms.

7.       Many other issues related to the improvement of services and increasing revenue were also discussed.        

<<<letter written to ED for meeting>>

Farewell of Shri Kuldeep Singh, Ex CMD/Dir (Tech) and Mrs Anita Soni, Director (Fin)---Association gave  farewell to Shri Kuldeep Singh who joined as Member (TADSAT) after serving as Dir (Tech) and CMD in MTNL, and to Mrs Anita Soni, Dir (Fin) who is going to be retired on 31^st May,2013 on  superannuation. Farewell was given in a beautifully well organised Delhi CEC of more than 125 office bearers in a beautiful auditorium in TEC building. Function was also graced by  Shri  A.K.Garg CMD, MTNL and Shri G.L.Jogi President SNEA(I).  Association appreciated the role of  Shri Kuldeep Singh and Mrs Anita soni in implementing the 30% fitment in MTNL and their sincere efforts to revive MTNL and also to resolve pension issue as well as for maintaining good industrial relations with Association. Both the officers recollected their memories of important decisions and events during their long journey in MTNL and appreciated the role of our Association on many fronts and said that association has a vital role play in getting the company revived and survived.  CMD, MTNL Shri A.K.Garg appreciated the role of both the board of Directors in company and said he will continue to  make all out efforts to get the company revived , and appealed  to one and all to increase 10% revenue. He said that if you get 10% revenue increased, I will get everything from Govt to get company revived. CMD and both the outgoing board of directors were positive on MTNL’s revival and survival and hoped that good days of MTNL will come back , but everyone will have to work hard for it. GS, MEA assured full support to CMD in his endeavours to get company revived and  pension issue resolved.  

CEC Meeting—CEC meeting was conducted in CTO auditorium in which many issues related to MTNL services, circle issues and CHQ issues were discussed. Area Secretaries submitted reports on area activities and membership. CS Com Sunil Kr briefed house on circle activities. GS Com V.K.Tomar briefed house on various issues related to financial viability and HR issues.

<<<office order>>

Corporate Office has issued promotion orders of 87 officers to the grade of Dy Manager (Telecom)/ SDE (Telecom) on regular basis in E-3 Pay Scale.

<<<orders>>

1--Secured Pension from Govt--She informed that cabinet note is being prepared in DOT to ensure secured pension with the govt liability to the MTNL employees and MTNL management is in close coordination with DOT to ensure secured pension and approval of revival plan from GOM.

2--Cancellation of transfer orders of JAOs who were transferred to Mumbai on their promotion to AOs--

She informed that the proposal of the Association to extend the relieving time of 40 days of these officers and hold the DPC for promotion from AO to CAO is being considered so that required vacancies in AO cadre are made available to consider the posting of transfered officers in Delhi.

3 Pending medical floater cases-We also raised the issue of pending medical floater cases of Delhi and Mumbai unit. We asked her to give the  approval of these cases at the earliest to avoid the hardship faced by employees.

  GS writes to CMD Regarding filling all vacant posts in SDE/ DM/DE/CAO/EE/SM/DGM cadre on regular basis through SCF.

 <<<<letter>>>>

After long persuation of this Association, Corporate Office has decided the pay anomaly cases where a Junior executive who got first financial upgradation on or after 01-10-2004 under Gr B Time bound promotion policy and then post based regular promotion, is drawing more pay than his senior executive who got post based promotion on regular basis prior to implementation of the said policy. <<Corporate Office Order>>

 <<media report>>

Time to merge BSNL and MTNL, says DoT  

 Compel PSU staff to use BSNL, MTNL services: DoT 

 How BSNL, MTNL are defying industry trend 

GoM on BSNL,MTNL may discuss financial support 
 

                              Congratulations!

Corporate Office has issued regular promotion orders of 111 officers in the grade of Sr Manager (Telecom)/ DE. We are very thankful to the management for retaining all officers in their circles on promotion . We also extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to whole HR wing for their tireless efforts and hard work for conducting different DPCs and issuing promotion orders in different executive cadres in minimum required time.

<<<orders>>>

1. Secured Pension--Association reiterated its stand of secured pension from govt and made it clear that if the govt guarantee of payment of pension is not spelt out clearly that govt will be liable to pay pension to the employees absorbed in MTNL, we will be forced to resort to strong protest action . CMD  honestly explained his efforts in this direction and mentioned about his meeting with Hon'ble MOC & IT Shri Kapil Sibal on this issue. He told that after his presentation, MOC &IT was quite positive and asked the DOT officers to move the case in this direction. CMD assured that he will not accept any dispensation until and unless it safeguards the interest of employees of secured pension with govt guarantee to take liability to pay pension to MTNL employees. 

2. DPCs in different executive cadres- He assured  sincere efforts of the management to complete all DPCs in executives cadres at the earliest. 

3. SDE (T) to DE (T) promotion orders--He has cleared the file, orders will be issued in a day or two. Delay in approval was because of some exercise to avoid dislocation of officers on their promotion to DE.

4.Filling of all DE/XEN/CAO and DGM post through SCF on regular basis-Association argued for filling all DE/CAO/EE posts on regular basis through SCF by doing away the competitive quota in the light of the fact that absorption process of all Gr A post including ITS has been completed and 50% posts of STS/JAG cadres are lying vacant which are being manned through looking after arrangement, resulting the promotion of officers to the post of DE/EE/CAO and DGM at the verge of their retirement when they are left with the time only to complete their retirement papers, and many ITS officers are working in MTNL unwillingly who always think of their rehabilitation plan, so this situation is not good for the health of the company. CMD appeared convinced with our arguments and assured to discuss this issue in length after the completion of on going DPCs.

5. Funds for maintenance---Association brought the alarming situation to the knowledge of  CMD that because of non availability of funds for the payment of vendors, they have refused to support and cooperate for the maintenance of services. We also apprised him of the non availability of funds for day to day maintenance work.  He said that he is aware of this situation and trying to come out of this crisis. 

6. Calling ITS officers on deputation to work in MTNL--Association opposed this process of calling ITS officers on deputation to MTNL and asked to meet the requirement from amongst our own company officers.

7. Regular promotion in DGM cadre instead of adhoc promotion-- We apprised CMD that officers who are going to be promoted on adhoc basis in the DPC scheduled in this month are going to complete requisite length of service for regular promotion in the month of June,13, so instead of going for adhoc promotion, they should be directly promoted on regular basis. CMD said let this DPC be conducted, we will promote them again on regular basis when they complete the requisite service.

Review norms for growth of state-run telcos: Parliament Panel.......With telecom gear procurement guidelines delaying network expansion, a Parliamentary panel today asked the government to ease norms so as to ensure growth of state-run telecom firms like MTNL and BSNL.

1-DPC in different executive cadres--

SDE (T) to DE promotion orders--DPC has already been conducted and orders will be issued after CMD returns from Mauritius on 25th April.

JTO (T) to SDE (T) --Screening reports of both the units have been received and  most probably DPC will be conducted in Ist week of May.

DE to DGM (T) and CAO to DGM (F)--Screening report of both the units have been received in corporate office and most probably DPCs will be conducted by 15th May,13.

Regular DPC for personal officers (E2 non-Tech)--Case has been marked to Jt GM(HR) for n/a.

2--Child care leave---She assured that case will be shortly put up for further action at higher level.

3. Case of one increment on regular promotion in the cadre of DE/CAO/EE--She said that case is in process and decision is yet to be taken l.

4. Clarification on the issue of date of effect of time bound financial up gradation from the due date if there is no disciplinary case on that date but erupted after due date at the time of DPC.--Case was marked to Jt GM (HR) to put up for further action.

5--Anomly cases (reference case of Shri Vivek Goel, SDE)---Decision has been taken on the anomaly cases and sent to finance for concurrence.

6--Issues of official language cadres--She said HR section is seized with the official language cadres issues and working on them.

7.Problems related to medical scheme --GS informed GM (HR) about the problems being faced by officers from the TPAs particularly in Mumbai and requested her to send some responsible officer to Mumbai to listen and short out the problems. She assured appropriate action.

SC notice to Centre, Trai on hike in SMS and call rates. 
» BSNL Offers Radiation-Free Mobile Calling Via FWP

» DoT asks local units to check compliance of roaming order 
» Mobile services market to touch Rs 1.2 lakh crore this year  
» No refund of entry fee to 2G players, says Attorney-General

Government forms panel to look into revival of BSNL/ MTNL>

 <<letter of revision of rates>>

   Meeting with Member (services)

United Forum of MTNL Unions & Associations met Member (Services), DOT .We discussed about the MTNL Pension issue and apprised him of our serious concern regarding secured pension and viability of MTNL as an organization which has bearing on the security of service of MTNL working employees. Our fear is real under the background of the move to impose existing Rule 37A provisions of perpetual pension liabilities on MTNL which is already in red. Member (Services) gave patient hearing. He assures that he firmly stands in favor of100% security of pension, family pension and other pensionary benefits including revision of pension of MTNL employees. He also informed that Hon’ble Minister (C & IT) has shown keen interest in this respect.

<<office order>>

1--Secured pension from govt

2--Refund of BWA spectrum charges

3--Mandatory to Govt departments and PSUs to take telecom services from MTNL/BSNL.

Secretary listened us patiently and  responded in a positive way to look into these issues.

Screening in Delhi unit for DPC to regular promotion from JTO (T) to SDE(T) is likely to be conducted on 14th or 15th April,13.

SDE to DE--DPC for regular promotion is scheduled to be held on 11 -04-13 at Corporate Office

Screening in Delhi unit for DPC to adhoc promtion from DE to DGM (T) is scheduled to be held on 11-04-13.

Screening in Delhi unit for DPC to adhoc promotion from CAO to DGM (F) is scheduled to be held on 12-04-13. 

1. DPC in different executive cadres--GS asked CMD to conduct the regular DPCs in different cadres at the earliest, because there are some officers who are going to be retired in this month only. CMD himself was very interested to conduct the DPCs at the earliest, he asked GS to get the screening report of Delhi unit so that the DPC process can be started immediately. He informed that he has asked ED Delhi to send the pending screening reports of different executive cadres at the earliest. He assured GS that there will be no delay in corporate office in conducting the DPCs and issuing regular promotion orders.
2. Concessional broad band connection to MTNL/BSNL/DOT employees-- CMD told that Case has been put up to him and assured that decision will be taken in a day or two.
3. Business opportunity after Hon'ble high court decision to stop Airtel 3G services--CMD said that after high court decision, Airtel will have to stop its 3G services shortly, so it is an opportunity to increase our BB and 3G data card connections. He asked GS to tell all officers to grab this opportunity and do their best to increase our broad band and 3G data card connections. So all officers are appealed to jump to make all efforts to bring the Airtel 3G customers, whose 3G services will be stop shortly, in MTNL network by offering BB and 3G data card or 3G mobile services.  If you find any problem to offer and provide services to  customers, let the Association know so that CMD's intervention can be sought.

<<<View Media Report...Airtel has to stop 3G services as  court  vacates stay order.  

MTNL raises Rs.1,005 crore via sovereign guarantee bonds.<<<media report>>

Undersea cable cut to slow down internet for India, Pakistan, Egypt and other countries for upto 30 days....The damage to this major data pipe with reportedly two others have cause severe internet speed degradation for users in India, especially for customers of BSNL, MTNL, Bharti Airtel and Tata Communications and are supposed to be disrupted for the next 20-30 days.View Media Report.

GS along with Com R.K.Mudgal WP met Dir (Fin) and discussed the issue of abnormal delay in payment of GPF withdrawal , terminal benefits and non availability of funds for mtce. In  regard of delay in payments of GPF withdrawal, She told that the GPF contribution deducted from employees is transferred to the GPF trust and  disbursement of  GPF withdrawal payment is done on the recommendation of GPF trust.  We met to the concerned officer of the trust who informed that funds are released as per the requirement raised by units. Now we will have to find out the reasons of the delay payment of the GPF withdrawal. Area secretaries are required to take up the cases  and ensure that funds are utilised in proper heads. Regarding non availability of  funds for mtce, she mentioned the scarcity of funds and also told that efforts are being to  arrange the funds.

"Both BSNL and MTNL were not really making losses. How did they become loss-making? BSNL and MTNL paid Rs 28,000 crore for spectrum. They were forced to buy spectrum at that price. MTNL borrowed money from bank to pay to Government of India. They are now paying interest to bank and they are not getting enough income. So they are becoming sick. Same is the case with BSNL. 
    Now either the government bails them out because it can’t tell them that they are sick after taking Rs 28,000 crore and ask them to earn. At this point of time and in these market conditions, we do not want to allow any private equity into BSNL and MTNL. We cannot throw our silver in the market at a throwaway price. We will go to government and say some method must be found to compensate public sector companies for the money they paid for spectrum." 

For detailed Interview , please click the following link ( Question -Two of your PSUs are not doing well. Is there a case for selling stake in them? ) -- News Item .

1. Child care leave- We demanded immediate implementation of child care leave in MTNL. CMD informed that MTNL has denied to implement CCL in a reply to parliament question. But after our insistence, he agreed to revisit the decision on CCL.
2. Concessional Broad Band connection to MTNL/BSNL/DOT employees- CMD informed that case is under process and orders will be issued in this month only.
3. Refund of BWA spectrum charges-- CMD told that case of refund of BWA spectrum charges was vigorously being pursued in DOT and informed that a cabinet note for refund of spectrum charge with interest will be sent to cabinet by the end of this month. 
4. One increment on functional promotion to Sr Manager (DE/CAO) in same scale --GS explained the case in detailed and asked CMD to take decision on this issue as per provision of Gr B level  promotion policy in which it is clearly mentioned that one increment will be provided on regular promotion in the same scale. He assured to look into the matter.
5. Shortage of funds for mtce of services: GS raised the issue of shortage of funds for mtce and explained how it is affecting the growth and mtce  of services which in turn is resulting in loss of revenue. CMD categorically mentioned there are no funds available in MTNL and efforts are being made to get funds through BWA spectrum charges and release of bonds through sovereign guarantee of govt for which govt has intended to give guarantee of Rs.3000 crore this year.
6. Land monetisation-  CMD informed that there was positive approach of MOC&IT to raise funds through land monetisation in MTNL. Case is being explored as per his proposal.

Repatriation of Unabsorbed ITS officers to DOT and subsequent Deployment of relieved ITS officers in MTNL:

As per <DOT order>  no. A-11013/64/2012-Abs. Cell (I), dated 11th March, 2013 and  <MTNL Corporate office letter>  no. MTNL/Co/Pers/Group A Absorption/2011/193  dated 11.03. 2013 all ITS Officers presently working on deemed deputation in MTNL who have not opted for absorption in MTNL are relieved and repatriated to DOT with effect from 11-03-13.

As per DOT order A-11013/64/2012-Abs cell(II-A) dated 11th March, 2013 and  <MTNL Corporate office letter> no. 400-45 / 2013-Pers. I (2) dated 11.03.2013 the ITS officers repatriated from MTNL to DoT through the above said repatriation order dated 11.03.2013 are  deployed in MTNL w.e.f. 11-03-2013 A/N as per < terms and conditions> of deployment of ITS officers in MTNL.  The List of ITS officers in MTNL is attached <list>

All the ITS officers repatriated to the Department of Telecommunications will be deemed to have joined DoT on repatriation before their deployment in MTNL. As such, these ITS officers are not required to physically report to the Department of Telecommunications on their repatriation.

GS writes a reminder to CMD to grant child care leave to the women employees working in MTNL immediately as per provisions of DOP&T guidelines already conveyed by this association on 31-01-2013. BSNL has issued orders on 08-03-2013 to grant child care leave to women working in BSNL. <<<GS letter to CMD>>

After long persuasion of this Association, corporate office issues office orders to settle the pay anomaly cases where junior gets more pay than senior on account of implementation of pay revision w.e.f 01-01-2007. The pay of senior may be stepped up at par with junior and senior will draw his next increment with effect from the DNI of the junior subject to fulfilment of other conditions of pay anomaly as rule 22 of FRSR. <<corporate office order>>

Okhla division GB was held on  05-03-13, which was attended and addressed by CS and other circle/area office bearers.

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 Sibal clears Rs 350 cr penalty on Bharti Airtel. 

 Post budget reaction from industry 

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Meeting with GM(F), Delhi Unit

Shri V.K. Tomar, General Secretary, MEA, CHQ, alongwith Shri Parveen Passi, Vice President, MEA, CHQ, Shri DPS Chaudhary, AGS, MEA CHQ and Shri Raj Kumar, Jt. CS, Delhi Circle met Shri Pankaj Yadav, GM(F), Delhi Unit on 1/3/2013  and discussed various issues related to Accounts and Finance Wing of Delhi Unit.  The GS apprised the GM(F) regarding various vacancies in the cadre of AO,CAO and DGMs.  Issues regarding regular promotions in this cadre were also discussed.  It was stressed that guidelines issued by the Corporate Office  vide letter No. MTNL/CO/PERS/TFR POLICY/65/2002/169 dated 22/7/2008 should be followed scrupulously.

ITS REPATRIATION ISSUE

DOT filed a fresh application in Hon. High Court of Delhi last week praying before the Hon. High Court that DOT will comply with the direction of the Hon HC  to end deemed deputation of ITS by repatriating them from BSNL / MTNL to DOT. The application further prayed that DOT in compliance to the decision of the Union Cabinet may be permitted to send repatriated ITS  back to BSNL / MTNL on deputation for a period of 10 years in a diminishing manner.

This application of DOT came up for hearing today in the Hon. High Court of Delhi and the application was summarily dismissed. Hon. High Court directed DOT to respect the law of the land and comply with the direction of  Delhi High Court.

Restrictions on Top  Level  executives  of  CPSEs  joining  private commercial under takings after retirement.

Delhi WS area general body meeting will be held on 08-03-13 in lunch hour at 2nd floor, CGO complex to discuss the various issues like welfare of executives and improvement of wireless services as well as financial viability of the company. Along with other office bearers, GS and CGM (WS) will also address the meeting. All members of WS are requested to attend the meeting.  

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MTNL endorses Government orders to en-cash both earned leave + Half Pay Leave, subject to over all limit of 300.  <<<< govt order>>>>        <<<< MTNL order>>>>

Corporate office has conducted DPC for regular promotion from JAO to AO on 20th Feb, 13. Promotion order will be issued shortly.

GS along with AGS Shri D.P.S.Chaudhary met Jt GM (HR) on 19th Feb,13 and discussed following issues.

1. Anomaly cases--He informed that pay anomaly committee has recommended 19 cases out of 23 cases placed before it. recommendations have been sent to Addl GM (Fin) CO for further action.

2. Regular DPC in E2-non technical cadre--He assured to expedite the case.

3. Restoration of seniority as per hon'ble High Court orders of Kerala & Delhi dtd 1.2.2008 & 11.08.2008 respectively regarding reversion of 1966 TES Gr B--He informed that GM (HR) has raised some queries to be replied by units. <<letter of clarification>>

Some salient features contained in the Cabinet decision on absorption of ITS Group “A” in BSNL/MTNL:

a) Group “A” Absorption process in BSNL/MTNL stands concluded which in effect means that the seniority of the absorbed ITS is delinked from those who would, according to the note, continue on deputation for a fixed time frame.

b)  All the BSNL/MTNL posts have to be filled up by absorbed officers to the extent absorbed officers are available on priority basis.

c)  Govt fully empowers BSNL/MTNL to make recruitment to top Management posts which remain unfilled after promotion of eligible absorbed officers. This recruitment would be allowed under provisions of Rule 37which envisages that unabsorbed ITS would be also eligible to be recruited in BSNL/MTNL afresh after they get their pension and retirement benefits from Govt. for the service rendered by them in DOT.

d) BSNL/MTNL is allowed to retain the unabsorbed ITS officers on deputation (BSNL-941 and MTNL-83) for a maximum period of 10 years in a diminishing manner ie 10% will be repatriated/retired every year In MTNL, repatriation will be completed in 3 years time.

e) The deemed deputation period from 2005 also stands regularised

ITS REPATRIATION CASE

BCP, NP, RG, SKN,LXN & KBN

<<<<Amendment suggested>>>

The CEC meeting of Mumbai circle will be held on 19-02-2013 at Wadala Telephone Exchange Conference Hall from 3.00 pm onwards. 

The following agenda will be discussed in the meeting.

1-Pension issue.

2-Election/Selection of office bearers as per new constitution.

3-DPCs in all cadres of executives in different disciplines.

4-Any other item with the permission of chair.

MTNL net loss widens to Rs 1,182 crore

<<<Report>>

 Meeting with CMD on Pension issue—Meeting on pension issue with CMD was held on 15-02-13 in CGO complex committee room. Dir (Fin), Dir Tech), GM (HR) & Jt GM (HR) were also present in the meeting. At the very out set CMD briefed  that  for last 12 years we all are trying to get payment of pension in MTNL from govt as in BSNL, but could not succeed. He further told that Today Company’s financial condition has come to an extent that we are finding it difficult to pay pension from our resources, so   MTNL management has recommended two proposals to the govt  (1)  Formation a single trust for executives & non executives with govt and contribution of govt liability of more than 4000 crore in the trust, and (2)  pension from govt as in BSNL after next pay revision when parity of scales of MTNL & BSNL can be done.  Association representatives expressed their concern over the viability of trust and surety of secured pension from this trust and maintained their unwavering position to get secured pension from govt as in BSNL because it is an issue which cannot be left on the mercy of management or govt, but to be secured through provisions in govt rules. Dir (Fin) endorsed the views of CMD as well as Associations/union representatives and explained that in present situation, MTNL cannot pay pension in the days to come so the formation of trust may be accepted as an interim arrangement till next pay commission. GS MEA and other representatives maintained their firm position to get secured pension from govt in any case. We also pointed out that the clause 20 of revised Rule 37 A which is said to be the govt guarantee is limited to the liability of govt to meet the short fall of the expenditure in case trust or PSU fails to meet it and that expenditure will be debited to the trust or PSU. There is no direct liability of govt to pay pension to the absorbed employees of MTNL. CMD agreed with the concern of the representatives and promised to take up this case with the govt to clarify the govt responsibility to pay pension to the MTNL absorbed employees in any eventuality of failure of trust. We were asked to provide the draft to be included in 37A to ensure govt liability of payment of pension.  We have maintained our position to demand and ensure secured pension from govt as in BSNL. Our efforts to achieve our aim will continue.If required, we can resort to trade union action to achieve our demand

ITS REPATRIATION CASE -  DISMISSED BY HON. HIGH COURT  OF      DELHI.

Hon’ble High Court out rightly dismissed the plea of  DOT to allow ITS to continue on deputation in BSNL/MTNL and directed DOT / BSNL/MTNL Management to implement its order to repatriate ITS  within six weeks.

1--Shortage of store items. Stress was given on acute shortage of drop wire. ED informed that about 400 Km drop wire is expected in next few days and purchase order for further requirement has been given. ED also stressed on the use of recovered drop wire.

2--Local promotion orders of the officers whose CRs were called for DE(LA) but left out after the promotion orders of 32 officers issued recently.

3-Local promotion orders in the cadre of Executive Engineer (civil)

4--Many other issues related to improvement of services and revenue generation were also discussed 

CMD asked GS to draw the special attention of the officers towards the following important steps to bring the company out from the deep water.

1.       Increase of sales of MTNL product.

2.      After sales service

3.       Pursue the employees who are not able to perform their duty properly to go for VR (voluntary retirement)

4.       To bring the long absentee cases to logical end.

Association asks its members to pay special attention on the above points which are essentially required before  taking any further step to turn around the company.

Status on ITS repatriation case at Hon Delhi HC:Today the case came up for hearing. The case has been listed for 15-02-2013 after Hon. Chief Justice decides which bench it would be referred to.
 

Mumbai unions/Associations demonstration on pension issue

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Next date of CP is 28-02-13.

Next 4G Spectrum Auction on 700MHz Band Coming by 2014

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MTNL launches video telephony service for Delhi and Mumbai users.  <<<< click for media news >>>>

1. Rebate  on BB connections at the residence of MTNL/BSNL/DOT employees--Considering the long pending demand of Association, CMD agreed to give rebate on broad band connections at the residence of MTNL/BSNL/DOT employees.
2. Filling all vacancies of Executive Engineer(civil) on regular promotion:  CMD was positive on this demand of Association and assured to take appropriate action.
3. 0ld DPC with old bench marks and review of new benchmarks--after detailed discussion, CMD said that he would have a further discussion with other concerned officers in the corporate office before deciding any thing on this issue.
4. Time bound functional promotion as assured in terms and conditions of absorption---CMD was not positive on time bound functional promotions but was very positive on the demand of Association to fill up all executives posts on regular basis and asked Association to come a concrete proposal. Association has also pleaded to review the promotion policy of executives to make smooth and faster promotions.
5. Pension from govt as in BSNL--Association stressed to get pension from govt as in BSNL, however, CMD apprised that the formation of trust in DOT as per rule 37A is in process in DOT. Association asked CMD to pursue for pension from Govt instead of Trust.
6. Issues like BWA refund, surrender of access 2G spectrum and other service related issues--CMD told that the suggestions given by Association through resolutions have  been circulated to the concerned wings for their views so that appropriate action can be taken.

Local officiating Promotion from SDE (T) to DE--Association brought to his knowledge that ACRs of about 50 officers have already been called for long back but orders have not been issued so far. ED assured to issue the promotion orders shortly.

Local officiating promotion from AO to CAO--ED informed that process to issue promotion orders in CAO cadre is on. Orders will be issued in a day or so.

Local officiating promotion from SDE (C) to EE (C)--Association asked ED to fill up the unfilled vacancies of EE (C) on local officiating basis. ED assured to discuss this issue with CE and decide.

Service matters related to shortage of store items, maintenance of FTTH connections, maintenance of copper cable, booking of faulty cables, monetisation of land etc were discussed in length.   

Joint Forum leaders met Additional Secretary, DoT.

Leaders of the Joint Forum of BSNL and MTNL unions and Associations met the Additional Secretary, DoT and discussed issues connected with the viability of BSNL and MTNL, as well as important issues connected with the employees of BSNL and MTNL. It included immediate payment of Rs.1500 crore compensation to BSNL from USO fund, exemption of BSNL and MTNL from the one time payment for the additional 2G spectrum, enhancement of minimum pension from Rs.3500 to Rs.3880, settlement of pension anomaly, payment of Govt. pension to MTNL employees, etc.

Meeting with GM (HR) & Jt GM (HR) ----GS along with WP & CS met GM (HR) & Jt GM (HR) on 04-01-13 and discussed following issues.

1.       Regular DPC in different cadres of executives of all disciplines—They informed that process of regular DPC in all the cadres of executives of telecom, Finance, Civil & electrical has been started and assured to conduct the DPCs at the earliest after getting the screening & vig report from both the units. DPC of those JAOs whose screening report has been received in corporate office is scheduled to be held on 9^th Jan,13. Screening reports for DPC to DE and CAO are still awaited from Delhi and Mumbai units.  Screening reports for promotion to SDE (T), DGM(Telecom/Fin/Civil/Elect) have been called for.

2.       Financial upgradation from the due date in cases where there is no vig case on the due date but DPC conducted on later date when there was a vig case—This issue was explained to GM (HR) and pleaded her to issue instructions to both the units to start the process of DPC for financial upgradation well before time so that DPC can be conducted on Due date, and also to give effect of financial upgradation from due date in cases where there was no case pending on that date but case erupted on later date before DPC was conducted. GM (HR) assured to take up this case and decide.

3.       Improved pay scale for JTOs (Civil) who absorbed with ACP—Case has been approved by finance, orders will be issued shortly.

4.       Preparation of updated seniority lists of different executive cadres—Jt GM (HR) agreed that it a case which needs to be decided at the earliest but he said that they required two SDE level officers from Delhi unit to be posted in corporate office to get these seniority lists and other seniority cases decided. He assured that CO will make arrangement to get required officers posted.

5.       Pending medical reimbursement cases in units because of shortage of funds in ED floaters—Jt GM (HR) informed that issue has been discussed at highest level in the management and assured that pending cases will be settled within 15 days.  

6.       RRs for promotion from AM (HR)/Mktg/Legal—GM (HR) informed that issue is still required to be discussed at higher level. Now issue will again be discussed with CMD.

7.       Relaxation in qualifying marks in E3 LICE—GM (HR) was informed that some candidates have represented that some topics in the exam were out of syllabus or under marked.  So, Association asked her to consider for the relaxation in qualifying marks from 40% to 30%. She said that she will get it examined and decision will  be taken on the merit of the case.

 <<<letter for DGM (Fin)/ DGM (Elect)/DGM (Civil)>>>

       ITTM  achieves another milestone.
  After continuous efforts and persuasion, ITTM has succeeded to have a
 tie up with IETE to impart industrial training to their students.
 Institute of Electronics and Telecom Engineers (IETE) is a leading
 professional institution under ministry of HRD. We have received the
 first list of students out of about 200 students from IETE who will
 undergo six weeks training at ITTM during Jan- Feb, 2013. ITTM hope to
 get more trainees from IETE and other institutes in the time to
 come. ITTM may generate some revenue through these processes. 
 ITTM is very thankful to the MTNL management for granting approvals
 and all GMs in extending full support in field training activities
 which enabled ITTM to establish its identity into a reputed training
 centre in the field of telecom and IT. ITTM is always committed towards
 excellence in providing best quality training.
 

All The CHQ/Circle Office bearers & Delegates are requested to get print of this letter & apply for Spl. CL of dated 13,14 & 15 December 2012.

<<<Business standard report>>

1. Augmentation of 3G BTSs--in next few months, 500 more 3G BTSs will be increased.He sought the help of Association for site acquisition.
2. Mtce of NCR BTSs will be out sourced very shortly
3. All Generators and AC units of BTSs will be replaced or repaired shortly. 

Economic Times News Article : DoT to impose one-time spectrum fee from

                                                              January 1 despite protests

centre will bear the one time spectrum fee for state owned companies BSNL and MTNL.

1. DPCs of  SDE (T) to DE, SDE (E) to EE, AO to CAO have been planned to be conducted before 31st Jan 2013

2. JAO to AO---DPC has been scheduled to conducted on 26th December,12

3. JTO (T) to SDE (T)---CRs will be called for by the end of this month

4. Left out ST candidates DPC from JTO to SDE---screening report & vig clearance of both the units have been received, DPC process will be started.

5. JTO (C) ACP case--report has been received from Delhi unit, now case will be put to finance for their concurrence shortly.

Status on ITS repatriation case at Hon Delhi HC:

ASG submitted the minutes of the Committee of Secretaries final meeting held on 12-12-2012. ASG informed the bench that Cabinet is likely to take a final decision on this recommendation by the middle of January 2013.Hon.HC of Delhi extended the last date for implementation of its order to 01-02-2013. The matter is posted to 1st February 2013.

 Delegate session----Delegate session of CHQ conference was held on 14^th & 15^th December 2012 in New Delhi YMCA auditorium, Jai Singh road New Delhi. After flag hosting, delegate session was inaugurated by GM (HR) by lighting lamp. GM (HR), Jt GM (HR) & DGM (Pers) corporate office addressed the delegates and took the queries of delegates on various HR issues. GM (HR) & Jt GM (HR) assured the house that they will make all efforts to speed up the pending DPC cases in all executive cadres and attempt to hold Telecom, civil & electrical stream DPCs in the month of Jan,13. In next session, General Secretary placed his report before the house, which was passed by the house with one voice. Circle Secretaries of both the circles gave their brief report on the membership in Delhi and Mumbai and assured to increase the paid membership in the days to come. In second session, elaborate discussion was held on various HR issues including promotion policy, Recruitment rules, pension, and other HR issues.  On 15^th Dec,13, after the approval of financial report, the detailed discussion was held on financial viability and survival of MTNL. Resolutions passed on HR issues and financial viability will be uploaded shortly.

Constitution amendments---Representative council approved the following amendments-

1.      New member enrolment fee—Rs 10/-

2.      Monthly contribution—Rs 40/- ( Rs 30 subscription + Rs 10 welfare contribution)

3.      Welfare claim----Rs 25000/- ( to the family of departed comrades)

4.      One CWC on every 100 paid members

5.      Circle President, circle secretary and circle treasurer will be ex-officio CWC member by virtue of their posts.

Election of CHQ body—16 member CHQ body was elected. Com S.N.Prasad, Com V.K.Tomar & Com V.P. Prajapati were elected as CHQ President, General Secretary & CHQ Treasurer respectively. List of full CHQ body will be uploaded shortly

Election of Delhi Circle body ---Com B.S.Dalal, Com Sunil Kumar & Com Satyavir Singh were elected as Circle President, Circle Secretary & Circle Treasurer respectively , list of full circle body will be uploaded shortly.

All members are requested to participate in two days dharna programme of Jt Forum of MTNL/BSNL Unions and Associations on 17th & 18th December 2012 at BSNL, corporate office. Make this programme a grand success to achieve our demands related to the survival of both the companies . Come in large numbers in dharna programme.

                                  GRAND OPEN SESSION

A grand open session was held on 13^th December in Chinmaya Sewa Trust auditorium which was jam packed and overcrowded by the executives. Chief guest of the function was Shri A.K.Garg , CMD MTNL. Other guests, who addressed the gathering, were  Shri Pranjoy guha, Sr Telecom analyst & journalist, Ms Shalini Singh,Editor The HINDU & Sr Telecom analyst, Shri K.Ashok rao, National President, NCOA, Shri G.L.Jogi, President SNEA(I), Shri K.Sabestin, General Secretary, SNEA(I), Shri Virjesh Upadhyay, General Secretary, MTNL Mazdoor sangh (Recognised Union), Shri S.S.Nanda, General secretary, RTOWA. Shri B.K.Mittal ED, Delhi, Shri R.A.Gupta, PGM(O) Delhi, Shri Kamlesh Kumar, PGM(D) Delhi, Mrs Rajni Taneja, GM (HR) Corporate office, Shri D.N.Mishra,GM (A), Delhi Shri S.K.Arora GM (Mktg) WS also graced the occasion. CHQ President Shri S.N.Prasad welcomed the guests and General Secretary Shri V.K.Tomar delivered his keynote in which he highlighted the issues of pension from govt, refund of BWA spectrum charges, surrender of excess 2G spectrum, inadequate HR policies, pending HR issues like review of promotion policy/RR, framing RRs of DM (HR)/Mktg/legal/CS, regular promotion in DGM cadre, time bound functional promotion upto Jt GM, review of new bench marks, participation of MTNL in govt projects to earn revenue , single window concept in MTNL, adequate funds for maintenance. CMD in his address mentioned that he was making sincere efforts to revive the company, he said that MTNL revival proposal is with govt,he told that his main focus is to make the company loan free for which he is also making efforts to raise 7000 crore through bonds with govt guaranty , he said company can be revived with revival proposal but survival is possible only through our quality of services rendered to our esteemed customers. He called upon the one and all in MTNL to work to increase the revenue without which we cannot think of MTNL survival. He expressed his internal feelings to get the company turned around at any cost for which he sought the cooperation and support of all MTNL staff. At the end of open session,CHQ President Shri S.N.Prasad gave vote of thanks to the guests.

Open session was anchored by Shri R.K.mudgal, CHQ Wkg President

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• Pension of MTNL retirees to be paid by govt as in BSNL
• Immediate repatriation of ITS officers or taking back other absorbed or recruited officers and employees back to DOT and allow them to work in MTNL/BSNL.
• immediate refund of BWA spectrum charges to BSNL/MTNL
• BSNL/MTNL should not be charged for the extra spectrum holding by them in excess of 4.4 MHz
• Exempt BSNL/MTNL from spectrum liberalization and reframing

<<<<<<<Notice>>>>>>>

After persuasion of this Association, Corporate Office has issued a letter to Delhi/ Mumbai units to send ACR and Vig clearance of 250 officers for regular promotion to DE against approximately 118 vacancies. <<letter>>

Click the link for detailes .....................<<link>>

1. SDE to DE regular promotion--she assured that after receiving the screening & Vig report, DPC will be conducted immediately.

2.Regular promotion from AM(T)/JTO(T) to DM (T)/ SDE (T) against SCF quota---She assured that CRs will be called for in the month of December, 12 and efforts will be made to conduct the DPC in January ,13.

3.RRs for promotion from AM(HR)/Mktg/Legal/CS to DM---She said that now case is in advance stage and notification may be issued shortly.

4.E3 LICE---She said that after recieving the feed back from Delhi and Mumbai units, date will be notified. We have requested to decide exam date only after our  conference. She agreed.

<<<click for letter>>>

For Syllabus+soft study material etc. please go to home page of this site & see the links on left hand side.

Meeting with Dr. Mrs. Kruparani Killi, Hon MOSC&IT on ITS issue. Convenor/Jt Forum Com V A N Namboodiri and other JF leaders met Dr. Mrs. Kruparani Killi, Hon MOSC & IT at her residence on 24.11.2012 and held discussions on relieving of ITS from BSNL & MTNL. Among MOS’s, she is holding the charge of both PSUs. JF leaders explained in detail the issue and impact of non resolution of this issue on the viability of BSNL & MTNL. We explained that the Managements proposal to continue with the non-optee ITS on deputation for another 10 years is no way going to help the revival of BSNL or MTNL and in that case BSNL & MTNL will collapse within few years. So like the non-optees, other employees of BSNL & MTNL also should be taken back to Govt service for their job and pension security. Hon MOSC&IT had a patient hearing for about 20 minutes and assured that the issue will be further discussed with Hon MOC&IT, Shri. Kapil Sibbal. JF leaders submitted a memorandum also.

Memorandum submitted to the Hon’ble Prime Minister India, on the day of the March to the Parliament, on the issue of the ITS repatriation. <<click here>>

The Joint Forum leaders will meet the ministers and secretaries, connected with the ITS repatriation issue and discuss.

HISTORICAL PARLIAMENT MARCH BY BSNL & MTNL EMPLOYEES ON 22^ND NOVEMBER'2012: Thousands of BSNL & MTNL employees marched to Parliament today at 12:00 Hrs from BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi demanding immediate relieving of non-optee ITS, continuing in BSNL & MTNL on deputation or to take all the BSNL & MTNL employees back to Govt Service.

Even after four chances to get absorbed in the PSUs BSNL & MTNL, the ITS officers numbering about 1,600 rejected BSNL&MTNL and opted to continue in government service whereas 4 lakh executives and non-executives got absorbed in BSNL & MTNL. Joint Forum representatives submitted memorandum  to hon'ble Prime Minister.

View Hon. High Court of Delhi direction on ITS repatriation issue.<<high court decision>>

Delhi CEC meeting was held on 17-11-2012 in BSNL recreation club 5^th floor Kidwai Bhawan.   More than 100 office bearers including CHQ/Circle office bearers/Area/Divisional Secretaries and CEC members attended the meeting. GS briefed the house about the preparation of CHQ conference in Delhi, and 22^nd November rally to parliament house.

CHQ Conference---GS briefed the house about the importance of CHQ conference and Delhi Circle Conference which will be held with CHQ conference. He told that through open session and delegate session, we will discuss and convey our view point regarding revival /survival of MTNL and welfare of executives to the management and other concerned authorities.  This conference will bring lot of awareness in the officers and management in respect of working of the company and suggest many ways to come out of this dwindling condition of the company.   Venue and date of open session and delegate sessions will be as follows—

Open Session---13^th December at Chinmaya Sewa Trust Auditorium, 79,Lodhi road, adjacent to Lodhi Garden, and in front of Mausam Bhawan. Open session will be followed by dinner at the same venue.

Delegate session---14^th and 15^th December 2012, at YMCA, Jai Singh Road, Near Jantar Mantar, behind Parliament Street Police Station, New Delhi.

Mumbai Delegates will stay in the YMCA tourist hostels in the same complex.

Keeping in view the increasing cost of the conference, CEC decided to increase the delegate fee from Rs 500/- to Rs 1000/- per delegate

It was also decided that All Area Secretaries/ Divisional Secretaries will have to submit the delegate list along with Delegate fee @ Rs1000/-, conference fee @ Rs.200/-per member and upto date subscription by 30^th November. GS, Circle President, CHQ Wrg President, Circle Secretary appealed the office bearers to make the conference a grand success.

<<<letter>>

Agenda of meeting--

1. CHQ/ Delhi Circle Conference
2. Corporate Office/Delhi unit issues
3. Pension issue and BWA spectrum charges refund
4. Organisational issues
5. Any other point with the permission of chair.

All CHQ /Circle office bearers/Area Secretaries/Presidents/Divisional Secretaries/CEC members are requested to attend the meeting at sharp 2PM.

All Area Secretaries and Divisional Secretaries have to ensure the delegate election and collection of up-to-date subscription/ conference fee @ Rs.200/- per member and delegate fee @ Rs.500 per delegate and submit to the Circle Treasurer at the earliest. Delegates are to be elected as per our constitution i.e one delegate on every 20 members.

DEMONSTRATION Against Permanent Deputation of ITS in MTNL/BSNL

JOIN En-mass with 100% participation at 1300 Hrs today ( 8th November 2012) at BSNL HQ ( which is located adjacent to K.L. Bhawan)  for demonstration against permanent deputation of ITS in MTNL/BSNL.

ITS Repatriation Issue at Hon’ble HC

1.  ASG (representing UOI) made submission before the Delhi HC, that a proposal to repatriate unabsorbed ITS from BSNL/MTNL progressively within a time span of 10 years is under the consideration of Group of secretaries and that it will be very shortly sent to the Union Cabinet – Hon’ble HC  observed that   Bench is not concerned with what cabinet is to decide and that the 10 year time period is absurd".

2.   Counsel for the respondents (ITS) submitted that they have to be formally relieved from BSNL/MTNL immediately ending “deemed deputation” and thereafter they can be taken back to BSNL/MTNL on “deputation” which is legal.-  Hon’ble HC observed this is nothing but continuance of the present situation.

      This will putting an end to the immediate possibility of their entry through back door deputation.

3. Finally Hon’ble HC Bench directed Counsel for UOI, BSNL/MTNL to relieve all unabsorbed ITS by 15^th Dec failing which UOI should submit a detailed proposal. The case is posted for 18th Dec:’12.

Joint Forum of BSNL/MTNL Unions/Association’s Programmes regarding Gr A absorption/repatriation

 8^th November 2012— Lunch hour demonstration in all over India, in Delhi, demonstration will be at BSNL, Corporate Office.  All members have to attend this programme in full strength in Delhi & Mumbai.

 22^nd November, 2012—Rally to parliament –All members have to attend this rally in full strength.

On-going hunger strike at BSNL corporate Office, which was concluded on 02-11-12, was attended by our members, and lunch hour demonstrations were addressed by GS/CS MEA.

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