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1. Association thanked for the recent promotion orders of AO to CAO and regarding pending DPCs, GM(HR) informed that JAO to AO DPC will be conducted in this month and regarding JTO (E) to SDE(E) and SDE(E) to EE(E) the case has been put up for approval from DIR (HR) and after his approval screening report and Vig clearance will be asked from Delhi and Mumbai unit. Regarding SDE to DE DPC, matter will be further discussed with BSNL corporate office to maintain uniformity in the decision of holding DPC according to rule 206 .
2. RRs of HR/Mktg/Fin/legal/CS  streams--Matter is still be deliberated at higher level
3. Anomaly cases---cases were discussed in length and are further to be discussed tomorrow with concerned officers who are to put up these cases.
4. Trg increment---matter was discussed and certain details are to be provided by Association to the concerned officers to get case put up again.
5. Financial up gradation from due date if no case pending on that date but  comes up before DPC date---Court decision in a particular case has been implemented but to get it generalized, case will be taken to the ensuing board  meeting for its approval.
6. E3 LICE waiting list---it is under consideration. efforts are being made to resolve some issues related to this matter

(1)  Endorsed list of Regular E3 promotion of Technical Executives ...

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(2)  CR call letter for E4 to E5 Time Bound Promotion for technical Executives...

Order

All Executives are requested to get your APAR completed ASAP & ensure timely submission of the same. This will be helpful in timely completion of DPC.

Reacting to a news item published yesterday on various platforms, telecom equipment supplier Nokia Networks on Friday clarified that it has not rejected the purchase order from MTNL. The public sector telecom firm seeks to expand its network and Nokia Networks turned out to be the lowest bidder when the tender was floated last year.

http://www.firstpost.com/business/nokia-networks-differs-ravi-shankar-prasad-says-deal-mtnl-2374204.html

<<<economics times report>>>

1--Shri Sanjeev Kumar, GM(ITTM) transferred and posted as GM(NP) consequent to the transfer of Shri Shri Raghvendra Gupta, as OSD to CMD

2--Shri Rajender Singh  Addl GM (BB) transfered and posted as GM(ITTM)

3--Shri D N Mishra, Addl GM(Adm) posted as GM(Adm), Delhi unit

4--Ms Meena Chauhan GM(A) transfered and posted as GM(OP)

5--Shri Amit Saxena, GM(OP) transfere and posted as GM(T)

6--Shri  Naresh Khanna, GM(T) transfered and posted as GM(Central)

7--Shri Rajendra Prasad, GM(HQ & EL) transfered and posted as GM(West)

<<orders>>

Corporate Office has issued the regular promotion orders from AO to CAO. orders will be posted shortly

<<<orders>>

<<<orders>>>

1. Constitution of Pay Revision Committee of CPSEs--We pleaded for early constitution of the committee by expediting the process. He said case has already gone to Cabinet Secretariat and govt has yet to decide but one thing is clear that committee's report will come in time and govt orders will be there before 01-01-2017.
2. Revival of Sick CPSEs-- He said govt policy in this regard is very clear that sick PSUs which can be revived are to be revived by making all possible efforts and those which can not be revived are to be closed down.
3. Revision of Pension in MTNL/BSNL--GS explained the issue that Pension to erstwhile DOT employees who have been absorbed in MTNL/BSNL is paid by govt in accordance of 1972 CCS pension rule from civil account so revision of pension should be recommended by Pay revision committee and it should not be left with BSNL/MTNL. He was convinced with our argument and said that you will have to tell this issue to pay revision committee.

“Don’t declare holiday on my death, instead work an extra day, if

 you love me”. Dr A P J Abdul Kalam

Condolence on the sad demise of Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, former President of India. May his soul rest in peace

GS writes to CMD regarding  distribution of SCF and competitive quota as 75:25 instead of present 50:50 as in BSNL. <<<letter>>

1. Proposal of  CMD to bring sense of ownership of company amongst employees---GS informed CMD/ M(S) that the proposal of generating money through collection from officers is not a viable and acceptable proposition and also expressed general view that this small amount can't do any thing in the revival of company which has Rs.16000 / crore loans on its balance sheet. CMD said that his intention is not to generate funds but to give message to the govt that employees have taken ownership of the company and are bent upon to get the company revived and also to bring sense of commitment of employees to get company revived. He said it is not required to contribute and generate funds but this message can be given even by taking shares of the company or any other short of option which employees feel is viable and acceptable. He also clarified that it is not proposal of the management or DOT but a thought to employees and it is upto them to buy this thought or not.
2. Revision of Pension through Pay Commission/ Pay revision committee--GS pleaded for writing from DOT to the 7th Pay commission and 3rd pay revision committee of CPSEs to recommend the pension  revision as for Govt employees because now pension to MTNL & BSNL employees is paid from the same  civil account from which pension is paid to DOT employees. Member (S) said he will ask the concerned officers .
3. Fresh option for combined pension to Pro-rata pension optees--Association requested him to get the process of fresh option expedited  which is stuck in DOT. He said he is not aware of the status and called concerned DDG and also asked us to discuss with him first.
4. Expansion of WS network--Association pleaded that WS expansion plan should not be stopped because without expansion, we can not improve the growth & quality of WS services. He said that expansion of WS will be there but it needs to be reviewed and he is working on this.
5. Transferring WS and Transmission maintenance to the Areas--- Association discussed on the success of this model. CMD informed that it is tested model and works successfully. Association discussed the issues related to this model and asked CMD to provide required staff and other resources to make this model effective and successful. He assured all required steps for smooth functioning of the areas.
6. Customer friendly tariff plans of MTNL services--CMD also felt that MTNL tariff plans of land line & Wireless services are not attractive and customer friendly, so they need to be revised. He said BSNL plan are good and MTNL will also have to match these plans. He said action will be taken in this direction.

• EID MUBARAK
• E - Embrace with open heart
• I - Inspire with impressive attitude
• D - Distribute pleasure to all

<<<orders>>>

1--AO to CAO DPC is likely to be held in a day or two

2--JTO (Elect) to SDE & SDE( Elect) to EE (Elect)--CO is going to call for ACR & Vig clearance shortly

3--SDE(T) to DE(T)--We have asked GM(HR) to start the process as BSNL has started the DPC process for SDE to DE according to rule 206 seniority. He has assured to discuss with BSNL concerned officers and take decision accordingly.

A interactive session was also held in which GS, MEA  said that it is an opportunity for MTNL that Member (Services) has taken over the charge of CMD and we should take the benefit of this opportunity to get company revived. GS also said that we will have to work for company and our self and there should be no blame game . GS said that our aim is to get   3rd pay revision implementation so company is to be revived before 01-01-2017 for which we have to improve our quality of service.

In a separate meeting with CMD in  the chamber of GM(ITTM) , GS told CMD that mobilization of  funds through deposits from officer is a very complex issue which we have to discuss in our organization before giving any feed back on this issue.

1--Local Promotion orders in the cadre of DE--ED agreed to issue local promotion orders in the cadre of DE and asked GM(A) to issue the orders.

2--Endorshment of  regular promotion orders  of  JTO to SDE issued by CO--He asked GM(A) to issue the posting orders of the officers promoted by CO at the earliest.

3--Considering request transfer with the promotion orders--He agreed to  consider the request to the maximum possible extent.

4--Providing supporting staff to the field units where W S and Transmission network is being shifted to Areas---He assured that staff will be made available in the field units.

5--We also discussed other field problems to improve the working.

After our long persuation ,CO issued regular promotion order in Executive Engineer(Civil) for 8 posts, 4 from Mumbai & Delhi each. Order for other 3 posts are held back for want of some clearance. We will pursue for order of remaining 3 posts also on priority. Thanks to Dir (HR) & GM(HR) and whole HR team.

<<<orders>>>

Corporate office issues regular promotion orders of 307 officers from JTO/ AM(T) to SDE/DM(T) on regular basis . This DPC was scheduled for August ,15, but because of our persistent persuasion with management DPC was pre-poned and orders have been issued.

<<promotion orders>>>

<<<orders>>

 following major decisions were taken.

1. Association will vigorously pursue with the management in the month of July and  If significant progress is not made towards the resolution of the issues, then Association will intensify its protest action and further go on agitational programmes.
2. A detailed discussion was also held on the revival of the company and policies of Govt and Management in this regard.. In the light of the discussion held with CMD/ Member (S) on 2nd July.15, it was decided that the core technical group of Association in Delhi & Mumbai will deliberate and hold video conference shortly to decide the line of action of the Association.
3. CHQ conference will be held in the first week of November, 2015 in Delhi
4. After a detailed discussion it was also decided that appropriate action must be taken against those who are misusing Association name in Mumbai.

                  <<<<Photos of meeting>>>

Meeting with CMD & Member (Services) Shri N K Yadav--

-GS Shri V K Tomar along with CHQ President Shri S N Prasad, AGS Shri Sanjay Kumar, Circle Secretary Mumbai Shri G P Yadav, Jt CS Mumbai Shri P N Vasane, ACS Mumbai Shri S N Pandit had a meeting with CMD on 02-07-15 and had a detailed discussion on the issues raised by Association in the protest notice and revival of company. Meeting lasted for three hours. Association handed over him a letter reiterating the issues raised by Association and expressing the concern that no progress has been made towards resolution of the issues raised by Association .

CMD had a discussion on  all the issues raised in our letter and we apprised him of the back ground of the issues and necessity to resolve them to get executives motivated. We briefed him on all issues related to Telecom/Finance/HR/Mktg/ Civil/ Elec/Hindi/ CS/Legal / Direct recruited officers 30% corpus, increment/ DPC/ time bound Promotions, med capping, working spouse, etc and other issues like 1999-2000 year of recruitment JTOs promotion, waiting list of LICE. On some of the issues his approach was very positive and he marked those issues and asked association to further discuss all the issues with Dir (HR). He also marked our letter to Dir (HR) for discussion & n/a on the issues raised by Association. We have informed CMD that if no positive progress takes place on the issues raised by the Association, we will be compelled to go on agitation further.

A detailed discussion was held on 78.2% fitment on which Association explained how this issue is important to be resolved at the earliest which is not only impacting present financial benefits but terminal benefits also and employees are being deprived from their legitimate rights which have been given by Govt. CMD/ M(S) reiterated the  same old version of the management and DOT that MTNL is in huge losses and revenue is declining day by day. He also said that free roaming decision of govt has also impacted by Rs 300 crore revenue loss in MTNL. We  strongly reacted that company's financial condition has worsen because of govt policies and decision. Present 300 crore lose is also because of govt decision, than why employees should suffer when they only implement Govt/ Management policies. GS explained how govt policies has destroyed the  company and the efforts made by Association to oppose the policies and improve the financial condition of the MTNL.We got him convinced that employees have no role in today's financial condition of the company, but it is because of govt policies.

He asked us to keep 78.2% fitment pending till MTNL / BSNL merger on which call is to be taken by Govt after IIM (Benglore) report which is expected after two weeks. We kept insisting on resolution of 78.2% fitment without any condition. After long discussion, he was of the opinion that possibilities can be explored how 78.2% fitment can be given to those who are retiring, because after retirement govt has to take the financial liability of the pension. We have maintained that Association will keep fighting for 78.2% fitment for all.

A detailed discussion was also held on revival of MTNL. Association clearly asked him whether govt wants to revive MTNL or not. He firmly said yes MTNL will be revived but there may be some changes in it. He also shared how revenue can be increased in land line by improving BB services and specially by providing Wi Fi facility to all customers. He also shared how 3G services can be provided in 900 MHz band. This issue was discussed in length with our  Technical Core group members of Mumbai circle and it will be further discussed after detailed discussion with other technical experts. Association placed its view that without 3G services MTNL can not survive and this service has to continue. Detailed discussion was also held on other services and suggestions were given by association.

Discussion was also held on MTNL and BSNL merger. Association has made it clear that we are for merger and issues which are coming in the way of merger were discussed ,Association also suggested the solutions of some of the issues related to the merger.

<<<letter to CMD>>                                 <<<photos of meeting>>

<<<orders>>>

<<<GS letter to CMD>>>

 <<<letter to Cabinet Secretary>>     <<<letter to Secy DPE>>>

Meeting with DPE Officers—GS MEA/ President NCOA, Shri V K Tomar, SG NCOA Shri Baby Thomus and GS, SNEA Shri  Sebastian met Jt Secretary,  Advisor & Director of Department of Public Enterprises on 24-06-15 and had detailed discussion on constitution of 3^rd PRC (Pay Revision Committee) and other issues like revival of sick PSEs, removal of Bell Curve, NPA to doctors & welfare of women executives of CPSEs etc. We got positive feedback on all issues   and they informed that DPE is working on all the issues raised by NCOA.   Regarding formation of PRC, Jt Secretary informed that file is with cabinet secretary and Secretary DPE will talk to him shortly to expedite the case.

CMD said that there should not be any problem in resolving the issues which are not having much financial implication but the issues having financial implications need to be discussed with the backdrop of revenue increase. This was not the formal meeting on agenda so no discussion was held on agenda points which will be discussed later on with CMD and Director (HR). He said time is very less to get company revived; we cannot wait for years to see the results so things require changing in months. He has prepared 100 days programme and asked Association to make all out efforts to change and improve the things as fast as possible to get the company revived.

CMD has restructured the reporting pattern at Senior Management level in Delhi and Mumbai units aiming the smooth and efficient functioning at senior level.<< <<letter>>>>  

GS writes to GM(HR) requesting him to take early actions at his part on the issues discussed with him. <<<<letter>>>>

1. JTO to SDE DPC--GM (HR) informed that all preparation for DPC have been completed and DPC is scheduled to be held on 22nd June 15.
2. AO to CAO--He informed that after JTO to SDE DPC and before 30th June15, DPC for AO to CAO will be held.
3. JAO to AO--In order to get sufficient number of posts in AO cadre, DPC will be held after the promotion orders are issued for promotion from AO to CAO in the month of early July.
4. RRs of  DM(HR/Mktg /legal/CS)-- He said that internal meeting of HR unit will be held tomorrow to formulate a formula to fill up the post of DM in these streams and than case will be put up for RR approval.
5. Financial up gradation from due date if no case pending on that date but case erupted before DPC--He informed that board note has been prepared and will be put up in next board meeting for its approval.
6. Counting Training period for withdrawal of increment--He assured that a draft will be prepared and discussed with the Association  and than put up for consideration to Dir (HR).
7. Including working spouse in Medical OPD Scheme--This case was put once last time but dir (Fin) did not agree. But after Association discussion, he agreed to revisit the case. Now after brief discussion GM(HR) assured to put the case next week.
8. Increment to 2003 batch JTO/AM(T) on promotion--Issue was explained to him and he said that he will go through the representations made by affected officers and look into it.
9. Official Language pay scale & promotion issue-- After a brief discussion he assured to further deliberate the case higher level to take decision on this issue.
10. Pending seniority and antedating cases in the cadre of SDE--We brought to his knowledge the status of the pending cases of antedating the date of promotion including 12 cases of 1994 special drive to fill up the vacant post of SC/ST category in JTO cadre. He assured to expedite the cases.

Other issues raised by the Association in its protest notice will be discussed with Dir (HR) & CMD.

<<letter>>

<<photo>>

A  massive and vibrant gathering of more than 1000 executives gathered at Corporate office, CGO,New Delhi  in this scorching heat in the month of June when a large number of employees remain on leave to protest against the unconcerned approach of MTNL management towards the legitimate rights of executives like 78.2% fitment, LTC, Perks & allowances, capping on OPD, and pending HR issues like DPCs in different executive cadres , PSU hierarchy time bound functional promotion policy, RRs of HR/Mktg/legal?CS, issues of  OL cadres, Civil/elec cadres, working spouse OPD, increment on promotion, counting trg for drawing increment,  from due date, seniority/ anomies  and financial upgradationif no case pending on that date etc as well as the effective management policies for MTNL revival. 

There was a  great enthusiasm amongst the executives who reached there and raised slogans in support of our demands. A large number of women executives also reached there from different parts of the Delhi.. A brief address was made by CHQ and Circle office bearers and made the gathering to raise their voice against reluctant attitude of the management towards our legitimate rights. Main Speaker of the Programme were, GS MEA Com V K Tomar, GS MTNL MS (BMS) Com Dharam Raj Singh, President MTNL MS (BMS) Com Subhash Gupta, GS RTOWA, Com S S Nanda, V P RTOWA, Com R K Mudgal, CS MEA Delhi Com Sunil Kumar.

Com  Dharam Raj Singh & Com Subhash Gupta  assured full support in our struggle for legitimate right of the employees of MTNL and also said that in days to come we all will fight jointly for legitimate rights of the employees and officers along with other unions. Com Nanda also assured full support of RTOWA . Com Sunil Kumar thanks to all those who came to participate in the programme and committed that we are ready to fight for our rights and MTNL revival.and explained how we are deprived of our benefits.

GS in his address thanked the executives who  came in the demonstration in this scorching heat and made the programme grand success. He said that their presence in the programme has shown that we are fully prepared to fight for our legitimate rights and explained why we went on the agitational part. He said that company's today 's financial condition is not because of employees but it is because of govt policies which has been admitted time and again by UPA and NDA govt than why employees be held responsible and deny their rights which have been ordered by govt like 78.2% fitment, LTC etc. He also explained how HR issues are pending for quite long time and because of that executives are demoralized and demotivated..

GS said that in last few days during Association meeting with CMD & Dir (HR), some thing positive have been assured to look into the issues raised by Association  and also to expedite the pending HR issues. Keeping in view this postive gesture by managment, Association is not immediately intensifying its agitational programme. But, if things do not move positively than Association will be compelled to intensify the agitational programme. And this time it may be a Joint struggle of Association and unions.

He also said that Shri N K Yadav   Member (services) has taken over the additional cha rge of CMD MTNL and  has shown keen interest and initiate to improve the financial condition of MTNL. So we will have to  work hard to see the positive out come in the days to come and hoped that Shr N K Yadav will improve  the system and eliminate the tendency of  indecisiveness in MTNL.. Our whole efforts will remain to see the revival of the company and so GS appealed all officers to do their best to improve the performance of company to get it revived

Shri S R Singh Circle President Delhi Circle gave vote of thanks to all officers who participted in the programme and  guests who came to address our programme.

<<<Photos of Delhi Programme>>>

 Grand and Massive Programme of MEA Mumbai Circle

Demonstration progamme of MEA Mumbai  circle was one of the best programmes organised by Mumbai comrades. Huge gathering of more than 600 executives was addressed by CHQ President Com S N Prasad, Circle Secretary, MEA Mumbai Circle Com G P Yadav, other CHQ and Circle officers. There was a great enthusiasm in Mumbai comrades  to fight for thier rights and MTNL revival. there was a gathering of more than 600.

Thanks to Mumbai Comrades for making   programme a grand success. Keep it up. CHQ will keep fighting for your cause. of

<<Photos of Mumbai Programme>>>

We extend our heartiest thanks to all those who participate and made  the programme a grand success in Delhi & Mumbai. Your  support and participation gives us strength and confidence to fight for your legitimate rights. keep it up.

Congratulations!

A very successful, massive demonstration programme was held in Delhi (Corporate Office-CGO) and Mumbai (ED, Mumbai Office-Prabha Devi) in support of our demands. Thanks to all those who participated in the programme. Details of the programme and photos will be uploaded shortly.

MEA Zindabad                                          Executives' unity Zindabad  

Shri N K Yadav, Member (Services), Telecom Commission  took over the additional charge of CMD (MTNL) today and invited Association for introductory meeting at 5PM in committee room 5th Floor CGO building. Director (HR), GM(HR), Addl GM(HR) & DGM(HR) were also present. From Association side, GS Shri V K Tomar along with AGSs, Shri D P S Chaudhary & Sanjay Kumar, CS Delhi Shri Sunil Kumar, Jt Secretaries, Shri R S Maan & Shri Sunil Sonkar and ACT Shri  Arun Dixit attended the meeting. GS welcomed Shri Yadav by presenting bouquets. CMD said that company's revenue is less than its expenditure and goal is clear to increase revenue to get the company revived. He told that he has been entrusted the responsibility by Minister to increase the revenue and get company revived. He appeared that he has come with certain vision and is clear in his mind how to increase the revenue. He said that focus will be to increase Broad Band penetration by converting existing land line connections into BB connections. He said quality  and speed of BB will be improved with the existing cable network and  explained how it will be done by reducing the length of cable and replacing the parallel wire drop wire for BB connection. He said that he will  visit all areas and interact  upto SDO & line man level

He also said that he will make full use of Associations & Unions in his endeavors to improve the MTNL services. He was full of energy and enthusiast and hoped that revenue can be doubled in a year. We assured him full support and cooperation in his endeavors to revive the company.

<<letter of meeting>>                     <<<photo >>>

Demonstration programme in Delhi & Mumbai  on 10th June will continue. Make all preparation for massive demonstration.

ACC( Appointment Committee of Cabinet) approved the DOT proposal to give additional charge of CMD MTNL to Shri N K Yadav Member (services) DOT. He is likely to  take charge on Monday. At present Shri P K Purwar , Dir (Fin) is looking after the charge of C M D. Now regular CMD will be selected through search cum selection committee. We welcome Shri N K Yadav as CMD MTNL

 So  Lunch hour Demonstration on 10th June 2015 will continue.  Make full preparation for making 10th June Demonstration a grand success.    

One has to raise voice and fight for the legitimate rights and against injustice. If we do'nt do than  it shows that we our self are not serious for our rights than how any body else will think about us. If we want company to be revived and get our legitimate rights than we will have to come out and fight. Feel proud by wearing demand badges and participating in demonstration because it is the duty of every individual to raise voice against injustice and demand legitimate rights.

DO YOUR DUTY TOWARDS YOURSELF, IT IS OUR DHARMA.

WEAR DEMAND BADGES on 5th JUNE & PARTICIPATE IN DEMONSTRATION on 10th JUNE in FULL STRENGTH.

All CHQ/Circle/Area/Div Office bearers of Delhi & Mumbai are appealed to mobilize and make all preparation for making both the programmes successful.

<<letter to PM>>

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<<<CO letter and schedule>>>

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All office bearers and activists are appealed to make all preparations to make the programme a grand success. It is the beginning of the struggle, we will have to fight a long drawn struggle to ensure MTNL revival and settlement of our legitimate rights and pending HR issues. 

 Arise, Awake and stop not till the goal is reached.

Demands--

1.                         a)    Pay fixation with 78.2% IDA fitment w.e.f. 01.01.2007

b)    Restoration of Leave Travel Conveyance

c)      Revision of Perks & Allowances (Transport allowance, HBA etc)

d)    De-freezing/ removing–the April 2008, old pay scale ceiling on Medical OPD bills.

e)     Filling up of all vacant posts in different executive cadres on regular basis immediately/ Holding pending DPCs in all executive cadres  immediately

f)      Immediate promulgation of RRs for HR/Mktg/legal/ CS cadres

g)     PSU hierarchy-time bound functional promotions as per terms and condition of absorption

h)    Integration of all executives promotion  policies into One Unified Promotion Policy

i)       Creation of 30% corpus for post-retirement benefits to MTNL recruited employees as per DPE orders

j)      One increment on regular promotion from E3 to E5 as per  2007 promotion policy

k)    Counting training period for drawing the increment  as per Govt orders

l)       Inclusion of working spouse and other family members in medical (OPD) scheme.

m) Settlement of Official Language cadre pay and promotion as per Govt orders

n)    Implementation of rationalized and improved IDA scale of E2 for JTO(C/E) & E 3 for SDE(C/E) w.e.f. 01.01.2000 for actual pay and upgradation.

o)    Provide vehicle to field executives or allow TA & DA on travel.

p)    Settlement of pending antidation and anomaly cases

q)    Time bound financial upgradation from due date if no vig case is pending on that due date even if any vig case erupted/ came up afterward on DPC date

r)     Finalization of  seniority list of all executive cadres

s)      Increase of life insurance and medical insurance cover commensurate to present day requirements and needs.

t)      Recruitment of junior technical staff (ITI & Diploma) in Non-executive cadres to take initiative and lead in customer services with contemporary requirements.

2.      Immediate Set right growing Indecisiveness and inclusiveness at senior management level and issues of lack of formal Policy framework and Work Procedure Manual thereby continued use of unsound Management Policies and Stale Work Practices, hampering the progressive working in company. All activities are being dome in adhoc way. Nobody knows, what is the correct way of doing a work in the company? There should be a documented policy for every activity.

3.      Create MTNL own  Management by promoting  the MTNL officers to Sr Management level and post MTNL officers on all critical and administrative posts Viz HR/Adm/vg/legal etc for their wider development and empowerment  and to establish a continuing, sustainable work culture and responsibility.

4.      Introduce participative and collaborative management practices for uplifting the company by

a)      Institutionalizing formal consultative and participative platform to share views/suggestions between Management and Associationregarding employees issue,  improvement of services and revenue as well as execution of policies and strategies and to ensure wider and active participation of Association in revival process of the company

b)      Formation of Business Development Counsel consisting of employees and Association representatives at all unit levels for shared concern.

5.      Lack of Policy and Work Procedure Manual.-

                           Protest Programme-

1.     05-06-2015      : Demand Day by wearing badges

2.     10-06-2015      :  Lunch Hour Demonstration

                                                             At

Ø  Corporate Office, Mahanagar Doorsanchar Sadan,

CGO Complex, New Delhi

Ø  ED, Mumbai  Office, Telephone House Prabha Devi, Mumbai

  <<<<< CLICK HERE FOR LETTER >>>>

<<<< click for letter >>>>

CEC meeting was held on 16-05-15 in KBN which was attended by about 100 CHQ/Circle office bearers and CEC members. Meeting was presided over by Circle President Shri S R Singh. GS & CS Delhi addressed the CEC and apprised about latest developments on various issues related to the revival of company and welfare of executives. CEC had a detailed discussion on improving the services. Area Secretaries presented their Area report on organizational activities, meetings with Management, resolution of issues and  membership. Circle Organizing Secretaries Com S N Rathi,  Com C P Baliyan and JS Com R S Maan gave detailed suggestions on improvement of services. GS Com V K Tomar and CS Com Sunil Kumar expressed their serious concern over delay in fault rectification and stressed for doing all out efforts to improve the services and bring customer satisfaction. GS explained how the quality of service is important not only in generating the revenue but also influencing the opinion of the govt to revive the company. CEC was very much concerned about improving the services and revival of the company. CEC members gave many suggestions but felt that suggestions and  ideas given by the Junior and middle level officers  as well as Association are not taken seriously by Sr Officers and management. CEC also expressed that officers whose stake is not with the company are not doing proactively for the revival of the company and welfare of the staff.. There is also a strong resentment amongst the executives of MTNL that their long pending legitimate  issues are also not being considered by management and because of this there is demotivation and demoralization  amongst them which adversely affects the revival efforts of a company like MTNL where there is  lack of every resources except human resource which is also not being taken care by management. CEC decided that before fighting with the govt for policy matters for the revival of the company, Association must protest before the management to improve our internal system and policies and also for settlement of our long pending HR issues.

Similar opinion was given by the  MEA Mumbai Circle. Therefore, keeping in view the growing discontentment amongst the executives of Delhi and Mumbai. Association decided to protest before the MTNL management for the MTNL revival and 78.2% fitment, LTC, PSU hierarchy Time bound functional Promotion, 30% corpus for post retirement benefits, revision of perks, removing ceiling of Medical OPD, filling all vacant posts of executives & other  pending HR issues.

Protest action programme and agenda will be posted shortly

1. Expediting pending DPCs in all executive cadres
2. HR/Mktg RRs
3. including working spouse in Medical OPD scheme
4. Financial upgradation from due date if no case pending on that date but vig case arose  before DPC
5. E3 LICE waiting list
6. Counting Trg period for drawing increment

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PANCHJANYA  WEEKLY   NEWSPAPER    ARTICLE ................ <link>

1--Appointment of Regular CMD-- GS asked Secretary how MTNL will be revived when there is no regular CMD for last one year and requested  to appoint the regular CMD at the earliest. GS also wanted to know from Secretary the reason of delay in appointing regular CMD by govt. Secretary said that he would not be able to tell the reason because it is a govt policy matter which he cant divulge. But said that look after CMD has to do all the things which regular CMD is supposed to do so it should not affect the revival efforts.

2--Refund of interest ( Rs 2500/ crore) of BWA spectrum charges -- He said that finance ministry will not accept such demand and asked Association to come with some viable proposals so that he can take up with the finance ministry and assured his full support in MTNL revival.

3--Generation of funds through land monetization--- GS  raised that MTNL be allowed to generate funds through  monetization of assets created by MTNL. Secretary said that DOT will allow and support land monetization but for that MTNL will have to get the title changed of the property in the name of MTNL than only MTNL can monetize the land .

4--Mandatory for Govt dept/ organizations to have MTNL/BSNL services---we raised that Govt departments/Organizations be asked to go for MTNL/BSNL services only to bring out these  companies from deep crises.

1--Constitution of Pay Revision Committee for CPSE Executives---He was requested to pursue with PMO to expedite the case of PRC constitution which is pending there for last 6 months. He assured to pursue in PMO.

2--Implementation of 30% corpus for post retirement benefits---NCOA pleaded for uniform and mandatory implementation of DPE orders regarding 30% corpus in all CPSEs irrespective of their financial condition. He supported us and asked to provide specific information about the non implementation of these orders in CPSEs,

3-- Child care leave--NCOA pleaded for implementation of CCL in all CPSEs as in Central govt departments. In this case also He was very much positive and asked detailed of those PSUs which have not implemented govt orders in this regard.

4--Implementation of  Pay Revision in sick/ loss making PSUs--NCOA raised that DPE should take up the matter with the govt at appropriate level to ensure that pay revision is implemented in  all CPSEs irrespective of their financial condition because employees have no role in making the CPSEs sick or loss making it is because of govt policies and management failure. He agreed with us and assured his full support in this matter.   

DPC / Screening for promotion of JTO to SDE for SCF quota has been conducted in Delhi Unit and will be sent to CO in a day or two.

Notification of CEC

Circle Executive Committee meeting of MEA, Delhi Circle will be held on Dated 16-05-2015 at 2 PM in Room No-555, Kidwai Bhawan.

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Financial woes force MTNL to go slow, says Parliament panel

NEW DELHI, APRIL 24:  

Severe financial problems had forced Mahanagar Telecom Nigam Ltd (MTNL) to go slow on development projects, as a result of which they were not in a position to upgrade their network, said a Parliament Committee on Friday. “During the last three years, MTNL has made very limited investment in the network segment that had affected MTNL’s ability to provide quality services. The physical achievements of MTNL during 2014-15 have been far from satisfactory,” the Standing Committee on Information Technology report tabled in Lok Sabha on Friday said.

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JTO to SDE---Screening report and Vig clearance of Delhi unit is still awaited in corporate office while Mumbai unit report has come long back.Matter is being pursued in Delhi unit for early report.

AO to CAO--Screening report and Vig clearance of Delhi unit is awaited while Mumbai unit report has come. Matter is being pursued in Delhi unit for early report.

JAO to AO--CO has sought some information from Delhi and Mumbai unit. Report from both the unit is awaited.

SDE to DE--DPC is pending in CO because of pending decision from supreme court regarding seniority of TES Gr B cadre.

BSNL has sought some information from MTNL in respect of seniority of SDEs for composite seniority list of MTNL and BSNL to be provided to all concerened as directed by committee in its decision of third meeting held on 18-04-15. MTNL has prepared all information in given format which will be sent to BSNL today or tomorrow.

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1. DE regular DPC--He informed that seniority of SDEs in list no 1to 17 has been changed as per court direction and sent to DOT for their information and correction if any. After getting getting communication from DOT in this respect, process will be started.
2. Clarification on the issue of financial up gradation from due date if no case pending on that date but case arose later on---We requested him to issue clarification sought by Delhi unit on this subject as discussed with CMD in his presence and raised through our letters. He said that case is being processed for decision.
3. RRs of DM(HR/Mktg etc)----This issue was discussed in length with CMD in his presence where it was told that after a internal  discussion, matter will be resolved shortly. Now GM(HR) informed that discussion took place but CMD has again sought some more clarification from HR wing which will be replied.
4. Increasing SCF quota in DE DPC till the final decision is taken on Sr Manager RRs--We requested him to process the case for increasing the SCF quota for the ensuing DPC as we have written and discussed with CMD & Dir (HR) on the line of BSNL. He said that this issue will be discussed with higher authorities and decide accordingly.

1--RRs of DM(Mktg/HR/ legal)--- Association strongly expressed its concern over abnormal delay in deciding the small issue of RRs in spite of the   fact that file has gone to CMD two three times and still matter is not resolved. and demanded early action for promulgation of RRs so that officers can be given their due promotions. CMD assured that after a discussion with HR people matter will be resolved and RRs will be notified.

2--Financial upgradation from due date if no vig case is pending on that date but erupted before DPC.---This case was also put up to CMD two times but inspite of the fact that BSNL has decided such cases after court direction, but in MTNL managment has decided to challenge court decision to give financial upgradation from due date in such type of cases.

we strongly pleaded that it is very justified case because had DPC been conducted on time, no such condition would have been arisen. After our justified arguments, CMD agreed to revisit such cases and decide.

3--Deputation to other PSUs---Association demanded that officers be allowed for deputation to other PSUs. But CMD did not agree and said that if deputation is allowed good officers will only go and it will be loss of talent to the company so  it can not be allowed.

4--Counting training period for increment--Association informed him that as desired by him fresh inputs related to this matter has already been communicated to him  and asked to take decision to short out this issue. He noted and assured to revisit the matter.

5--Pending DPCs in executive cadres of different disciplines-- GM (HR) explained the status of all DPCs and assured early action.

6--Unjustified civil and electrical maintenance  charges charged by BSNL to MTNL employees residing in Powai quarters Mumbai. Matter was discussed in details including ownership of the quarters. a detailed letter was written to CMD who assured to look in to the matter.

      7--Issues related to revival of company--

A detailed discussion was held on the role of management and Association in revival of the company. Association wanted to know the revival plan of management and actions on it and also wished to have a common strategy of management and Association to improve the service/revenue clubbed with fight with govt to get some favorable policy decisions. Association also raised the working problems in the fields and lack of monitoring/initiatives at higher level. It was also pointed out the strong and prompt managerial actions which were required today are missing and asked  CMD to aggressively pursue the revival plan and pull senior officers to drive the company to bring it out of present crises by improving services. Association assured its full support and cooperation to the management to get company revived .

Wi Fi project of Delhi govt-- we strongly asked CMD not to leave this project which will  be a very good source of revenue and can be instrumental in revival of the company. He call ED (Delhi) and took report on this issue and assured us that efforts will be made to take this project.

Land monetization--   When Govt has refused to extend any financial support for the revival of MTNL than only source of fund raising left with MTNL is monetization of land created by MTNL. CMD informed that matter has already been taken up with DOT and is under consideration of concerened wing of DOT.

Enrolment for Aadhaar number and its seeding in pension records of all pensioners - DoP & PW Instructions.

MEA  CHQ President Com. S N Prasad , C S Mumbai Com. G P Yadav, Chq Treasurer Com. V P Prajapati, Jt. secretary Com V S Singh, Asstt. CS Com. B R Jadhav, Jt. Secretary Chq Com H. L. Yadav, CWC Com. Rajendraprasad Chauha, met DOT Secretary Shri Rakesh Garg at domestic air port Mumbai and greeted him on behalf of MEA-Mumbai unit. Com. S N Prasad and Com. G P Yadav raised the key issues with Shri Rakesh Garg  regarding Revival of MTNL, Appointment of Full Time CMD, and Resolution of ITS  issue  for the good future of MTNL.He listened very patiently and assured positive action from Govt. Side.

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MTNL CO called vacancy positions of AO/Dy. Manager (Fin.) (E3) from Delhi and Mumbai Units for the promotion from JAO to AO and also the information i.r.o. JAO working in both Units.

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1.  DPC for regular promotion to DE/Sr Manager (T)---In view of supreme court decision to constitute a committee under the chairman ship of  retired high court judge to look into the issue of TES Gr B seniority and give report in six months, Corporate office has stopped the regular DPC for DE promotion. Association. Association expressed its apprehension that court may take a long time to give decision, and there is acute shortage of regular DEs and also many of officers who are due for their promotion in the ensuing DPC will retire without getting their legitimate right of promotion. Therefore GS demanded that DPC be conducted and promotion orders issued at the earliest subject to out come of court decision. Director (HR) assured to look into it if it is legally ok.
2. 1999-2000 year of recruitment JTOs of Mumbai circle seniority issue and local promotions--Association discussed the issue in length and asked Dir )HR) not to go to the supreme court against high court decision, because it will unnecessarily delay the promotion of officers and bring dissatisfaction and demoralization because of management action. GS also requested him to consider the officers for officiating promotion by taking undertaking that these promotions will be subject to the final decision if management goes to supreme court.
3. DM(Mktg/HR/Legal/CS) RRs-- We expressed our serious concern over long delay in deciding the issue. He said that finance wing had raised some queries which are being replied and issue will be resolved shortly.
4. Hindi cadre promotion & pay scale issue--GS informed him that in spite of the letter from DOT to MTNL management to decide the Hindi cadre promotion and pay scale issue and convey to DOT, no action has been taken so far. He asked certain information from GS and assured to intervene in the matter.
5. JAO seniority & promotion issue--He said that he has instructed to issue the promotion orders,
6. Pending  cases of antedating of promotion dates of SDEs--We have informed him about the pending cases of antedating promotions and requested to get the settlement of these cases expedited.
7. Issue of revival of MTNL was discussed. He gave some information related  to the issues of revival plan and govt policie, but stressed that main issue for the employees is to get revenue increased by increasing the telephone connections as suggested by his plan circulated to all GMs.  

Moving a step forward to implement its pre-poll promise of providing free wi-fi connectivity across the city, Delhi government has decided to hold a three-day consultation with various stakeholders from March 24.. Government has sought suggestions of interested persons, organisations, stakeholders to send their suggestions on business models, technologies, implementation strategies and any other aspects on email - delhiwidewifi@gmail.com till March 23,.

MTNL Management has prepared wi-fi connectivity plan and is going to meet Delhi government next week.

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Media report. 

He also shared the alternate revival plans and discussed how MTNL services can be improved and also how Association can play a vital role in the revival of the company. He was kind enough to discuss the things candidly for revival of the company. But was very open to tell us that situation is very alarming for MTNL which can be controlled by joint efforts of the Association/Union and Management.        

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Don't be in panic,  concentrate on your work to improve the services, Association along with other stakeholders will do every thing possible for revival of MTNL, merely declaring sick doesn't mean shutting down. We will meet all concerned authorities and decide further course of action.

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Contempt case filed by SNEA (I), AIBSNLEA and BSNLEU relating to deployment of ITS in BSNL in Honble Delhi HC came up for hearing today, the Hon. Judge recused to hear this case under the plea that he  was a standing counsel for Govt. of India earlier and directed for hearing by a different bench, the case is posted on 23-03-2015.

It is understood that the Review petition filed by DoT in Hon. Delhi High court  against the Hon. Delhi High Court order  for  repatriation of un absorbed  ITS officers from BSNL / MTNL   is dismissed.  DoT filed the review petition after three years of the original order.

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We also discussed the supreme Court decision regarding SDE seniority  with DGM(Legal) and asked him to give legal opinion at the earliest so that DE regular promotion DPC is conducted at the earliest.

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MTNL is passing through a very crucial period. Govt has already supported through pension payment and BWA refund but it is not sufficient for revival of company. MTNL management has cleared some major projects, still with out increasing revenue , it is not possible to get company revived. So, Dirctor ( Technical,HR & EB), Shri Sunil Kumar has drafted a plan to increase revenue by another Rs 3000/- crore in 3 years. All are requested to deliver on each and every point of attached draft. Dir (HR & EB) will meet every GM along with his staff to discuss and evolve the shared vision.

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GS along with Jt Secretary Shri R S Maan met GM(HR) on 24-02-15 and discussed about the undue delay in DE DPC and EE(Civil) promotion orders. We strongly conveyed the resentment of officers on undue delay in DPCs and promotion orders. He informed that regarding DE/Sr Manager (T) DPC, Supreme Court decision regarding SDE seniority has come which will be studied by legal cell and accordingly DPC will be conducted. As for  EE (civil) promotions, he instructed concerned staff to put the case.

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After our persuasion with Management the order for increment on promotion from Am to DM through LICE-2011 issued today.

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GRAND AND VERY SUCCESSFUL OPEN SESSION OF MEA MUMBAI CIRCLE-

Mumbai Circle organized a very grand  open session in a very large and beautiful  Veer sawarkar auditorium, Shivaji park, Dadar (W) on 13-02-15,which was attended by about 500 officers. Anchoring of the programme was done by Mrs Ameya Pathare , CWC member in a very excellent and impressive way. Chief guest of the programme was Shri Sunil Kumar, Director (HR) and guest of the honour were Shri Peeyush Agarwal, ED Mumbai, PGM(O), Shri Pravin Punj, PGM(D) Shri G V R S Kumar, GM(A) Shri P K Adhikari , Com W S Rao, Ex GS, TEOA & Ex President SNEA, Com K Sabestin GS, SNEA (BSNL), Com  Baby Thomus Secretary General, NCOA, Com S N Prasad, CHQ President  & GS MEA/ President NCOA Com V K Tomar.

Com G P Yadav, Circle Secretary, Mumbai Circle delivered a very excellent  key note address covering various issues related to the improvement of services and revival of MTNL. GS Com V K Tomar in his address thanked Director (HR) for his efforts in pension issue & other HR issues and also his keen interest in formulating MTNL revival plan as well as improvement in services / revenue.GS requested him to evolve the mechanism so that Association and officers do not require to chase HR issues at every step rather there should be a tracking system to enable every one to know the status of the HR issues. GS also asked Director (HR) to expedite the other cases of regular DPC/promotions, 75: 25 STS quota, promulgation of RRs of  HR/Mktg/legal  and other pending issues so that Association and officers can concentrate on revival of MTNL. GS stressed that for revival of MTNL there is a need of collective efforts by Management , Associations/Unions and employees to get govt policies in favor and improvement of MTNL services through our efforts & also appealed every one to concentrate on their own work and efforts instead of pointing the faults of other and do their best, this alone can make difference in the system..GS said that today's condition of MTNL is because of Govt policies not because of employees, but we are the sufferer not govt or any body else and also have no option other than MTNL, so we will have to make all efforts for revival and survival of MTNL for our own survival.

ED Mumbai Shri Peeyush Agarwal in his address appreciated the work of Mumbai officers and hoped that collective efforts will definitely can improve the services further. He briefed about the new plans for development and maintenance of Mumbai Circle services. He gave stress on FTTH services and requested every one  to focus on one's work. Both the PGMs  in their address also stressed on improving of services and concentrating on one's own work. All the officers hoped that collective team work of management and employees can bring the desired results to increase the revenue, which is ultimate aim of every one to revive company.

Director (HR) Shri Sunil Kumar, informed about the financial condition of MTNL and also said that govt is not willing to give support to MTNL for its revival. He stressed that if present revenue of Rs 3500/- crore is increased to Rs-5000 crore than revival is possible. He informed that MTNL board has approved the expansion plan  of WS services and process has been started to increase the BTS  in Delhi & Mumbai. He also elaborately explained how the revenue can be increased with the present resources and shared his experience on adding new customers. He assured that the proposal of GS MEA regarding evolving the system to keep traching on HR issues will be implimented and also assured to expedite the other HR issues.

Com W S Rao, Com K Sabestin & Com Baby Thomus also spoke in the open session and gave very excellent information and ideas for the revival of MTNL/BSNL and public sector as a whole. They apprised house how govt policies are making PSUs sick in general and MTNL/BSNL in particular. Vote of thanks was given by Com  P N Vasane. After National anthem, house was adjourned.

Mumbai Comrades keep it up. Our Aim is  MTNL revival and legitimate rights of executives.

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A  very beautifully organized CWC (Central Working Committee) meeting was held on 12-02-14 at CETTM , Mumbai.  CHQ office bearers/ Circle Secretaries/ Presidents and CWC members of Delhi and Mumbai attended the meeting. veteran leader Com W. Sheshagiri Rao graced the CWC meeting and gave his expert opinion on various matters. Com S N Prasad  CHQ President presided over the meeting. 2 minutes silence was observed in the memory of departed souls and after presidential address by Com S N Prasad, Circle Secretary, Delhi Com Sunil Kumar and Mumbai Circle secretary Com G P Yadav placed their Circle Secretary report before the CWC. Both the Circle Secretaries briefed the house about the activities of their circles and assured that paid membership of the circles will be increased in 2015. GS elaborately explained about DPCs, promotion policies & RRs  in different executive cadres of all disciplines, issues related to Civil/ Electrical, Finance/ Mktg/HR/legal/Hindi cadres were also explained and efforts being taken by Association were also briefed by GS. GS also briefed CWC about the 3rd pay revision committee, revival of MTNL and implementation of pay revision in loss making PSUs. Role of NCOA for revival of loss making PSUs and implementation of 2nd pay revision components like, 78.2% fitment, 30% corpus for superannuation benefits were also discussed. In the agenda of organizational matters, Mumbai circle issue of illegal collection by some persons by using the MEA name was discussed and vacant post of 4 CHQ office bearers were filled by co-opting the office bearers from Mumbai Circle.   After detailed discussion following resolutions were passed-

1--Association will make all out efforts in all directions to see revival of company to ensure implementation of  3rd PRC

2---Association will keep pursuing/fighting for personal upgradation of post upto E7 as per terms & conditions of absorption & no lateral entry above E2 level

3---Association will pursue/ fight for 75;25 quota in STS cadres/ Sr Manager as in BSNL

3--Association will fight along with like minded Associations & unions for 78.2% fitment, 30% corpus for superannuation benefits, LTC & other perks

4--Association will come out with a circular to all members of Mumbai Circle to inform them  to pay subscription to authorized office bearers only, not to persons who are illegally collecting  money in the name of MEA.

5--Association will take up the issue of implementing pay revision provisions in loss making PSUs through NCOA.

5--Following office bearers were co-opted

         1--Shri R K Agarwal---Vice President

         2--Shri S S Shete--------AGS

         3--Shri Ashish Baranwal---AGS

         4--Shri H L Yadav--------Jt Secretary

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We extand our sincere thanks to Shri G P Yadav, Circle Secretary and whole team of Mumbai Circle for organising the CWC meeting in a very nice way and making the stay of CWC members in CETTM hostels very comfortable.

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open session on 13th February at Swatantraya Veer Savarkar Auditorium,  Opposite Shivaji Park Ground, V S Marg, Dadar (W) Mumbai at 2PM.

1--Association should continue to fight for its stand of time bound functional promotions by personal upgradation of post upto E7 and no lateral entry above E2 level.

2- Pursue for Expediting the pending DPCs and promotion orders in different Executive cadres with 75:25 in STS cadre.

3-- 30% corpus for superannuation benefits to MTNL recruited employees.

4---NCOA should fight to ensure pay revision implementation in loss making PSUs.

5--DM(Mktg)/HR/legal/CS RRs early notification 

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1. Regular DPC for promotion to DE cadre---GM(HR) informed that every thing is ready for DPC but because of Supreme court decision in respect of SDE/TES Gr B seniority, some instructions are required from DOT for which MTNL has asked DOT to send the instruction at the earliest. We also requested GM(HR) to expedite the whole process so that DPC can be conducted in this month only. He assured that he himself will ask the Director (staff), DOT to send the required instructions at the earliest.
2. Regular DPC for promotion to CAO--We asked him to expedite the process of regular DPC for promotion from AO to CAO. He informed that AO seniority list is being prepared and DPC will be conducted in the month of March.
3. Regular DPC for promotion to SDE (E) & EE (Elect)--- We asked the GM (HR) to fill up the unfilled vacancies of SDE & EE (Elect). GM (HR) asked Sr Manager to provide the details of these cadres so that decision can be taken.
4. JAO seniority and promotion to eligible JAOs to AO in case of pending seniority--We again requested him to issue the promotion orders of all eligible JAOs against the vacant posts of AOs in the the month of February itself. He agreed with us that if seniority is not decided than promotion orders may be issued, but was not sure about releasing orders in the month of February. After our insisting to issue the orders in the month of Feb, he said, efforts will be made.
5. RRs of DM(HR)/Mktg/legal/CS-- He informed that case is in process and after the approval of Dir (HR), board note will be prepared .
6. Hindi cadre promotion and pay scale issue--He said that concerned staff has been asked to prepare draft of the issue and once draft is prepared it will be discussed with the Association before any decision.
7. Pending antedating- promotion dates-- Concerned staff was instructed to put the cases.
8.  Case of 1999 year of recruitment JTOs case of offtg promotion was discussed and GM(HR) assured to talk to Mumbai unit and find some solution.
9. Corrigendum for giving one increment on promotion in the same grade-regarding recently issued promotion orders for DM(T)---After our representation, GM(HR) has recommended the case of one increment as per provision of promotion policy and case has been sent to Finance wing for financial concurrence.

National Convention on Compensation to CPSE Executives was held at IPE (Institute of Public Enterprises), Osmania University Hyderabad on 29-01-15. Issues of Pay revision of executives, superannuation benefits, PRP, pay revision in loss making CPSEs were deliberated and resolutions were adopted for pay revision committee and Govt. Shri K R S Shastri, Convener & Sr faculty of IPE, Shri K Ashok Rao, Chief Patron NCOA, Shri V K Tomar President NCOA, CMD Midhani, Shri R K Mishra, Director IPE, Shri Mukul Kumar President COMCO, Shri Baby Thomus Secretary General NCOA addressed the delegates.

NEC of NCOA was also held at ECIL Officers' Association Building, Hydrabad on 28-01-15. Issues related to Pay revision, PRP, Superannuation benefits, revival of sick PSUs were deliberated and resolutions adopted.

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We also had discussion on the improvement of services. He appreciated  both the interactive meetings on improvement of services with out door officers on 03-01-15 and 21st Jan meeting with officers of different disciplines.

1. Regular DPC for DE/Sr Manager (T)--We  requested him to conduct the pending DPC for DE promotions. He assured that DPC date will be decided shortly.
2. JTO/ AM(T) to SDE/Dy Manager (T) DPC against SCF quota---We  pleaded for conducting DPC against all posts of SCF quota so that JTOs upto 2000 year of recruitment can be considered. He said that a court case of 1999 year of recruitment of Mumbai circle is pending so this DPC will be conducted upto 1998 year of recruitment for which screening report and VC is still awaited from Delhi and Mumbai circles.  All members and office bearers of Mumbai and Delhi kindly see that ACRs of all concerned  officers are received in ED offices and screening is conducted as early as possible.
3. LICE for JTO/AM(T) to SDE/Dy Manager (T) promotion against competitive quota--We requested him to notify the LICE to fill up unfilled competitive quota. He assured that process will be started after March 2015.
4. RRs of DM(Mktg)/HR/Legal/CS---He informed that the reply of the queries raised by finance wing has been prepared and file will be put up shortly for further decision,
5. Clarification regarding pay fixation of the officers recently promoted from AM(T) to DM(T)--We expressed our serious concern over delay in clarifying the issue of pay fixation on promotion in recent promotion orders where in it was not mentioned how pay will be fixed on promotion according to FR 21(a). He assured that he will ask Addl GM(P) to put up the case when he returns from leave on tuesday.
6. Hindi cadre Pay & Promotion issues--We informed him that this association had written to CMD on this issue with the copy to DOT and now DOT has written to CMD to resolve the issue, He informed us that letter has been received by MTNL and action is being taken accordingly and also assured that issue will be resolved shortly.
7. Regular DPCs in Electrical/Civil/Finance cadres--- We expressed concern about non action on these DPCs. He asked us to discuss these issues again when concerned staff will be available.
8.   Fixation of seniority and promotion from JAO to AO--He informed that again one committee has been formed to decide seniority issue and that committee has been asked to submit report by the end of this month. We requested him to issue promotion orders positively in the month of Feburary so that these officers are not deprived from one increment on their promotion. He assured that if committee  report is accepted by senior officers, than promotion orders will be issued in the month of February 2015.
9. 2nd Anomaly case---He assured to discuss the case with the concerened staff and take necessary steps to expedite the case.

Delhi unit issues time bound IDA scale upgradation of 204 executives from E4 to E5 in Telecom Stream ( two retired executives also).

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-A interactive meeting with CMD & Dir (HR) was organized in CGO Auditorium on 21-01-2015, which was attended by about 150 officers of different streams like Telecom, Marketing, HR , legal, Finance etc . Recently promoted officers from AM(T) to DM(T)  thanked management for these promotions. Shri P K Purwar, CMD, Shri Sunil Kumar, Dir (HR) & Shri V K Tomar GS, MEA addressed the gathering. GS in his address  thanked MTNL management for AM(T) to DM(T) promotions and while congratulating  officers who got their promotions, GS asked them to do their best to improve the MTNL services . GS also raised the issue of RRs of  DM(HR)/Mktg/Legal/CS, and while requesting to expedite the SCF DPCs, he asked management to conduct E2 to E3 LICE against competitive quota. GS also said that satisfied employee can only bring customer delight and urged management to bring employees satisfaction for customer delight. Dir (HR) in his address stressed on improvement of services and outlined the ways and means how services can be improved. He also assured to finalize the RRs of Mktg/HR/Legal/CS streams shortly and other issues of the officers. CMD in his address stressed  on the improvement of services and hoped that with the combined efforts of all employees and management can revive the MTNL. he gave very effective address and covered various aspects for the betterment of the company.

After this a very effective and purposeful interactive session was held for more than one hour in which officers raised many queries related to EB, mobile services, value added services, marketing, revenue generation, single window concept, etc. CMD & Dir (HR& EB) noted all the points raised by the officers and replied the queries. CMD & Dir (HR) asked the officers to come with innovative ideas and practical solutions and assured actions on the part of management.

Com Sunil Sonkar, Com Anirudh Kumar, Com Arvind Dhayal, Com Shakti Yadav also spoke on this occasion. Com Dinesh Bhatt, Com Brijesh Sharma,  Com Pal, Com Siddharth, Com Abhishek Singh, Com Amit solanki & many other comrades raised important issues related to the improvement of the services. They also thanked Com Dinesh Bhutt, Com Vivek Goel, Com Sanjay  Bhardwaj, Com Pankaj Sharma & Com Hardev Singh for taking LICE classes. Com Ajay Pal anchored the programme.   Com Sunil Kumar CS Delhi gave vote of thanks. This programme was attended by both Jr and Sr comrades. Organizing committee members were: Sunil Sonkar, Anirudh kumar, Shakti yadav, Anjeet kumar, Anshul rajpal, Prakash kumar singh, Upendra Singh, Amit Gupta & Arvind dhayal.

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Today, our CHQ President Shri S N Prasad along with CHQ Treasurer Shri V P Prajapati, Circle WP, Shri R Mohandoss, Jt CS Shri V S Singh, Treasurer Shri D J Shelar, Asstt Treasurer Shr V K Gangwar & Shri H L Yadav met Hon'ble MOC & IT Shri Ravishankar Prasad at Mumbai  and raised the issue of revival of MTNL and posting of regular CMD in MTNL. He responded in a positive way  and said that he would do his best possible for revival of MTNL and also asked office bearers to do their best for improvement of MTNL services.

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For viewing E5 to E6 list of retired persons please click the following link...     <link>

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GS MEA & President NCOA, Com V K Tomar called a meeting of PSU officers Associations on 6th January 15 in City Telephone Exchange, MTNL building, Mumbai, in which a Coordination Committee of Mumbai Zone was formed with following office bearers.
Convener--- Sh Shekhar Kadam from banking sector
Co- Convener-- Sh Sanjay Wasnik-RCF
Co- Convener-- Sh S N Prasad-MTNL
Members from MDL, BSNl & Power Sector
This committee will conduct a seminar in third week of Feb 15 on saving of PSUs and govt policies regarding Public sector. Com Ashok Rao is the National convener of Joint Forum of PSU Officers Associations

Grand Mumbai Circle Conference

A beautifully organized circle conference of Mumbai Circle was held on 5th January 2015 in a resort on the outskirt of New Mumbai. Delegate session was attended by 175 delegates. CHQ President Com S N Prasad, GS Com V K Tomar, AGS Com D P S Chaudhary, CHQ Vice President Com P H Naikar, CHQ Treasurer Com V P Prajapati, joint Secretary Com D K Chaddha, CS Delhi Com Sunil Kumar & CT Delhi Com Satyavir Singh attended the Delegate session. A good number of delegates were from Direct Recruit Officers, Adhoc Committee Circle Secretary Com V S Singh presented his 2 months period report and expressed satisfaction in accomplishing the task of conducting circle conference in a stipulated period given by GS. He thanked every one for cooperating and supporting in re-electing 52 division bodies and holding circle conference. A detailed and healthy discussion was held on various issues related to the executives. Delegates raised various issues. Com S N Prasad, Com V K Tomar, Com DPS Chaudhary, Com Sunil Kumar & Com Satyavir Singh addressed the delegate session. G S in his address elaborately explained various issues of revival of MTNL and cadre issues and also recalled the achievements of the Association in 2014 with the assurance to go strongly ahead to achieve the agenda of 2015. GS also replied the queries raised by the delegates and assured that best efforts will be made to settle the issues raised in the meeting. GS stressed on hard work to improve the MTNL services. At last new circle body was elected in the presence of CHQ office bearers. Com J N Upadhyay, Com G P Yadav & Com D J Shelhar were elected as Circle President, Circle Secretary & Circle Treasurer including working President Mohanadoss Raja along with other office bearers.

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 <<<Newly Elected MEA,Mumbai Body >>

some of our achievements  of 2014

1. Settlement of Govt pension to DOT employees absorbed in MTNL
2. Refund of BWA spectrum charges ( exclusive efforts of MEA along with management)
3. First time regular promotion in DGM cadre because of exclusive efforts of MEA
4. Implementation of Child care leave in MTNL ( 3 months paid with the assurance from management to increase paid leave in future)
5. 1966 SDE seniority restoration implementation in MTNL
6. Settlement of  civil ACP case
7. Regular promotion of 217 officers from AM(T) to DM(T)
8. Process of regular DPC for promotion of 200 officers in DE/SM(T)
9. Calling of ACRs of JTO of recruitment year of 1995-1998 for regular promotion
10. Successfully highlighting the issues of revival of MTNL through meetings with Hon'ble MOC & IT Shri Ravishankar Prasad & Secretary DOT Shri Rakesh Garg and other senior officers of DOT
11. Successfully raising the issue of sick PSUs, revision of pay & pension and also other issues related to CPSE executives through meetings with Hon'ble Cabinet Minister Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Shri Anant Geete, Honble State Minister HI& PE & Secretary DPE Shri K D Tripathi and other officers of DPE.
12. Formation of  National Joint Forum of Public Sector Officers to save PSUs and a grand rally to Parliament to submit Memorandum to Hon'ble Prime Minister
13. National President post of NCOA to GS,MEA & many more.

Issues for 2015

1. Revival of MTNL
2. one time option of combined pension to pro-rata optees
3. Merger of 50% IDA effectively amounting to 78.2% as on 01-01-2007
4. payment of arrears accrued due to revision of pension
5. Merger of MTNL/BSNL & HR issues
6. Formation of corpus with 30% Basic & IDA for terminal benefits of MTNL recruited employees.
7. DM(HR)/Mktg/Legal/CS RR and promotions
8. Streaming promotion policy of executives aiming time bound fast promotions
9. Revision of perks and allowances
10. Restoration of LTC
11. Improvement in Medical Policy
12. Implementation of CGHS in MTNL
13. Improvement in MTNL services
14. Struggle through PSU officers Joint Forum to save PSUs
15. JAO's seniority
16. Filling of all vacant posts of executives on regular basis in in different caders of all discipline. 

Mumbai Circle Conference

Please click below for the list of newly elected office bearers of Mumbai Circle duly recognized by General Secretary:

<<<<LIST OF MUMBAI CIRCLE BODY 1>>>>

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<<<<LIST OF MUMBAI CIRCLE BODY 1>>>>

<<orders>>>

GS writes to CMD regarding distribution of SCF and competitive quota as 75-25 instead of 50-50 as interim measure for Sr Manager Promotion till the whole promotion policy of the company is revised in CPSU hierarchy as in BSNL.

<<<letter>>

<<<corrigendum>>       <<<ecs mandate form>>>     <<<undertaking>>>

specimen signature and thumb impression

Pr CCA DOT Prasad Nagar New Delhi has decided to take over the liability of disburshment of Govt pension to all the combined pension optees of MTNL w.e.f January 2015. Hence all the pensioners and family pensioners of MTNL combined pension optees who have been retired from MTNL during the period w e f 01-11-1998 to 31-03-2014 are hereby requested to submit the following documents on or before 10-01-2015 by post or in person to the Account officer (Pen-dist) MTNL HQ STD Hall, Eastern court, New Delhi. These documents are required  by pension  disburshing Authority CCA DOT New Delhi.  <<<<click for documents>>>

We also had a detailed discussion on retention of officers in Delhi and Mumbai who have been transferred from Delhi to Mumbai and vise versa, We requested him to retain all officers but he retained 19 officers out of 28.

Discussion was also held on RRs of DM(HR)/Mktg/Legal/CS-he said that he has further asked some clarification from HR wing and consider this case after receiving the clarification .

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Congratulations   congratulations   congratulations

Due to our great efforts CO issued modified order to retain 15 officers from Delhi Unit and 4 officers from Mumbai Unit.

<<<< office order >>>>

Pr CCA DOT Prashad Nagar New Delhi has decided to take over the liability of disbursement of Govt Pension to all the combined pension to all the combined pension optees of MTNL w.e.f January 2015. Hence all the pensioner and family pensioner of MTNL combined pension optee who have been retired from MTNL during the period w e f 01-11-1998 to 31-03-2014 are hereby requested to submit the following documents on or before 10-01-2015 by post or in person to the account officer (pen disb) MTNL HQ, STD Hall, Eastern court, New Delhi. These documents are required by pension disbursement authority CCA DOT, New Delhi.

<<<<click for documents>>>>

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Keeping in view the shortage of JAOs in MTNL Delhi & Mumbai Units, corporate office is considering departmental exam for JAO. <<<letter>>>

Shri V K Tomar, GS, MEA & President NCOA, Shri K M Lakshmi Narayan, GS, BEL & Wkg President NCOA, Shri K Sabestin, GS, SNEA (BSNL) & Shri Sunil Kumar, CS Delhi met Hon'ble Minister today and discussed all the issues which were discussed with Secretary DPE yesterday and a memorandum on all the issues was given to him. We had about 40 minutes discussion in which he listened us very patiently on all issues ranging from pay revision committee to revival of sick PSUs and assured his best to do what ever is possible in his capacity.  

1. Pay revision of CPSU  Executives--Secretary informed that DPE proposal of constituting pay revision committee has gone to PMO and is expected to be clear any time.
2. Merger of IDA--He said that govt has not still taken any decision regarding the DA merger of central govt employees. He assured that if govt takes decision in respect of Govt employees, DPE will recommend for CPSE employees also
3. Monitoring the implementation of various guidelines of DPE in respect of  pay revision and other allowances like 30%  retirement benefit corpus, pension etc.--Secretary  DPE assured that if any Board of the company has recommended any thing on the basis of the guidelines of DPE and  Administrative Ministry is not approving it than DPE will intervene and ensure the approval of ministry.
4. Pay revision for sick or marginal profit making PSE--Secretary  DPE assured that if any sick PSU comes with proposal of pay revision along with the viable revival plan than than DPE may recommend the pay revision in the revival package to the cabinet.
5. Fast decision making in case of revival or closure of  sick units---He said that DPE is also of the same view and has written to all sick PSUs to come with the  revival plans immediately. He also assured that again he will write to Administrative ministries and CMDs of such CPSEs. He also said that  revival packages have been approved for ITI, Air India, MTNL & BSNL. For other loss making/sick PSUs, he asked NCOA to pursue with the concerned Ministries and Managements to recommend the revival plans at the earliest so that early decisions can be taken in such cases.
6. Issues related to women executives like maternity leave CCL etc--Secretary DPE was very much positive on these issues and asked us to organize a meeting of CPSE women in which maximum number of women CMDs & Directors of boards be invited. He assured to chair such meeting along with Jt secretary & Director DPE and to convince CPSE managements to implement DPE guidelines and govt orders  regarding women issues.
7. Revision of pension of MTNL /BSNL employees ---we asked Secretary to include the revision of pension of MTNL/BSNL employees whose pension is given by govt in the terms and reference of pay revision committee so that committee can give the recommendation of pension revision along with pay revision as in case of govt employees. Secretary assured that NCOA will be given opportunity to raise and discuss such issues with pay revision committee.

<<<letter>>

<<<< Photos of Rally >>>>

1. RRs of Mktg/HR/Legal/CS cadres---He informed that case is in very advance stage and is likely to be decided shortly.
2. Seniority case 1999-2000 batch JTOs of Mumbai unit---He informed that approval of competent authority has come to challenge the Mumbai High Court Decision in Supreme court and case will be filed shortly.
3. Mumbai transfer case of JTOs who were transferred from Delhi to Mumbai and Vice Versa- GS requested to expedite the case for early decision on the representations of Association & individual officers . He said that issue is still under discussion at higher level. 

1. Local Promotion orders in Different Executive Posts--Association expressed its resentment over undue delay  in filliping unfilled posts in SDE, DE, DGM and  AO,CAO posts and asked him to fill up these posts by local promotion orders to off load the overburdened officers who are holding double triple charges. ED asked GM(A) to immediately start the process of filling unfilled posts and assured that very shortly orders will be issued in different cadres.
2. Reply of clarification sought by Corporate Office regarding EE (Civil) regular DPC--We informed him that corporate office has written a letter to ED regarding some clarification on the complaints recieved in corporate office. ED said that he is not aware about the letter and asked GM(A) to find out the letter and give reply to CO.
3. Improvement in land line services of MTNL Delhi--A detailed discussion was held and many suggestions were given for improvement of services and problems faced by officers in their day to day working. ED assured to take actions on the suggestions given by  Association. he also gave some instructions to concerened CGM to look into the issues raised by association.

Joint forum of Public Sector Officers Associations organized a parliament march on 09-12-14 from Jantar Mantar against the government policy to privatize PSUs. About 1500 officers of different sectors gathered at Jantar Mantar and the gathering was addressed by Shri Sitaram Yachuri, MP, Shri Virjesh Upadhyay, All India General Secretary, BMS, CITU President Sri Padamanabha, MP, CPI Leader Shri P Raja, MP, Shri P Rajiv, MP, Shri K Ashok Rao, Convener of JF, Shri Shailendra Dubey , SG AIPEF, Shri Harvinder Singh, GS, AIBOC, Shri Baby Thomus, SG, NCOA, Shri V K Tomar, GS MEA & President NCOA & Shri Arvind Dahia, AGS, SNEA. From Jantar Mantar, rally started march to Parliament which was stopped by police at Parliament Street Police station and took the JF representative to Prime Minister office to submit memorandum.    

<<<< Photos of Rally >>>>

<<<conference notification>>

Various divisional bodies  have been elected in GM(North)/ GM(South) & GM (West) Areas which have been recognized by Circle Secretary Com V S Singh.  Formation or re-election of Divisional Bodies of MEA in Mumbai is to be recognized by Circle Secretary Com V S Singh. Delegates are to be elected as per the provision of the constitution mentioned in conference notification.

1. RRs for the promotion of AM(HR)/Mktg/Legal/CS to DM--They informed that RRs approved by Dir (HR) were put up to CMD for his approval but he has raised some queries which will be replied by HR wing shortly.
2. Transfer of AM(T)s from Delhi to Mumbai and vice -versa on their promotion to DM(T)--GS asked them to put up the representation of Association and individual officers for decision at Dir (HR) and CMD level. Addl GM informed that issue is being discussed at higher level. Cases will be put up in a day or so.
3. Allowing offline ACRs of the officers whose reporting or reviewing officers have retired.---GM(A) Delhi unit has sought the relaxation from  CO from online ACRs of such officers . GM(HR) assured that offline ACRs will be allowed of such officers and approval will be given in two/three days.

All officers are requested to reach Jantar Mantar in full strength on 9th December,14 at 11 AM sharp to make the programme a grand success.

<<notice to CMD>>           <<<notice to PM>>>

1. Transfers of AM(T) on their promotion to DM(T) from Delhi to Mumbai and vice -versa.
2. DM(HR)/Mktg/Legal/CS RRs
3. EE (Civil) promotion orders
4. Including working spouse in OPD scheme

Detailed discussion was held on above issues, Dir (HR) assured appropriate actions on these issue.

<<<orders>>>

<<orders>>>

1--President                   Shri Ramesh Chandra         XEN (Electrical) KBN

2--Divisional Secretary    Shri D K Singhal             AE (Electrical), LN

3--Treasurer                   Shri Navin Gupta        AE (Elec-Proj), CGO  

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other issues like salary support, augmentation of BTS to improve mobile services, 2G spectrum, regular CMD etc were also discussed in details.       

GS also discussed this issue with CMD yesterday. He assured to look into the matter

<<letter>>

• JTO (T) to SDE (T)---unfilled vacancies upto June 2011 were 696. After our long persuasion and sincere efforts, 2/3rd Seniority cum Fitness quota of these vacancies was filled on regular basis by promoting 464 JTOs of recruitment years upto 1994/95in 2012, and for 1/3rd competitive quota LICE was conducted for 232 vacancies in 2012 itself, but because of pending court case, result could not be declared. Now after the court vacated the stay orders, result declared and promotion orders of 217 JTOs have been issued. Here it is also to be clarified that officers already promoted on regular basis through SCF (Seniority Cum Fitness Quota) will remain  en-block senior to the officers promoted through LICE. 
•  for the unfilled vacancies from June 2011 onward, screening report of JTOs upto the recruitment year 1998 for General category and sufficient number of SC/ST candidates   have been called for by corporate office to fill up the SCF (Seniority cum Fitness Quota) of these vacancies. Delhi and Mumbai units are being pursued by our Association to send the screening reports at the earliest .LICE quota will also be filled up of these vacancies after SCF quota promotions.
• SDE (T) to DE---Screening  report to fill up 202 vacancies of DE against SCF quota has already been called for from Delhi and Mumbai units. our Association is strongly pursuing to send screening report and vig clearance as early as possible from both the units. For competitive quota, there is already court case pending. After court decision, we will take appropriate action to get these vacancies filled up from amongst our officers already working in MTNL.
• SDE to EE (Civil)---DPC for regular promotion has already been conducted in corporate office but because of certain complaints, promotion orders have not been issued. We are pursuing and will see that orders are issued at the earliest.
• JAO to AO--- seniority case is pending in corporate office, management has taken undue time in deciding the seniority, but now we will put sufficient pressure to ensure promotions at the earliest. for AO to CAO regular promotions also Association is pursuing.
•   JTO (Elec) to AE (Elect)---Association is now writing to Management and pursue for starting the process for regular DPC.
• Regular promotions in DGM cadre in all disciplines will now be taken up for filling vacant vacancies.

1. Antedating promotion dates of SDEs and restoration and revision of seniority cases of SDEs---A detailed discussion was held and we pleaded for for early settlement of these pending cases. GM(HR) asked Sr Manager (HR) to put up the cases.
2. RRs for promotion to DM(HR)/Mktg/Legal/CS---GM(HR) and Addl GM(HR), Shri M K Saxena who was also present in the meeting said that issue is in active consideration and will be settled shortly.
3. JAO seniority case---We requested GM(HR) to issue the promotion orders of all JAOs whose seniority case is pending in CO and inter-se-seniority will be decided later on after the settlement of seniority issue. GM(HR) said that case has gone to CMD let us wait for some time.
4. EE (Civil) promotion orders--They informed that case has gone to Dir (HR) /CMD in respect of some complaints. Let us wait reply from higher ups. Association will meet CMD & Dir (HR) in this respect..
5. Seniority case of 1999-2000 batch JTOs of Mumbai Circle--We wanted to get Mumbai high court decision to be implimented so that JTOs upto the  2000 year of recruitment  of Delhi and Mumbai can be promoted against Seniority Cum fitness quota, but GM(HR) informed that management has decided to challenge the Hon'ble high court decision in the Supreme court that is why screening report has been called for upto the year of 1998.
6. E2 non Tech promotion orders--he assured to discuss the issue with DGM(HR) and decide.

Corporate Office issues promotion orders of 217 officers  to the post of Dy Manager (Telecom) who qualified LICE.  <<<orders>>>

All circle secretaries/ Area Secretaries/Divisional Secretaries,  other office bearers and concerned officers are requested to get the ACR completed and send the screening report of  Delhi and Mumbai as early as possible so that DPC can be conducted in corporate office immediately after SDE to DE DPC.

CEC meeting was held on 18-11-2014 at BSNL recreation club, Kidwai Bhawan, New Delhi. More than 100 office bearers attended the meeting. which was presided over by Shri S R Singh Circle President, Delhi Circle. GS, CS Delhi and other CHQ and Circle office bearers addressed the meeting. CS Shri Sunil Kumar apprised the house about the circle issues like financial upgradations, LA promotions etc and asked the members to give their views regarding improvement of the services.  GS explained how the govt is considering various options to revive the MTNL, and asked CEC to mobilize all officers to work hard to improve the services, but be ready to oppose any move of the govt to privatize PSUs . GS also explained the developments on HR issues.

He informed that

1. promotion orders of the officers, who cleared  E3 LICE, will be issued most probably on 20th November and process for SCF quota promotion for SDE post will be started shortly as assured by Director (HR) and GM(HR).   
2. DE regular promotion orders may  be issued most probably in the month of december,14, because screening report of Delhi and Mumbai unit is still awaited, which are expected by the end of Nov or first week of  Dec.
3. RRs for promotion from AM to DM in HR/Mktg/CS/Legal are expected shortly as assured by Director (HR) and GM(HR). CMD has also been briefed by Association and he is also positive on this issue. 
4. GS also explained how our some major demands like 78.2% fitment, 30% corpus for MTNL recruited employees & filling all vacant posts on regular basis in all disciplines have been conveyed to DOT by management in reference of  MTNL & BSNL merger.

A detailed discussion was held on improvement of services and revival of MTNL. Many office bearers came out very honestly and clearly on their observations on the working of the company. some important observations which majority of members felt are

1.  lack of ownership at higher level
2. lack of monitoring at all levels
3. lack of unwillingness of taking responsibility at all levels particularly at junior and middle level officers who don't take the decisions on the matters which can be decided at their level, but prefer to pass on to higher level.
4.  Non availability of spares for maintenance
5. Non availability of funds

GS stressed that all officers must take decisions at their levels according to the powers and authorities conferred on them. Association will manage to provide the powers and authorities of all officers at different level.

GS also appealed CEC to ensure 100% participation of officers in the rally to Parliament on 9th December to oppose the move of Govt to privatise PSUs and to demand the revival of sick and loss making PSUs 

Shri Vimal Sundriyal was co opted as Area Secretary (BB) consequent upon the transfer of Shri Shailendra Chauhan

1. Dissolution of Mumbai Circle Body and formation of adhoc committee--GS explained the facts and circumstances under which Mumbai Circle Representative Body was dissolved and adhoc committee was formed. All the office bearers unanimously approved the decision of the General Secretary and further authorized him to take appropriate actions to strengthen the organization.
2. Nomination of one AGS from Directly recruited Officers from Mumbai Circle---All office bearers unanimously approved the proposal of GS to nominate one AGS in CHQ body from Mumbai circle from amongst the Direct Recruited Officers who have joined MEA.
3. Revival of MTNL--GS explained the various options being considered in the Govt  regarding the revival of MTNL. A detailed discussion was held on how Association can play its role in ensuring the revival of MTNL and office bearers asked GS to adopt all means to draw the attention of Govt of India by utilizing all  available resources and plate forms.
4. Parliament March on 9th December to save PSUs--GS explained the need of this march by Joint forum of PSU Officers Associations to save PSUs. It was decided to mobilize the members in Delhi to participate in full strength.
5. HR issues--GS briefed about the developments on HR issues in Corporate Office. Main focus remained on 75% SCF quota DPC in STS cadre, LICE promotion orders SCF DPC from JTO to SDE, AE to EE in Civil wing, JAO to AO and AO to CAO DPCs, RRs for DM(HR)?Mktg/legal/CS etc. GS was asked to pursue with the management vigorously to see early DPCs and promotion orders in these cadres.

Privatise, don’t disinvest
BSNL, MTNL, AIR INDIA are clearly non-strategic sectors where the presence of the state serves little social or public purpose.
http://m.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/privatise-dont-disinvest/article6583876.ece/

After open session we had a discussion with CMD on some issues like DM(HR)/Mktg /Legal/CS RRs, seniority case of 1999 year of recruitment JTO of Mumbai. regarding issues related to revival of MTNL and  for some other issue, he asked us to come after two three days because he was to make preparation for tomorrow's board meeting in which some important issues like increasing BTSs etc are to be decided.

1--JTO to SDE regular promotion against SCF quota--We asked him to start the process immediately to fill up the SCF quota. He said a letter to keep the CRs ready has already been written to Mumbai and Delhi unit. We asked him to send another reminder to the keep ACRs ready so that immediately after SDE to DE promotions, Process for regular promotion DPC for JTO to SDE can be started. He assured early action at his part for SCF DPC.

2---DM(HR)/Mktg RR--He informed that issue has been discussed with DIR (HR) and RRs will be finalised shortly.

3----A general discussion on various options under consideration in govt regarding revival of MTNL was also held.

1. JAO seniority--he was asked to expedite the case. He discussed certain points related to the seniority which GS clarified. He assured to expedite the case.
2. RRs for promotion from AM(HR)/Mktg/legal/CS---After a brief discussion, he assured to decide the RRs shortly
3. JTO to SDE promotion against SCF quota---He assured to start the process shortly

1.  Promotion orders/DPC in SDE cadre against SCF/ LICE and also promotions of AM(HR)/Mktg/ Legal//CS were discussed . GM(HR) was also present there, Dir (HR) asked him to take actions on these issues.
2. Revival/survival of MTNL--Director (HR) informed that a meeting was held with Hon'ble MOC &IT in which he was very annoyed with the poor services of MTNL and gave certain instructions and clear message to MTNL management that first you improve your services than hope any help from govt or otherwise face consequences. Director (HR & EB) and Tech asked GS to come to him in a day or so for detailed discussion on this issue.

We appeal to MTNL management, senior officers, middle & Junior level management officers and employees to decide strategy and do your best to improve the services for the sake of revival of  the company and survival of its employees in the company. Its the war time, do every thing possible for our own survival. association will do every thing possible with all means to pursue with the govt and MTNL management for our beloved companies revival.

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E2 TO E3 LICE RESULT

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE EXECUTIVES WHO QUALIFIED THE E2 TO E3 LICE.

<<<< CLICK HERE FOR RESULT >>>>

<<CMD letter>>

We also met to Director (HR) and had a detailed discussion on the MTNL & BSNL merger,  inter-se-seniority of officers and other issues in case of merger.

Circle President--Shri J N Upadhyay----Sr Manager, Worli Extl---9869483856

Circle Secretary---Shri V S Singh--------Dy Manager, PBD (Extl)--9869227887

Circle Treasurer---Shri D J Shelar--------Asstt Manager, SPK Exch--9869032400

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Three days before, CMD had expressed his concern to GS regarding detoriating Mobile and land line services of MTNL and asked  him to take appropriate initiatives at Association level to inform and  educate the officers regarding the fall outs of the present poor quality of our services and also said that if the employees will not do their best to improve the services and bring the customer satisfaction, managment will have to take tough actions which will not be pleasant to the employees.

All officers are appealed by the Association to understand the present volatile condition of the company regarding its revival and servival, and do their best what ever  can be done to improve the services and customer satisfaction. Your hardwork and customer satisfaction can only make us strong to fight with the managment and Govt to revive the company and for getting our due and legitimate benefits in the company.    

1. Promotion orders of EE (Civil)---We pleaded for early issuance of promotion orders of the officers whose DPC has already been conducted in corporate office. He assured Early action
2. JAO seniority case---He informed that case is being further studied before taking it to the board.
3. JTO  (1999-2000)seniority case--Legally being examined whether to challenge high court decision in supreme court.
4. Official Language cadre issue--GM(HR) informed that He has written a letter to Dy Director (OL) DOT in response of DOT letter regarding formation of official language cadre in all PSUs in one Administrative Ministry. <<letter>>
5. Inter-se-seniority of MTNL & BSNL officers in respect of Merger of both the companies---He informed that sub committee is working on this issue and report will be submitted to DOT before 30th October 2014

<<<See AGM(A) mail to all GMs>>>

MTNL Delhi unit has released the Payment of Commutation for feb-2014 for retirees to the Bank. It will be credited to the Retirees account by Monday 13-10-2014

The Funds for Commutation for Mar-2014 retirees will be released by MTNL CO on Monday 13-10-2014. And it is expected to be credited to the retirees account by end of Next week.

The payment of pension to retirees of Apr &-May2014 have already been made. Payment of  58 cases of June-14 are to be made in a day or two

Let us start a drive to keep our esteemed customer happy and satisfied by providing him excellent service. There is no other way to be in the company and get salary. 

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For detailed news ... click the link ..........  <news>

GS, Com V K Tomar along with AGS, Com D P S Chaudhary met Jt Secretary (T) Shri V Umashankar and had comprehensive discussion on financial condition of the company and ways and options to get it revived. Jt Secretary said that he is the Govt nominee Director on MTNL board and know the internal condition of the company which is very bad and requires immediate actions on two fronts i.e policy decisions by Govt and improvement of services by MTNL management and its staff. He said that MTNL services are very poor and expressed his concern over deteriorating service quality of MTNL. He asked Association to play a very pro-active role to improve the services and save company. GS explained how there is no expansion for last five years and funds are not  available even  for maintenance of existing services even for petty items. GS requested him to get BWA refund payment and a regular board for MTNL, which are essential things for MTNL to run it. Jt Secretary agreed with the views of the GS and explained why CMD & Director (Tech) could not be posted on regular basis, but clarified that things are in process to short out the hurdles. He also said that he was pursuing hard to get BWA refund payment to MTNL. But, He said that merger of MTNL  &BSNL is the best solution for revival of both the companies for which govt is making efforts. HR sub -committee has been asked to give its report on inter-se-seniority issue of officers by 30th October 2014. Inter-se seniority of officers of MTNL and BSNL has been identified as most critical issue in merger. JS asked GS to coordinate with the committee to complete the work and submit the report in due time.

GS, MEA and CHQ/ CIRCLE OFFICE BEARERS

MTNL Management called a meeting with our Association today at 11AM  regarding HR integration issues in the event of merger of MTNL and BSNL,which was attended by GS along with Com Praveen Passi, Com D P S Chaudhary,  Com Sunil Kumar, Com  R S Maan & Com  Sunil Sonkar. Management informed that an exercise to assess the feasibility  of merger   of MTNL & BSNL has been started, so Association has to give its view on following issues

1 ---Issue of integration of pay scales of MTNL and BSNL

2---Issue of Integration of recruitment rules of MTNL and BSNL

3---Issue of integration of inter-se-seniority of the officers of both the CPSEs.

Association has to give the reply by Monday, so all are requested to give their views on the above issues, if any on gsmtnlea@yahho.com or on our fax 01123311830

 <<<Letter by GM(HR) to Associations>>>

<<<letter>>

GS, Com V K Tomar along with CHQ Vice President Com Praveen Passi, AGS, Com D P S Chaudhary & CS Com Sunil Kumar met Secretary DOT & Chairman Telecom Commission Shri Rakesh Garg today and had detailed discussion on following issues- At the outset, GS explained the financial condition of the MTNL and the prevailing uncertainty over the mode of   revival of MTNL/BSNL and diverse views of the govt reported by media. GS stressed on revival of MTNL through merger or no merger. We also brought to his knowledge the shortage of BTS and other resources for expansion and maintenance of services and also the huge liability of Rs 1400 crore interest PA, which he took seriously and seemed to be positive towards the revival of MTNL/BSNL.

1---Merger of MTNL & BSNL--

Secretary was surprised over the media report regarding ruling out of merger by PM Shri Narendra Modi. He said that matter has not yet gone to PM so there is no question of rejecting or accepting the proposal of merger by Prime Minister, so media report has no truth. He said it is under consideration and will be decided only after the reports of three committees of operation, finance and HR. He said HR issues will be more critical in this matter.But he said that Government intension is very clear to revive MTNL and BSNL and there is no thought of shutting down these PSUs, but he was not satisfied with the services given by both the companies and said that in Kashmir tragedy, the restoration of mobile tower is lowest of BSNL in comparison of  Private operators and he asked us to improve the services. GS explained all the constraints in expansion and maintenance of services of MTNL because of non availability of funds and other resources.

Revival of MTNL through additional source of revenue--

GS explained how it is difficult to see the revival of MTNL with the present set of services being offered by MTNL that to in only two metro cities where tele-density is already 140% and there are no funds available for expansion and maintenance of services. GS asked Secretary to give the work for additional source of revenue generation through MTNL participation in Digital India Programme of Govt of India, Cloud computing, Surveillance/ Security schemes of govt etc and presented a 60 pages power point presentation prepared by Dir (HR) MTNL for his consideration and he assured to look into this presentation and also call MTNL Management next week to discuss the issues related to the revival of MTNL.

Posting of regular CMD & Director (Tech)---

We raised that there is no regular CMD in MTNL for quite some time, which affects the performance of the company and Dir (Tech) post is also vacant for last 3 years and surprisingly no one is even looking after this post for last 5 months, because of this, many decisions to be taken by Dir (Tech) are pending like DPCs, appeals in disciplinary cases and many more decisions related to the services also.

Secretary said very clearly that CMD selection is pending because of pending merger issue, but assured that DOT will issue the orders of looking after of Director (Tech) post.

Payment of BWA refund charges

We raised that MTNL is under huge debt and is struggling to meet the expenditures and taking loans to pay salary while the BWA refund approved by Govt is yet to be received by MTNL. We requested him to consider the early payment. He assured to look into this issue.

In the discussion, Secretary said that there is lack of motivation amongst the staff of govt companies in comparison to other private companies. We informed him the reasons of de-motivation amongst MTNL staff that are stagnation in one cadre for more than 15 years that to in young and qualified officers, capping on perks and allowances, denial of 78.2% fitment etc. So he could not say much and listened every thing patiently and his response was very positive and encouraging in all issues.

Meeting was very effective and succesful in respect of turning arround MTNL.

News related to MTNL & BSNL Merger

KOLKATA: The telecom department (DoT) is considering either de-listing Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL) and then merging it into Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL), or listing the latter and finalising a merger swap ratio based on the valuation of the two state-run telecom companies, with the first being the more likely option, top government officials told ET. Indications are that consultant KPMG may be involved in preparing the merger roadmap and also doing an independent thirdparty assessm ..

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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/42486502.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided not to merge state-owned telecom companies MTNL and BSNL, a move that could well be termed as the first by the present NDA government to overturn a major decision of the previous UPA government.
Sources in the government said that instead of infusing fresh capital or merging them to revive the cash-strapped and loss-making BSNL and MTNL, the Prime Minister has asked the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to consider a proposal for the outright purchase of the optic fibre cable (OFC) network of the former, which is the largest in the country. “Once owned by the DoT, the OFC network could be used for early rollout of the government’s ambitious ‘Digital India’ programme,” they added.
The government’s “Digital India” programme aims to provide broadband connectivity to all 20 lakh village panchayats and also build wifi-enabled “smart cities”.
By a very rough estimate, made recently, the government would need an 18-lakh to 20-lakh route km OFC network to take broadband all across the country.
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http://www.asianage.com/india/narendra-modi-rolls-back-upa-s-bsnl-mtnl-merger-519

GS Com V K Tomar, CHQ President Com S N Prasad & CS Com Sunil Kumar addressed the  lunch hour demonstration of SNEA at BSNL HQ on 11-09-14. A large number of MTNL Comrades participated in this programme.

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1. Left out seniority cases--file has been sent to Director (HR) for his approval
2. Official Language cadres promotion case--He informed that the committee formed in MTNL on this issue has submitted its report which is with him, but he also informed that MTNL has also  received a letter from DOT endorsing the govt decision to form a official language cadre in all PSUs on the line of Govt. He provided  govt letter to us and suggested to come out with the views on this letter so that govt rules regarding official language cadres can be implemented in MTNL.
3. DM(HR)/Mktg/legal/CS RRs-- He said that issue is under consideration, which may take some more time.
4. EE (Civil) DPC for regular promotion-- He assured that case will be put up for further process in a day or two and DPC will conducted shortly.
5. Including working spouse in the OPD scheme--After detailed discussion, we convinced him to put up the case for reconsideration of CMD//Dir (Fin) who had earlier denied but agreed to revisit after our strong arguments on this case.
6.  ACP to the Civil  officers whose Ist ACP became due after 01-10-2000--After our long persuasion, a corrigendum was issued but in this corrigendum, the scale of Ist ACP was not mentioned, so to make the clarity of the case we asked him to mention the scale of 1st ACP, he agreed and assured to take action on our representation in this regard.
7. JAO seniority--- He informed that case is in process and being viewed in the light of certain court decisions on seniorit.

1. Functional Promotion on time bound basis---We apprised him how officers are stagnating in one cadre for more than 15 years and post based promotion policy can not remove this stagnation so promotion upto certain level be given on time bound basis. CMD personally did not appear positive on this issue and found himself unable to address this issue till the uncertainty regarding permanent CMD and MTNL / BSNL merger is over. We will discuss the present situation and decide further course of action.
2. Counting Training Period for withdrawing increment for Direct recruits---This issue was discussed in last meeting also where he agreed to reconsider this case. Now also we again raised this issue, he raised many apprehensions regarding complicacies in implementing it from retrospective date, but principally agreed to reconsider it from retrospective date for which he asked us to write again on this matter.
3. 30% Superannuation benefits---This issue was raised but no much discussion was held because in last meeting also CMD was of the opinion that this issue will be considered in the light of the decision in BSNL.
4. Separate funds for CETTM/ITTM-- we apprised him how it is very difficult to meet the expenditure of training centers in the absence of separate funds for them and how they are facing difficulty in meeting day to day  requirement. He did not agree for separate fund in the present financial condition of the company but assured that any fund required for important expenditure will be approved by CO on priority basis.
5.  Discussion on services and financial condition of MTNL and also merger of MTNL & BSNL was also held. GS  again suggested CMD that  these short meetings will not be helpful for identifying the problems and finding solutions, but a  comprehensive and detailed discussions and meetings are required between the staff/officers side representatives and MTNL board to understand and find the solutions of today's deep crises of the company. CMD  agreed on our view point .

1. Immediate Ist promotion from AM to DM by scrapping E3 RRs--We strongly expressed that because of  long stagnation in AM cadre in different disciplines, there is deep resentment and frustration in the officers because of many reasons like pending court cases, non availability of RRs, non availability of sufficient number of posts to give fast promotions through post based promotion policy. So we suggested that  to come out of all hurdles, there is one solution to scrape RRs at E3 level and promote all AMs in different disciplines to the Post of DM with the financial upgradation. Director (HR) said that MTNL and BSNL merger is under consideration and  HR committee is going to start  consultation with Unions and Associations on HR issues,  so no fresh issues can be taken up in isolation in MTNL, only the issues of present RRs and Promotion Policies can be discussed  and he said that committee will invite the Association shortly for consultation on HR issues. He asked us to flag out the issues to be shorted out in the light of on going process of merger.
2. Counting training period for withdrawing increment--We requested  him to again put the case for revisit by the present CMD. He said that case was recommended by him and Director (Fin), but was regretted by CMD on the ground that there is no provision in RRs . Dir (HR) asked us to represent the case with additional supporting facts to put the case again because without any additional supporting facts, case can not be put up again on the same facts  and ground on which case has already been regretted by the CMD.
3. Including working spouse in OPD--In this case also Director (Fin) had  not agreed on certain grounds, It will again be discussed with GM(HR) to prepare the case again by addressing the queries by DF.
4. CETTM/ ITTM issues---  We  had already provided the brief of all the issues related to CETTM. He informed that regarding  providing funds to CETTM for their requirments, decision has been taken in ECM to retain certain % with CETTM.. other issues including  faculty  & non faculty will be discussed first with CGM/ED and again with DH.
5. 30% Corpus for post retirement benefits---a brief discussion was held because he was not much equipped with this issue which had been discussed two three times with CMD/Dir (Fin) in detailed. He sought a brief detail on this issue from Addl GM(P) Shri M K Saxena who was also present in the meeting. Because of paucity of time no detailed discussion could take place .

     Regarding issues having financial implication, he said will not be considered at this point of time when there is deficit of Rs 225 crore per month. Association will further discuss with CMD and decided accordingly.

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All the Officers are requested to ensure that their CRs are complete in all respect forcompletion of the work at the earliest.

Letter is attached  ........................ <letter>    (file2>

DOT writes to CMD regarding disbursement of pensionary benefits to the combined service pension optee absorbed employees of MTNL retired w,e,f April 2014 and onward. <<<<DOT letter>>>.

We wrote and pursued  these cases vigorously along with RTOWA.

Media News ----- Should be able to convince unions for MTNL merger: BSNL.       Please click the link for news item ...................................................    .<news>   

Govt sets up body for viability check to revive sick PSUs. 

Please click the following link for detailed news.............. News_Item

Mumbai MEA representatives  met CMD MTNL Shri P K Purwar  who was  on Mumbai visit on 28-08-14 ,and discussed following issues,

1-DPC for all   Executives in the cadre of DM,SM,DGM:      

 2-TPAs and Indoor Medical Treatment: problems were raised faced by employees

 3-No Payment of  Pension  & Non Issuance of GOVT PPOs to employees Retired after the month of    April 2014:

5- Problems related to RSTC of MTNL Executives Residing in BSNL AREA

 6- Number of methods for the generation of  additional revenue apart from growth in LL,BB ,FTTH, Lease Lines/circuits.

 I) Surrender of all Premium LL Service Telephone Numbers working in Offices  of MTNL, except the designated one  and Customer Related   on payment basis as per the prevailing procedure to our valued ,prospective customers.

ii) Advertisement in MTNL Buildings/Premises for allowing Corporate Bodies/Banks/Private Organization as we are located in Prominent  and Primary locations of Mumbai.

iii)Estate and Land   monetization:  Number of  MTNL staff quarters are lying vacant in Navi Mumbai since a long time. Existing Progress  & process of allotment for  ample amount of vacant                                            

space on Leave & License basis is to  be expedited  by rearrangement of MTNL offices/units  to Banks/Government Department/Corporate Houses

iv) On line Payment facility of Telephone Bills /New connection/Recharge/Top up facility to customers in CSC/TR Counters/Sanchar Haats through Bank Debit / Credit cards…this will definitely smoothen accounting procedure by avoiding cash transactions.

v) Disposal of all scraped materials / Departmental Jeeps /vehicles lying in MTNL  compounds, etc

CMD  Assured  appropriate actions on all the issues raised by Association

 Thus, the meeting concluded with vote of Thanks & Wishing all a Happy  Ganesh Chaturthi with Blessings of Lord GOD for the growth & glorious heights  of MTNL in the days to come.

Mr. Rajshekhar Rao appeared on behalf of the Applicants. When the matter got called out, the Respondents sought a passover. Thereafter, on the second call, Ms. Jyoti Singh, Senior Advocate appeared on behalf of the Respondents, and a request was made for an accommodation for ten minutes since Mr. Rao was on his legs in the High Court. However, due to paucity of time the matter has been adjourned to 25.09.2014.

1. Fresh option to pro-rata optees--We briefed the whole case to Member (services) who has taken over the charge after the superannuation of Shri S C Mishra and requested him to expedite the pro-rata optees fresh option case which is still lying in DOT for last 5 months. Director (Est) informed that DOT finance wing has raised many queries which could not be completely replied by Establishment section, but file has been returned to Finance wing with the replies which were possible by Establishment wing. Member (Services) assured positive action at his end. Case will be further discussed with the Member (Fin), DOT for early action on the part of DOT Finance wing so that case may be sent to Department of Pension as early as possible.
2. CGHS option to MTNL retired employees---Regarding this case also we briefed Member (services) and requested him to take appropriate action to get the approval of Health ministry as early as possible. Director (Establishmen) informed that reply is still awaited from Health Ministry. He even said that there are still some issues unresolved in BSNL case where Health Ministry has already accorded approval, but employees are not getting this facility from CGHS dispensaries and hospitals. He assured that issue will be strongly pursued in health Ministry.
3. Provisional pension to MTNL retired employees whose PPOs sre not issued--Director (Esst) informed that Establishment wing has already conveyed them that provisional pension can be given upto the maximum period of 6 months but orders will be issued by Finance wing.

Many issues like , demanding advances by hospitals from patients at the time of admission, rejection of claims on flimsy ground, delay in settlement of hospital bills by TPAs at the time of discharge, allowing third child if first child eligibility is over, restricting the charges of certain diseases,  bed charges in policy are very less to the tariffs of bed charges of hospitals, individual problems faced by employees from TPAs were also discussed.  United India Insurance representatives and GM(HR) said that issues which needs changes in policy can only be addressed at the time when this policy is further revised  in March 2015, but the other concerns of present policy raised by employees representatives and  concerned officers of   MTNL who are dealing with this policy will be taken care. Some of the issues raised by us were meant for MTNL management which  GM(HR) assured to look into.

If there are any  problems relating to existing medical policy with  TPAs or Management, tell us, we will take up the matters.

Congratulations to Trans Yamuna Area Office bearers and members and also to CHQ and circle office bearers for having successfully achieved the purpose of the Association to bring the TY area management to the task to remove the short comings in the area  for maintaining the services  and staff satisfaction efficiently  through their sustained struggle.   Minutes of the Meeting with GM(TY) are self explanatory of the aim and objective of the struggle of TY comrades. <<<click for minutes of meeting>>

GS also met GM(Fin) Corporate Office and discussed JAOs seniority case and Civil ACP case. He informed that committee report was submitted long back but case is still pending with Dir (HR). Regarding ACP civil case, he assured that file will be cleared in a day or two.

All Area Secretaries/Divisional Secretaries of Delhi and Mumbai have to collect monthly subscription and special contribution and remitte it with your respective Circle Treasurers with in 15 days with the list of the members of their Division and Circle Secretaries will have to deposit CHQ quota of Subscription and special contribution with in 20 days with the list of the members division vise . All CHQ and Circle office bearers are requested to coordinate with Area and Divisional Secretaries to collect the subscription and special contribution.  Note--Mumbai circle office bearers and CHQ office bearers are requested to make extra ordinary organization efforts  to submit the subscription and list of members at the earliest. In recent future, we need a very strong organizational  strength and capability for achieving and safeguarding our legitimate rights. Be unite to face the challenges before us.     

Workshop for leaders of Officers Associations in CPSUs:

Two days work shop was conducted under the banner of NCOA at YMCA Hall, New Delhi on 16^th and 17^th August, 2014 on the subject “State of Economy, challenges faced by the CPSUs”. All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOC) represented banking sector, All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) represented Power sector, SNEA(I) and MTNLEA represented Telecom sector and National Confederation of Officers Association (NCOA) represented other sectors like Oil, Coal, BHEL, Fertilizers etc.

Eminent Economists Dr Prabhat Patnaik, Former Prof/JNU and Dr Biswajit Dhar, Prof/JNU talked about the “State  of Indian Economy”  and “External Economic environment” respectively. Experts like Sri D. G. Patwardhan, CEO Foreign Exchange Dealers Assn talked about the FINANCIAL and banking sector, Sri R. K. Upadhay, Former CMD/BSNL talked about Telecom sector ad Sri Paranjoy Guha Thakurtha, Sr Journalist talked about the Coal and Oil sector.

In the work shop a coordination committee formed at the Central level. The work shop further decided to form coordination committees at State level also. Similar workshops and General body meetings will be conducted at Kolkatta, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Banglore before the Parliament March.

Parliament March will be organized at New Delhi during the winter session of Parliament.

From MTNL, Com V K Tomar,Com Pravin Passi, Com R S Maan, Com Sunil Sonkar, Com Arun Dixit and other activists participated in the workshop.

At the end of the workshop resolutions were passed.

 << Press release of the resolutions>>>

<<<Photos of the workshop>>>

SDE/DM(T) to DE/ SM(T)----CO has sought the number of officers working as looking after DEs in Delhi & Mumbai unit. After receiving this information, file will be put up again to Dir (HR) for his approval to call for ACRs for regular DPC.

SDE (Civil) to EE (civil)--Mumbai unit  VC has expired, so fresh VC has been sought from Delhi & Mumbai. After receiving VC, DPC will be conducted. We are pursuing to get VC from both circles at the earliest.

AM(Legal), Mumbai--CO has sought the information regarding number of vacancies and qualification of eligible candidates. LLB is the eligible condition for AM(Legal).

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1.  Financial condition of the company and the further plan to revive it as well as the steps required to improve the services and increase the operational revenue---CMD apprised us of the poor financial condition of the company and the efforts being made at his level to improve the situation. He also asked us to see that all officers work hard to come out of this deep crisis by providing efficient services to the customers. He also said that he will make visit in different areas and take review of all areas. We also suggested him certain steps to be taken at his level and assured that Association will not only make efforts to improve the services and revenue of the company, but will also make its sincere efforts to get the required policy decision from the govt.
2. Creation of 30% corpus for post retirement benefits to the MTNL recruited employees as per DPE guidelines--Initially he out rightly denied to such provision of creation of corpus, but after our in-depth discussion , he agreed to keep the issue alive for further discussion in view of any development on this matter in BSNL.
3. Counting training period for withdrawal of increment-- On this matter, he was positive and assured to revisit the earlier decision after some time.
4. Inclusion of working spouse in OPD scheme--We explained him how it is unjustified to keep working spouse out  from MTNL OPD scheme and asked him to to decide to include the working spouse. He appeared to be convinced with our arguments and assured to revisit the case.
5. Payment of terminal benefits to the retired employees and also payment of  Pension of July Month--We strongly demanded to pay the terminal benefits to the retired employees at the earliest. We explained the plight of those who have not yet received their terminal benefits for last many months after their retirement and the employees who have not received even their pension for last  4/5 months. CMD explained many reasons of delay payment because of some issues with DOT. Association asked CMD to find the early solution of the issues with DO and make due payments of retired employees at the earliest. CMD assured his best efforts and asked us to pursue with DOT also for funds for payment of pension till PPOs are issued and DOT takes over  the work  disbursement of pension.
6. JAO seniority--He informed that after the report of the committee, case has been put up for decision and director (HR) has sought some clarification. we requested for early decision.

7. Review of promotion policy for time bound functional promotion with financial upgradation--after a detailed discussion, he agreed to have a further detailed discussion to find a workable solution of the suggestion given by the Association.

8. Pending DPCs in corporate office--We brought to his knowledge the status of pending DPCs in corporate office and requested him to get the process fast to issue the regular promotions in different cadres in Telecom/ Civil/Finance.

9. We also raised the issue of 78,2% fitment, restoration of LTC, capping on medical OPD on  Apl 2008 pay scale and informed him that Association will fight for these issue in the days to come and requested him to take up these issue with Govt  and demand more funds for the development and maintenance of MTNL services and also for payment of our legitimate demands.

1. Detailed discussion was held on the recent problem of broad band server (DNS)  and steps required to avoid any such interruption in future, and also  how best efforts can be made to improve the services and revenue of the company.
2. Local promotions in SDE/DE/AO/CAO cadre--Association  pleaded for early action to issue the local promotion orders in these cadres. Association expressed its resentment over the abnormal delay to issue promotion orders from JTO to SDE inspite of the fact that ACR were called for for local promotion to the SDE cadre many months ago. ED assured early action to issue the local promotion orders in all these cadres.
3. Extending  required facilities to the MTNL staff attached with CCA for preparing PPOs of retired MTNL employees-- CCA Delhi  region informed Association that required facilities like PCs,  telephone connection and proper sitting arrangement have not been  provided by  Delhi unit. We raised this issue before ED, who assured to provide the facilities required for early and smooth preparation of PPOs by CCA Delhi region. He called GM(Fin) and asked to meet the requirement of  staff deputed for PPO preparation.

Shri N K Jain, GM(OP&Mktg ) will take over the charge CGM (D)---<<orders>>

Transfer posting in GM cadre--<<<orders>>>

looking after promotion of 6 officers to the post of DGM(T)--<<orders>>

                                    GS Mumbai Visit

  25-07-14---

CETTM Meeting-In the forenoon, CETTM area meeting was held in CETTM hostel building. Issues related to the CEETM were discussed in detailed. Members raised many problems and suggested how more revenue can be generated from this state of the art training center. GS explained other issues also related to the pay promotion and pension and assured that issues raised by CETTM will be taken up with the CMD, Director (HR) & ED Mumbai. GS also had a discussion with the official language cadre and Civil wing colleagues regarding their pending issues.

CEC Meeting---was held in Wadala Telephone Exchange Conference Hall in the afternoon which lasted upto 8PM.  CEC was presided over by Com S N Prasad. GS Com V K Tomar addressed the CEC and recalled the achievement of the Association and explained all issues related to the revival of MTNL, constitution of 3^rd PRC, Promotion Policy, DPC in different executive cadres, 78.2% fitment, and other issues of different disciplines and assured house that all efforts will be made to see the revival of the company and settlement of all other issues which are being rigorously pursued by the CHQ at Govt/DOT/MTNL Corporate office level. GS also replied the queries of the CEC members and appealed members to work hard to improve the efficiency and revenue of the company so as to ensure the implementation of 3^rd pay revision.  Com J J Mathias CS Mumbai, Com D P S Chaudhary, AGS & Com Sunil Kumar CS Delhi also spoke in the meeting.  

 26-07-14—

 Meeting with ED, Mumbai---GS along with CHQ President Com S N Prasad, CS Com J J Mathias and other CHQ/circle office bearers met ED Mumbai on 26-07-14 and had a very meaning full discussion on the MTNL services and it revival; we also discussed the issues like TRAI penalty, CETTM separate fund and its proper maintenance. ED’s response was very positive on these issues and assured appropriate actions. A positive decision has been taken to create a separate account for CETTM so as to make expenditure on the CETTM services and refund the balance of clients etc.

Meeting with MTNL direct recruited officers-A meeting of MTNL Direct recruited officers, AM/DM of Telecom, Finance & Marketing wing was held in 7^th floor conference room, Prabhadevi Telephone exchange building, Mumbai. A good number of officers attended the meeting and raised their concern regarding poor carrier progression, 30% corpus for post retirement benefits, denial of HBA, counting training period for withdrawal of increment. GS appraised the house of the efforts being made by Association for the resolution of these issues and also assured that no stone will be left unturned to see the settlement of these issues. GS clarified the queries and doubt raised by the officers and appealed them to be united with MEA to see the revival of the company and resolution of pending issues to get legitimate right. Meeting was very successful. Com S N Prasad, President, Com J J Mathias, CS,Com Virender Singh AGS, Com SS Singh, AGS, Com D P S Chaudhary AGS, Com Sunil Kumar CS , Com V P Prajapati CHQ treasurer, Com P H Naiker Vice president, Com G P Yadav Jt CS, Com Sarode, Jt Secy, Com javdekar ACS also attended the meeting.   Meeting was very successful and meaningful. Hope unity will bring the positive results in the days to come. 

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The government on Tuesday said that four public sector companies, which cannot be revived will be shut down and finance minister Arun Jaitley asked others to shape up to deal with free competition in an era when state-run firms had lost monopoly rights and preference, marking a clear shift in the Centre's policy.

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1. Discussion on steps required for MTNL revival--A detailed discussion was held regarding the improvement of efficiency of the MTNL services and the decisions required at the level of Management., and also the total involvement of all officers in the process of decision taking for which duties, responsibilities and powers are to be clearly defined and communicated to all concerned so as to make the process fast and fix the accountability. Director (HR) asked GM(HR) to prepare the job profile of each cadre with duties, responsibilities and powers. He also informed that govt is likely to take certain positive decisions regarding utilization of the  refund of BWA for expansion and maintenance of MTNL services. He also emphasized that govt will not provide support again and again, but we will have to increase our operational revenue for which hard work and out of box approach is required he also informed that a committee comprising the ED Delhi, CGM(WS) and GM(HR)  has been constituted to suggest and implement the measures to improve the mobile services for which increasing BTS, increasing RF teams and also providing required staff in mobile services etc are to be decided.

           The issue of restructuring of EB unit of Delhi circle was also discussed. Director (HR) agreed with our suggestions to make  EB  unit more effective with the certain changes in the set up

  2      Regular DPC of DE/EE---- He assured early decision

  3---Filling all vacant post of SDE--We brought to the knowledge of Director (HR) that more than 700 SDE post are vacant and some more will also be available after DE regular promotion and requested him to fill up all these post in single stroke so that all most all JTOs can get their long awaited first promotion. He agreed with our demand and asked GM(HR) to work on this proposal.

4--RRs of AM(HR)/Mktg/legal/CS---We expressed our concern over abnormal delay in promulgating these RRs. GM(HR) informed that draft is ready and to be discussed with Dir (HR). Dir (HR) asked him to bring the the draft tomorrow so that it can be decided at the earliest.

5---New Promotion Policy-- We again raised this issue to finalize the new promotion policy which may provide fast promotion on time bound basis. Director (HR) asked GM(HR) and Association to share their view point on this issue and come out with a proposal.

6--Filling 75% posts of DE/EE/CAO  through SCF on regular basis--we requested him to consider our proposal of filling 75% posts through seniority cum fitness as in BSNL. He said that  Associations have challenged  the SM RRs in court so first  you people come out of the court and management is ready to decide on this issue. It will be further discussed in the days to come.

7--DPC of AM(legal) Mumbai---Director (HR) and GM(HR) assured to make efforts to conduct DPC in this month only.  

MTNL offers to return CDMA spectrum for auction-derived price

http://freepressjournal.in/mtnl-offers-to-return-cdma-spectrum-for-auction-derived-price/

<<<<letter to PM>>

A detailed discussion was held on the proper use of the maintenance funds which will be provided by CO to both the units. Office bearers gave their clear and honest views on how funds be utilised to ensure revenue generation, and also they revealed the shortcomings of the system working in Delhi unit and suggested how things can be improved.. After a very long time, a fruitful discussion took place. On the basis of the feedback given by the office bearers, GS will write and take up the issues with the concerened authorities, CMD, MTNL , Secretary DOT and  Minister Communication &IT to ensure  MTNL revival and servival.

GS appealed rank and file through the CHQ and Circle office bearers to give their 100% to improve the efficiency of the company and be punctual as well as disciplined employees of the company. Circle Secretary, Com Sunil Kumar apprised the house about the Circle matters and requested office bearers to remmitte uptodate subscription and special contribution.

GS also asked the office bearers to be in touch with the members and try to know thier problems and expectations from Association, so that Association can meet their expectations.. GS also said that there are well known rumour mongers in MTNL who always spread negativity and  baseless rumours to misguide the innocent officers, so always  get all  rumours clarified from GS and other office bearers  so that you can give clear picture to the members.   

“MTNL has shown profit of Rs. 7,825 crore mainly due to write back of provisions on account of pensionary liabilities and spectrum amortization costs after decisions of government taken revival of MTNL,” Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply. 

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Rakesh Garg takes over as new telecom secretary, says increasing rural tele-density priority    

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Revival of PSUs has to be carefully thought out. In the case of BSNL-MTNL, similarly, the huge employee costs and falling competitiveness are a fact that need to be kept in mind before promising to spend R40,000 crore to revive them over the next 5 years.

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Indian state-run operator MTNL has hired SBI Capital Markets to conduct a valuation of its loss-making Nepalese joint venture, United Telecom (UTL), the Business Standard reports. MTNL wants to evaluate the feasibility of investments in UTL and to decide whether it would be viable for it to enter the mobile market, currently served by TeliaSonera unit NCell (57% market share) and state-run Nepal Dorsanchar (NDCL) (43%). UTL currently plans to buy a GSM licence, according to an official.

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Retrieval of cables with availability of stores. Pillars having high fault rate and scarcity of cable pairs should be attended in phase manner on priority, Proper utilization of Executives as per their experience and equal distribution of work among Executives, Posting of excess executives in field from GMT-Y office, Posting of Executives at vacant seats at Sanchar Haats and out door in the area. Allotment OF Funds for emergent services such as Diesel for Exchanges. Clearance of PD/CA OB's well in time, Installation of LTS's at SHD and YVR Exchanges. GM-TY assured that points as discussed will be resolved. The meeting ended on good note and in a cordial atmosphere. The Association assured full support and cooperation of our members will be extended for betterment of services in the area.

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Association is fully committed to ensure regular promotion of JTOs/AM(T) to the post of SDE against all unfilled vacancies. A large number of vacancies in SDE cadre are further  going to fall vacant after the regular DPC for promotion from SDE to DE . Sincere efforts are being made to see faster promotion in all cadres and no stone will be left unturned to achieve it. We are also pursuing to get JAO seniority issue finalised at the earliest so that their due promotion orders can be issued.

Acknowledging that both BSNL and MTNL are currently in financial distress, the government today said it is "quite serious" to restore the health of the two telecom services providers by adopting various measures like a whopping Rs 39,458 crore fresh investment over five years. 

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ED Delhi endorses the regular promotion orders of 7 DGM(Fin) ordered by corporate office as per MTNL Senior Managment Services Promotion Policy. <<order>>

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Programme - I : 'Enhancing creativity and overcoming mental Blocks' on 2nd July, 2014 from                               10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Programme - II : 'Communication skills' on 3rd July 2014 from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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GS, Com V K Tomar along with Com Satyavir Singh & Com R K Mudgal met Shri Purwar, CMD and congratulated him for having the charge of CMD MTNL, and  assured full cooperation and support of the Association for smooth functioning of the company  and hoped that he will take appropriate actions to improve the efficiency of the company and welfare of the executives. He also assured that managment and association will work in full coordination with team spirit to bring the company out of the deep crises it is in. He also appealed Association to ensure the efficient services to our esteemed customers and ask that special attention is required to the repeat faults.

His emphasis was on identifying non performers at all levels who are getting salary on the cost of benefits of performers. He gave clear signal that non performers will have to improve otherwise they will have to face action. We emphasized on fast decision at all levels in the managment. A detailed discussion was also held how Association and managment will go together to get the revival plan approved from the govt. 

Now, we will take up all pending issues with CMD in the days to come. 

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She also discussed and wanted to know the reason of dissatisfactory services of MTNL. GS elaborately explained how unavailability of funds for expansion and maintenance of services is prime reason of deteriorating quality of services. This time also she was clear in her view that funds should not come in the way of expansion and maintenance of services because MTNL can go for more loan for this purpose. Even she went to the extent to say that Association should be the shareholder of the company through a cooperative society  and be the part of management to run the company.

1. MTNL Management's presentation with MOC & IT--Director (HR) briefed us about the meeting with MOC & IT and asked to convey the Minister message to perform and improve the efficiency of the company by providing efficient services to the customers.
2. Regular DPC in the cadre of DE/ CAO/XEN (Civil)--we informed management that required information sought fro Delhi and Mumbai have been received in corporate office and screening report of EE (civil) has also been received in CO long back. We requested early action to hold regular DPC of these cadres. Dir (HR) and GM(HR) assured required action to hold DPC in these cadres. DH informed that because of not availability of Dir (Tech), EE (Civil) DPC is getting delayed and we will have to wait for appointment of CMD which is likely in this month.
3. Recruitment Rules for the promotion of AM (HR)/Mktg/Legal/CS to the post of DM-   We strongly pursued the case to   decide the RRs at the earliest so that promotion channel of these cadres can be open and officers can be ratained in the company who are seeking jobs out side MTNL. Director (HR) assured positive action on this issue.
4. SCF(Seniority cum fitness) quota of  Sr Manager/DE to be increased to 75% instead of 50% at par with BSNL-- We pleaded to increase the SCF quota from 50% to 80% on the line of BSNL which has approved 75% SCF quota for DE promotion. Director (HR) asked GS to write with the BSNL orders and assured to look into the matter with positive approach.
5. Time bound promotion with CPSU hierarchy--We asked to consider our long pending demand of time bound functional promotion on CPSU hierarchy. Director (HR) asked GM (HR) to have discussion with the Association to find the way to move forward on this issue.
6. Temporary medical indoor card and service connection for retired employees whose PPOs have not been issues--GM(HR)  assured to take up the case with both the unit and get these issues settled.

1. MTNL Management's presentation with MOC & IT---Director briefed us about the meeting of MTNL management with MOC&IT. He informed that MTNL management gave presentation to minister that MTNL is in dire need of funds for expansion and maintenance  of services and there is loss of about Rs 225 crore per month and also requested for govt support to infuse capital in the company. Minister underlined the need of improvement of MTNL services and assured to look into the facts raised by the MTNL Management. He asked managment to make all rfforts to improve the efficiency of the company if want MTNL to servive.
2. Delay in issuance of PPOs by DOT for retired MTNL employees whose pension is to be paid by DOT--We expressed our concerned regarding abnormal delay in issuance of PPOs by DOT because of pending decisions at MTNL level. He said that MTNL has provided the space and staff to the DOT but for the extra staff on deputation, DOT will have to issue a letter for demanding staff on deputation which will be complied by MTNL. He also said that he has already brought these facts to the knowledge of Member (Fin) and has also informed her that MTNL will not pay pension after June. He also asked us to pursue the matter with DOT to expedite the process of PPO.
3. Delay in payment of terminal benefits to the retired employees-- We strongly  raised our concern  regarding delay in payment  of terminal benefits. Dir (Fin) assured that gratuity payment will be made this month for the employees retired upto May 2014 but pension commutation payment will be made after the PPOs are prepared by DOT. 
4. Delay in payment of medical floater cases-- Many  medical floater cases of Delhi and Mumbai are pending in corporate office . A sanction of  Rs 2.5 crore is pending with Director (Fin). We requested him to sanction this amount so that pending cases can be cleared. 

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1. Regular DPC for DE/Sr Manager---We asked to start the process for regular DPC for the post of DE/Sr Manager. He assured to call for screening report from Delhi and Mumbai  units immediately after receiving vacancy position from both units for which letter has been sent last week.
2. JTO Civil ACP corrigendum for counting residency period from 01-10-2000-- Issue was briefed to GM (HR). He has asked concerned staff to put up the case.
3. Inclusion of working spouse in OPD--He informed that Finance wing has raised certain queries which have been replied.
4. RR for the post of DM(HR)/Mktg/CS/Legal---He informed that RR draft has been prepared on the line of AM(T) to DM(T) RRs and has been put. to Dir (HR) for further consideration.
5. Hindi cadre promotion case--We briefed him that the line of action of the committee constituted for this purpose will not serve the purpose of promotion of Hindi translators to the executive cadre. He said that he has asked the members of committee to give the details with justification so that issue can be addressed in totality.
6. AM(Legal) Mumbai regular DPC-- Sr Manager (HR) who was in the meeting informed that the information sought from Mumbai unit is still awaited.
7. Implementation of  Delhi CAT decision regarding E3 LDCE exam 2002--He said that fresh legal opinion from standing councel has been sought in the light of BSNL managment's decision to contest the case in the court.
8. JAO seniority case--He said that it has been decided to keep the case pending till new CMD takes charge.
9. Regular DPC for Executive Engineer(Civil)--We asked to hold the DPC at the earliest because it the pending DPC of 2013  and requested to consider all the vacant posts for this DPC. He assured to expedite the case
10. Pending cases of seniority, floater medical reimbursement, DNI option, antedation cases were also discussed. He assured to expedite the cases.

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Meeting with Hon’ble MOC&IT and Law Minister Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad---GS Shri V K Tomar & CHQ President Shri S N Prasad along with AGS,Shri D P S Chaudhary, CHQ Treasurer Shri V P Prajapati,CHQ Vice President Shri Pravin Passi, ACT Shri Arun Dixit, Circle Treasurer, Delhi Shri Satyavir Singh, Jt CS Mumbai Shri G P Yadav, Shri S S Nanda, RTOWA and Shri Saini from Mumbai met Hon’ble Minister on 31^st May 2014 in his office Chamber in Shastri Bhawan.  GS greeted Hon’ble Minister by presenting flower bouquet and congratulated him on taking over the charge of Ministry of communication & IT and also assured Association’s full support and cooperation.  Before starting the discussion, he complained that his own telephones both dolphin and land lines remain faulty most of the time and even on the day he took over the charge of communication ministry his mobile phone was not working and could not receive the wishes on this occasion. He said that he was in favor of making PSUs strong so that other private operators can be kept under controlled. He said that he will stand with the MTNL/BSNL and do everything to make them strong but subject to the condition that MTNL/BSNL will have to improve its efficiency. He said that he will strongly fight in the parliament for the cause of MTNL/BSNL and even go to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Nareandra Modi Ji for the betterment of the PSUs, but  if the phones of Member of Parliament will not work how I will be able to raise your voice in parliament. He  said that Shri Narendra Modi Ji has turned around many PSUs in Gujrat ,and He himself also turned around Coil India during his last tenure, but PSUs will have to improve their efficiency to get turn around . His message was very clear and loud that MTNL will have to perform and improve its efficiency.

GS apprised him that there are only 1000 BTS in Delhi and Mumbai each while other private operators are having 5000 BTS in Delhi and Mumbai each and that is the main reason of poor signaling of MTNL network. GS also apprised him that our cable network is very old and funds are not available to lay optical fiber cables to replace old copper cable to provide fast speed excellent quality internet services to the customers. There is no expansion of network since 2010 when govt forced MTNL to pay Rs 11000 crore for BWA and 3G spectrum and because of that today company is under the debt of Rs 14000/- crore and so no funds are available for expansion/ development and maintenance which resulted in the poor quality of services and loss of revenue. GS asked Hon’ble MOC & IT to make MTNL debt free and gave assurance that all possible efforts will be made by officers to provide the efficient services to our esteemed customers.  We also said that merger of MTNL BSNL is the ultimate solution of many problems of both the company and request him to consider the merger of MTNL and BSNL.

 Hon’ble Minister said that he will have presentation from MTNL management next week and after that will have further discussion with the Association.

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All are appealed to take all possible steps and work hard to improve our services and special measures are to be taken to keep the mobile and land line connections of all Member of Parliaments working properly. Hon'ble MOC was very upset that if my phone can remain faulty for a long time than what about others.