27th Nov   2012

CEC meeting of SNEA Kerala circle was held at SNEA Bhavan Trivandrum on 27-12-2012. The meeting reviewed the preparations done by the organizing committee for the 22^nd Circle Conference being held at RTTC campus Trivandrum on 23rd and 24^Th Jan 2013. The meeting discussed various aspects regarding the success full conduct of the Circle Conference with maximum participation and publicity. All branches shall elect delegates as per the constitution by holding general body meeting. The Circle conference fee Rs 10 and donation @ Rs 250 is to be collected from all members towards Circle Conference expense and remitted to treasurer in time.  All SSA secretaries are requested to intimate the details of delegates attending the conference to the organizing committee well in advance.

SSA secretaries shall present organizational report along with BSNL revenue, market share, growth profile w.r.t. LL, BB, Wimax, GEPON, GSM, WLL, Leased line etc of their SSA as on Dec 2011 and Dec 2012. They may also be able to project the SSA potential and shortfalls in increasing the BSNL revenues.

 The meeting had detailed discussions on following various issues.

 DGM recruitment. Members expressed their strong protest the manner in which Direct recruitment of DGM is proposed against the terms and conditions of the Absorption and also against the BSNLMSRR. The meeting also observed that the present rules are framed in such a way that none of the BSNL executives are eligible for the post. It further noted that no talent will be available from the market also in the present scenario.  The meeting decided to urge the CHQ to intervene in the matter to stop the recruitment in the present condition and in any case if the recruitment   happen it should be one time and open to all executives having sufficient experience.

ITS repartition. The meeting was of the view that the organsiational action along with legal  measures should continued till a logical  finality is reached on this issue which is most important element in ensuring BSNL financial viability.

 Promotions. The meeting expressed it serious concern over the non filling up of vacant promotional post from SDE to DGM while thousands and thousands of members with long service and due for retirement is waiting. It further noted he not even officiating promotions are being done in the circle. The meeting decided to urge the Circle administration for officiating promotion and with CHQ for regular promotion in seniority quota as well as LDCE by taking necessary action for expediting the promotion process.  The demand for implementation of CPSU hierarchy has to be persuaded vigorously by CHQ for a final solution particularly in the light of direction from PCAT against BSNLMS RR.

 The pending CR from TVM SSA and IMPCS for JTO to SDE promotions are to be send immediately for which TVM SSA Branch has to intervene.

The meeting once again pointed out the disparity in Rectt rule in Civil /Electrical Wing for promotion to STS and decided pursue the matter with CHQ.

 The Transfer cases of DEs to TN and KTK will be further discussed in the CWC meeting

The Circle transfer cases are to be settled by end of academic year for which the long stay list has to be prepared by the SSAs and send to the circle office.

 The meeting discussed various issues related with BSNL services like Shortage of materials -UG cable, drop wires, MLLN eqpts, batteries, EPBTs etc.  The deterioration in Mobile coverage in certain area was also pointed out in the meeting. The difficulties faced in mobile marketing with the new Sancharsoft platform was pointed out in the meeting. It was decided to take up these matters with Administration for immediate  redressal.

17th Nov   2012

Circle Executive Committee meeting of SNEA (India) Kerala Circle to be held on  Thursday 27^th Dec. 2012  at SNEA Bhavan Trivandrum. All  Circle office bearers, SSA secretaries  and CEC members are requested to attend the meeting.

Notice >>>>>>>

             17th Dec   2012

XXII CIRCLE CONFERENCE   NOTICE    >>>>>>>>>>

14th Dec   2012

Joint Forum of BSNL and MTNL Unions / Associations served notices regarding holding of two days Dharna on 17th & 18th December, 2012 at Corporate Office, Circle / SSA HQs.All CHQ / Circle / District / Branch office bearers are requested to co-ordinate with the office bearers of other Unions / Associations, conduct meetings and ensure 100% participation of employees.

WE DEMAND JUSTICE
BSNL / MTNL OUR SWEAT, OUR BREAD.

SAVE BSNL / SAVE MTNL

Smt.Jessy Mathew SDE Punalur, Kollam SSA expired. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of her family for this greatest loss.                            GS Com.K.Sebastin along with SSA Office bearers visited the bereaved family and conveyed our condolence.

11th Nov   2012

Com.K.Sebastin GS addressed the Taliparamba Branch annual GB. Comrades M.Ramachandran, K.P.Jithesh, A.Balan were elected as Branch President, Secretary and Treasurer for the next term.

                   CIRCULAR DT 01/12/2012

To

All branch secretaries/SSA secretaries/Circle office bearers/CWC members

The preparations for the 23^rd Circle conference of SNEA(India) scheduled to be held at Trivandrum from 23r^d Jan to 24^th Jan 2013  is going on by the reception committee  constituted  formally by TVM SSA Branch and other Circle Office Bearers from the SSA  . The Accommodation is arranged at RTTC Hostel w.e.f 23rd Morning to 24 the night

1. All SSA/ Branch Secretaries may complete the annual conferences   if any due  before Circle conference. It is also requested to organize “Membership Campaign Week” and approach all non members and especially young JTOs/JAOs to enrol as our members.

2. Donations for Circle conference is fixed as Rs. 250/- per member. Circle conference levy per member is Rs.10/-. The delegate fee is fixed as Rs. 100/- delegate.

3. As per constitution one delegate /15 members is admitted for Circle conference. Circle office bearers and CWC/CEC members will be ex office delegates to Circle conference.

4. Open session will be on 24th Jan at 10.00hrs. The open session will be addressed by Hon, ble Speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly Sri.G.Karthikayan. Prominent leaders from other recognised unions and our General Secretary Com K.Sebastin. CHQ President Com G.L.Jogi, Joint Secretary (South) Com Padmanabha Rao, CHQ treasurer Com Rajan and Com.H.Muthu AGS  Chennai will participate in the open session.

19th Nov  2012A GRAND RECEPTION arranged on the occasion of retirement of COM SUKMARAN NAIR SDE KLM  Central  and  CIRCLE VICE PRESIDENT SNEA KERALA  AND COM .VIKRAMAN NAIR SDE A/T   by SNEA Kollam SSA Branch.

Almost all members of SSA branch participated in the meeting as mark of honour to retiring comrades The leaders of United Forum Com Muralidharan Pillai District Secretary BSNLEU. Com Amrita Lal Secretary AIBSNLEA Com Jyothi laxmi. Assistant circle  Secretary BSNLEU also addressed the  gatherings and complimented the valuable service rendered by  Com  Sukumaran Nair for promoting the  executive non executive unity in Kollam SSA and  his pivotal roll in organising the joint struggle of  United Forum and JAC. The speakers  also narrated his  remarkable achievement and roll of maintaining  the external system of Kollam Town efficiently and effectively which is a role  model to emulate. Sri V Soman DGM, Kollam  SSA addressed the meeting and praised the  good qualities of Com Sukumaran Nair in maintaining  the external system of KLM town efficiently with the support of subordinate staff. Sri Rajan G Pillai also felicitated the retiring comrades

 Com George Varghese Circle secretary SNEA(I) Kerala presented the memento to  Com Sukumaran Nair and  Com Vikraman Nair was felicitated by Com P Janardanan Circle treasurer . Circle secretary mentioned the responsibility and keen interest taken up by Com Sukumaran Nair as Circle Vice President in organising and addressing the  joint struggle in nearby SSAss

Com. Sukumaran Nair explained in brief the glorious struggles of past for achieving the full neutralisation of dearance allowance and bonus and also number of local agitations for solving local problems. By taking part in these struggles he has been transformed into a trade unionist and also by the influence of former leaders. He also expressed the full faith in the leaders of United Forum in solving ITS issue which is a must for the survival of BSNL. He also thanked all for the reception given to him. Com Vikraman Nair also addressed the meting and expressed sincere thanks  for the reception.

In the morning session the GB meeting held. Com Suresh presided over the function. Com Salim kumar Dist secretary in brief explained the recent developments after last GB meeting. The introduction of legally valid system for external maintenance w.e.f 1^st Novemeber in Kollam SSA was really an achievement. Com Salimkumar also requested our members to closely watch the system.   It should be used for improving the external system. All executives and non executives must sit together for effectively implementing the system. The delay in clearing the faults is to be reduced and provision of NPC/BB cons is to be expedited. Regarding the tenure transfer almost all opined that it should be implemented judiciously and impartially on consultation with our unions. It should be on need basis and not for the sake of transfer. District Secretary presented the details of participants of Relay hunger strike and Colloctorate march. Our members participation was very much enthusiastic and almost all the members one way or other participated in the hunger strike /march.

Com Janardanan CT addressed the meeting and congratulated the SSA leaders for their huge support and enthusiasm shown in making the hunger strike and Collectorate March a grand success in Kollam SSA . He also informed the house that the  next Circle conference will be held at Trivandurm on 22^nd Jan to 24^th Jan 2013 and requested to contribute Rs 250 /member for the conference

Circle secretary in his brief speech called upon the members to get ready for any sacrifice for ensuring the resolution of ITS repatriation. The parliament march on 22^nd by united forum and meeting all MPS and Ministers for solving the ITS issues are to be organised  effectively. Com Prasad Asst secretary  expressed  vote of thanks

19th Nov  2012

CS writes to CGMT regarding transfer request of officers who have completed the tenure period. >>>>>>>>>

Com. C.Kunhikuttan SDE Changaramkulam Malappuram SSA expired. He was our Branch Vice President of Thirur Branch. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family for this greatest loss.

4th Nov   2012

THE BSNL EXECUTIVES AND NON EXECUTIVES OF KERALA CIRCLE UNDER THE BANNER OF UNITED FORUM PARTICIPATED IN THE WEEK LONG HUNGER FAST FROM 29/10/12 MONDAY TO SATURDAY UPTO 03/11/2012. AN AVERAGE OF ABOUT 750 MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THE HUNGER STRIKE IN FRONT OF SSA HQS AND CIRCLE OFFICE. Another 1500 MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THE DHARNA .

MASSIVE MARCH of about 15000 members of forum took place on 03/12/2012 to Collectorate and Raj Bhavan. The leaders of our associations and other affiliates attended the Hunger strike at various SSA HQs. SNEA (India) prepared a list of circle office bearers and CWC members to visit various SSA head Quarters for the successful implementation of hunger strike and march. The photos of march and hunger strike attached.

The core issue of settlement of its repatriation to a logical conclusion for the interest of BSNL and its 2.35 lakh were highlighted in the march and hunger strike

29th Oct   2012

Comrades, INDEFINITE NON COOPERATION and one week HUNGER STRIKE starts from today in the banner of Joint Forum of BSNL & MTNL Unions/ Associations demanding:

Relieving of non-optees ITS continuing in BSNL/MTNL on deputation OR take back all employees of BSNL/MTNL back to Govt service to end discrimination and duality.

To save BSNL / MTNL

To have a top management for BSNL / MTNL

Our struggle is to ensure BSNL/MTNL’s survival

Our struggle is to ensure NO U-turn by the Govt. to allow perpetual deputation of non-optee ITS at top Mgt level

All Branch/SSA Secreatries and Branch/SSA/Circle office bearers should coordinate with other leaders of Joint Forum for the successful implementation of the agitation programmes.

TOUR Programme of Office Bearers for the week from 29th Oct to 3rd Nov 2012. >>>>>>>>

Orders issued for fixation under FR 22 I (a)(i) for officiating JTOs withdrawing FR35 fixation orders. >>>>>>>>>

22nd Oct   2012

ANNUAL GENERAL BODY  meeting of SNEA(INDIA) Palakkad SSA held on 20/10/2012 .The meeting was well organised  and  70 members participated  the meeting. The audited accounts and annual report  was unanimously accepted Com.Krishnan Nampoothiri welcomed the  audience .Com Prebhakaran Dist president presided. The meeting was addressed by Com M.A Gaffoor Area secretary,Com P Janardanan C/T and Com Krishnakumar C/org secretary addressed the meeting. All  of them appealed the members to gear up for the ongoing agitation  for settle the ITS issue to logical conclusion .

A grand felicitation function was also held on the occasion of retirement of  Com.Subrahamanin Vigilance Officer. Sri Bhaskaran Retired DGM and other speakers including lady comrades remembered the valuable service rendered by Com Subrahamanian to our association and his good qualities and cordial  relations with all in Palakkad SSA. Momento was presented to Com Subrahamanian by C/T

New officer bearers elected unanimously are

PRESIDENT. . Com Krishnan Nampoothiri.K SDE CTU

Secretary: Com John Jacob SDE (EB) 

Treasurer. Com Sreedharanunni SDE MS

Forum Circular ->>>>>>>>>>

11th Oct   2012JOIN ENMASSE! SAVE BSNL !!

Forum Circular ->>>>>>>>>>

Kerala Circle Forum Trade Union Programmes

JOIN ENMASSE ! 11.10.2012 SAVE BSNL !!

“SAVINGRAM” CAMPAIGN” and Lunch Lunch hour demonstrations at Corporate office, Circle/SSA HQs demanding:

Immediate relieving of Non-optee ITS officers working in BSNL on deputation

OR

Take back all BSNL Employees (Absorbed/Recruited) to Govt Service at par with Non-optee ITS to end discrimination

DEPUTATIONISTS ITS QUIT BSNL, SAVE BSNL

BSNL ZINDABAD BSNL EMPLOYEES UNITY ZINDABD

8th Oct   2012SAVINGRAM campaign on 11th to 13th Oct '12 (one day)

Savingram campaign to Hon. Prime Minister, Hon MOC & IT,

Cabinet Secretary, Secretary / DOT and CMD / BSNL.

All Circle secretaries / District secretaries and Branch secretaries are requested to send the SAVINGRAM on the first day of Savingram campaign itself ( ie. on 11-10-2012 ) as furnished below. Make extensive preparations in co-ordination with all Unions and Associations of Forum of Unions and Associations in BSNL. SAVINGRAM to be send seperately by all Branch /SSA/Circle Secretaries of different Unions /Associations.
 

Click to View Savingram Text

Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations met today at New Delhi and unanimously taken some historic decisions with respect to relieving of non-optee ITS from BSNL. Meeting attended by all the Unions/Associations in BSNL including BSNLEU, NFTE(BSNL), SNEA(I), AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA, FNTO etc. Forum decided to launch trade union programes till all the deputationists are relived from BSNL. Detailed programme will be updated tomorrow.

DEMAND:

END DEPUTATION AND RELIEVE ALL THE NON-OPTEE ITS

OR

TAKE ALL THE BSNL EMPLOYEES (Absorbed & Recruited) TO GOVT SERVICE AND ALLOW THEM TO CONTINUE IN BSNL ON DEPUTATION LIKE ITS.

Tentative programmes are as below:

11th to 13th October : Savingram campaign to Hon PM, Hon MOC
 

& IT, Cabinet Secretary, Secretary /
 

DOT and CMD/BSNL and demonstration on
11th October, 2012..

15th October : One day Dharna at BSNLHQ/Circle HQ /
SSA HQ.

26th October : Parliament March at Delhi, Raj Bhavan
March etc.

29th October onwards: Indefinite Non Cooperation Agitation and

Day long Hunger strike from 29^th October

to 03rd November, 2012.

If the non-optees are not relieved by that time, Forum decided to go for INDEFINITE STRIKE and exact date will be announced later.

Meanwhile efforts are going on to have joint agitation with MTNL also.

Now it is up to CMD and BSNL Management to decide whether they have to run BSNL services with the 2.75 lakhs BSNL employees or with the 1000 depuatationists/Foreigners (non-optee ITS). They have to decide whether they are with the BSNL Employees or with the Non-optee ITS.

CHQ Treasurer Com.R.Rajan is addressing the lunch hour demonstration on 05-10-2012 at CGMT Office Trivandrum. All Executives of Trivandrum are requested to assemble in CGMT office exactly at 13.00 Hrs. on 05-10-2012

Congratulations!

Smt.Bindu K.S, Sub Divisional Engineer, Digital Transmission Station, Southern Telecom Region, Ottapalam has been selected for VISHIST SANCHAR SEVA PADAK AWARD 2012.Com. Bindu is an Executive Member of SNEA(I) and an active member. Congratulations from SNEA( India) Kerala Circle!

Time Bound Promotion orders issued >>>>>>>

The mass protest march against BSNL managements' move to allow the deemed deputationists - indefinitely in BSNL held all over Kerala at various places including SSA Head quarters and Circle Office. The executives attended the office bearing black badges.

3rd Oct   2012

CS addresses CGMT regarding Officiating promotion in the cadre of JTOs  and denial of FR-22(1) (a)(1) fixation - issue re officiating orders to all JTOs and fix their pay under FR 22.1.a.1 subjected to final outcome of the pending appeal in the high court of Kerala.

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RELIEVING OF NON-OPTEE ITS FROM BSNL REAL STRUGGLE BEGINS

Sample badge >>>>>>>

Congratulations! Award winners!

Circle level Vishisht Sanchar Seva Padak Awards – 2012   >>>>>>>>>>

Com.Thomas Sebastian PRO Alappuzha SSA is our SSA Treasurer of Alappuzha SSA. Com.K.V.Manojkumar SDE (G) Payyannur is our District Executive Committee Member of Kannur SSA and Com.Poornima DE Mobile Service Kasaragod is an active member of SNEA(India) Kannur SSA. Congratulations to all of them from SNEA( India) Kerala Circle!

26th Sept   2012

The CEC meeting of SNEA Kerala Circle held at Thrissur on 26-9-2012 decided the following after serious discussion from all participants.

1. The issue if ITS repatriation is to be resolved once for all without any more delay. The CHQ may adopt suitable organizational / legal action to ensure the same.

 2. DGM Rctt. 

No further DGM rectt should be permitted with the present rectt rule by which persons without any telecom experience is allowed for recruitment as DGM while all experienced telecom executives are made ineligible. The meeting decided to urge the CHQ to chalk out programmes so that no outside rectt is permitted for DGM and in the event of any requirement only existing executives are made eligible for the recruitment. The CHQ may adopt suitable organizational / legal action to ensure the same. The possibility of approaching legal remedies at circle level also to be explored.

 3. MPLS connectivity.

It is reported that in all SSAs MPLS connectivity is overloaded and the services are badly affected. Immediate procurements of sufficient equipment is to be done for the survival in the competitive scenario. It is decided to urge the Circle / corporate office for necessary steps.

 4. Shortage 5 pair cable.

In spite of continuous persuasion even up to CMD BSNL the issue remained un resolved. The meeting decided to urge the circle for the immediate procurement of the store material. The meeting expressed its serious concern over the irresponsible attitude of the management in setting targets without providing any material.  It was pointed out that while Kerala circle is earning very high revenue and profit not even reasonable consideration is given in case of Fund/ store allotments.

 5. The decision taken at state level along with the participants from BSNL for carrying out the cable relaying work in PWD and NH roads at BSNL cost was discussed in the meeting. It was pointed out that while the cost of KSEB and KWA work will be compensated by the road authorities BSNL has agreed to carry out the work at own cost. This is against the recent corporate office letter wherein it is  envisaged to collect the charges for restoration work from road authorities in advance. It was decided to bring the matter before the Circle Management. 

6.Problems facing in STSR related to ERP implementation.

The issue was discussed and it was decided to urge the Administration  for finding out immediate solution particularly the  issues related to the payment of GPF and salary etc to the employees. 

7. Up gradation Examination without Training.

 The meeting strongly expressed it protest in the discriminatory attitude of the management in the case of executives alone in the name of EPP. Either proper training is to be imparted if examination is made compulsory or it should be discarded. CHQ may further pursue the case. At circle level FTP may be arranged for the benefit of executives.

 8.Pay protection during  Offtg period.

 The issue of pay recovery in the case of SDEs Offg during 2004-2007 is to be resolved at the earliest since recovery is ordered in many cases and further fixation is pending.

 9. The meeting discussed the recent orders issued by the Circle office regarding application of FR 35 to offtg JTOs and it was decided to chalk out further course of action after studying the financial and legal aspects. 

10. The meeting decided to pursue all transfer cases inter Circle and inter SSAs  who has completed 2 years of service away from their home SSA. 

11. The meeting also discussed the issue of non forwarding the transfer request of officers who has competed 2 years of service and directed the SSAs to take up the matter with SSA admin for settlement. 

12. The meeting decided to hold next circle conference at Trivandrum during 22,23,&24^th Jan  2013. It was also decided to collect Rs. 250 per member towards the expense of Circle Conference. 

The meeting felicitated Com. U Sivakumar Asst Circle Secretary on his superannuation on 31-8-2012. The meeting was attended by Veteran comrades M I Thomas, P D Thomas, Antony Gorge along with other activists of Thrissur SSA.

As assured to CS by GM Mtce STR action has been taken for payment of arrears to JTOs of 2007&2008 batch. Arrears will be paid along with salary of Sept 2012. Thanks to STR admn for the prompt action.

Reversion and re-officiating orders to the DEs - >>>>>>>>>>

25th Sept   2012

GM STR Chennai in charge of Kerala region contacted CS and assured that the payment of arrears to JTOs of 2007 & 2008 will be settled within a few days . He informed that the delay was due to some problems with payment through ERP.

CS addresses CGMM STR on undue delay in Payment of pay arrears to  JTOs of  2007&2008 batch under G.M Transmission Mtce Ernakulum- request for immediate payment. >>>>>>>

CS addresses CGMT and GM (MS) on IP Shortage issue –causing  Mobile internet usage. >>>>>>>>    >>>>>>>

Com. Aley V.P. DE DTAX Aluva Ernakulam SSA expired. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of her family for this greatest loss.

17th Sep 2012

COUNTRYWIDE DEMONSTRATION ON 18.09.12 DEMANDING REPATRIATION OF UNABSORBED ITS OFFCIERS BY 30TH SEPT’12.

ENSURE 100% PARTICIPATION

17th Sep 2012

Postponed CEC meeting will be held on 26^th Sept 2012 in the same venue. All CEC members and Branch Secretaries are requested to attend the meeting without fail. >>>>>>>>>

15th Sep 2012

NEWS

ബി.എസ്.എന്‍.എല്‍. യാത്രയയപ്പ്

Posted on: 15 Sep 2012
 

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13th Sep 2012

Farewell party to PGM TVM Shri.A.Balasubramanian by SNEA(I) Trivandrum SSA held at SNEA BHAVAN at 13.05 Hrs. Executives from all over Trivandrum SSA attended the meeting. SSA President Com.Narendrakumar presided over the meeting.  SSA Secretary Com.Santhoshkumar welcomed the huge gathering. Circle President Com.N.A.Abraham felicitated Shri.A.Balasubramanian in his new assignment as CGM Chennai Telephones and requested to join BSNL. Com G.Premkumar CEC member delivered vote of thanks.

Photos of the farewell >>>>>   >>>>>   >>>>>  >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>

Promotion/Posting of AOs/Sr.AOs in the grade of STS on Adhoc basis. >>>>>>>>>

CEC postponed to next week. Date and venue will  be intimated in due course.

25th August 2012

CEC meeting at Trissur on 13th Sep 2012 - Notice >>>>>>>

16th August 2012

Classes for the Upgradation online exam management topics at SNEA Bhavan Ernakulam on 26^th and 27^th August 2012. Interested members may contact SSA Secretary  Ernakulam or the Circle Secretary.

16th August 2012

Officiating promotion to DGM.- Circle Admn asked for APAR and VC for conducting the DPC for local officiating promotion to the vacant JAG posts. Thanks to Circle Admn for the prompt follow up action as agreed to the Assn in the meeting with CGMT on 14-08-2012.  >>>>>>>>

SSA secretaries are requested to ensure that the requested APAR, VC and SR reaches Circle Office before 23-08-2012 itself.

14th August 2012Association had a detailed discussion with Circle Administration on various issues lasting more than 2 hrs on 14-8-2012. The Assn was represented by CP, CS, ACS Com. Aslesh , Com. Premkumar CEC Member TVM, Com. Narendrakumar  SSA President. TVM and Com. V P Sudeepkumar Br. Secy RTTC and from Administration side  Sri Premchanrda CGMT and Sri Satish Ram Addl GM HR. New GM(F) Shri.V.Srinivasulu also joined the meeting at the end of the discussion.

1.  1.Officiating promotion to DGM. Association expressed its strong resentment in the delay in issuing the promotion order while officers are retiring every month. It was also pointed out that not even VCs are called for sufficient numbers to fill up all the posts and demanded immediate action for filling up all the vacant posts. From administration side it was clarified that as per the legal advice received, promotion can be effected only after getting clarification from the court. The Assn expressed its difference of opinion in this matter and finally it was informed that the Admin shall move the court seeking clarification for urgent final disposal.  Assn has demanded to take action for getting VC for sufficient officers since VC has been called only for 24 officers while the number o f vacant posts are more than 40. The Admn was of the opinion that in lieu of proposal for revision of norms filling up of all the post is not required. We opposed the view of the administration and it was finally agreed to call for VC of sufficient officers so as to fill up all the sanctioned posts. It was decided all administrative action will be finalised without any delay so that promotions can be effected once the matter is cleared from the court.

2. Posting and Transfer of officers from Lakshadweep. It was pointed out that the transfer orders issued in case of Lakshadweep Island are yet to   be completed. CGMT has promised that the remaining cases will be settled in consultation with PGMT Ernakulum.

3. Posting of officers in vigilance Section.  The Association has pointed out that the existing practice by which there are instance of misuses and suggested to call  for volunteers and carry out the selection from among the volunteers. The CGMT has agreed to evolve mechanism so that the circle administration will have the proper supervision to avoid any kind of misuse in this regard.

4. Withdrawal of looking after arrangement in DE. The association pointed out the difficulty being faced by the field units in the absence of sufficient hands.  The administration has pointed out that in the absence of seniority list which can be operated no policy could be evolved in the matter. The association has pointed out that the officers who were transferred from home station on their promotion has to be transferred back to their home station in the event of their reversion as SDES if requested. The Association also will take a view in the matter of evolving a policy for looking after arrangements.

5. Transfer of Officers from RTTC. The Association has urged the Administration to withdraw the transfer order issued to Sri Pranab M Das JTO form RTTC taking into account the present workload as well the suitability of the officer in the Training activities currently being under taken by the RTCC with various External agencies. CGMT was appreciating the activities of the RTTC in getting external projects and agreed to review the Transfer case considering the suitability of the officer.

6. Shortage of Material like 5 Pr cable, Tel. instrument, OF Cable and the difficulties being faced in service was pointed out by the Assn. It was informed that Tender is being floated for procurement of 5 pair cable within the financial limit of CGMT. SSAs are empowered for purchase of OF cable up to 12 F and PO is placed for major cable items. As far as Instruments are concerned though the PO is placed to the vendor the item is not supplied and ultimatum notice is being issued o the vendor.

7. The issues being faced by EB units due the delay in approval of ECT as well as not able to provide services at market rate competing with other service providers, deposit issue of CUG customers etc was also brought to the notice of the CGMT. We were assured positive action to the extent possible at circle level.

The Assn met new GM Finance Shri.V.Srinivasulu who took charge on 14-8-2012 and appraised him the business strategy being followed in the circle keeping it in profit.. We have requested his co-operation and leadership in ensuring timely procurements of materials, recharge coupon, approval of ECT in EB cases etc.

We also requested his co-operation in settling varies staff related issues.

 The case of recovery from pay for not completing up gradation training within 2 years due to departmental reason ( Instant Case Of Manoj Babu  JTO Civil)was discussed and requested him to issue necessary  instruction to the concerned  for stopping recovery pending clarification from corporate office. The GM has agreed to our views and assured positive action. The issue of Pay protection in the case of officers who were officiating during 2004- 2007 was brought to his notice and requested positive action in this matter for the clarifications sought from the SSAS. He Assured all co-operation in making Kerala Circle leading one in the country.

11th August 2012Calicut SSA CONFERENCE HELD  ON 11/08/2012 at Calicut. The meeting began with flag  hoisting by District president Com Sivadas. Com K.D Sebastain Our veteran Leader and ex Circle President inaugurated the conference. He called upon the members to actively participate in the organization programmes unitedly for further achieving the pending demands especially the ITS repatriation and CPSU cadre hierarchy. Com. George Varghese Circle Secretary  addressed the meeting. He narrated the various developments after AIC at Nanded. The proposed strike on June 13 by the united forum was well organized in our circle and our association was in the forefront of all organizational work The agreement  of 78.2% DA merger  with basic pay instead of 68.8% w.e.f  01/01/2007 and consequent 2nd PRC revision for existing employees was a landmark achievement. The AIC also took decisions for  all out fight for achieving this demand.  Com P.Janardanan Circle treasurer   and Com M.A Gafoor ,Area secretary .Com Sudheer CWC member addressd the meeting and emphasized the need of improving our performance with avilabel resources rather than talking about various constraints .The report of the period was presented by District Secretary  Com K.V Sasidharan and accounts by Com Predheep .The members actively participated in the discussion w.r.t various cadre issues and also about shortage of materials in the field and also about many constraints .The circle secretary replied in brief about the various queries raised by our comrades. The meeting elected the following as new office bearers.

President: Com    Sivadas. SDE(MM O/o PGMT CLT 9446470280

Secretary: Com K.V Sasidhran AGM(Udaan) Mobile.9446353525

Treasurer:Com.KishoreSDE NIB Vellayil Calicut Mobile.9447401414

Shortage of faculty members in RTTC, Trivandrum - CS addresses CGM >>>>>>>>

Confirmation in the cadre of JTOs. --->>>>>>>>>>

3rd August 2012

Updates on 78.2% IDA merger with basic pay
 

Yesterday BSNL management committee cleared the proposal and it will be placed before the BSNL board by this month end, probably on 26^th August.

27th July  2012  

CS addresses CGM on Transfer of Officers from RTTC TVM – case of Sri Pranab M Das JTO - Considering suitability of the officer as well as the present work load in RTTC Trivandrum it is requested to cancel the order, posting Sri Pranab M Das as JTO Vigilance and retain   him at RTTC Trivandrum. >>>>>>>

Immediate  relieving of non-relieved officers from units who are under orders of transfer - Circle Office issued orders to relieve the officers latest by 31-07-2012 .      >>>>>>>>

24th July  2012

SNEA Kerala circle propose to conduct short term training class( 2-3 days) for those who propose to appear Upgradation on line examinations for E1-E2, E2-E3,E3-E4 preferably at TVM and EKM. Interested  persons  may contact their SSA Secretaries and the same may be intimated to Com. Sudeepkumar Branch Scy RTTC Branch  TVM and Circle secretary for finalising the programme.

24th July  2012New Website–ENK SSA (www.sneaekm.in) inaugurated by Com George Varghese  Circle secretary at a function  held on 20/07/2012 on the occasion of reception  of retiring comrades  of ENK SSA at SNEA Bhavan  Palarivattom. Kochi. The  Web site was made by Com Suresh our CWC member. Receptin to retiring comrades and mementoes were given away to Com. T R. Rajan, AGM (Legal), Com. M. A. Joy, DE (A/T) Mobile Services, Com. K.K. Aleyamma, SDE, Perumbavoor, Com. K.B. Sasi, JTO Kalady,Com. K.J. Valsamma, AGM(MM), BSNL Bhavan, by  Circle leaders.

SWATHI KRISHNA TREATMENT RELIEF FUND

  SNEA whole heartedly congratulate Com. Sudhakaran C V Ex. Branch Secretary Perinthalmanna and  SDE Systems MS Ernakulam as President Jayakerala Kalasamathy Vattappara for his leadership and contribution in collecting SWATHI KRISHNA TREATMENT RELIEF FUND FOR RE-TRANSPLANTATION OF LIVER AT AMRITHA HOSPITAL ERNAKULAM which has become a font line news item in the recent past. This has opened a new chapter in organ re transplantation  scenario in the state.

Routing of traffic from NIB Manjeri to BNG  at Palakkad -  CS addresses CGM >>>>>>>     >>>>>>>>

AOs to CAO offtg orders issued with retrospective dates >>>>>>>>>>   >>>>>>>

19th July  2012

Malappuram SSA conference held on 19th July 2012 elected Com.Bobanlal as President, Com. Premkrishnan as SSA Secretary, Com. Shabeer Ali as Treasurer. CS Com.George Varghese , CT Com.P.Janardhanan, Area Secretary (North) Com.Gafoor, CWC Member Com.PRG Panicker attended and addressed the meeting.

MRX SSA CONFERENCE HELD  ON 19/07/2012 at Malappuram.Com George Varghese Circle Secretary  addressed the meeting. He narrated the  various developments after AIC at Nanded. The proposed strike on June 13 by the United Forum was well organized in our circle and our association was in the forefront of all organizational work in our circle. The agreement  of 78.2% DA merger  with basic pay instead of 68.8% w.e.f  01/01/2007 and consequent of second PRC revision for existing employees and also those retired was a landmark achievement .The AIC also took decisions for  all out fight for achieving this demand.  The young generation of JTOS  of SNEA MRX SSA were  in the forefront of all theses programmes. The demand of E2 - E3 payscale for JTOs / SDEs/ JAOs and AOs  and interim payment of 5 increments to newly appointed JTOs was also raised by MRX SSA and we could achieve a scale above EIA  pay scale of 18500/.

Com P.Janardanan Circle treasurer  appealed to the  leaders  and members of association to be ready  for membership verification and  enroll  JAOs/AOs/PS/PAs to our organization..    Com M.A Gafoor, Area secretary addressed the meeting and emphasized the need of improving our performance rather than talking about various constraints always with available resources. All the speakers  complemented the effort of Com.Razal for taking the challenging post of  SSA Secretary in a crucial time in 2011 and praised him for leading organization from the front.

The meeting elected the following as new office bearers.

President: Com Boban Lal DE incharge PPG- Mob :9447121212

Secretary: Com Premkrishnan JTO ,Computer -9446464641

JAOs to AO offtg orders issued with retrospective dates >>>>>>>>>>   >>>>>>>

Association addresses CGM on Officiating promotions in the circle.

1. Promotion from DE To DGM - fill up all vacant posts of DGMs in the circle without further delay.

2. Officiating/ looking after arrangements in DE cadre. - In the case of seniority in TES Gr. B is concerned and procedure for promotions/ looking after arrangements in DEs cadre BSNL Corporate office instructions/decisions may be  obtained before making any change in the existing procedure

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Replacing indigenously developed portal CCM with vendor developed portal CRM -  

Ø      1. What is the necessity of replacing indigenously developed portal CCM with vendor developed portal CRM?

Ø      2. Whether data security concerns are addressed? – CCM is having connectivity to all the SZ sensitive nodes like HLRs, INs, SZ Billing centres and other VAS elements. Almost all the data can be accessed via CCM. If this facility is extended to the Vendor, there is every possibility to misuse the  vital data.

Ø      3. Why CCM is not considered for all India implementation like Sancharsoft? CCM can be implemented in all Zones without any additional cost through ITPC. Already we have  succeeded in Sancharsoft  developed by  in house team and implemented by ITPC, all our pre paid mobile connections are managed using this software. Even private  operators are not having such a ultimate package which is addressing all the grievances of the customers and at the same time taking care of all needs of CM Wing / Franchisees / Retailers.

Ø      4. What will happen to CRM portal if M/s Sprash's contract is over?

Ø      5.Why to lose superior functions of CCM?  With help of CCM , Almost 95% of complaints can be attended in the CSRs itself but in the CRM complaint can only be booked.

Ø      6. Whether addition or modification of modules by private operator will be done free of cost?

By switching over to CRM, the CSRs have to refer around 25 links to solve a complaint instead of providing instantaneous solution by single web page CCM. Also at the same time We may have to pay for our Call centre vendor for each and every complaint lodged in CRM, which is being handled by the CSR through CCM now.

 The Association strongly feels that without actually studying the merits of CCM, switching over to CRM in a hasty manner which will ultimately lead to customer dissatisfaction and also increase of BSNL’s OPEX. The implementation of CRM will only benefit the Vendor M/s Sparsh and may be to some vested interest group.

Association addresses CGM Kerala Circle  >>>>>>>>>>>>

04th July  2012

Grand reception to Com K.Sebastin General Secretary SNEA(INDIA)

A grand reception arranged by Trivandrm SSA to Com K. Sebastin General Secretary SNEA (India) at 17.00 Hrs in YMCA Hall.  GS addressed Trivandrum SSA  meeting on 04-07-2012. About 200 members including large number of lady comrades actively assembled for the meeting in the YMCA Hall. He explained how the settlement arrived in the recent TU porgrammes of the Forum of Executives and Non Executives, importance of the settlement reached specially regarding the 78.2 % DA neutralization, 30% pensionary benefits to BSNL Recruited employees, child care leave to women employees, commitment from leaders to management for an increase of minimum 10% in total revenue, assurance from management for arranging the materials like Copper cable, OF cable, BB Modems etc. and the follow up action on all these items.  The address of GS was followed by a fruitful and healthy interactive session. Members cleared their doubts and gave so many suggestions for the viability of BSNL. Retired comrades and even some members from other Associations also participated in the meeting to greet our GS and to interact with him. Com.Santhoshkumar SSA Secretary welcomed the gathering. Com.Narendrakumar  SSA President presided over the meeting. Com.N.A.Abraham CP and Com Jacob Mathew CWC Member addressed the meeting. CP and SSA Secretary requested GS to use his goodwill (1) to post all the LDCE cleared JTOs from Kerala to Kerala itself considering the acute shortage of executives in Kerala and one of the profit making circle (2) arrange all the request transfer of DEs from Kerala to TamilnaduCircle/CHTD (3) clear the stalemate in officiating arrangements of Accounts cadre.(4) solve the issue of the officiating JTOs at the earliest. SSA felicitated Com Narendrakumar for his outstanding performance and meritorious service in Enterprise Business in achieveing the gold medal in Kerala Circle and to Com.P.Janardhanan Circle Treasurer  on the eve his transfer to Ernakulam SSA for his mammoth support and excellent performance in reinforcing our unity in complex circumstances. GS presented mementos to these comrades. Com A.R.Gopinathan Secretary Engg Co-operative Society and Ex.Circle Treasurer JTOA(I) presented memento to Com.K.Sebastin. Com. G.Premkumar CEC member delivered vote of thanks to the leaders and participants.

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28th June  2012

GS Com K.Sebastin is addressing the General Body Meeting of Trivandrum SSA. Venue: YMCA Hall Trivandrum on 4th July 2012 at 16.30 Hrs. All Executives are invited for the meeting.

28th June  2012

PALAKKAD SSA MEETING  OF SNEA BRANCH HELD ON 28/06/2012  ON THE OCCASION OF  RETIREMENT OF Com Prabhakaran  District President. The meeting was presided over by Com Ram Bhatt DGM Plg &Admn  about 75 members attended the meeting. The meeting was addressed by Com.Krishnan Nampoothiri DS, Com M.A Gafoor Area Secretary North and Com P.Janardanan Circle Treasurer. Com Krishnakumar Cirlce Org secretary also addressed the meeting. Mementos were presented to Com Prabhakaran  by C/T Janardanan.  The discussion on various issues regarding the delay in implementation of line/cable   contract system in Palakkad SSA and also scarcity of various store items such as dropwire/ 5 pair cable ,  EPBT, OF cable  MLLN modem, BB modem etc. held and association must react for getting the adequate stores for ensuring satisfactory service to our esteemed customers. Com Jyothiprasad Com John Jacob and Krishnakumar took part in the discussion. Com John pointed out that our service quality is to be improved in all circles for the growth of BSNL.

Com John  expressed vote of thanks.

25th June  2012

Congratulations Binu George ! Binu George son of Smt.Rosamma Cheriyan AGM (OP) Thiruvalla won FIRST RANK in Kerala Engg Entrance. He got second rank in All India Entrance Exam, got high rank in IIT and IIST entrance Exams. Our Congrats to Binu George.

21st June  2012

List of executives who passed in recent LDCE - detailed list including their SSA and mobile numbers. 

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Vigilance clearance from KTM, EKM and KNR SSAs reached Circle Office. SSA Secretaries are requested to contact respective SSA Admns and expedite the process.

Three more JTOs identified in Kerala Circle clearing the LDCE, they joined Kerala Circle on temporary transfer/ Rule 8 transfer and appeared the LDCE from their Home Circles.

19th June  2012

BSNL Employee' Transfer Policy - Lakshadweep Island is made hard tenure station - orders issued by Corporate Office- Thanks to GS for settling this issue of Kerala Circle with BSNL Admn. >>>>>>>>>

16th June  2012

Vigilance Clearance of all successful candidates in Kerala may be forwarded to Circle office/Circle Vigilance urgently on or before 19/6/2012 for onward transmission to Corporate Office. All SSA Secretaries are requested to expedite the matter in coordination with SSA admn. at the earliest. >>>>>>>>

Modification orders  in transfer of SDEs/JTOs >>>>>>>

Congrtas Comrades!,

BSNL Management agreed our major demand of 78.2% w.e.f 01-01-2007, arrears later. Our demands on allowances will be considered in 2013. DPE orders on retirement benefits to BSNL rects will be examined. Agitation deferred. Remember our AIC held at Nanded has decided to chalk out an action plan to achieve this demand. SNEA Kerala Circle congratulate leaders of all Unions and Associations especially Com. G.L.Jogi and Com. K.Sebastin for implementing the decision of AIC Nanded.

Kerala Circle LDCE Result  >>>>>>>>

12th June  2012

Congratulations !
2726 candidates passed in JTO to SDE LDCE.
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Click here to view ST list >>>>>>

Time Bound promotion orders issued from

E1 to E2,  E2 to E3 , E3 to E4. >>>>>>>>>

Com.Anilkumar D.S. SDE Trivandrum SSA expired. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family for this greatest loss.

12th June  2012

Attention all activists:

Make extensive preparations for the indefinite strike from 00.00 Hrs of 13.06.2012. The strike should be complete “STAY OUT STRIKE”.

10th June  2012

Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations issued Circular, signed by all the General Secretaries, for the successful implementation of the indefinite strike w.e.f 13^th June, 2012 demanding 78.2% IDA merger with basic pay w.e.f 01.01.2007 for full IDA neutralization and restoration/revision of allowances as per DPE guidelines.
Forum prepared a common POSTER and BADGE for the agitation. The Badge should be worn by all the employees on all the days of strike.

CIRCULAR  POSTER BADGE

Modification orders  in transfer of SDEs/JTOs >>>>>>>

6th June  2012

CS along with CP and CT met CGMT and discussed on recent transfer orders, methods for improvement  in marketing, Form 16 issue of pensioners for getting the refund from IT dept quoting the recent order on income tax on leave encashment, officiating promotion in DGM cadre etc.

CS along with CP and DS TVM met GM (F) and discussed the denial of Officiating promotion in Accounts cadre, issue of Form16 for all the pensioners  for getting the refund from IT dept quoting the recent order on income tax on leave encashment, issue of  placing orders/calling of tenders for the purchase of aerial OF cable and 5 pair cable, denial of increment to officers of Civil/ Electrical for not completing the mandatory training etc. For the officiating promotion in accounts cadre GM (F) agreed that she will take up the issue with Dir(F) and will try to get positive clarification. GM(F) agreed that she will explore the possibility of issuing Form 16 considering the recent orders.

Letters addressed to GM(F) >>>>>>    >>>>>>>

6th June  2012

PALGHAT

 The Dharna at GMT office Palakkad was conducted in a grand manner more than 200 members participated. All the leaders participated.  Com. Vijayan Kunissery, State Secretary AITUC inaugurated the Dharna presided by Com. Krishnan Namboodiri DS SNEA(I). 

THIRUVALLA

  Com. K. Sukumaran Nair ( Circle Vice President SNEA ) inaugurated the mass dharna in front of GMT office , Thiruvalla , Com. D.Raju, A.M. Sunny (AIBSNLEA), R.Mohanan Nair, Com.M.G.S. Kurup (BSNLEU), Com.N.Vinod,Com. N. Manoj (SNEA), A. V. Venu (AIGETOA), K.J. Sanalkumar, C.Pappy (AIBDPA) addressed the dharna.

ALAPPUZHA

Dharna in Alappuzha was inaugurated by Com Guruprasad.Circle Convener Joint Forum,Com K.Mohanan,Com.B.Vijayakumar, Com.R.Balachandran Nair and other leaders addressed the dharna. 

Report from Ernakulam

The Mass Dharna in front of the PGMT office presided by Com.P.Prakash, Dist.President SNEA(India), Welcome speech by Com.Honeykumar, Dist Secry, BSNLEU, Inaguarated by Mangalanandan, CS, AIBSNLEA. The dharna addressed by Com.Dharmadas, CS, NFTE, Com.K.O.Alias, Circle VP SNEA(India),   Com.Kuriakose, CP, BSNLEU Sri.M R Praksh Asst.C/S, BSNLMS,  Com.K N Mohanan, C/V/P, BSNLEU, Sri. M Karunanidhi, D/S,  TEPU and other unions, Circle/District leaders of Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations. About 250 members participated for the dharna ignoring the heavy rain. Com.P.M Damodaran, V/P, Dist.Forum proposed vote of thanks.

For the preparatory measure to the Strike it was decided to conduct area wise meeting at all major stations.

6th June  2012

MASS  DHARNA  in front of CGMT office, Trivandrum

Com ,S.S. Potti Secretray CITU inaugurated the Dharana . He emphasized the need of unity of all employees irrespective of political and cadre interests to fight against the wrong policy of GOI.

The Dharna was addressed by NFTE Deputy Secretary Com Mathivanan. He also reiterated that all out effort is inevitable to fight against the discrimination and apathy shown to us by ITS management. The dharna was also addressed by Com George Varghese C/S SNEA Kerala, He stressed that there should not be any compromise in settlement of 78.2 % DA merger and consequential benefits to existing and retired comrades which is enjoyed by non optee ITS management .   

All the Secretaries of participant associations and unions addressed the Dharana. Com Murlidharan Nair,Convenor of United Forumn and District Secretary BSNLEU welcomed the audience. Com T. Santhoshkumar Chairman and District Secretary SNEA(I) presided over the function. About 500 members including large number of lady comrades participated the Dharna.

Preparations were going on in full swing for making the  indefinite strike from June-13 total in the TVM SSA Door to door campaign, meeting all Staff of the SSA by leaders of United forum  and also  group meetings at important places are  arranged at 9 locations on 8^th and  9^th June .

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Massive Dharna at Kollam

Forum Dharna at BSNL Bhavan ,Kollam was a big success. About 300 comrades from all unions participated. Com. R. Suresh, Dist. President SNEA Chaired the meeting. Com. C.C. Pillai, Former GS, NFPE inaugurated the dharna. Com. Aslesh ACS, SNEA, Com. E.V. Salimkumar, Dist. Sec, SNEA , Com. Amrithalal, Dist Sec, AIBSNLEA, Com. Binu, Dist.sec., AIGETOA, Com. C. Muraleedharan Pillai, Dist. Sec. BSNL EU, Com. Venu, Dist. Pres. BTEU BSNL & Com. Basheer ,Dist sec NFTE,BSNL addressed the dharna.

 Six area level meetings are planned to be conducted in the next three days.

Massive Dharna at Kannur.

Dharna in front of GMT office,Kannur was inaugurated by Com:K.Ashokan, DREU leader. Nearly 450 comrades participated in the dharna. P.Manoharan(BSNLEU) welcomed. Sajan Varikkat(AIBSNLEA) presided. Com.K.V.Chandran (SNEA), K.J.Sebastian(AIBSNLEA), P.V.Ramachandran(BSNLEU), U.Preman(TEPU), K.Lakshmanan(NFTE), P.Ramachandran(SNEA), C.Rajesh(AIGETOA) addressed. Vote of thanks given by P.Rajan(TEPU).

ATTENTION

ALL ACTIVISTS ARE REQUESTED TO ORGANIZE THE DAY LONG DHARNA ON 06-06-2012 IN AN IMPRESSIVE MANNER AND MAKE IT A GRAND SUCCESS.

1st June  2012Congratulations Shri.Narendra KUmar S, Shri. P.P.Sulaiman and Shri.P.P.Vinodkumar for winning the Gold medals as the top performers in EB segment in the 100 days programme.

Meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations  held at Ernakulam. For details >>>>>>>

1st June  2012

Com.Balakrishnan K. SDE Kozhikkode SSA expired. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family for this greatest loss.

29th May  2012

Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations served notice to CMD, BSNL for Trade Union Actions demanding immediate implementation of Govt/DPE orders related to Pay & Allowances in respect of employees of BSNL w.e.f 01.01.2007.

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28th May  2012

An emergency meeting of all Unions/Associations in BSNL was held at New Delhi today at 1500 hrs to take very serious note of the brazen faced order issued by BSNL Management on 25.05.2012 to grant following 15 new allowances recommended by 6^th CPC to the unabsorbed ITS officers whose repatriation orders are issued by DOT and who have been ordered to be relieved from BSNL by 30^th Sept., 12 by Hon Delhi High Court. 
 

1) Transport allowance, 2) Children Education Assistance & Reimbursement of Tuition fees, 3) Family Planning Allowance, 4)  Special Allowance for child Care to women with disabilities, 5)  House Rent Allowance, 6) TA & DA while on official tour, 7) DA on foreign tour, 8) Training Allowance, 9) Other Allowance like (i) Special Duty Allowance, (ii) Special Compensatory (Remote Locality) allowance/Tribal Climate Allowance, (iii) Hill area allowance, (iv) Tribal Area Allowance, (v) Island Special Duty Allowance and (vi) Hard  Area Allowance. This results in crores of rupees expenditure to the BSNL.

Utterly shameful as it is on BSNL management, on one hand it is giving all the concessions to unabsorbed ITS, and, on the other, it is denying implementation of legitimate orders of Govt/DPE such as 78.2% IDA fixation w.e.f 01.01.2007, perks, antedating of increment for non executives/Executives etc. Not only that, shameless BSNL management has withdrawn medical allowances/ LTC, bonus etc for employees of the Company. 
 

In view of the above the meeting of all the unions/Associations unanimously decided to go for spontaneous trade union actions to give a befitting and ruthless reply to brazen faced and irresponsible BSNL management whose only agenda is to work towards ensuring perpetual deputation of ITS in BSNL. Extending all these allowances to ITS will not only involve expenditure of thousands of crores but it is a well calculated move to finally allow ITS to continue in BSNL on perpetual deputation. BSNL management is working to meet this sinister agenda of ITS. People having no affinity, interest and involvement in revival of BSNL are being patronized because of narrow considerations.
 

 This adequately establishes that BSNL Management is not at all interested in financial viability of the company. Instead, it is fully committed to appease and safeguard interests of unabsorbed ITS at any cost.
 

Comrades, get ready for a do or die fight. Get ready to shed each drop of blood to safeguard our dignity and our Beloved Company. We cannot accept this humiliation under any circumstances.  
 

Demands:

1. Immediate payment of 78.2% IDA fixation to the nonexecutives and Executives w.e.f 01.1.2007.

2. Immediate restoration of medical allowance, LTC and leave encashment.

3. Payment of Bonus, Revision of Transport allowance and other perks and immediate settlement of all other demands kept pending because of financial implications.

Programmes of action:

31.05.2012: Full day dharna at BSNLCO and Demonstrations   at Circle/SSA HQs.

06.06.2012: Full Day dharna at Circle /SSA HQs.

13.06.2012 onwards: Indefinite strike.

 In view of the above, earlier trade union programmes announced from 06.06.2012 is suspended for the time being.

Earlier Com. GS, President and CHQ leaders of other Associations/Unions met DIR(Fin) and strongly protested against the discriminatory attitude of BSNL Management towards its absorbed employees and we condemned DIR(Fin)’s undue support to ITS controlled management which extends all benefits to non-optee officers and deny the legitimate rights to its own employees.

28th May  2012

Seniority case of 147 SDEs at Hon. High Court of Kerala :

Stay vacated. Promotion can be made provisional and subject to the final outcome of Writ petition.

Relieving and Posting of officers in the cadre of SDEs/JTOs - All the Executives transferred to other SSA/Unit , except those who are retained in the parent SSA/Unit, may be struck off from the present SSA/Unit latest by 31st May 2012 afternoon and the HR Package data of the officers concerned may be transferred to the new SSA/Unit positively. - Circle Office issued orders >>>>>>>>>

Transfer , modifications and retention of officers in orders issued by Circle office  >>>>>>>>>

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Information/ details  required from the circle pertaining to the eligibility of 2001 recruit JTOs  who are admitted  to LDCE  by virtue of their juniors being admitted on competition of requisite three years service - CS addresses CGMT - request the Circle Administration to address the BSNL CO with the correct facts and figures in this regard.  Till a final replay is received from Corporate office not to issue the Show Cause Notice to these twelve eligible executives. >>>>>>>>

23rd May  2012Annual General Body Meeting of Alappuzha SSA held on 23-05-2012 at Royal Park ALP. Com.N.A.Abraham CP, Com George Varghese CS , Com P. Janardhanan CT, Com Najumudeen M. Area Secretary (South)  attended and addressed the meeting. 80 members attended the meeting. Branch Secretaries Com.Pradeep R., Com.Harukumar S., and Com.Ashakumar K.S. actively participated with their members and addressed the meeting. New office bearers elected are SSA President - Com.Nebu Mathew Jacob, SSA Secretary - Com. C.Krishnakumar, SSA Treasurer - Com Thomas Sebastian. A warm send off given to the retiring comrades Com.C.S.Madhusudana Panicker, Com. Anidevan V., Com.B.K.Sasidharan.

22nd May  2012Discrimination and humiliation by GM TVM continues. SNEA TVM SSA unit fight back and cancels all arbitrary transfers to our comrades. Congratulations to TVM comrades for the fight against injustice.

22nd May  2012Annual General Body Meeting of Pathanamthitta SSA held on 22-05-2012. Com George Varghese CS , Com P. Janardhanan CT, Com Jacob Mathew CWC member attended and addressed the meeting. New office bearers elected are SSA President - Com.R.M.Raveendranathan, SSA Secretary - Com. P.K.Manoj, SSA Treasurer - Com Shiny Sebastian.

CP along with Org Sec Com Shiyas and Com. C. Stanley Exe Member TVM SSA met  PGM (BW) Shri.A.K.Gupta at RTTC TVM and discussed the issues pertaining to Civil wing. Association presented the issues  like delay in promotions , not expediting the DPC for all the vacant posts, the issue of not completing the entry level training etc. Response PGM (BW) was very positive.

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CS along with other office bearers met Executive Director (NB) Shri.Talwar and PGM (Electrical) Shri.U.N.Rai at RTTC TVM and discussed the common issues of Civil and Electrical wing. Association presented the issues  like delay in promotions , not expediting the DPC for all the vacant posts, withholding the increment for not completing the mandatory training, implementation of external projects, energy management, utilisation of vacant quarters, unnecessary store purchase etc. Response from ED (NB) and PGM (E) was very positive. From the admn side CE (Elect), KRL and from Assn. side CP, CT, Org Sec Com Shiyas, Com.Sudeepkumar V.P., Br. Secretary, Com Premkumar G., CEC member TVM were also present.

CS along with CP, CT and ACS met CGMT and discussed the issues in implementing the recent transfer orders of JTOs, SDEs and DEs. From the Admn. side Addl.GM Shri. Satish Ram was also present. Non availability of Top up vouchers, methods to popularise and to improve the percentage of C-Top recharge etc were discussed. Shortage of materials specially 5 pair cable, OF aerial cable ( even after sanction from Corporate Office in Dec 2011 for the purchase of 100km of Aerial OF cable) were brought to the notice of CGM and requested for immediate action for the procurement of these items which otherwise will affect the business activities of BSNL.

View letter

HRD - Section reorganization in Circle Office consequent on merger of HRD Section with Estt. Section >>>>>>>

10th May  2012

Time Bound Upgradation orders issued by Circle Office for the left out cases in EKM SSA , Kannur SSA, MLP SSA,ALP SSA, PGT SSA and  Mobile Services  >>>>>>>>>

Transfer orders issued for SDEs/JTOs  >>>>>>>>>>>

Reversion orders for Offtg SDEs  >>>>>>>>>>

Transfer of SDEs in Circle office  >>>>>>>>>>

21st April  2012Com.K.Sebastin GS and Com R.Rajan CHQ treasurer addressed the CEC meeting held at Ernakulam SNEA Bhavan on 21st April 2012.

In the afternoon Ernakulam SSA felicitated the newly elected CHQ office bearers. Com G.L Jogi CHQ President, Com K.Sebastin GS, Com R.Rajan CHQ treasurer, Com. H.Muthu AGS, Com Chandrasekharan AGS and our veteran leader Com W.Seshagiri Rao addressed the meeting.The meeting was well attended by CEC members and Circle office bearers in addition to the EKM members.

EKM SSA also arranged the send off meeting to the retired comrades in the same meeting.

20th April  2012Annual GB of SNEA (India), Kollam held on 20-04-2012. GS Com.Sebastin.K, CP Com.N.A.Abraham, CT Com.Janardhanan P, CVP Com.Aliyas,  CVP Com.K.Sukumaran Nair, Area Secretary ( South) Com.Najumudeen M., CWC Member Com. Jacob Mathew addressed the meeting.

Com R.Suresh, Com.Sosamma K., Com. K.V.Salim Kumar  and Com. V.J.Prasad  were elected as District President, District Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer  respectively.

20th April  2012 Annual GB of SNEA (India), Kottayam held on 20-04-2012. GS Com.Sebastin K and CS Com.George Varghese addressed the meeting.

Com P C Benny, Com. Vimal Kumar B and Com.Sunil Kumar T , JTO (Electrical)  were elected as District President, Secretary and Treasurer  respectively.

19th April  2012 GB of SNEA (India), Kannur SSA held on 19-04-2012 felicitated the newly elected GS Com K.Sebastin.

HEARTY WELCOME TO NEWLY ELECTED CHQ LEADERS TO KERALA

Com .G.L Jogi CHQ president, Com.K. Sebastin General Secretary, Com.R.Rajan CHQ Treasurer and Com H.Muthu AGS will be given a warm reception at POC Auditorium By pass Junction Palari vattom ,Kochi along with

Our Veteran leader - Com. W.Seshgiri Rao .

On 21/04/2012 at 1430 hrs.

Tour programme of Com.K.Sebastin General Secretary

19/04/2012 : Reception by SNEA (India) Kannur SSA and addresses Kannur SSA General Body meeting.

20/04/2012: 10.00Hrs:  Inauguration of SNEA (India) Kollam SSA Conference

20/04/2012: 14.00hrs : Addresses the Annual G.B. meeting of Kottayam SSA

12th April  2012

The SSA conference of SNEA Ernakulam held on12-4-2012 elected the following unanimously 

President   Com. P.Prakash  DE Panamplilly Nager  9446565287

 Vice Presi. Com. P V Sivadas SDE Piravom              9447174500

                  Com.Lalija K SDE CSC BSNL Bhavan     9447712493

 Secretary Com. Rajan K Paul SDE PTCC EKM        9446535653

  Treasurer  Com. Sabu AN  SDE CTSD EKM            9447745040

  The meeting was attended by CS Com. George Varghese, CVP Com. K O Alias, Area Secy. Com. A T Rajan, CWC Member Com. Sursh kumar K and Veteran comrades K.D.Sebastian and C M Purushothman. The meeting also felicitated Com. PL Francis  SSA President and others on their retirement on superannuation.

10th April  2012

CEC meeting of SNEA Kerala Circle on 21^st April 2012 at 10 am - Venue: SNEA Bhavan Palarivattom Ernakulam. All CEC members are requested to attend the meeting.

 Reception to newly elected CHQ office bearers at 14.30 Hrs CHQ leaders and our veteran leader Com.W.Seshagiri Rao will addresses the meeting. Members of Ernakulam SSA and comrades from nearby SSAs are also requested to attend the meeting at POC Auditorium, Palarivattom

Notice >>>>>>>>

Historical Message of Telecom wizard SAM PITRODA through Video Conferencing on the eve of 28^th AIC of SNEA(I) at Nanded and interactive session between SAM PITRODA and GS, SNEA(I) on critical issues of Viability of BSNL.
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2nd April  2012Congratulations Com K.Sebastin for taking the great responsibility of General Secretary of this great Association. We are proud of you to be the Chief Executive of SNEA.   The  Members of this Association are with you to fulfill the responsibility before you, for the welfare of the Executives and for the better future of BSNL our Company. Lead us bravely, we are always with you.

2nd April  2012

20th Mar  2012

The Formal meeting  with circle administration  held on 20/03/2012. Besides CGMT, Addl G.M Sri Sathish Ram  and G.M (HR) were also present. The association was represented by  C/P C/S, Asst C/S and C/T

1. The CGMT mentioned about the remarkable and outstanding  performance done by Kannur SSA  Staff for achieving more than one  Lakh MNP port in  to our Fold. If other SSAs has also tried a bit we would have achieved the 100% target.

2.    OFFTG Promotions DGMs/DEs.

The court directions on DGM promotions in 147 seniority case  and  delay in getting the verdict  of sustainability of List No.6  has adversely affected the  further offtg promotions of DEs. The Association demanded necessary action on this subject. The administration may move   Court immediately  for the interest of service .There will not be any Offtg DGMs and about 75 posts of DEs will be vacant unless and until circle administration move the court immediately and get a positive  direction on the subject. The CGMT has agreed to pursue the case in the court as well as with Corporate office.

3.     OFFTG promotion to SDEs.

The court verdict actually did not ban any offtg promotions. But it should be minimal and should not be an unending process. The association requested to issue  offg promotions orders to all existing looking after SDEs immediately and further move the court  citing the stay order of various court in conducting DPC for regular promotions to SDEs for further extending offg promotions.

4.      TTA to JTO Offg promotions.

CGMT has agreed to continue the offtg promotion to JTOs after March 31^st.

5.     TRANSFERS:

All request transfers will be considered with substitute on one to one basis as agreed upon by Circle administration earlier in April and it will be minimum. However the wide disparity of longest stay between SSAs will be given due consideration in effecting long stay transfer. The Assn requested the CGMT to implement the pending cases of  last year orders and new orders may be issued only to the extent of balance minimum requirement. The shortcut method adopted by some units to favour individual may not be encouraged. This may create hurdles in smooth operation of the process and may drag to CAT/Courts. The SSA heads and Circle office should not encourage this.

6.     TRIVANDRUM SSA

Vindictive attitude of GM TVM against SNEA members - The association strongly pleaded for shifting the officer to some unimportant portfolio. CGMT informed that an impartial enquiry is almost over and suitable action will follow soon.

7.     Deployment of surplus staff: 

MS AT staff - Though the association pleaded for  allotting these staff to SSAs the Circle administration has pointed out  the Phase-VII project is likely to be started soon and informed that the MS wing has been instructed to carry out an objective assessment regarding requirement to implement our suggestion. . The association still feels that it is not correct to keep sizable number of executives idle when the field SSAs  are suffering a lot  due to retirement of executives. The issue will be further taken up again regarding judicious deployment of staff in all wings such as circle office, circle AT, CTTC / RTTC / STP / STR / Inspection circle.

8. Denial of access to other operators Telephone Number from service numbers.

 The CGMT informed that this is done to save huge termination charges paid to other operators. How there is no blanket ban and the service will be restored on need basis to   necessary units/ officers.

9. Processing of KSEB bills through IMS and payment to KSEB through core banking in all SSAs. The CGMT has appreciated our suggestion and informed that this will be instructed in the next Circle management meeting.

10. Deployment of Staff utilized in TRA on implementation of CDR. The suggestion of the association for deployment of Staff and Accounts Officers in CSCs and marketing was appreciated by the CGMT and it was agreed to instruct SSAs in this regard.

11. Marketing suggestion regarding “advertisement jingles” put forth by the Association was appreciated  and agreed to examine for implementation.

12.  EPP pending up gradation cases. DPC, in all cases reached in circle office is over and orders will be issued soon.

13. Rural allowance to staff working in Ernakulam SSA - dependent stations. CGMT has agreed to decide on the matter without further delay.

14. Anomaly in pay fixation of JTOs of Ernakulam SSA on regularization. CGMT has agreed to give proper instruction to Finance wing to settle the issue.

3rd Mar  2012Circle Executive committee meeting of SNEA (India) Kerala Circle to be held on Thursday, 22^nd MARCH 2012 at SNEA Bhavan, PJ Antony Rd, Palarivattom, Ernakulam  at 10 AM. All CEC members including Branch secretaries are requested to attend the meeting in time. 

Notice >>>>>>>>>

2nd Mar  2012

Continuing of immature and insolent behavior of Shri. Jyothisankar GMT  Trivandrum  SSA, thereby declaring himself unfit to occupy such dignified post.

CS writes to CGMT >>>>>>>>>

27th Feb  2012

It is reported that pay recovery is being ordered in many SSAs against pay fixation on account of granting fixation benefit on offtg promotion prior to the implementation of EPP. As per order dt 19-11-2010 issued at the intervention of this Association Corporate office has directed the field units not to resort to such recovery pending finalisation of the case. All SSA secretaries may take the matter with administration to stop such recovery if any. >>>>>>>>

26th Feb  2012

SNEA (India) extend total support to the strike on 28th Feb 2012 called by the Centre of Trade Unions . Participate in the demonstrations and other meetings.

Working class unity- Zindabad, Working class struggle- Zindabad, Inquilab- Zindabad. Down-down with the retrograde and hostile policies of the government to promote private sector by destabilizing and demolishing CPSUs, including BSNL. 

24th Feb  2012

Kerala Circle  achieved GSM targets for 2011-12.

 All are requested to analyse the ups and downs of SSAs to meet the individual SSA targets. SNEA Kerala Circle congratulates Kannur, Ernakulam & Kozhikkode  SSAs for the outstanding performance and appeal other SSAs to emulate Kannur SSA.

24th Feb  2012SNEA (India) Trivandrum SSA formed new Branch " Manacaud Branch" comprising of Trivandrum Civil, Electrical, Architect, Inspection Circle, Manacaud Division , CSC Manacuad, Transmission Installation  etc. Com.Sanker JTO(Extl) Kaithamukku, Com.Binukumar JTO Electrical and Com Mathews Paul JTO Architect were elected as President, Secretary and Treasurer of the new Branch. Congratulations to Trivandrum SNEA (India) SSA Branch for the formation of the third Branch in Trivandrum SSA and the Circle body extend all the support for the the new Branch office bearers for their efficient functioning for the organisation.

14th Feb  2012

UNITED FORUM OF BSNL EXECUTIVES’ ASSOCIATIONS

(AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA & SNEA(I))

ORGANISE, MOBILISE & RETALIATE

To

EXPOSE & DEFEAT SINISTER MOVES OF MANAGEMENT

BSNL EXECUTIVES ON AGITATION

PROTEST AGAINST INJUSTCE!

FIGHT AGAINST EXPLOITATION & DEPRIVATION!!

STRUGGLE FOR BASIC DEMANDS!!!

DEMANDS

1. STOP ARBITRARY RECT OF Sr.DGM / Jt. GM.

2. E2, E3, --- PAYSCALES TO JTO/JAO, SDE/AO ETC

3. IMPLEMENT CPSU CADRE HIRARCHY AS PER THE TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ABSORPTION IN BSNL.

PROGRAMMES:

15.2.’12 ONWARDS: INDEFINITE WORK TO RULE &

     NON COOPERATION.

15^TH TO 17^TH FEB’12: MASS DHARNA

JOIN ENMASSE  PARTICIPATE IN FULL STENGTH

MAKE IT A TOTAL SUCCESS

INQUILAB ZINDABAD     EXECUTIVES UNITY ZINDABAD

POSTER FOR PRINTING AT CIRCLE/SSA LEVEL 

United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations writes to Shri. R.K. Upadhyay, CMD BSNL regarding the Lunch Hour demonstration at BSNL Cor. Office / CGM and GM Hqs on 07th Feb'2012 because of further provocative actions of the management by notifying the process of recruitment.

United Forum of BSNL Executives Kerala Circle

(AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA, SNEA)

A meeting of United Forum of BSNL Executives Kerala Circle was held at SNEA Bhavan Ernakulam on 27 th Jan 2011 to discuss about the successful implementation of agitational programs decided by the United forum. All the three circle secretaries Sri TK Mangalanadan AIBSNLEA, Sri V. Ajithkumar AIGETOA, Sri George Varghese SNEA along with other Circle office bearers and SSA/ Branch Secretaries and activists at Ernakulam attended the meeting. The following decisions were taken in the meeting for the successful implementation of the agitational programs.

1. Steering committee at circle level (CP, CS, CP, Treasurer of the three  executive  Assns.)

2. SSA level coordination committee of all the three Associations.

3. Notice/Poster will be supplied by the Circle to each SSAs.

4. Flexboard should be exhibited well in advance in all SSAs.

5. Expenditure sharing to be decided at SSA level meetings.( At circle     level 50:30:20.SNEA: AIBSNLEA:AIGETOA)

6. Combined meetings in all SSAs at branch/ area/ building level to be   arranged with participation of circle office bearers.

7.100 % participation should be ensured in the 3 days Dharna by   earmarking members for each day.

8. Vehicles should be arranged for conveyance of members for attending   Dharna at SSA H/Qs

9. Circle office bearers shall plan tour programme for attending meetings  in all SSAs.

TK Mangalanandan   Ajithkumar V     George Varghese

AIBSNLEA                 AIGETOA       SNEA (INDIA)

31st Jan  2012An Appeal to all Staff especially to Executives :

Broadband targets for 2011-12 – OUR CIRCLE performance is far from expectations. We could achieve only 61101 connections against a targets of 393000 net BB Conns. during 2011-12.Now our Circle Office  has appealed to all Staff to canvas for providing at least two BROADBAND connections  per month for FEB and March-2012 .If we sincerely took effort  we could provide 64000 new BB conns. in Feb and March. All our members are requested to do whatever is possible in this endeavour.  

Costing and Tariff section New Delhi  has increased the band width ie download speed almost the double the existing speed. Our Broadband service is the  best in the markets for competitive tariff and efficiency 

30th Jan  2012Bharath Sanchar Seva Padak award to Sri Prekashan  TM  Kannur SSA and  Vishista Sanchar Seva Padak 2011 to Com K.M Rajesh SDE CSC Kannur & Sajan Varikat CAO  Kannur was bestowed upon by CGMT Kerala Circle  Sri Premchandra on 30/01/2012 at a function  conducted at the conference hall of O/o GMTD Kannur .

Earlier SNEA(I)Kannur SSA  in a  function organized at Kannur has felicitated Com Rajesh for winning this prestigious award. 

 Com Rajesh was working as SDE at Iritty Sub Division  situated about 40KMs from Kannur  lying in the Western Ghats. He was performing well as  SDE(G) during the period of tenure. Later he has been transferred to Kannur CSC on regular promotion as SDE through LDCE  about 28 Kms from his residence. Wherever he was he had done his duty with utmost sincerity, integrity and efficiency which has been well assessed by SSA administration judiciously and hence he has won this prestigious awards. He is a soft spoken, pleasant and enthusiastic team leader  delivering  maximum output  by himself and also fetching maximum output from subordinate staff . 

He is in the for front of all Trade Union Programmes called by our Association and JAC  and on behalf of SNEA (I) Kerala Circle we salute him with honour and pride on  this occasion.

28th Jan  2012As per the assurance given by CGM on 24-01-2012 Circle Admn issued the orders on Time Bound Upgradation for Executives and orders for  Preponing the Time Bound Upgradation of BSNL Recruited JTOs. >>>>>>>>>

Identified Kerala list  >>>>>>>>   

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24th Jan  2012

On 24-1-2012 the CS was called by Sri Premachandra CGMT over telephone in response to Association letter regarding officiating promotions in the circle .The CGMT has assured the CS that all the existing officiating promotions in the circle will be continued after 31-3-2012 as usual without any hindrance. Regarding new officiating it was assured by him that instructions has been issued to HR section for processing the ACRs and DPC .The new promotions shall be issued by March . The delay in issuing promotion under EPP was brought to the notice of the CGMT by the CS. CGMT has assured to expedite the cases. We are thankful the prompt response of the CGMT. The shortage of 5 pair cable , drop wire and fund for developmental works was discussed with the CGMT.

24th Jan  2012

As assured to the CS, the Circle Admin has endorsed the order regarding granting of 5 increments to 2008, 2009 JTOs and JAOs to the SSAs. SSA secretaries may take up the case with SSA Admin.     >>>>>>>  >>>>>>>

 

CS intervened with the Circle Admn regarding the fixation of payment of E1+ 5 increments to JTOs of 2008 and 2009 recruits. Admn agreed to endorse the orders to SSAs.

CS addresses CGM on decisions of CEC regarding improvement on marketing and quality improvement

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21st Jan  2012

A grand reception was arranged by SNEA (I) Pathanamthitta SSA in connection with the Retirement of respected  GMT PTA SSA Sri C.Sasidharan  on 21/01/12 at Hotel Thilakam ,Thiruvalla.

Almost all the members of the association and good number of retired  members  participated in the meeting. The meeting was presided over by Com John (president) SNEA (I). Com Manoj branch Secretary welcomed the audience. Com Manoj gave a brief description of the activities and achievement made w.r.t PTA SSA on assumption of charge of SSA Head by Sri Sasidharan  as GMT .

 The meeting was addressed by Com N.A Abraham who briefly commemorated the earlier association with JETA in 1975 to 1981period by GMT. His vision and approach to core issues of BSNL was always positive and has taken a bold stand during absorption process in 2005 and opted BSNL and became the part and parcel of our organization which is to be appreciated by all of us. He also thanked the GMT for taking the bold decision of introducing a legally valid contract system for O& Maintenance work of external lines and cables.

CP explained in detail the importance of our on going agitation for ensuring the honor and pride of the absorbed executives. While the management is contemplating new RR within few weeks for rehabilitating  non optee ITS man by giving pay protection/seniority and sudden jump in their Scale the same management is considering our young JTOS/JAOs with contempt and even not ready to concede EIA/E2A scale by offering just 5 increments.

 Com Jacob Mathew CWC member SNEA(I) also narrated the initiatives and keen interest shown by GMT PTA for improving Mobile service in PTA SSA and  maintaining a cordial and peaceful relations with all including with association which helped everybody to work without stress and strain. 

Com P.Janardanan Circle Treasurer  also offered felicitation to Sri Sasidharan GMT PTA. Com. Vinodh SSA secretary , Com Thomas Retired and former SSA Secretary, Com.Muralidharan Nair DGM, Com Sasindran also spoke on the occasion. They all appreciated for maintaining the cordial relations with all and also with association without compromising the BSNL interest and he is really a roll model in these aspects to all other officers.  Com Sivaraman Nair offered vote of thanks.

United Forum of BSNL Executives Associations  served notice Shri. R.K. Upadhyay, CMD BSNL for Mass Dharna on 15,16 & 17-02-12 and “INDEFINITE WORK ACCORDING TO RULE and NON  COOPERATION”  w.e.f 15-02-12 demanding:

• No recruitment to Senior GM / Joint GM
• Extend standard pay scales of E2, E3, etc

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 20thJan  2012

Report of United Forum Dharna on 20-01-2012 in Kerala Circle 

12th Jan  2012

CEC The meeting of SNEA Kerala circle was held at SNEA Bhavan Thiruvananthapuram on 11^th &12 ^th Jan 2012. Com. R. Rajan Jt Secy South CHQ attended the meeting on both days. Jt. Secy CHQ in his address briefed members the present development  regarding BWA spectrum, 3G roaming, New Telecom Policy 2011, Pension Contribution, Spectrum charges, new stake holders for 4G roll out like Mukesh Ambani etc. and roll played by SNEA to protect the interest of BSNL and also to bring all unions and Associations together in this regard.

 The meeting discussed the newly promulgated rectt. rule for rehabilitation of non optee ITS officers in BSNL  with promotions, pay protection and with full Govt pension.  While BSNL is not able to finalize the pay scale of JTOs/SDEs for the last 5 years the  BSNL (ITS) management could frame a new Rectt Rule  exclusively for the interest of ITS cadres in 2 weeks time against the existing  RR and depriving  all promotional avenues of its own loyal employees both  absorbed and directly recruited. The meeting decided to make all out preparations  for the success of agitational programs on 16^th and 20^th Jan 2012 in coordination with other Executive Associations AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA.

The meeting  suggested  the CHQ to pressurize the Management for further repatriation of ITS in DGM and DE level as sufficient executives are already available in BSNL. Meeting suggested to explore legal options along with organizational programs for stopping this illegal rectt. exclusively for ITS to the PSUs denying opportunity to others  which is violation of fundamental right for consideration. It also opined that the rectt. in SAG/HAG should be restricted to need basis instead of the sole purpose of rehabilitation of all ITS officers. The committee felt that 50 professional from market can be taken as suggested by the Sam Petroda committee by paying them at  market rate instead of paying to 450 inefficient managers who have failed in all fronts planning/ procurement/ marketing etc . The members failed to understand the justifications  for offering higher post and pay to this officers who have decided to opt out from BSNL and failed to deliver results in all front. Some members also  suggested that if ITS cadre can be allowed in government service up to 2012  with govt. pay and pension  and recruited as outsider at higher level  in BSNL even at the age of 57 with full pay protection the same option should be given to all already  absorbed officers also.

The meeting expressed strong concern in the move of the Circle Admn to stop officiating promotion in the circle. The meeting passed a resolution protesting against this decision of the and demanded to review all orders and reissue for 179 days as provided under rules. The meeting decided to resort t any type of trade union pogrammes to protect promotional avenues. The meeting expressed surprise over  the intention  of h management  when more than 50 % post are lying vacant in all cadres and this promotion does not involve any financial implications.

The meeting decided to pursue the pending transfer cases in all cadres by March 2012 either by promotion or by long stay basis.

Members expressed their concern in shortage of fund and vital stores like OFC , MLLN modem, DSLAM ports, 5pair cable, drop wire etc  which is affecting the revenue and customer satisfaction and decided to bring in to the notice of Administration and CHQ.  It is felt  that considering the revenue earning capacity of the Circle Corporate office should give some preferential allotment to the circle.

The meeting expressed concern over denial of all technical up gradation training in the name of expenditure cut. Meeting suggested to arrange training for officers, at least those who are opting for technical upgradation training. It was also pointed that while there is no examination for non executives as well as Sr. level officers w.r.t time bound promotions, the same is insisted for executives alone which is discriminatory. It was pointed out that a good amount of revenue is earned by training centers/ SSAs through external training and this income has to be taken in to account while considering training expenditure

Members pointed out the deterioration in quality of Mobile services and suggested for proper cluster optimization. It was also suggested that the mobile wing can be merged with SSAs for effective man power utilization and for improving the service as the real feed back of the customers is available with the CSCs and Marketing wing only. It is reported that with implementation of infra mtce tender there is good scope for redeployment of staff and vehicle in Mobile Services. The officers posted for AT and NQM in MS are to be properly redeployed.

 It was suggested that a technical audit has to be done in STR for proper utilisation of installed transmission equipments. The members felt that a large number of equipments can be spared in STR by proper rearranging and these equipments can be used by the SSAs effectively. It was also pointed out exclusive rooms allotted for STR equipments causing higher electricity charges and complicating mtce issues.

 The members pointed out that since CDR has been implemented in most of the SSAs and  the officers and staff currently posted in TRAs have to be redeployed in marketing and CSCs for improving the sales and solving the billing complaints at the CSCs. It was also pointed out that there are many instance of non receipt of bills and short billing in bulk quantity after the CDR migration. The meeting pointed out the errors in migration of WiMax platform to Kennan  and suggested to have a total reconciliation of data in all SSAs

Members pointed out the deficiencies in   FTTH and Wimax equipments and reported that all AT objections are waived in commissioning these equipments.

The meeting decided to conduct contact classes for coming LDCE  for maximum benefits to all the executives as there are more than 3000 vacancies  and total eligible candidate applied is just double.

It was reported in the meeting that Kerala Civil and Electrical wing is undertaking external projects and at present projects worth more than Rs.900 cr is under implementation. The acute stagnation in this wing was brought to the notice of the meeting and decided to urge the CHQ to take action for filling up all vacant posts.

The meeting felt that merger of mntce region/ projects wing/ civil/ electrical in to circle  is the need of the hour for proper utilization of man power and reduction in expenditure and decided  to pursue the case at CHQ level.

It was decided to update the membership list of all SSAs by including all members from Circle / STR/ STP/ Inspection wing/ Civil/ Electrical/Accounts . The list executives in MS/STR/STP/ Civil/ Electrical/Inspection wing will be uploaded in the circle website. It was reported in the meeting that more members from accounts wing/ civil/ electrical are ready to join the association and all SSA secretaries are instructed to contact these members for enrollment.

The meeting decided to complete the  CHQ Building fund collection immediately as the building is expected to be  inaugurated in the first week of Feb 2012.

All SSA secretaries are requested to pursue the CR/SR/VC in all promotion cases.

The meeting decided to make all preparations for the success of All India Conference. It was also suggested to request CHQ to change the date of AIC considering the financial year closing and Examination period.

Com.Joesph Mathew , Circle President  during 1999-2003 was felicitated in the CEC meetingon the eve of his superannuation.  All members recalled his valuable service during last 20 years in different capacity. We wish him all happiness, prosperity and a healthy long retired life.

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11th Jan  2012

General Body Meeting of Trivandrum SSA held on 11^th Jan 2012 and attended by nearly 150 members. GB felicitated Com. Joseph Mathew, Com.C.K.Kuriakose and Com. Jayalakshmi on the eve their superannuation. Circle President, Circle Secretary, Circle Treasurer, Area Secretary (S) and many Circle Office bearers attended the meeting. The meeting decided to start the classes for LDCE on 15 ^th Jan 2012.

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3rdJan  2012               Notice for CEC >>>>>>>

3rdJan  2012Vigilance clearance pending for Time Bound Upgradation for all cadres.

3rdJan  2012

Method of pay fixation of Executives recruited as per Special Lateral Direct Recruitment Rules, 2011 of BSNL Management Services.

Something is better than nothing

                                                      The reduction in pay due 2^nd PRC implementation with respect to pre revised pay of  E1A Scale of JTOs/JAOs  in BSNL is partly achieved by allowing 5 increments added to revised scale of E1 starting from 16400. The demand for E2 scale and also for EIA scale has been rejected by DPE/DOT/BSNL management. The whole issue of this disparity has been lime lighted by SNEA Kerala circle especially by Com George Varghese while serving at Malappuram SSA and all the JTOs of the particular 2007 recruited  joined our association and the new pay of 2007 JTOs are compared with pre revised pay. Com Abu Rezzal Dist Secretary strongly pleaded for solving this anomaly.  (refer SNEA KRL circle letter to CHQ and also to Circle administration (Our Circle website dt  ) As a result of this OUR CHQ positively responded and took up the case with BSNL management. In the initial stage they refused to act .We decided to go for agitation  subsequently a committee was formed which finally took the decisions to allow 5 increments and rejected the demand of E2 and E1A scale  on the plea  that mid scale EIA  is not allowed by DPE and E2 is not possible due to financial constraints of the Company. The whole issue wouldn’t have occurred if the Justice Rao committees 2^nd PRC report was accepted as such (proposed pay scale for A+ category PSU ) but GOI only accepted the  D category pay scale to all PSUs  and hence the anomaly and discrimination occurred.

 Dear  comrades,

               We are compelled to accept this situation due to the company’s  ill health. It  does not mean that our demand for E-2 Scale has been dropped. Our fight must go on   until it is achieved along with the fight for the policy change of GOI to protect the  Govt Sector PSU for carrying out its social obligation and retaining the huge loss making rural telephony and also  to retain the   tariff at  affordable rates to general public .

Congratulations and Thanks to CHQ !!!!

29th Dec 2011DPC for preponing of first time bound promotion of JTOs/JAOs completed- orders expected shortly. DPC for TBP of E3 to E4 also completed.

23rd Dec 2011Circle Secretary intervened in the  decision of Circle Admn to revert all the officiating promotion in various cadres in Kerala Circle. He discussed the matter with CGMT and demanded to withdraw this decision immediately . However members are requested to be ready for reacting to this arbitrary movement of the Circle Admn in the strongest way.

21st Dec 2011

Association addresses CGMT for expeditious action on review of financial up gradation  for JTOs to E2 scale & Officiating promotions in the circle. >>>>>>>>

15th Dec 2011

Congratulations to one and all for making the one day strike call by JAC 100% successful.

100% participation in all the SSAs of Kerala. No ITS Officers were allowed to enter any office and all the executives/non executives  voluntarily participated in the strike call given by JAC. Thanks to  all the employees of Kerala for making the historical strike a complete success.

12th Dec 2011Participate and mobilise for December 15 th Strike demanding immediate repatriation of ITS and against Govt policies resulted BSNL into a loss making PSU which was eaning 10000 Cr profit and with 40000 CR. cash reserve with 3 Lakh employees.

12th Dec 2011

Hon.Ernakulam CAT  Judgement  in the Seniors ( SDEs promoted as adhoc DEs  before getting the second TBP ) getting less pay than Juniors ( SDEs promoted as adhoc DEs after getting the second TBP ) case :

“ The respondents are directed to step up the pay of the applicants to the level of pay of their juniors with effect from the date of arising of the anomaly of seniors drawing less pay than their juniors in respect of each of the applicants within a period of 3 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. However, this order will not stand in the way of the Committee set up to deal with the issue under consideration in these O.As, giving a more beneficial recommendation for the applicants.”

This issue is already under active consideration of Committee headed by PGM ( Finance), Corporate office. This committee has been constituted at the intervention of this association and we already have had a number of discussions on this issue with the members of this committee giving them important inputs for resolution of this anomaly.

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8th Dec 2011BSNL employees and officers from the various part of Trivandrum SSA took part in the march from Museum compound to Rajbhavan. The March was inaugurated by Former Finance Minister Com. Sivdasa Menon. He stressed the need for unity of whole working class to fight against the policy that is detrimental to the interest of BSNL. Your Unity and struggle will be only guarantee to protect your rights. The JAC District Convener Com Murlidharan Nair welcomed the rally participants. Com Mohan Convener JAC, Com.N.A.Abraham Chairman JAC, Com.Shyamkumar AIBSNLEA, Com.Santhoshkumar T  SNEA also addressed the march. About 1500 members participated in the rally to Raj Bhavan with a sizable number of women employees.

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7th Dec 2011The SSA level convention of   JAC for successful implementation of  Strike on 15^th DEC  and SSA HQ march and Raj Bhavan March on 8th DEC has been  taking place  successfully in almost all SSAs. Local convention at Exchange /Office is also going on in full swing. Our Circle and SSA office bearers are actively participating  in all the programmes.  Some of the SSAs are organizing   VAHANA PRACHARANA JATHAs  for the publicity of the strike and to explain the general public the importance  saving BSNL for keeping the tariff at a affordable rate.

 Our SSA/Branch/CEC/CWC members must meet every member of our association and ensure total participation in the strike.

The success of the strike will decide the future of our Company.

28th Nov 2011GSM SIM shortage - New level allotted 85478 & 85479. CHQ is pursuing the case of shortage of SIM cards.

28th Nov 2011Net MNP figure of Kerala Circle crossed the Next Mile Stone.... 200000...>>>>>>>>

15th Nov 2011

Congratulations Ajay ( Son of  Com. V.Ajitha  DE RTTC Trivandrum). It is a matter of pride for all of us. Keep it up.

AJAY A.KUMAR, Std IX studying in LOYOLA School, Sreekariyam Trivandrum (seen at the right side of Dr.Sashi Tharoor MP in the photo) and his team member Mr.R.Rajath won the national championship in THE HINDHU YOUNG WORLD QUIZ COMPETITION 2011 held at RDR Auditorium, Edappazhinji, Trivandrum on 14-11-2011. Prize - 1 nano car for each Cash - Rs. 50,000/ for team. Congratulations to both Ajay and Rajath.

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24th Nov 2011

CS addresses CGM on rural allowance for staff working at stations drawing 10 % HRA >>>>>>>>

22nd Nov 2011

Dharna conducted in all the SSAs of Kerala. In Kerala it was under the banner of JAC. Executives in large numbers attended the Dharna and the participation from non executive unions in JAC was encouraging.

In Trivandrum the Dharna in front of CGMT Office inaugurated by Com.R.Muraleedharan Nair AGS of BSNLEU and addressed by Com.N.A.Abraham JAC Chairman and CP SNEA (I), Com K.Mohanan JAC Convener and CS BSNL EU, Com Shyamkumar DP of AIBSNLEA TVM SSA was attended by around 300 members. Com.T.Santhoshkumar District Secretary SNEA(I) TVM SSA conducted and controlled the proceedings.

Glimpses of Dharna in front of CGMT office >>>>>>  >>>>>>  >>>>>>   >>>>>>  >>>>>>  >>>>>>  >>>>>>  >>>>>>>   >>>>>>>

In Ernakulam around 150 members attended the Dharna. Com.T.K.Mangalandan CS AIBSNLEA inaugurated the Dharna. Com. George Varghese CS SNEA(I), Com Joseph Varghese SSA Serceratry SNEA(I) EKM SSA, Com K.O.Aleyas Circle Vice President SNEA(I), Com.A.V Kuriakose CP BSNLEU, Com.P.M.Damodaran DS AIBSNLEA, Com Baby Rani  VP AIBSNLEA, Com P.L.Francis DP SNEA(I) EKM SSA addressed the Dharna in front of PGMT office.

Glimpses of Dharna in front of PGMT office EKM >>>>>>  >>>>>>

In Trissur the Dharna inaugurated by Com K.S.Antony CP AIBSNLEA, addressed by Com.U.Sivakumar ACS SNEA(I), Com.Gokulan SSA Secretary SNEA(I), Com.P.K.Ravi DP SNEA(I), Com P.Suresh AIBSNLEA addressed and attended by 70 members.

In Kannur Com.K.V.Chandran SSA Secretary SNEA(I) inaugurated the Dharna in front of the GMT office. Com.P.Manoharan DS BSNLEU welcomed the participants. Com.P.P.Krishnan AIBSNLEA ,Com.Narayanan Circle Org.Secy SNEA, Com.P.Ramachandran DP SNEA(I), Com.P.V.Vijayan DP AIBSNLEA, Com.K.J.Sebastian AIBSNLEA,Com.Ramachandran BSNLEU,Com. Rajan BSNLEU addressed the dharna. Around 300 members participated in the dharna.         

In Kozhikode SSA around 100 members participated in the Dharna. Sri.Abdul Latheef Deputy Mayor Kozhikode Corporation inagurated the dharna. Com.CK Sivadasan Dist.President SNEA(I) welcommed the participants. Com.Narayanan Nambootiri Dist.President AIBSNLEA, Com.Sudheer CWC Member SNEA(I), Com.Jayarajan Dist.Secy BSNLEU, Com Bhagyalekshmi BSNLEU, Com.Purushotaman Dist.President BSNLEU addressed the Dharna and ComK.V.Sasidharan Dist Secy SNEA(I) expressed vote of thanks. 

In Malappuram SSA about 80 members participated in the Dharna. Com.Abu Rezzal Dist.Secy SNEA(I) welcomed the participants in the dharna and inagurated by Com.PRG Panicker CWC Member SNEA(I). Com.Abdul Jaleel AIBSNLEA, Com.MA Gafoor Area Secy(N) SNEA(I), Com. S.Surendran Nair Dist.President SNEA(I) addressed the dharna and Com.Chandra Mohan Dist Org. Secy SNEA(I) expressed vote of thanks. Com.Radhakrishnan AIBSNLEA conducted the proceedings.

In Palakkad SSA around 90 members participated in the Dharna.Com.Parameswaran Dist.Secy BSNLEU welcommed the dharna participants. Com.Raju ITI Ltd.Employees Assn Secy inagurated the Dharna. Com.Krishnan Nambootiri Dist.Secy SNEA(I), Com.Krishna Kumar Circle Org Secy SNEA(I), Com. Nagaratnam Dist.Secy AIBSNLEA, Sri.Ramakrishnan SC/ST SEWA, Com.John Jacob Dist.Asst.Secy SNEA(I), Com.Chaithanya Krishnan LIC Employees Union, Com.Jose Bank Employees Union addressed the dharna. Com. Prabhakaran Dist.President SNEA(I) conducted the proceedings.

 In Kottayam SSA around 200 members participated in the Dharna. Welcome Speech by Com.Vipin Asst.Dist.Secy  SNEA(I). Inaugurated by Com.Karthikeyan JAC Convenor (BSNLEU)and addressed by Com.Suresh Kumar CWC Member SNEA(I) and Com.Mathews Dist President AIBSNLEA. Com.Lalaji BSNLEU delivered vote of thnks.

In Pathanamthitta SSA about 50 members participated in the Dharna. Dharna presided by Com. Vinod Dist. Secy SNEA.Welcome Speech by Com.Mohanan Nair Dist.Secy BSNLEU. Inauguration: Com.Nujumudeen Area Secy SNEA addressed by  Com.Jacob Mathew CWC Member SNEA(I), Com.MGS Kurup Dist.President BSNLEU, Com.D.Raju Dist.Secy AIBSNLEA and vote of thanks by com  Raveendranathan SNEA(I).

In Alappuzha SSA around 50 members participated in the Dharna and presided by Com. Madhusoodanan Nair Dist. Secy SNEA(I), Welcome Speech by Sri.Salala Kumar Dist.Secy AIBSNLEA,Inauguration by  Com.George Varghese Circle Secretary SNEA(I),  Addressed by Com.Balachandran Dist.Secy BSNLEU, Com.Vijaya Kumar AIBSNLEA, Com.MPP Panicker SNEA(I) and vote of Thanks by Com.Ajith Kumar AIBSNLEA

 In Kollam SSA around 250 members participated in the Dharna. Dharna presided by Com. Sukumaran Nair Circle Vice President SNEA(I),Welcome Speech by Com.C.Muraleedharan Pillai Dist.Secy BSNLEU, Inauguration by Com.P Janardanan Circle Treasurer SNEA(I) and addressed by Com.Suresh Dist.Secy SNEA, Com.Joseph Dist.Secy AIBSNLEA, Com.Jyothilaxmi Circle Mahila Comt. Convener BSNLEU, Com.M.D.Rajan Dist.President BSNLEU Vote of Thanks by Com.Jacob Dist.VP BSNLEU

21st Nov 2011Kerala Circle JAC submitted Memorandum  to Hon. MPs Shri. P.T.Thomas , Shri.P.Rajeev and Shri. Charls Dias

20th Nov 2011

Com.V.C.Appu DE Ernakulam SSA expired. Cremation at 11.a.m on 21-11-2011 at Kannamkulangara near Thripunithura. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family for this greatest loss.

17th Nov 2011

Circle JAC convened on 17-11-2011 and decided to implement all the programmes of JAC in full strength and planned for massive campaign among the members. JAC will participate in the Dhar

na originally planned by the Executive Association on 22nd Nov 2011 at Circle/SSA HQtrs. JAC meeting decisions are given in the JAC Circular. >>>>>>>>>

17th Nov 2011

CS intervened for not allowing eligible free limit of data usage in the service Mobile Connections of Executives. Admn agreed that eligible free data usage will be adjusted.

17th Nov 2011

Executive Promotion Policy- completion of Mandatory Training for the Executives in Civil wing - Circle Secretary addresses GM(F) for the early settlement.  >>>>>>

15th Nov 2011

MASS PROTEST DEMONSTRATION HELD ON 15/11/2011 IN FRONT OF CGMT  OFFICE Trivandrum and all other SSA head quarters for immediate repatriation of ITS officers and adopt contingency plan put forth by United Forum. Com Santhoshkumar Dist.Secretary SNEA (India) welcomed the audience. The meeting was addressed by Com Shyamkumar Dist. President, AIBSNLEA, Com N.A.Abraham Circle president SNEA(India). About 250 members participated in the demonstration

 Make the Dharna on 22^nd NOV- also a grand success

13th Nov 2011

Repatriation Frozen!

BSNL Management is firm to sabotage the process of repatriation by freezing the process of repatriation. Comrades, get ready for do or die fight. We have to fight till each & every deputationist is repatriated.

Make Demonstration/Dharna at Corporate/ Circle/ SSA Hqs on 15^th Nov.,11 and 22^nd Nov., 11 respectively spectacular success and get ready for future struggle.

11th Nov 2011 Alert !!!  United Forum of BSNL   Executive Associations Central Headquarters, New Delhi writes to  CMD, BSNL regarding protest  actions against repatriation of ITS Officers in phased manner and impressing upon him the urgency of enmass repatriation of ITS in the larger interest of the organisation . Further informing him that the objective of United Forum in launching programmes of protest action solely to safeguard the interest of the company rather than protecting the interest of the ITS which is the sole objective of BSNL management.  <<<<Notice>>>>>

 A) Lunch /closing hours Demonstrations at Corporate/Circle/SSA Hqs on 15^th Nov.,2011

B)   Full day Dharna on 22^nd Nov., 2011 at  Corporate/Circle/SSA Hqs.

11th Nov 2011

Annual Conference of SNEA(INDIA) KANNUR SSA Branch was held on 10/11/2011 at SKY Palace Auditorium .The meeting was formally inaugurated by Com K Sebastin AGS .He narrated the various agitational programme taken up by JAC against the proposed plan of VRS and also for restoration of existing benefits of LTC /Medical allowance .leave surrender ect. He stressed the importance of ITS absorption issues which is a must for the growth and development of BSNL.. We all must cooperate with BSNL management for smooth transition of absorption process. He also informed that the new Office building will be ready for inauguration by Dec end and all must contribute the due share to Building/ legal Fund.

Com Gaffoor Area Secretary: The proposed VRS will not solve the financial crunch of our company .Adequate compensation for the loss making Rural sector and the loss due to stoppage of ADC must be given to BSNL for the survival of our company. The license fee reimbursement and refund of BWA spectrum must be given to BSNL for the survival.

Com P.Janardanaan Circle Treasurer . Stressed the need of increasing our membership by meeting left out category of Civil / accounts wing and new JTOS s and enrolling them in our association.

Com George Vergese Circle Secretary elaborated the various activities taken up by Circle union . The unceremonious relation with TVM SSA management and our association and the TVM comrade’s fight against such autocratic and vindictive action of G M T (TVM) must be supported by All SSA units. He also emphasized the need of exposing the retrograde policy of the department and GOI against safeguarding the interest of BSNL .BSNL is bleeding not because of the work force but because of the wrong policies of government that suits for the private corporate telecom service providers rather than public sector BSNL . He narrated the various policy decisions of government that makes our company bankrupt. The existing status of all cadre issues are also explained in detail.. The ongoing DPC of Adhoc STS promotion and the difficulties due to unwanted litigation in different courts etc for promotion of JTO to SDE .LDCE etc also narrated by C/S

The meeting was presided by Com P.Ramachandran Dist President. Com K.V Chandran welcomed the audience. The report submitted by the secretary and the audited accounts submitted by Treasurer Com A Balakrishnan was adopted after discussion unanimously.

The new OFFICE bearers .OF SSA Branach and other branches

3rd Nov 2011

CEC   ON 3^rd NOV 2011 at SNEA Bhavan Ernakulam

 The CEC meeting held at SNEA Bhavan  Erakulam on 3^rd Nov 2011presided by Com.NA Abraham Circle President was attended by Circle office bearers , SSA secretaries , CEC members and branch secretaries.

 The CEC discussed the ongoing activities of GMTD TVM against SNEA members for exposing the corrupt practices’ and questioning his actions which are against rules and procedures. The meeting expressed its concern in continuing harassment in spite of the assurances given by the CGMT in this regard. The meeting also discussed the unhealthy HR management exhibited in Civil and Electrical wing in the Circle. The meeting decided to take up these issue with all concerned and authorized the Circle office bearers to  chalk out suitable TRADE UNION PROGAMMES to protect the interest of the members. The meeting congratulated TVM SSA body for their active role in defeating the sinister design of the GMT TVM by timely and sustained organizational activities and for enrolling more than 45 new members especially form Accounts wing.

 The meeting discussed NTP2011 and expressed its concern against the hidden agenda to assist the private operators at the cost of PSUs. It was pointed out that the new policy- like one nation one license etc is aimed at legalizing the illegal activities of private operators  .The new policy facilitate private operators without any infrastructure to rollout service by utilizing the infrastructure of BSNL.   It was decided to make   all out effort to create public opinion against this.

Members pointed out unnecessary equipment installations in STR wing without even 50% loading the existing equipments while SSAs are starving for transmission equipments.  It was decided to study the case in detail and make proposal for sharing/sparing the equipments/fibres to the SSAs. The inefficiencies of GPON/WiMax equipments and its under utilisation was also discussed in the meeting. Non adherence to PO conditions of these equipments was also pointed out in the meeting.

Shortage of equipments and problems faced in maintenance was also considered by the committee. The meeting expressed surprise in the reported shortage of Mobile number level which clearly expose he inefficiency of the Management. In the meeting Progress was reported by SSAs by PTA, ALPY, MRX, KTM, KLM, PKD in external plant mntce tender. Remaining SSA Secretaries  are instructed to pursue the case with Admn.

The implementation of project Sanjay was also discussed and much progress was reported from most of the SSA except,  Kannur,  Kottayam, and Kozhikode. These cases are to be persuaded by the SSAs .

The unhealthy individual favoritism being shown in Mobile Service was pointed out in the meeting which is demoralizing the general members who has complied with administrative orders .

The CR assessment for  EPP and Adhoc STS is not satisfactory in most of the SSAs and this has t be speeded up.

The meeting decided to make all efforts for successful implementation JAC agitational programs and demanding change in Govt policies which against BSNL and in favour of private operators. Members expressed the view that JAC  relation should not be limited for strike purpose alone  but it should be available for the day to day operations of the services.. It was pointed out by  many members that  in most of the posters only VRS  is projected and the policy matters which are the real reason is sidelined.

The meeting decided to make  all preparations for the All India Conference by electing the delegates from all branches and clearing CHQ quotas and completing the CHQ building/legal fund collection .

2nd Nov 2011General Body meeting of Trivandrum SSA - GB of Trivandrum SSA held at YMCA hall on 2nd Nov 2011 was attended by nearly 150 members from all streams of Executives. The meeting was attended by Circle President, Circle Treasurer, ACS Com Aslesh, Circle Organising Secretaries Com. P.P. Ravi and Com Shiyas. The meeting elected the Executive committee members and the delegates for the AIC at Nanded.

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24th Oct 2011CEC  Notice >>>>>>>>

24th Oct 2011GPRS and 3G facilities withdrawn at 1200 Hrs on 22.10.2011 restored on 24th Oct 2011 by the active intervention of Circle Secretary SNEA (I) Kerala.

22nd Oct 2011Association addresses CGMT for continuing vindictive actions, threats and harassments by Sri.S.Jyothisankar GM Trivandrum against  members of SNEA(India).>>>>>>

21st Oct 2011SSA Secretaries / CEC Members / Circle Office bearers / Branch Secretaries - CEC on 3rd Nov 2011 at SNEA BHAVAN Ernakulam.

18th Oct 2011

EPP- Up gradation of  executives in finance wing- Ensure that time bound up gradation of executives in finance wing may also be completed along with engineering wing.                         >>>>>>>>>

18th Oct 2011Promotion of Executives (TES Group ‘B’) to STS (DE) grade on adhoc basis calling of ACRs and Screening Committee report -  BSNL Corporate office letter no. 451-17/2011/Pers(DPC) dtd. the 12th Oct’2011. >>>>>>>>

All SSA secretaries are requested expedite this in the stipulated time frame.

14th Oct 2011ANNUAL GB  MEETING OF SNEA(INDIA) CGMT OFFICE BRANCH HELD ON 13/10/2011 at Office premises. All members participated in the meeting. The report and audited accounts presented by Com Santhosh Kumar Secretary and Accounts by Com Mohankumar

The meeting was addressed by Com N.A Abraham C/president, Com PP.Ravi . C/org secretary and Com Premkumar CEC member

The functioning of the branch was most effective and systematic and all the QUOTA/BUILDING FUND collected from all 67 members and remitted an amount of Rs 33500 to CHQ which is of course a roll model for other branches and SSA units to emulate.

New office bearers

President : C.S Balan, SDE (PG)

Vice president : 1. K. Anil kumar, SDE (legal)

  : 2. V. Sudhakaran, SDE (CSC)

Secretary : M.P. Louis, SDE (PG)

Asst Secretaries :1. K.Vijayakumar, SDE (Rect)

:2. Renu Viswanathan, SDE (Est)

Treasurer : C.Madhu, SDE (EB)

Executive committee members.

1) Vidhya. A, SDE (HRD)

2) Vimal.V, SDE (Mktg MS)

3) Remesh.K, SDE (ITcell)

4) Sindhu.S.L, SDE (Commercial)

5) Mohan kumar.V, SDE (SR)

6) Minimol.D, SDE (HR-1)

7) Sreekumar.B, SDE (EB)

8) Geetha V.P, AGM (CRM)

9) Geetha Devi Suresh, SDE (HR-II).

8th Oct 2011Circle Secretary Com. George Varghese - Congratulations to Trivandrum leaders and Comrades of Trivandrum for their outstanding Organisational Achievements.Cogratulations for the new Office bearers of TVM SSA.

Circle Treasurer Com.P.Janardhanan - 22 CAOs/ AOs/JAOs and 17 DEs/SDEs/JTOs from Telecom/Civil/Architecture of which 10 are from Dr JTOs/SDEs joined SNEA (India) in Trivandrum SSA without any coercion and intimidation. Congratulations to Comrades and leaders of SNEA (India) Trivandrum SSA Branch and welcome to the new members to this great Association of Executives. CHQ and Circle quota cleared up to April 2011 and thanks to the outgoing body for their excellent performance.

Com.T. Santhosh Kumar new District Secretary of SNEA (India) TVM SSA - Sincere thanks for the exemplary participation in the TVM SSA AGB.

New SSA Body for SNEA (India) Trivandrum - Com. Narendra Kumar, Com.T.Santhoshkumar, Com Kumaresan A. were unanimously elected  as President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively for the next term. Com.Premkumar G. and Com. Binush B Peter were unanimously elected to the Circle Executive Committee.

Complete list of new Office bearers >>>>>>>>>

The Annual General Body Meeting of Trivandrum SSA attended by about 150 members was inaugurated by Com. Rajan S. Jt.Secretary (South) CHQ and addressed by Com. George Varghese Circle Secretary, Com N.A.Abraham Circle President ,Com P.Janardhanan Circle Treasurer, Com.Aslesh ACS and Com P.P.Ravi Circle Org Secretary. The meeting was attended by new members from Finance and Account wing, Civil/Electrical wing,  Architecture wing and Dr JTOs. Com. Premkumar G. SSA Secretary presented the key note address and the detailed report for the activities for the last term and Com. Kumaresan A. presented the audited account. House adopted the Secretary's report and the audited report after detailed discussion. Com. Joseph Mathew  the elected Representative Council Chairman conducted the Election of new Office bearers.

Some Snaps of AGB 1>>>  2>>>  3>>>  4>>>  5>>>  6>>>  7>>>  8>>>

4th Oct 2011

Trivandrum SSA Executive Committee on 7th Oct 2011 ( Full day meeting) at SNEA Bhavan Trivandrum and Annual General Body Meeting of TVM SSA on 8th Oct 2011 at Circle Office ( starting at 10.00 Hrs with Open Session).

4th Oct 2011

Smt Leema Pathrose  JTO  and Smt Mridhula Bhai SDE Sreekariyam were transferred from the existing place to far away place against transfer policy and the assurance given by Hon’ble  CGMT Kerala and PGMT Trivandrum

Sri Babu SDOT in charge Varkala, Com Ajith kumar  SDE in charge CSC CTX, Com Anilkumar SDE(P) in charge Parassala, Com Babu SDE in charge Vithura were  removed from their respective SDE posts  and reverted as JTOs by Mr Jyothi Sanker GM Trivandrum in order to demoralize and demotivate SNEA members who bravely refused to join AIBSNLEA

SNEA Leaders Com Premkumar D/S, Com NA Abraham, Circle President, Com Narendra kumar, Com Santhosh Kumar BS  CGMT Branch, Com PP Ravi Circle Org Secretary, Com.P.Janardanan, Circle Treasurer has to plead for hours with PGMT TVM SSA Shri.A.Balasubramanian to reverse this vindictive action of  Mr. Jyothisanker against SNEA members. Circle Secretary also intervened and took up the case with CGMT Kerala .

The meeting started at 14.15 Hrs and in the end of the day at 19.45 Hrs PGMT agreed to restore status quo and all orders were kept in abeyance.

Assn discussed and settled the issue of telephone connections to comrades transferred to outside SSAs, the case of transfer of Com.Valsala Kumari to Manacuad, relieving of SDEs by Admn without the knowledge of the Controlling officer and thus resulting to without proper making over / taking over of assets, display  of orders in SSA net, marking copy to recognised Associations/Unions etc. All these cases settled with PGM TVM.

Dear Comrades,

No Officer can question our credibility, integrity, loyalty to BSNL and our members pride. If any body questions it SNEA will not be a mute spectator.

Be brave and uphold your dignity.

3rd Oct 2011Confirmation orders in the cadre of JTOs >>>>>>>>

30th Sept 2011 Association addresses CGMT on Engagement of personal security for  PGMT / GMT in  Trivandrum  SSA - total violation of Corporate office orders on  “Project Sanjay”

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29th Sept 2011

CS addresses CGM -  Suggestions for improving revenue and services.

 1.Charging nominal rent for land line instrument

 2. Introduction of per sec pulse in land line

 3. Withdrawing of Rural urban Classification.

4. Introduction of short period Broad Band plans including modem charges. 

5. Provision for reconnection of BB / Wimax connection.

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Vishishta Sanchar Seva Pathak Award 2011- Executive Category - CS addresses CGM regarding the serious anomaly  in categorization of officers for the award.  >>>>>>>>>>

27th Sept 2011Officiating orders for DEs to the grade of DGMs >>>>>>

22nd Sept 2011Circle JAC meeting held today decided to make mass fast on 27th Sept 2011 at Circle /SSA Hqrs a grand success, notice will be published by SSA JAC, Poster will be printed by Circle JAC

22nd Sept 2011

JAC meeting held on 21^st September 2011.

A meeting of the Joint Action Committee of BSNL Associations/Unions of Executives and Non-Executives was held at New Delhi on 21^st Sept 2011. After detailed discussion the following decisions were taken unanimously:

The JAC decided to organise agitational programmes on the important issues facing the BSNL and the employees.

a)    Massive Fast from 10.00 Hrs to 18.00 Hrs on 27^th September 2011 at SSA/Circle/Corporate Office levels with maximum participation.

b)   One Day Strike on 10^th October 2011.

Demands:

1.    No VRS.

2.    Payment of Bonus (PLI).

3.    Restoration of Medical Allowance, Leave encashment and LTC.

4.    Conclusion of the process of ITS absorption.

5.    Merger of 78.2% IDA.

6.    Expeditious implementation of important business projects like ERP, NGN, Transmission NMS and Immediate Procurement of equipments including GSM, BB modem, MLLN Eqpt etc.

7.    Government Policy related issues:

a)    Compensation for loss making rural services according to policy commitments.

b)    Pension Contribution to DOT only on actual basic pay instead of maximum of the pay scale.

c)     Refund Rs. 8313 crore paid towards non standard BWA Spectrum band.

d)    Giving BSNL complete freedom to decide its circles of choice for 3G spectrum – flexibility already extended to pvt operators at the time of 3G auction.

e)    Access Deficit Charges (ADC) should be quantified through adequate and appropriate mechanism before phasing it out.

f)      Reimbursement of Licence Fee to BSNL as assured at the time of corporatisation.

g)    Refund of ‘Notional Loan’ of Rs. 7500 crore with interest collected by DOT from BSNL.

h)    Discontinue the Telecom Advisory Committees.

 8) Procurement of GSM equipment, Broad band modems, MLLN equipment for leased lines, expeditious finalization of certain critical business mechanisms like ERP, NGN, NMS for sale of bandwidth etc. 

Comrades of SNEA(I) must get ready for a protracted struggle to fully expose how policies of the Government since corporatization of DOT and consistent violation of policy commitments by the Government aided by a fully non professional BSNL management having no commitment towards viability of BSNL and growth of BSNL have brought BSNL to present deep crisis. Workers are in no way involved in present crisis that the Company is facing.

 This exposure to bring about complete awareness among parliamentarians, media and prominent countrymen is absolutely necessary to salvage the future of BSNL. The report of CAG on how the government (ministry of civil aviations) has massacred its own Company, air India, is glaring example of how sate owned companies are being slaughtered by the policies of the government and BSNL is a classic example of state owned Company presently being butchered by government policies and a non committed, unprofessional BSNL management, completely lacking professional integrity and highly vulnerable to political and bureaucratic interference.    

19th Sept 2011Com. JAYAN KR JTO Ernakulam SSA expired. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family for this greatest loss.

15th Sept 2011SNEA Kerala Circle had a meeting with CGMT on 14/09/11 in CGMT,s Chamber at 1400hrs lasting for more than 2 hours on the issues raised by the Association against Sri Jyothisankar GM TVM as per the letter dated 5-9-2011.Com NA Abraham C/P, Com George Varghese CS, Com Aslesh  ACS Com Premkumar TVM SSA Secy and Com.P.Janardanan C/T represented the association. Besides CGMT, Sri Raja Hamza GM(HR) Sri Satishram Addl.GM(HR) were also present. The circle secretary narrated the highhandedness ,repressive measures by Sri Jyothisankar  GMT TVM and also  his vested interest in retaining the post of GMT Trivandrum.  All the issues mentioned in our letter dated 5-9-2011 was discussed point by points.  CGMT  was unable to justify any of his action and actually  wondering what would be the real reason behind these type of action from a General Manager.  The Association demanded his removal from the TVM SSA administration   for creating a smooth, harmonious and peaceful working atmosphere in the SSA. The ongoing investigation  about numerous corruption charges against this officer will not be free and fair until this  officer is shifted from the post. The association also brought to the notice of CGMT regarding his membership campaign for another association by intimidating the SNEA members in liaison with the Secretary AIBSNLEA and PRO of using his phone, fax and office .The Association also brought to the notice of CGMT regarding the derogatory, uncivilized comments made against women executives, other executives and senior officers by Sri Jyothi Sanker and demanded for public apology.

 CGMT assured that no more repressive and highhandedness will  be tolerated against any officers in the SSA. He also assured that the ongoing enquiry will be continued without any interference from any body and the guilty will be punished.  The CGMT has assured that he will issue proper instruction to the SSA so that GM TVM Sri Jyothisankar is not allowed to humiliate the officers and staff any more in the SSA. The CGMT appealed to avoid any commotion with administration for retaining a peaceful working atmosphere in the SSA.

 Dear comrades,

                           Our struggle for justice and pride has been partly achieved. But not over yet As far as the corruption charges and shifting of the officer to some other  unit  without HR functions is to be further followed it up at all levels. Be united and be prepared for continuous fight against corruption, nepotism, vindictive and repressive action of SSA GM and his coterie. We will be resorting to organizational actions if the assurances given by the CGMT is not adhered in its total spirit.

13th Sept 2011CR and SR of JTOs along with assessment sheets of 2002 and 2003 recruits are urgently required by the Circle Office to complete the DPC for TBP. All SSA Secretaries  are requested to contact the SSA admn for arranging the same.Consider this as most urgent.

7th Sept 2011BOOTLICKERS AND SYCOPHANTS- NO, NOT YOU.

It is no longer news that SNEA has decided to defy the autocratic, nepotic, errant, threat-inciting and crazy ways of Sri. Jyothisankar, the hitherto unquestioned king of TVM SSA, when he embarked on insulting and humiliating lady Executives with the foulest of language unknown and unheard in a civilized world. Yes, the SNEA has tolerated this man with great patience, but the time has now come for it to rise up to the occasion as it has always done in the past. It has never remained a mute spectator even in front of the greatest of powers, the greatest of dictators. it does continue unhampered and untapered as is its wont and style which it has displayed right from 1986 onwards, be it the case of  cadre issues, policy matters, Reliance fraud, 2G case, corruption in high places, insult to lady Executives – the list is endless and space limit prevents us from elaborating. Yes, it has done its job in the face of the highest powers- Ministers, Corporates, DOT, the Regulator and other top bureaucrats. And now this man has invited it upon himself. As far as SNEA is concerned, he is but a small fry, despite his boasting publicly and threateningly about his clout with Cabinet Ministers (yes, the CDA about political recommendations is applicable only when a poor Executive applies for a small transfer). We know that the man will try all dirty tricks without any limit because such is his culture.

While the entire officers and staff are assiduously and devotedly immersed in the BSNL Marketing activities and maximum port in to BSNL, our hero is fully immersed in porting in activities of Executives to a particular Association. The offers are many and attractive with convenient postings coupled with the free bonanza of special congratulation message right from the GM immediately after papers of joining are signed. If you do not comply immediately the threat of all  dire consequences with immediate transfer to remote area accompanies ( MNP Legal binding Clause). It is more than enough to jolt any ordinary Executive.

 The execution of the whole project is in a well planned  modus operandi, which goes like this. First the GM will contact the Executive in his office phone/mobile/residence phone at any time, with instructions to quit SNEA and join the other Association. This is immediately followed up with the PRO contacting the Executive over phone from the GM’s chamber with the GM listening to every word that is spoken. PRO will ask you to join the other Association. If you are slightly inclined, immediately the filled-in  application form of the other Executive Association comes to your fax. Just sign the form and fax it back to PRO, as already instructed. Your name promptly appears on the website of the  other Association as a new a member joining them. Yes, the operation is most simple and hassle-free. NO Subscription fee ; NO Admission Fee. Free Onam Gift. What is more, immediately you will get an SMS from Jyothisankar congratulating you for joining the other Association. In case of Executives declining the offer or putting up any sort of resistance, threats by Jyothisankar and PRO about a doomed career and transfer to faraway places in Trivandrum SSA is guaranteed. The PRO repeats the threats. To quote an example, the GM issued  threats to an SDE working in Kannur SSA that his family residing in the BSNL qtrs at TVM will be thrown out from the BSNL qtrs. The modus operandi can be confirmed by anyone with an iota of doubt from the executives, whose names are displayed in the website of the other Association.

But dear comrades almost all the members claimed to have migrated to the other Association are still in the fold of SNEA and are regular paid members of SNEA. Members may therefore think twice before falling preys in the trap set by GM Jyothisankar and his stooge the PRO. You are brave members of SNEA, the  Association with substance and valour. Coercions and false propaganda cannot deter your firm resolve. But we feel it is our duty to assure each and every Executive that the SNEA will never let you down. SNEA will not allow Jyothisankar to create even a small blot on the career of any of its members.  Hereafter no SNEA member will be transferred from his/her present post unless the member desires so. This is the firm and solid and solemn guarantee that we extend once again to each and every member of SNEA. Many right thinking Executives who were all along part of other Association have joined SNEA after considered observation of Association functioning in Trivandrum.   In this MNP era, when the final tally is out, the actual figures of port-in and port-out will come out. Definitely it will be far different from the Loyal SIM figure published by Jyothisankar & Co.

Everyone knows that SNEA is not an Association built and run by CGMs, GMs or other bosses. SNEA is an Association which has proven its mettle through numerous fights and struggles on every front and it will continue to be so. It is an Association which has questioned even the Ministers, Corporates and the Regulator. It is an Association which boldly called foul whenever something unpalatable happened in BSNL.  Many of those involved are in Thihar Jail today, in spite of the clout that they proclaimed and projected. We hope that their numbers do not increase. Yes, Comrades you are fighters first and stooges never. Fight for your rights with SNEA. Fight for your career aspirations with SNEA like bold men and women, because you are not bootlickers or sycophants.

Be proud members of SNEA. SNEA Zindabad .

5th Sept 2011Highly autocratic ,repressive  and  vindictive actions of Sri.S.Jyothisankar GM Trivandrum - The latest one declaring prohibitory orders and threaten the use of police force in the office premises  which is so far unheard.-  Now a situation as reached wherein this tolerance of the members have considered as a weakness and started even abusing officers particularly ladies and threatening officers even belonging to weaker section.He has even gone to extent of interfering in the legitimate functioning of executives Association and resorting to campaigning for one particular Association- The CEC meeting of SNEA Kerala circle held at Trivandrum on 29-8-2011 discussed the unhealthy H R activities of Sri S Jyothisankar GM Trivandrum spoiling the morale of the executives and staff there by affecting conducive working environment for a productive atmosphere when the Company is passing through stringent financial conditions. The CEC meeting unanimously resolved to strongly protest against the repressive actions as well as the use of  unparliamentarily, and filthy language  against the officers during the Management meeting and other occasions by  the GM Trivandrum . The meeting decided to call up on the  CGMT to institute an impartial inquiry against the officer regarding the following -  

1.Showering of abusive and unparliamentary language against  executives during SSA  Management meeting held on 5^th August 2011 in the conference hall of PGMT”s office. The tone and tenor of his most derogatory language, casting aspersions of illicit relations between two executives for the simple reason that these two executives of opposite sexes were seated adjacent to each other in the meeting, deserves utmost contempt and calls for the most severe and exemplary disciplinary action. The extent of the abuse aggravates, particularly because the better half of the male Executive commented upon – another lady SDE - too was present in the meeting, a fact of which the GM was fully conscious and aware. We believe that Sri. Jyothisankar GM has exceeded all norms of decency, crossing all the boundaries.  Abusing executives, particularly ladies in such meetings has become one of his main tantrums to threaten the Executives so much so that it has become a routine rather than an aberration on the part of Sri. Jyothisankar. Such harassments of women have so far been brushed under the carpet, since we felt that the honor and dignity of ladies should not be further affected and in the hope that he will relent. But the present instance of  the most inhuman public abuse of  ladies in front of large number of Executives have exceeded all tolerable limits and can no longer be let go but may be viewed most seriously by the higher authorities, which shall not stay short of initiating disciplinary action.

2. Use of unparliamentry and derogatory words against officers in retirement meeting and even in the occasion of Independence day celebration to humiliate and insult officers.

3. Boasting political patronage in getting his posting at Trivandrum in front of offices and staff to show his political influence while CCS conduct rule clearly prohibit such actions even by a last grade official.

4.Sri S Jyothisankar GM himself has conducted an inquiry against him and obtained statement in his favour by  calling an officer belongs to weaker section along with his wife (another SDE) in to his chamber and by threatening the  officers with dire consequence. The GM himself has typed the statement in his own computer got it signed. This is a very serious case as the complaint was about atrocities against weaker section and officer belongs to weaker section. 

5.His regular routine is to indulge in a series of transfers to anyone without any provocation and this happens in the case of anyone and everyone who in his eyes, does not look good.. He cannot tolerate anyone even the best performers who in the least frowns upon his idiosyncratic actions. Even before the news reaches him he serves transfer orders to create fear psychosis among the staff.

6.Morphing of the photo of the award function  of best electrical Circle award by CMD to the Chief Engineer Electrical Kerala by  removing the photo of the chief engineer and substituting his photo and circulating the photo for wide publication including exhibiting in BSNL diary and SSA net which is an action inviting action under cyber law. 

7.There are also very serious allegations about his actions on tapping/ tracking the mobile telephones of the officers, infringing upon the fundamental right as a citizen of independent India.  

 8.He is autocratic in very step that he takes, so much so that he has introduced an arbitrary instruction to officers to log in and logout at 9.30.hrs and 6 pm without any discussions or consultations, again clearly proving that he cannot take his team into confidence and hence is no team leader at all, thereby proving him unfit to be in charge of the nerve centre of the Kerala Circle viz. Trivandrum SSA.

 The CEC of SNEA Kerala Circle call upon the CGM to institute an impartial inquiry into the conduct of Sri. Jyothisankar GM Trivandrum by the appropriate authority. During such an inquiry Sri. Jyothisankar may be kept away from the post of the SSA, so that a fearless atmosphere conducive to the conduct of an impartial inquiry is created.

SNEA demands CGMT for immediate intervention in the matter and arrange to institute disciplinary proceedings against the erring officer by the appropriate authority so that the explosive situation is not further aggravated. It may also be ensured that the officer is shifted from the charge   of Trivandrum SSA until such proceedings are over for a free and fair trial as demanded by the CCS Conduct Rules. 

 Full Text of the Letter >>>>>>>>>

29th August 2011

CEC MEETING of KERALA CIRCLE  ON 29-8-2011

CEC of Kerala Circle was held on 29-8-2011 at Trivandrum which was attended and addressed by GS, Com K Sebastin AGS and Com S Rajan JS South CHQ.  Com GS in his address reiterated the huge   responsibility of the Trade Unions to oppose those policies of the Govt. and management that adversely affect the growth of the Company. He further urged upon the members that SNEA(I) should be seen as role model of change and reminded them about the role played by SNEA when policy violation was done by the Reliance 2002 and 45 M GSM tender was cancelled by the then MOC&IT, besides raising the issues of refund of BWA spectrum charges and compensation for rural services.  In the case of 2G license it was SNEA which first exposed the murky deal to the country, and the final result is known to the entire world.  Today the most important issue under discussion in the country is corruption and the Telecom scam has become the mother of all Scams. In case of 3G and BWA spectrum, SNEA has   exposed discriminative attitude of the Govt denying level playing ground to BSNL. Very recently we have exposed the award of Wimax project to fake Companies and CBI has registered a Preliminary Enquiry against unknown officers of BSNL. GS underlined the role and responsibility of each and every member of SNEA in the coming days in opposing and defeating the wrong policies of the Govt and management which is very much essential for the existence of our company.  We have tried our level best for bringing professional Management in BSNL even by approaching the court. We have to be fully conscious of the fact that all our cadre issues can be settled only if the company is financially viable.

Regarding cadre issues Com. GS recalled the historical struggle of the association since 1983 for up gradation of pay scale to 1640-2900 and then to 6500-9000, with change of status from Gr. C to Gr. B which only enabled absorption of JTOs as executives in BSNL. Further through our sustained and determined action we were able to formulate time Bound as well as functional promotion policy. But after the 2^nd PRC, the pay Scale of the basic cadre of JTOs has been degraded which cannot be accepted by this Association under any circumstances. Also issues of introduction of CPSU cadre hierarchy and change of designation with change of pay scales are issues that need to be pushed forward through organizational actions, if required.

GS made an impassioned appeal to the entire CEC that resolution of vital issues of appropriate pay scales for JTOs and SDEs and introduction of mechanism of CPSU hierarchy for career growth cannot be further delayed and immediate Country wide organizational actions are needed for settlement of these basic issues that will give comprehensive career growth relief to the performing executives and also take care of the growth of Company. GS also urged the CEC to deliberate on these issues extensively and appealed to DSs to discuss these issues threadbare at the grass root level to build formidable opinion at the base level for launching of organizational actions in near future for their settlement.  

Though BSNL MS RRs are in force for functional promotions, all promotions processes are held up due to indiscriminate court cases on one ground or the other. Implementation of CPSU hierarchy has to be our final goal by which all promotions can be availed without any legal hurdles.  Since best talent, skilled and experienced, is available within BSNL, there is no justification for any outside recruitment to the managerial post. As far as ITS absorption is concerned the Govt. has already decided not to appeal against the Principal bench direction restraining the promotion of unabsorbed ITS in BSNL. It is reliably learnt that MOC&IT wants the absorption issue to be concluded at the earliest.  GS finally called upon the members to be fully prepared for strong organizational action at any moment for achieving  the following important immediate demands.

1.       Finalization of Pay scale of JTOs and SDEs

2.       Designation change, along with financial up gradation.

3.       Settling the pay anomaly case of Senior and Junior consequent up on implementation EPP and antedating of Increment case.

4.       Implementation of CPSU hierarchy in BSNL.

General secretary has agreed to take up the case of JTOs whose appointment was delayed due to non availability of police Verification report at Corporate office as requested by the Kerala Circle.

 Joint Secy South in his address called up on the members to give more attention in finding out the core issues which affect the growth and financial viability of BSNL. He has explained the findings of core committee of Tamil Nadu circle in this regard and requested Kerala circle comrades to carry out similar exercise and share their views. Today there are no avenues for the executives other than Association meeting to express their difficulties and valuable suggestions. He lauded the members of Kerala Circle for active involvement in maintaining the circle continuously on profit though it is coming down.

Asst GS Com K Sebastian briefed the members about the DPC process for DE TO DGM, SDE to DE and LDCE for JTO to SDE and status of various court cases. He has informed that the LDCE for JTO to SDE will be conducted by Nov 2011 and requested all members to make use of the opportunity as there are more than 4000 vacancies.

 Kerala circle donated Rupees Four Lakhs as the 2^nd installment towards CHQ building fund making it total to Rupees Six Lakhs. Already Rs.Two lakhs were paid in the first installment, taking the amount to Rs Six Lakhs. The balance of about Rs two lakhs is assured to be paid next one month.

With this, CHQ wholeheartedly congratulates the Comrades of Kerala Circle for their profound commitment in honoring the decision of CWC Bhopal and lauds their relentless efforts in mobilizing the donation. 

The CEC discussed the unhealthy HR situation created Sri Jyothisankar GM Trivandrum  which has exceeded all its limits and strongly condemned his action in insulting and humiliating  Executives particularly Ladies and members of the weaker sections.  The meeting expressed its strong anguish in   misusing the SSA management meeting and even the solemn occasion of Independent Day celebration and retirement meetings to settle his personal goal by using derogatory word and filthy language against the executives and Senior officers. It was also reported that accused i.e the concerned officer   himself has conducted an enquiry against him and obtained clean statement from the affected officers by coercion. The meeting decided to call upon CGMT Kerala to initiate impartial inquiry in this regard after keeping the officer away from HR related functions with immediate effect.

27th August 2011RTTC Campus Branch formed in Trivandrum SSA. CS, CT, ACS and Organising Secretary Com.Shiyas attended and addressed the meeting. Com Anilkumar A.S., Com. Sudeep kumar V.P., Com Kannan were respectively elected as President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Branch.

Palakkad SSA conference  held on 26/08/11 elected the following as new Officer bearers.President: Com Prebhakaran .SDE Legal

 Vice president: Com Balakrishnan. AGM(CP)_

 Secretary: Com Krishnannampoothiri SDE CTU

 Asst Secretaries: Com Ajayan    SDE : Com John Jacob  SDE

 Treasurer          : Com Sreedharan  Unni SDE  

The conference was addressed by Com George Varghese Circle secretary, and Com Krishana Kumar Circle org Secretary;Circle secretary Complimented the effort of SSA body for carrying out all Organization work effectively and systematically.  He also thanked the members and leaders  of SNEA ,PGT SSA for  remitting Quota and building fund  fully

 24th Aug 2011As per the discussions by DS TVM SSA Com.Premkumar with PGM TVM on 23-08-2011, withdrawn the orders issued in transferring Com.Vijayarajan V from Trans Instln to Poikamuukku Exge. Thanks to PGM Trivandrum for keeping his word given to the Assn on 19-08-2011.

24th Aug 2011Officiating orders for DEs to the grade of DGMs >>>>>>

22nd August 2011Association seeks immediate intervention of Shri.Pradeepkumar, Central Vigilance Commissioner, in ordering a deep and independent probe into the serious financial irregularities perpetuated by Shri.Joythisankar GM Trivandrum SSA , in acquisition of  buildings by BSNL belonging to his brother-in-law, wife and mother-in-law indiscriminately at very exorbitant rates. Association pleads with Central Vigilance Commissioner that large scale acquisition of buildings by BSNL belonging to close relatives of the said officer cannot be a matter of mere coincidence but a serious financial irregularity in which complicity of the said officer is not difficult to establish. >>>>>>>>>>

22nd Aug 2011SNEA  Ernakulum SSA had a detailed  discussion with Dr.P T Mathews PGMT Ernakulam  on 20-8-2011 on various issues as per its letter dated 29^th June 2011. The meeting was attended by SSA President.Com. P L .Francis. SSA Sey Com. Joseph Varghese, Acting Secy. Com. Rajan K Paul, Circle Vice president Com. K O Aleyas and C S Com. George Varghese.  The meeting was very positive and the PGMT has appreciated to our constructive suggestions and agreed to  take suitable action for implementation of almost all our suggestions. Details >>>>>

19th Aug 2011Thanks to the Central Leadership of SNEA(India)for the active intervention in settling the grave mistake of the Exam wing of BSNL in the valuation of LDCE answer papers for SDE (E). This resulted in the selection of four of our  active comrades in getting the selection to the SDe grade. Congratulations to all the four comrades.

19th Aug 2011TVM admn issued orders by transferring Comrades N.A.Abraham, Narendrakumar and Elizabeth Kurien from their present posts. This vindictive action by the SSA admn towards the right of freedom of expression specially in Assn meetings has caused sparking protest by the Assn representatives. Nearly 30 Executives along with the District Secretary met PGM in his chamber demanding immediate cancellation of the transfer orders and reinstating Com. Narendrakumar back to KAM post. Finally PGM for the first time as PGM TVM SSA issued orders by canceling all the three transfer orders issued today and posting Com. Narendrakumar to the KAM post. Assn insisted that no further transfers of Executives will be allowed in total violation of transfer policy. PGM readily agreed to our demand. Association further demanded that GM Jyothisankar should openly apologise in the specially conveyed Management meeting of SSA for using unparliamentary words amounting to character assassination, self respect and questioning the honor and dignity of the lady Executives.

Orders issued by PGMT >>>>>>>>

19th Aug 2011CS addresses CGMT on the highly autocratic, high-handed and  repressive measures adopted by Sri. S.Jyothisankar GM  ever since his assumption of charge as the Head(?) of the Trivandrum  SSA.

 1. The latest in his continuing series of unacceptable actions and eccentric behaviour has been the showering of abusive and unparliamentary language against  executives during SSA  Management meeting held on 5^th August 2011 in the conference hall of PGMT”s office. The tone and tenor of his most derogatory language, casting aspersions of illicit relations between two executives for the simple reason that these two executives of opposite sexes were seated adjacent to each other in the meeting, deserves utmost contempt and calls for the most severe and exemplary disciplinary action. The extent of the abuse aggravates, particularly because the better half of the male Executive commented upon – another lady SDE - too was present in the meeting, a fact of which the GM was fully conscious and aware. We believe that Sri. Jyothisankar GM has exceeded all norms of decency, crossing all the boundaries. It is but a fact that Senior Officers like a GM who is responsible for the protection of the honor and dignity of ladies cannot claim ignorance of the rules and regulations promulgated on the subject on the directions of none other than the Hon. Supreme Court.  Abusing executives, particularly ladies in such meetings has become one of his main tantrums to threaten the Executives so much so that it has become a routine rather than an aberration on the part of Sri. Jyothisankar. Such harassments of women have so far been brushed under the carpet, since we felt that the honor and dignity of ladies should not be further affected and in the hope that he will relent. But the present instance of  the most inhuman public abuse of  ladies in front of large number of Executives have exceeded all tolerable limits and can no longer be let go but may be viewed most seriously by the higher authorities, which shall not stay short of initiating disciplinary action.

 2. His regular routine is to indulge in a series of transfers to anyone without any provocation and this happens in the case of anyone and everyone who in his eyes, does not look good. In the latest incident the Circle President of this Association, Sri. N.A.Abraham. Sri Narendrakumar SDE and Smt Elizebeth SDE  has been served with another transfer order, just because they highlighted the above mentioned inhuman behaviour in an Association meeting. He cannot tolerate anyone, who in the least frowns upon his idiosyncratic actions. Even before the news reaches him he serves transfer orders to create fear psychosis among the staff.

3. There are also very serious allegations about his actions on tapping/ tracking the mobile telephones of the officers, infringing upon the fundamental right as a citizen of independent India.  

 4.He is autocratic in very step that he takes, so much so that he has introduced an arbitrary instruction to officers to log in and logout at 9.30.hrs and 6 pm without any discussions or consultations, again clearly proving that he cannot take his team into confidence and hence is no team leader at all, thereby proving him unfit to be in charge of the nerve centre of the Kerala Circle viz. Trivandrum SSA.

5.The above actions of Sri. Jyothisankar cited above are only examples and not exhaustive. Under the backdrop of the heinous acts of Sri. Jyothisankar, the meeting of SNEA(India) TVM SSA held at Trivandrum on 18^th August 2011 unanimously passed a resolution requesting  the Circle Association to call upon the CGM  to institute an impartial  inquiry into the conduct of Sri. Jyothisankar by the appropriate authority. During such an inquiry Sri. Jyothisankar may be kept away from the post of the SSA, so that a fearless atmosphere conducive to the conduct of an impartial inquiry is created.

 Assn demands for immediate intervention in the matter and arrange to institute disciplinary proceedings against the erring officer by the appropriate authority so that the explosive situation is not further aggravated. It may also be ensured that the officer is shifted from the charge   of Trivandrum SSA until such proceedings are over for a free and fair trial as demanded by the CCS Conduct Rules. 

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18th Aug 2011General Body Meeting of Trivandrum SSA was held on 18-08-2011. Circle President, Circle Secretary, Circle Treasurer, Asst.Circle Secretary, Circle Organising Secretaries attended and Addressed the Meeting. The meeting was   specially held to discuss the harassment towards the Executives by GM Shri.Jyothisankar. This has crossed all the limits by uttering unparliamentary words amounting to character assassination, self respect and questioning the honor and dignity of the lady Executives in the Management meeting by the said GM. He is using transfer as a weapon for spreading fear among the Executives. Executives are transferred without any norms and just to satisfy the said GMs ego with out considering requirement and needs. After heated discussions the GB unanimously passed two resolutions urging strong action against the GM in using unparliamentary comments in the Management meeting against the lady SDE including the shifting of the said GM from SSA.  The GB further unanimously resolved that no further transfers of Executives will be allowed in SSA with out following the transfer norms and all transfers should be done only after taking the Association in to confidence. There was strong resentment from the Executives in ordering an arbitrary instruction to officers to log in and logout at 9.30.hrs and 6 pm without any discussions or consultations with the Assn Representatives. 

15th Aug 2011AGB Meeting of Trichur SSA held on 13-08-2011. Com Janardhanan P Circle Treasurer attended and addressed the meeting. Com.T.K.Ravi DE Ollur, Com.Gokul SDE ( Marketing) and Com Gracy were elected as President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Felicitating function for the retired comrades were also held along with the AGB.

15th Aug 2011 Marketing suggestions proposed by SNEA for FTTH accepted in full by Corporate Office.

15th Aug 2011Circle Executive Committee Meeting - Circle Executive Committee Meeting will be held at   Trivandrum on Monday 29th Aug. 2011 AT 9.30.Hrs.The meeting will be attended by General Secretary Com.G. L Jogi and AGS Com. K.Sebastin. All office bearers including branch secretaries and CEC members are requested to attend the meeting  in time. Notice >>>>>>

18thJuly 2011CS addresses CGM on improvement of marketing and customer satisfaction >>>>>>>>

 12thJuly 2011Grand send off function organized by Kollam SSA SNEA Branch on 12/07/11 at Public Library Hall  to felicitate the reitired Comrades 1)Com. T.B Viswanathan Nair (Area manager KPY)2) Com.Hayath.T.M(SDE) 3) Com.Radhakrishna pillai, SDE Thevelakkara 4)Com.N.R Rajendran SDE Internal, 5) Com.Baburajan SDE Chathannoor 6)Com. Mathai SDE Nedumpra. The meeting was attended by 80 members from all parts of the SSA.  The meeting was presided over by the District president Com Sukumaran nair. Secretary Com Suresh welcomed the audience and reported that all QUOTA to Circle and CHQ has been paid. Com Georoge Varghese Circle secretary addressed the meeting. He stressed the need for strengthening our organization to fight against the wrong policies adopted by the successive governments and BSNL management,DOT,TRAI etc to safeguard the interest of our beloved company.While ensuring the legitimate cadre demands of the executives we have to work hard with  all its  constraints and ensure the quality of service to the customers  for the survival of BSNL. He also explained in detail the status of various issues of DPC , Offtg  promotion of JTO to SDE,SDE to DE,DE to DGM etc He also thanked the valuable service rendered by the retiring comrades to our association during the past three decades as well as to erstwhile P&T,DOT, and now BSNL. Shawls and mementoes were bestowed upon the retiring comrades by C/S and C/T   He wished them all a happy and prosperous retired life. P.Janardanan Circle treasurer addressed the meeting and requested to do all out effort to enhance our membership and to make interaction with all our members and also to conduct General body meeting at least once in three months.  He also requested to expedite the building and legal fund collection from Kollam SSA though Rs 20000/ has already been paid. The meeting ended at 1430hrs Com Sunil Mathew Asst District secretary expressed vote of thanks.

12thJuly 2011SNEA (I) Kerala Circle deeply bereaved: Com. G.Krishnan DE Alleppy SSA an active member of our Association met with a tragic accident on 12^th July 2011 and succumbed to the accident. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle mourns the sad demise & conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family for this greatest loss.

11thJuly 2011Kollam SSA remitted quota upto June 2011 an d Rs.20000/- towards B/L fund. SNEA Kerala Circle congratulate members of SNEA and office bearers of Circle Office Branch for completing B/L fund. They donated Rs.32000/- towards B/L.

11thJuly 2011Officiating orders for DEs to the grade of DGMs >>>>>>

6thJuly 2011Time Bound upgradation to Executives - Orders issued for E2 to E3 and E3 to E4 for left out cases. >>>>>>>>

6th May 2011JAC meeting at Ernakulam - Combined Circle Executive meeting of all constituents of JAC held at Ernakulam. Com.George Varghese presided over the meeting. Com VAN Nampoothiri Convener JAC CHQ attended and addressed the meeting. SSA representatives explained the activities in their respective SSAs. It is decided to complete the District wise JAC meeting by 16th of May 2011. JAC requested all the members to make the Customer delight month a grand success.

7th May 2011Com. P.K. Narayanan SDE Calicut SSA expired today. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle mourns the sad demise & conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of his family.

5th May 2011Com Premkumar Chairman JAC TVM / SSA Secretary SNEA(I) TVM gave a very good presentation on CUSTOMER DELIGHT MONTH in  the Management meeting (SDEs/DEs /DGMs/GMs )of Trivandrum SSA on 05-05-2011.

5th May 2011Com. Deepthy S. SDE Systems MS TVM expired. SNEA (I) Kerala Circle conveys its deepest condolences to the bereaved members of her family.

2nd May 2011JAC meeting at Ernakulam - Combined Circle Executive meeting of all constituents of JAC will be held at Ernakulam on 6th May 2011 at 10.30.am Venue - KG Bose Bhavan Sadanam Road Near South Rly Station. All are requested to attend the meeting in time to chalk out action plan for the effective implementation of the Customer Delight Month.

2nd May 2011MARKETING OF BSNL PRODUCTS & SERVICES THROUGH EMPLOYEES –     “IMPLEMENTATION OF CUSTOMER DELIGHT MONTH” - Brave innovative initiative by our Kannur GM - Members move ahead for achieving the goal - Members must read this >>>>>>>>>

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO STUDY LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCTS >>>>>>

29th April 2011Transfer order for JTOs >>>>>>>>

News up 28-04-2011 >>>>>>>>