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28th April 2011CTOPUP suggestions from the Committee appointed by CGMT >>>>>>>

28th April 2011Officiating orders of JTOs in the cadre of SDEs >>>>>>>>>

Posting of SDEs transferred from STR and Karnataka >>>>>>>>

Transfer and posting of SDEs >>>>>>>>

Transfer and posting of JAOs >>>>>>>>

Posting of AOs transferred from other Circles. >>>>>>>>>

26th April 2011JAC programmes - JAC gave Power point presentation in the Circle management meeting on 26th April 2011. Com Mohanan JAC Convener, N.A.Abraham JAC Chairman, Com.George Varghese CS, Com.P.Janardhanan CT of SNEA(I) and representatives of AIBSNLEA attended the meeting on invitation from CGM Kerala Circle. After introductory remarks from the JAC Convener Com.George Varghese presented the Power point. >>>>>>>>

24th April 2011Modification in the posting orders of SDEs on promotion >>>>>>>

21st April 2011Minutes of the JAC meeting with the Management on 20-04-2011 >>>>>>>>>

20th April 2011JAC leaders  met CGM on 20-04-2011 in his chamber and apprised him on the Employees awareness week and the detailed programmes on Customer delight month. We requested him to give us a slot in the Circle Management meeting on to explain about the JAC programmes. CGM readily agreed for this and he assured all out cooperation for the successful implementation of the programmes. On TDS issue and non availability of BSNL products for the customers JAC informed our decisions in the JAC meeting. Immediately maximum BSNL outlets numbering around 1000 to be opened in all Telephone Exchanges/ BSNL offices. This will be done without any additional staff/ major expenditure. All the products will be made available by BSNL to DSAs/retailers. Vehicles available at all levels will be utilised for this. In addition C-top up facilities will be extended to the maximum possible outlets. For finalising these CGM formed three committees headed by GM(Operations), GM (Sales&Mktg)-CFA and GM (Sales&Mktg)-CM. In all the three committees representatives of JAC are also included in addition to the management representatives. The committees will submit the report by 25th April 2011 itself. JAC handed over the letter regarding our apprehension for the delay in the implementation of IDA pension revision for pre 2007 retired employees. CGM took a positive stand on this issue.

 

JAC meeting and JAC programmes  - Circle JAC Meeting held at Trivandrum on 19-04-2011. The meeting presided by N.A.Abraham Circle JAC Chairman attended by JAC Convener Com .Mohanan , and representatives of AIBSNLEA and others took the following decisions. (1) General Body meetings will be held at all Divsional level and in sections wherever there are more staff concentrations as part of Observing of  "Employees Awareness Week" from 25th to 30th April, 2011 through out Kerala. Detailed instructions in this regard will be issued by Circle JAC in the form of a circular. The change in date from the CHQ dates is because of the special conditions of Kerala Circle. . Separate meetings may be conducted for CSC staff awareness. (2) Extensive preparations to be held at all levels for the successful implementation of "Customer Delight Month" : 1st May to 31st May,11 (3) JAC leaders will meet CGM on 20th April 2011 and will explain to the CGM the detailed programmes of JAC. In the same way JAC meeting to be held at SSA level and meet SSA heads for the successful implementation of the JAC programmes. (4) JAC decided to arrange BSNL selling points in all Exchanges /Offices of BSNL in order to tide over the TDS problem and non distribution of BSNL products by the franchisees. In addition JAC will cooperate and will distribute the BSNL products to the DSAs/retailers. JAC will discuss with the Circle Management in the proposed meeting on  20th April 2011. (4) The IDA pension to the employees retired before 2007 is to be implemented in the Circle as per the orders on this from BSNL and DOT. JAC will discuss this with the CGM in the meeting.

 

20th April 2011Modification in the posting orders of SDEs on promotion >>>>>>>

Officiating orders for DEs to the grade of DGMs >>>>>>

19th April 2011Retaining RSTC at Home Stations - Reply from Admn on the subject >>>>>>>

Staff strength in Kerala Circle for information >>>>>>>

DPC for DE Officiating - SSA Secretaries are requested to expedite the case at the earliest as per the list attached for arranging the assessment sheet, Special report and VC for the early conduct of DPC  >>>>>>>>>

CEC MEETING ON 12 th APRIL 2011 AT ERNAKULAM

 The CEC meeting held at SNEA Bhavan Ernakulam on 12th April 2011 deliberated various issues.

1. CEC decided to take immediate suitable steps including TU actions if required for correcting the anomalies in the recent transfer and posting orders by CGMT.

2. The meeting expressed its deep concern over the collapse in mobile marketing with the introduction of TDS. It resolved to extend all possible action to distribute RCC and top up cards to customers and retailers through all BSNL Exchanges and offices. The forum of JAC can be effectively utilised for this purpose.

3.The meeting decided to urge all SSAs where Project Sanjay is not implemented for immediate necessary action for its implementation.

4. The meeting decided to convene JAC meetings in all SSAs for the efficient implementation of the charted JAC programme " Customer Delight Month"

5. CEC expressed its concern over the pathetic conditions of the external plant mtce due to lack of fund and manpower. The meeting called upon the Management for the allocation of necessary funds and suitable supply of labour.

6. CEC decided to complete the CHQ building and legal fund collection within one month. All members should contribute liberally to this and the minimum contribution per member is Rs.500/-. Circle Office  bearers and CEC members are expected to set example for the liberal contribution. In the CEC Circle President and Circle Secretary declared contribution of Rs.5000/- each. Com K.Krishnakumar Org Secretary and Com Premkumar  SSA Secretary TVM declared contribution of Rs.3000/- each. All Circle office bearers & SSA/Branch secretaries are requested to complete the contribution /collection in time and remit the same to Circle Treasurer  at the earliest.    

 All SSA/Branch Secretaries are requested to remit the Circle/CHQ quota without further delay.

7th April 2011Emergency CEC meeting at Ernakulam on 12-04-2011 - All  Area secretaries are requested  to  co-ordinate with SSA secretaries and SSA secretaries with branch secretaries for proper intimation ensuring their presence in the CEC meeting

Notice for CEC >>>>>>.

6th April 2011Posting on Promotion from JTO to SDE and Transfer of Executives - CS writes to CGM on excess posting to Malappuram and Kannur SSA ignoring the requirements of other SSAs and ignoring the accepted precedence . >>>>>>>

6th April 2011Promotion and posting of JTOs to SDEs - SSA posting orders issued  >>>>>>>

 Note:- Anomalies / discrepancies may brought to the notice of Circle Secretary through the SSA secretaries at the earliest.

Posting  on promotion from JTO to SDE on regular basis - all officers already worked outside their home stations may be posted in their home SSA. CS addresses CGM >>>>>>>>

JAC held lunch hour demonstrations in all the SSAs

Demonstration throughout the Country on 05.04.2011. JAC decided to hold protest demonstration on 05.04.2011 against a) proposal of retrenchment through VRS, b) reduction of retirement age from 60 to 58 and c) proposal to merge ITI with BSNL. All SSA secretaries and Branch Secretaries are requested to take active steps to make the programme a grand success.

27th March 2011Annual General body meeting of VADAKARA branch held on 22/03/11 elected the following as new office bearers.   

President: K.Raveendran, SDE(OCB) BDA, Vice President: E.T.Michel  SDE Secretary: Com .Suresh.T.V JTO Electrical Asst.Secretary: Com Subin  JTO NDM Treasurer: Com Sudheepan.E  JTO Villiapalli. Org.Secretary:Rajendran.P.K SDE EDCR , Subin.S. .JTO.CBA Saseendran. K.JTO BDA  SSA  Secretary .Com Sasidharan, and  SSA  President Com. Sivadas attended the Branch meeting. 

27th March 2011The annual GB of Muvattupuzha branch held on 26-03-2011. Sri A M Varghese, Korath Paul, K P Kumaran are elected as President, Secretary and Treasurer resply

Circle Secretary addresses CGM for the implementation of the latest clarification on time bound promotion for JTOs/JAOs.
  1. The date of effect of time bound up gradation granted to JTOs/SDEs after 1-1-2007 may be reviewed and preponed as per the letter under reference.
  2.  The DPC proceedings for all officers eligible for first time bound up gradation as per the letter under reference may be initiated at the earliest.

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17th March 2011HEARTY Congratulation to Com. Samuel Thomas SDE, Alacode and his team for the  exemplary contribution in achieving 1000 Port In BSNL Mobile customers using MNP in a small Subdivision in Kannur SSA  which is leading in KERALA circle as a whole.

A Small Subdivision(ALACODE) in Sreekanadapuram Division  consists of 7 Exges one CSC  and more than 9000 DELs in the eastern ghats of Taliparamba Taluk  -. The staff   position is 7 TMs for 7 Exges (one each) one TM for Udaan and one lady TM for indoor work. Two JTOs are also available for Exge Maintence/development work  for these7 Exges

A staff meeting was conducted by SDE distributed the applications all BSNL services, opened a counter at CHURCH premises on Sunday where a new mobile tower has been commissioned. The Vicar of the church also helped them to promote BSNL products and services. Actually two mobile tower has been commissioned one in Pathenpara and another in Thimiri under Alacode subdivision

Earlier staff meeting of whole division was convened and attended by GMT and other senior officers. The effort of the Management in convincing the staff to change ourselves for meeting the goal has resulted in this marvelous achievement of ALACODE Subdivison which can be emulated by all Executives and staff elsewhere in KERALA CIRCLE and for the entire BSNL.

 

17th March 2011CS contacted GM (BB) regarding revised BB tariff structure to BSNL employees also. ( 20 ps/MB for excess usage). GM agreed to settle this by extending 20 ps scheme for all the employees.

Re verification of mobile CAF - CS writes to CGM regarding the targeted CAF re-verification and our apprehensions in affixing certificate  on applications >>>>>>

16th March 2011Com.C.K.Kuriakose ( Ex.CWC Member of AIBSNLEA) from Trivandrum SSA joined SNEA (India). Hearty welcome to Comrade Kuriakose.

10th March 2011 Long stay transfers - Date extended for relieving the officials extended to 31-03-2011 >>>>>>

10th March 2011Association addresses CGM on transfers of Executives to Lahkshadeep, Uppala&Kasargode SDCAs,Pathanamthitta SSA, Executives in Mobile Services in High Range areas etc. >>>>>.

7th March 2011Financial  crisis – request immediate proactive intervention to protect Telecom service in Kerala from total collapse. CS addresses CGMT >>>>>>>

7th March 2011Re-officiating orders issued in STS cadre >>>>>>

4th March 2011Additional orders issued on 04-03-2011 exempting 13 SDEs and 13 JTOs from long stay transfer on the intervention of the Association considering the stay in Idukki, a tenure station. Errors /Omissions if any may be brought to the notice of Circle  Secretary at the earliest.  >>>>>>>

4th March 2011Circle Secretary strongly intervened in the transfer orders and exempted list of JTOs and SDEs against the decisions taken in the meeting with CGMT on 03-03-2011. CGM agreed to exempt the JTOs and SDEs worked in Idukki, one Circle Tenure station of Ernakulam.

3rd March 2011Transfer order of JTOs on long stay  to accommodate transfers to JTOs working in away SSAs.  >>>>>>

Transfer order of SDEs on long stay  to accommodate transfers to SDEs working in away SSAs.  >>>>>>

Exemption from long stay transfer published by Kerala Circle on 03-03-2011 >>>>>>>>>

3rd March 2011The Association had detailed discussion with Circle Administration on wide ranging issues on 3-3-2011. The meeting lasted for more than 3 hrs. The Assn was represented by CP, CS, CT, ACS Com.Aslesh and Com.Sureshkumar CWC Member. From the Admn side besides CGM, GM (HR), DGM (HR) and DGM (Admn) were present. Following issues were discussed.

  1. Transfer of Executives completing 2 year in away SSAs. The stand of the Admn. is to consider only the transfer cases of those working only in Circle tenure areas like Malappuram, Wynad and Kasargod. This was vehemently opposed by the Assn. The Association argued that those who were transferred out by the Admn in the interest of service irrespective of the place should be brought back on completion of their 2 year tenure. Finally the administration agreed to our demand and also agreed to consider the retirement cases also.
  2. Transferring out the officers on long stay basis. The Association suggested that the transfer should be one to one basis and those who have already worked out of the home SSAs/ tenure stations  for more than one year to be exempted  form the long stay transfer. The Administration agreed to the suggestion. But Admn side it is told that few more addition is required at some stations like Kasargod. The Association suggested that such requirement can be considered along with the expected promotion of JTOs.
  3. Retaining Residential service connection on transfer. The CGTM agreed that he will consider the case.
  4. Officiating Promotion from JTO to SDE offg. The process of those left out up to 1998 is under way. The Appeal in High Court will be expedited.
  5. Officiating Promotion from SDE to DE. The VC of 22 officers have been called and same will be issued soon.
  6. Officiating Promotion from DE to DGM. The Association pointed out the field difficulties and the implications of the present cases.  The issue is to be taken seriously with the Corporate Office before the Supreme Court to avoid multiple litigation and stalemate in this regard.  In the light of the court cases the decision will be taken in consultation with Corporate Office.
  7. Recovery from pay of JTO electrical- The recovery of pay issued from to the JTO Electrical for not passing the Simple Accounts examination was taken up. The CGMT has agreed to review the case.
  8. Time bound promotion case of JTOs of PGT SSA- The issue was discussed in detail. It was assured that the matter will be settled with GMT PGT.
  9. Bond enforcement of JTOs -  The procedure of Bond enforcement of JTOs in case of resignation was discussed. The Assn pointed out that as per the present bond there provision to recover Rs 2,00,000 only and no training expense can be collected. The CGMT instructed GM (HR) to look into the matter.
  10. Suggestions for service improvement - Our suggestion for improvement in Mobile, Broad band and land line Marketing were well received by the Management. It was decided to pursue the cases for implementation.

24th Feb: 2011Massive lunch hour demonstration held at all SSA Head Quarters  including CIRCLE H.Q in front of   CGMT Office TRIVANDRUM  Com N.A Abraham Circle President addressed and appealed to unite all executives for protecting cadre interest of JTO/JAO/SDE/AO. Com Premkumar Dist. Secretary also addressed the meeting.Kannur: The demonstration held in front of Telephone Bhavan.Com P Ramachandran Distrt, President  addressd the meetingCalicut: The protest march held in front of Telephone Bhavan , Manchira . Com K.V Sasidharan Dist Secre taray, Com K.Sudheer CWC member spoke on the occasion.Malappuram.A large gatherings  of young JTOS /JAOS /SDEs participated in the demonstration.Com George Varghese Circle Secretary and Com.AbuRezzal addressed the meeting. PGT SSA : Demonstration held in front of  GMTs office Com.Krishnanan Nampoothiri Dist,. Secretary and Com Krishnakumar Circle Org secretary  addressed the meeting. Trichur: The demonstration held in front of PGMT office

Organise, mobilise and unite to defeat the sinister motives of DOT & BSNL Management to demote the entire JTO, SDE equivalent cadres. From 1979 onwards we are struggling for the upliftment of JTO cadre. IIM Bangalore in early 80's, National Productivity Council  during IVth and Vth Pay commission period and SM Aggarwal and Sarin Committees made extensive work study and recognized that JTO cadre is the backbone of DOT (now BSNL) and recommended upgradation of this cadre in terms of pay scales and status. Union Cabinet in 1987  revised pay scales from Rs.1400-40-2300 to Rs.1640-60-2900. In 1996 on Vth CPC recommendation pay scales again revised from Rs.5500-175-9000 to Rs.6500-200-10500 along with elevation from Group C cadre to Group B Gazetted cadre. In 2002, after lot of struggle we achieved E1A and E2A scales instead of offered E1 and E2 scales. Can anyone forget the last 30 years of struggle for our cadre? Can anyone imagine the demotion of the cadre after 30 years of struggle? can we imagine the demotion of 35,000 JTOs, SDEs etc ? We have to answer these simple questions in the coming days. Assn (erstwhile JETA / JTOA(I) / TEOA(I) and now SNEA(I)) started this struggle for the cadre since 1979 and will continue till we achieve the goal.

 

SNEA (I) serve notice for Trade Union Action:  

     1.    Countrywide lunch/closing hour demonstration on 24th Feb.,11

2.             Full day Dharna at BSNL/Circle/SSA HQs on 04th March.,11.

·     Demand : Provisionally extend pre revised 9850-250-14600 scale and process standard pay scale of E2 and E3 for JTO and SDE and equivalent cadres as DOT not approving mid scales proposed by BSNL.

Pay of JTO as on 01/10/2010

Pre-revised pay `9850-250-14600

 

Revised Pay      

` 16400-40500(E-1)

 

Basic pay

` 9850

Basic pay

` 16400

DP

` 4925

DP

Nil

IDA(136.1%)

` 12720

DA (39.8%)

` 6527

Total

` 27495

Total

` 22927

REDUCTION IN PAY= ` 4568                                  <<Notice>>

 

11th Feb: 2011Time Bound Up gradation orders issued >>>>>>>>

MNP status of Kerala >>>>>>

Immediate action required from CGMT to settle Hungama charges for Broad  Band and automatic Deduction from Mobile customers >>>>>>>>

Validity and CTOP up issues in Mobile marketing - CS addresses CGM for immediate action  >>>>>>>

Association addresses CCA on pension issues regarding Time Bound Promotion >>>>>>>

28th Jan: 2011Association addresses Chief Engineer (Civil) regarding shifting of rented accommodation in Trivandrum,  shifting of Muvattupuzha Civil Sub Dn and Transfer of Executives against Transfer Policy. >>>>>>

20th Jan: 2011GS writes to DIR (CM), BSNL regarding Failure of C-TOP UP facility & Very low speed in 3G Data services in South for the last two weeks --  Customers migrating to other service providers >>>>>>>>    <<Annexure>>

19th Jan 2011BROADBAND ADDITIONAL UASGE CHARGES SLASHED 

Almost all users of all plans will get the benefit  more than 100% reduction in additional usage charges.

 Band width doubled for all PLANS above ULD 1000

 No of free calls increased (doubled) for COMBO Plans.  

 NEW PLAN BBG COMBO ULD850- with 350 calls free and band width  ONE Mbps upto 8 GB introduced for all users

 No Installation charges –Sufficient capacity in all DSLAMs .All of us must put maximum effort to boost broadband penetration in all SSAs

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18th Jan 2011Data speed of 3G - The low speed and unsteady 3 G data speed problem is brought to the notice of CGMT Kerala by CS and the issue will be taken up with Director (CM) by our CHQ. We are trying to highlight the problem at all levels so that problems with 3G  data speed  is settled.

17th Jan 2011Transfer of Officers from Ernakulam and Trivandrum SSAs

  1. The working strength of executives in all SSAs is less than the sanctioned strength and hence   transfer of executives from one depleted SSA to another can not be accepted. The Circle Administration may take appropriate action to get more Executives posted to the Circle to cover the shortages in all 11 SSAs, Mobile Services, CO, RTTC etc. We have already pointed out the pending Rule 8 transfers in the cadre of JTOs and transfer request pending from 13 tenure completed SDES from other circles.
  2. Additional posting to any SSA under the present conditions, is to be done only when additional strength is received by the Circle by virtue of new postings/promotions as is being done by the BSNL Corporate office.
  3. However transfer of executives may be worked out and implemented only on one to one basis for meeting the requests of the officers completing their tenure in away stations from their home stations as being done by the Corporate office in case of inter circle transfer.
  4. The findings of the Committee on the deployment of staff in the Circle is purely empirical, hypothetical and unacceptable as it is not based on actual/ required  work load or the duly  approved  norms of the competent authority, which has clearly enunciated norms for arriving at the justifications in various sections/sectors. Any decision on the basis of crude, irrational and arbitrary conclusions with the thumb rule as land line capacity does not deserve a place in  modern management/modern technology which mainly includes transmission media, POI, MSCs, TAX, MPLS core network, broad band , EB Marketing both CFA and Mobile etc and land line is but a mere contributor.

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17th Jan 2011Recovery from pay – case of Sri Subash Varghese JTO Electrical- delay in conducting   Simple Accounts Examination on administrative reason- request to condone  the delay in passing the Examination due to administrative reason. >>>>>>

12th Jan 2011Officiating promotion to JAG - Assn writes to CGM -

Out of 21 JAG officers reverted as per the order under reference nine officers were promoted in the 1/3 rd competitive quota, whose seniority has nothing to do with Rule 206, which concerns only the seniority (2/3) quota.

 All the remaining 12 officers belong to 1972 or prior batches, who passed the Qualifying Examination prior to 1985, which again means that all these officers except one ( in case Rue 206 is to be applied after finalization of Seniority on the outcome of SLP )  who are coming in the zone of consideration for further promotion to JAG are senior to the applicants in OA 520/2009  both with reference to  the year of Rect as well as the year of passing the qualifying examination.

The applicants in the OA 520/2009 belong to 1973 and later batches, who passed the qualifying Examination in 1985 or later. It may be noted the all the applicants in OA 520/2009 are much junior to the all officers  reverted as order under reference and the 38 officers who were coming under the Zone of consideration for promotion to JAG 

In the light of the above it is requested that the reversion orders of the 21 reverted JAG officers may immediately be cancelled and further promotion to JAG may be issued at the earliest since many officers are on the verge of retirement with a good number of posts lying vacant and consequently causing administrative difficulties. 

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Suggestions before MNP - addressed to CGM >>>>>>

11th Jan: 2011LDCE for promotion to grade of SDE (Civil)/SDE (Electrical)/AE (Arch)

(a) LDCE for promotion from JTO (Civil) to SDE (Civil) for the backlog vacancies upto 08-07-2009 reserved SC/ST category candidates.

(b) LDCE for promotion from JTO (Elect) to SDE (Elect) for the vacancy years 2008-09 and 2009-10

(c)LDCE for promotion from JTO(Arch) to AE(Arch for the vacancy years 2009-10 and 2010-11

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Holding of LICE for promotion from Group C to JTO (E) for the vacancy year 2009-10 under 20% quota >>>>>>

 

7th Jan 2011SNEA (INDIA) CALICUT SSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD ON 6/11/2010 AT Nalanda Auditorium . The conference was formally innaugurated by Circle secretary Com George Verghese .110 members participated in the conference. The former Circle Secretary Com ORC, former CEC member and SSA secretary Com Ramachandran and Com K.D Sebastian ex Circle President  attended the meeting as special invitees and addressed the meeting.  Circle secretary explained in detail about the pending cadre issues and our earnest effort to settle the issues. On common demands JAC is the forumn for pursuing such cases - viability of BSNL-ITS absorption ,Procurement sufficient mobile equipments etc - Com P.Janardanan Circle treasurer also addressed the meeting. The acute shortage of stores for line/cable maintenance, shortage of recharge coupons, paucity of fund for various maintenance work as well as capital work, shortage of FWT/EPBT etc were  discussed in the meeting and meeting calls upon JAC to take up the issue besides being pursued by our association. The meeting adopted resolutions requesting the administration to stop unlimited period of replacement warrantee of telephone instrument to one year as done in the case of Modems.  The meeting also passed resolution urging the Administration for finalizing tender for extending labour assistance for external maintenances. The Meeting discussed the deficiencies in Mobile AMC performance. The members expressed their apprehension regarding the implementation of CDR. Meeting decided to urge the administration for strengthening the SSA Transmission wing for prompt completion of projects and fault attending.

 The following are the new Office bearers.

1.President. Com Sivadasan C.K.  SDE(Plg) O/o PGMT-CLT

2. Vice president:

(1)Com E Sreedharan  (AGM –Branding)

(2)Com. Baburajan T.( DE)

 

3. Secretary.  Com K.V Sasidharan (AGM- Udaan)

4. Assistant Secretary: Com. P.U.George SDE

5 Joint Secretary         : Com Kanakadasan M. SDE

6. Treasurer      Com Predeep SDE(SRRC )

7. CEC Member: Com Madhusoodhanan. SDE(MSC WLL)

 

7th Jan 2011Time Bound Upgradation of Executives - Submission of CR and SR of Executives. The details to be submitted latest by 15-01-2011. All SSA Secretaries are requested to the needful to complete this in time. >>>>>>>

Long stay particulars SDEs of Pathanamthitta SSA >>>>>>

Long stay particulars SDEs of Kottayam SSA >>>>>>

5th January 2011Association writes to CGM on shortage of mobile RCC and Top Up coupon in the circle  >>>>>>>>>>>

Annexure >>>>>>>

23rd December 2010CS writes to CCA on pension issues - Method of pay fixation in IDA Pay Scales in respect of absorbed officials of BSNL who were     promoted prior to 01-10-2000 but opted under FR22(I) (a) (i) for fixation of their pay in the promoted scale on the date of their next increment in the lower grade, which falls after 01-10-2000.

2. Method of pay fixation in IDA Pay Scales in respect of absorbed officials of BSNL who were  opted to continue in CDA scale till next promotion and  whose pay on promotion was fixed in CDA under provision of FRSR >>>>>>>>

 

22nd December 2010Long stay particulars JTOs of Trivandrum  SSA >>>>>>

Long stay particulars JTOs of Ernakulam SSA >>>>>>

Long stay particulars JTOs of PGT SSA >>>>>>

Time Bound Promotions - left out cases >>>>>>

21st December 2010Long stay particulars SDEs of Kollam SSA >>>>>>

21st December 2010GPRS and 3G for all Executives in Kerala - As per our request for 3G and GPRS facilities to all executives and as agreed with the Association on 25-11-2010 CGMT issued orders for the implementation. Thanks to CGMT Kerala for this positive attitude. >>>>>>>

15th December 2010Reversion and re-officiating orders for TTAs >>>>>>>

Long stay particulars of SDEs of Palakkad SSA >>>>>>>>>

15th December 2010Association addresses CGM on the delay in issuing appointment order due to non receipt of Police Verification Report- Case of 2007 Batch JTOs- request for preponing the  date of appointment notionally to 25-5-2009. >>>>>>>>>

6th December 2010Transfer and posting in the grade of TES Group ‘B’ and local officiating arrangement in the grade of STS(Executive) - As assured by CGMT to the Association in the meeting held on 25-11-2010 officiating orders issued for 46 SDEs as DEs >>>>>>>>>
Re-officiating orders for 70 Offtg SDEs >>>>>>

6th December 2010SNEA (I) Kerala Circle deeply bereaved: Com. K. Mohanan Pillai SDE Kollam SSA an active member of our Association met with a tragic road accident on 6th December 2010 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.  

 25th November 2010The Association had a meeting with Circle administration on prior appointment on 25-11-2010 for discussing wide ranging issues already brought to the notice of the CGMT for improvement to service and cadre issues.   From administration side in addition to Sri Premachandra CGMT, Sri Anadakumar  G M HR, Smt Rugmani Sankaranarayan DGM HR and Sri Sathishram DGM Admin were present.  Association was represented by Circle President, Circle Secretary, Circle Treasurer and Asst. Circle Secretary Com. Aslesh.

 1 .CDR Migration of CDMA to GSM-Problems observed in Kenen FX for WLL

 Ref: No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/8Dated at 21-10-2010 >>>>>>

CGMT has appreciated the points raised by the Association. Our suggestion for bimonthly billing was well received by him. It was assured that all possible action will be taken in this regard.

  2. External Plant Maintenance- tendering reg.

 Ref ; No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/4Dated at 19-10-2010 >>>>>>

This item was discussed in detail. The feed back given by the Association was appreciated by DGM Admin- the nodal officer in this regard. It was informed that the processing of Circle office is in the final stage. It was hoped that by Jan 2011 we will be able to switch over to new system. CGMT expressed his displeasure in the delay in some  SSAs in collecting the required information like number of workers involved. Our SSA Secretaries are requested to take up this matter with the SSA Administration particularly Ernakulam, Aleppy and Trivandrum SSAs.

3. Improvement in Marketing and Customer care activities.

  Ref: No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/6 dated 20-10-2010 >>>>>>>

 Our suggestion was welcomed by the CGMT.  He has immediately consulted other GMs for the implementation of our request for 3G, GPRS for Executives and prepaid recharge coupon to TMs in the absence of Tarang telephone. We were told that CGMT personally feel that this can be done without any hindrances. Our suggestion for incorporating Telephone number in all communication was well appreciated and accepted by the CGMT. It was decided to issue necessary instruction in this regard.

 4.  Suggestions for reducing delay in implementation of project Udaan

       Ref: SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/15 Dated 03-11-2010 >>>>>>>

 Our suggestions has already forwarded to GM marketing CFA for necessary action.

 5. Pending transfer request to Kerala Circle- JTOs Rule 8/SDEs completing their tenure

  CGMT assured to do the needful at the earliest occasion.

6.Payment of Island Special Duty allowance and Hard Area allowance  to Employees working in  Minicoy under Lakshadweep islands.

          Ref: No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/9 Dated at 21-10-2010 >>>>>>>

 We were assured that this will be settled immediately. 

7.Serious pay anomaly leading to grave injustice in respect of JTOs recruited in   2007 and 2008- Need for immediate action – interim measure -Payment of pay and allowances in the pre revised IDA scale 9850-14600  - Pending finalization of equivalent pay scales of 9850-250-14600 :

       Ref: No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/12Dated at 29-10-2010 >>>>>>>

This items was discussed in its entirety. CGMT was convinced about the justification and we were assured that necessary orders will be issued in consultation with finance wing.

 8. Request for transfer  of SDEs on compassionate ground & Superannuation cases

   Ref: No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/11Dated at 27-10-2010 >>>>>>

CGM agreed to consider specific cases. 

9. Request for transfer  of JTOs to Trissur  and Trivandrum SSAs.

      Ref: No. SNEA/KRL/CGM/2010/11Dated at 27-10-2010 >>>>>>>

 It was assured that this case will be considered at the first opportunity when substitutes are available. We were informed that sanction for recruitment of 285 TTAs( out side ) is expected very soon. Or when JTO to SDE offg is done the case can be considered. Or at least by next March all pending cases can be settled. 

10. Information pertaining to erstwhile ASTTs  as per Corp. Office No.22-36/2001-TEII dated 5-10-2010.

  We have explained the seriousness of the issue and expressed our protest in not supplying this information even after two remainders from Corporate Office. CGMT immediately directed DGM HR for supplying the necessary information.

11. Officiating promotion to JAG/ STS/ SDE 

 JAG and SDE Officiating are pending due to Court cases. All out effort is being made for clearing the cases.  It was assured that all vacant DE post will be filled at least by first week of  December. The Association requested the management to clear all the reverted cases in one order.

 13. Transfer cases pending in DE cadre.

All the two year completed cases will be cleared.  It was assured that our request for clearing at least the case of those officers retiring within 2 year will be considered positively. 

Other items taken up in the meeting

1. Shortage of materials  

The issue was discussed in detail . CGMT has informed that he is fully aware of the situation but no solution is forthcoming before Jan 2011

 2.Shortage of BSNL mobile top up cards

On our intimation earlier necessary instructions are already issued for printing sufficient recharge coupons of small denomination.  It was told that once the present printing is over there will not be any shortage in future

 3. BSC failure at Tirur - inaction from the AMC by M/s Nortel.

The issue of recent BSC failure at Tirur was also discussed with the CGMT. We have informed that the AMC vendor has simply taken the BSNL for a ride.  We have expressed our view that had the suggestions made by the our Engineers were taken in to consideration the problem could have been settled without this delay. We have told that we can not become the hostage of AMC vendor and vies of our technical expert are to be given much weightage rather than the AMC holders.

 4. Infra Mtce by EOI as part of Project Sanjay.

  We have pointed out the loss being incurred to then tune several Cores due to the delay in its implementation. Strict instructions are issued to all units/ SSAs for the implementation. Our SSA secretaries should monitor and report  the progress in their SSAs. 

5. Broad Band billing Issue – Bill issued by TRA is not matching with CDR

The issue is brought to the notice of CGMT. It was assured that he will look in to the mater for necessary action.

6. Problems in WiMax  Services related with NOC.

CGMT has appreciated the points raised by the Association and promised  that  necessary  instruction will be issued to the concerned  officers for corrective actions.  >>>>>>>

7.Delay in processing of CRs by SSAs in Promotion cases

 Already instructions are issued to all Units/ SSA for assessing and sending them to Circle office.  He has suggested the intervention of our members at SSA level also. Our SSA Secretaries should monitor and report the progress in their SSAs.

8. Sending officers with less than 2 year service for mandatory trg.

 Our suggestion for exempting officers with less than two year service from mandatory training was will received by the CGMT. This will save lot of man power and expenditure towards Training.

9. Delay in posting of JTOs for want off Police Verification report- 2007 Batch JTOs.

 We were assured that necessary corrective action will be taken in this regard.

10. Non consideration of request of officers for posting in IMPCS.

This issue was discussed in detail with GM HR. We have pointed out the missing cases. It was assured that the case will be considered in future. We were advised to bring it to the notice of IMPCS wing also.

 The meeting was very cordial and constructive. We thank the CGMT and Circle Administration for their positive approach to all the issues raised by us.

The Circle office bearers met G M (F) Smt. Sumam Pillai and discussed the following

 1. Disconnection of KSEB connection to BTS for non payment of electricity bill.

 We appraised GM (F) about the precarious situation and requested to find some means for the payment of the E B charges. We were assured that she is already seized of the issue and some strategy is being worked out to tie over the situation

 2. Pay Anomaly of JTOs of 2007 and 2008 rectts.

  The issue was discussed  thoroughly with all document like Rectt Notification 2007 and 2008, IDA revision order, Clarifications issued there under, Action taken by Rajasthan Circle, W B circle, IT Circle Pune, Pay slip of different Circles etc.  GM (F) was very much convinced about the issue and assured positive action within a short time.

 3. Hard area allowance to Staff working in Minicoy.

This item was also discussed with G M (F) with all relevant orders issued by DOE, Ministry of Finance, BSNL corporate office Etc. She was convinced about the issue and expressed her displeasure in referring this matter to Circle Office by the SSA as when there are clear orders available, on the subject. Immediate action was assured in this regard.

  The GM (F) has shared her sentiments about the BSNL financial viability. She has suggested action from the SNEA (India) at Circle & CHQ level against all kind of loss to our company.

 The meeting was very positive and constructive. We thank the GM (F) for her positive understanding of the issues and her concern about BSNL financial viability.

  Suggestions for better Customer care and Marketing- Broad Band , Wimax and Land line customers.>>>>>>>

 

23rd November 2010 Transfer Policy - long stay list  published by Kerala CO of SDEs in TVM SSA >>>>>>>>

22nd November 2010Transfer Policy - long stay list published by Kerala CO of SDEs in EKM SSA .Order copy>>>  EKM List >>>>     

 

Problems in Wi Max services related to NOC Banglore >>>>>

Payment of Island Special Duty allowance and Hard Area allowance  to Employees  working        in Minicoy under Lakshadweep islands. >>>>>>>

Quality Assurance of Telecom Equipments.
           Field units are facing many problems with regard to the performance of   Products /items tested and cleared by QA  . The new caller ID phone, FWTs, Power Plant Modules etc are few example.  It is observed that field units who are the actual users of the products are not giving proper feed back to the concerned in this regard. The problems of any products/items from QA can be registered with the QA site at http://qa.bsnl.co.in/ .  Our fields officers should  Register the complaints with the above site to ensure the quality of our Products/Items.. So kindly take necessary action to make use of this mechanism and to propagate this information to all field officers rather than limiting the same to Planning/ MM section.

       Site http://qa.bsnl.co.in/       

              . Register your name and get the User id and password

               . Now Give the complaints as shown in the form

Letter from  CGM QA to all the CGMs >>>>>>>>

QA score card >>>>>>

 

 

Brief of the CEC Meeting of SNEA (India) Kerala Circle held at Trichur on 19-11-2010 >>>>>>>>

 

17th November 2010 Suggestions for better Customer care and Marketing- Broad Band ,Wimax and Land line customers.  >>>>>>>>

16th November 2010  NEWS from Trivandrum SSA >>>>>>>>

16th November 2010BSNL Home Plan in Kerala Circle - Total 13,04,943 - Kannur SSA crosses Two Lakh connections in HOME Plan followed by Trivandrum with 180631 connections.

ALP- 80466, KE-133218 , EKM - 132581, CNN - 202443, KLM - 91823, KTM - 108536, MLP- 122272, PKD- 81334, PTA- 50104, TCR- 121533, TVM- 180631.

SNEA (India) Kerala Circle salutes all employees of Kerala Circle for their exemplary and remarkable performance. Staff of Kannur SSA and Trivandrum SSA requires special CONGRATULATIONS on this occasion.

 

15th November 2010Time bound Upgradation orders issued for JTOs of  Trivandrum, Kollam, Malappuram SSAs and IMPCS wing. >>>>>>>>.

 8th November 2010 JAC Circular. >>>>>

Circle Office bearers and SSA/BSs are requested are requested to  take all out preparations for the success of the December strike in coordination with all the participant Unions/Associations.

8th November 2010Notice for CEC meeting >>>>>>
Letter to CGMT for the meeting on various pending issues >>>>>>

CEC meeting  on 19th November 2010 at Trichur

6th November 2010All India Eligibility List of JTOs in respect of Kerala Circle for considering promotion to the cadre of SDE (T) for the vacancy year 2009-2010 (OC 1996 to 2001, SC 1997 to 2001, ST - 2004-05). Omissions/corrections/deletions, if any, may be intimated to SDE (HR-III), O/o. CGMT, Trivandrum with documentary evidence, before 16-10-2010

 (1) OC candidates from 1996 to 2001 >>>>>>>>>

 (2) SC candidates from 1997 to 2001 >>>>>>>>>

 (3) ST candidates of 2004 & 2005 >>>>>>>>>>

 

30th October 2010Time bound Upgradation orders issued for JTOs of  Alappuzha, Kanuur, Kozhikkode, Kollam, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Trissur SSAs and Circle Office. TBP orders are pending for JTOs of Ernakulam SSA and Mobile Services as the SR and assessment report are pending from these units. >>>>>>>>.            >>>>>>>

30th October 2010Appointment orders issued in the cadre of Junior Accounts Officers under DR quota. Congratulations and welcome to all. >>>>>>>>>>>

Serious pay anomaly leading to grave injustice in respect of JTOs recruited in 2007 and 2008- Need for immediate action – interim measure -Payment of pay and allowances in the pre revised IDA scale 9850-14600  - Pending finalization of equivalent pay scales of 9850-250-14600 >>>>>

28th October 2010The  Annual Conference of  SNEA (INDIA) PTA SSA  held on 28/10/2010

 The Circle Secretary Com George Varghese inaugurated the conference. Com Manoj P.K Branch secretary TVLA welcomed the audience. The meeting was presided over by Com K.John District President. The Circle Secretary emphasized the need for  all out preparation for the three days strike starting from the first week of DEC -2010 against the policy of Central government to make our company bankrupt and loss making finally disinvest  after downsizing the work force.  Com Najumudheen M Area Secretary  (South) ,Com P.Janardanan Circle Treasurer  Com PRG Panicker, Com Jacob Mathew  CWC members addressed the meeting.

GMT PTA Shri.Sasidharan C. addressed the meeting and reiterates  the need of understanding our strength and weakness, utilizing all the opportunities to increase the market share and revenue. Earlier Circle Secretary appreciated the  stand taken by SSA administration especially GMT, PTA SSA for his endeavour for smooth switch over to a legally valid payment system for external maintenance and house keeping. 

The meeting elected the following as new Office bearers Com K.John SDE (O/D) Thiruvalla     as President. Com. Vinodh.N SDE (BSS) TLA as Secretary and Com. G.Sivaraman Nair SDE (PTA) as Treasurer. About 70 members including 20  lady comrades participated in the meeting. A fare well function also arranged in connection on superannuation of Com Susan Markose SDE (PG) TLA.The meeting concluded at 1615 hrs .Com Basheer Khan  expressed vote of thanks to all for the successful conduct of the meeting.

25th October 2010District Secretary TVM SSA addresses PGMT Trivandrum on  Unhealthy Practices going on in Trivandrum SSA leading to dissatisfaction among Executives –        

1.  1. Immediate withdrawal of the  order issued by GM, TVM regarding the procedure to avail leave by Executives              

2.   2.Harassment against Shri.James Roy, DE (NIB).                

#    3.   Denial of TA/DA Bills of SDEs working in installation.

4.   Injustice to Shri, Thankappan, SDE (Presently under deputation in TERM CELL).

5.   Transfer and Posting of Executives ; This association should be taken into   confidence

     6.   Executives transferred from Urban to Rural violating TP.- immediate repatriation.

 7.   Vague and confusing order related to continuous working of    CSCs without holidays– avoid such orders in future.

        8.   Implementation of  the Tender Procedure  for Cable Work.

        9.   Repairing CLIP Telephone Instruments.

       10. Shortage of Store Materials

                  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

 

22nd October 2010Shri.B.Sunilkumar GM (NWP-CM) replied to CS that he will put all efforts to address each of the issues pointed out in the letter addressed to him (by E mail) on  Problems observed while provisioning through Kenen FX for WLL. Thanks to Shri B.Sunilkumar GM for his prompt reply and now we are expecting immediate action from his side.

21st October 2010 CS addresses GM (NWP-CM) regarding - Problems observed while provisioning through Kenen FX for WLL >>>>>>

21st October 2010CS addresses CGMT on Calling for JTO/SDE volunteers from TVM& EKM SSAs - Association can not accept transfer of officers from one SSA to others except from SSAs where the existing working strength is more  than  the sanctioned strength. >>>>>>>

20th October 2010CS writes to CGMT on improvement in marketing and customer care activities.& provision of 3G and GPRS facilities to the service mobile connection of the Executives. >>>>>>>

  19th October 2010CS addresses CGMT on External Plant Maintenance---(1) the absence of a properly executable and codally tenable system of external plant maintenance in the Circle has been hurting the fortunes of the Company very badly uniformly throughout the Circle with no SSA exempted. A totally efficient system for extending labour assistance to the TMs especially for attending cable faults only can revive and resuscitate the fortunes of the Company as far as Landline connections, with a special focus to the highest revenue earning B/B connections. (2) Most of the Tarang  service mobile connections provided to the field staff  are not working due to instrument fault and there is no repair/ replacement mechanism for the same. Naturally this results in hampering the effective monitoring and follow up of fault maintenance with the field staff by the field officers concerned. To resolve this issue we feel that the possibility of providing GSM service connection with same free call limit allowed for Tarang connections to the field staff. >>>>>>>>>

6th October 2010Follow up action in the discussion and agreement reached with the Assn on 29-09-2010 - Item No.(14) Immediate withdrawal of orders for displaying residence telephone numbers of Executives on pillars causing embarrassments to the family members   of the Executives. CO issued orders modifying the earlier order. >>>>>>>>>

6th October 2010Follow up action in the discussion and agreement reached with the Assn on 29-09-2010 “ BSNL HOME PLAN” facility to SE DOT/RE DOT/Service Connections.>>>>>>

4th October 2010Follow up action in the discussion and agreement reached with the Assn on 29-09-2010 (1) Circle Office instructed Malappuram and Palakkad SSAs to draw the arrears to Officiating/regular JTOs and accordingly SSAs started the process for drawing the arrears. ( 2) Transfer orders for five JTOs (Four lady JTOs and one JTO worked in Lakshadweep) from Malappuram to Ernakulam issued. (3) Circle Office will issue the Time bound promotion orders in one or days for the JTOs of SSAs from where the assessment details obtained. These details from  IMPCS wing, Trivandrum SSA, Ernakulam SSA, Kollam SSA and Malappuram SSA are pending. SSA secretaries of these SSAs to take special interest to complete the process.(4) Our Circle president joined TVM SSA and posted as DE Trans as agreed by CGMT in the meeting. We are closely monitoring for the follow up actions for the remaining items in the memorandum.

1st October 2010Shri.Premachandra CGMT Kerala conveyed his appreciation through a telephone call to CS SNEA on the efforts taken by SNEA members for achieving a very impressive figure of SIX lakh mobile connections in the LOYAL SIM category in record time of 40 days. Congratulations to all SNEA members for their hard work in achieving this record feat. This novel proposal about the new scheme, first anywhere in the country , has been initiated by members of Kannur SSA. In his telephone call the CGMT acknowledged this fact and thanked for the same. The CGMT further reassured the CS that the Loyal SIM scheme will be made available against the residential connections of the Executives also as agreed in our meeting on 29-09-2010.

SSA

LOYAL SIMs activated as on 01-10-2010

Kannur

108877

Trivandrum

75869

Kozhikkode

67029

Malappuram

58496

Ernakulam

56098

Kottayam

54952

Trissur

54745

Palakkad

53811

Kollam

44908

Alappuzha

40244

Pathanamthitta

20289

Total

635318

Great news! Corporate office has announced “special unlimited home mobile plan under prepaid and postpaid category with unlimited free call facility to one BSNL home landline number”.  

This plan is the similar plan of “BSNL HOME” introduced in Kerala circle. Now it is the right time to join together from top to bottom and market maximum mobile connections, which was proved in Kerala circle. Order >>>>>

 

29th September 2010Our whole hearted congratulations to all SNEA comrades through out Kerala for their extraordinary solidarity and committed support. We look forward to such staunch and determined actions in our continuing struggle to protect the BSNL as well as against the reactionary moves of the Administration. Our sincere thanks to Com.G.L.Jogi our General Secretary who solidly stood by us all throughout and was the great guiding force behind us.

Com. N.A.Abrham our Circle President has reported as DE BSS Trivandrum on 29-09-2010 itself.

Trade Union Programmes- Deferment of TU actions >>>>>>>

29th September 2010Discussion of the Association with CGMT on 29-09-2010

Based on the invitation for a discussion on the issues raised by the Association in its notice for Trade Union Actions, a meeting was convened by the CGMT  at 10/30hrss on 29.09.2010. The Association was represented by Circle President Com N.A.Abraham, Circle Secretary Com George Varghese, Circle Treasurer Com. P.Janardanan and Asst. Secretary  Com. S. S. Aslesh.  CGMT, GM (HR), DGM (Admn) and DGM (HR) were present from the Admn side.

The discussions began with the Association representatives pointing out that this discussion could have been initiated by the Admn on receipt of the Resolution of the Assn or at least when the Notice was received.

1. The Assn protested the manner in which the Administration handled/mishandled the entire issue of transfer / relieving / leave case of the Circle Secretary N.A.Abraham. The CGMT  promptly pointed out that he had not intended the events to be carried out in the manner in which it eventually happened and reiterated that the unfortunate incidents, that followed, was not on his instructions/ orders. On the contrary during his tenure as PGMT TVM he had felt the urgent need for a proper technical officer to lead TVM Xmn. Dn, for which he had proposed the name of Sri. N.A.Abraham, some 8 months back. It was done only in the best interests of service. The Association was,  however, quite firm in insisting that the orders had to be cancelled immediately. Any such genuine requirement could be considered at a later date or appropriate time. The CGMT agreed to cancel the transfer orders but insisted that the requirement in TVM Xmn. Dn was critical. The Assn agreed that this genuine request of the CGMT could be considered on cancellation of the transfer orders. The CGMT immediately agreed that Com. N.A.Abraham could join back today itself and that his leave case would be settled immediately without posing any further problems. The Assn, therefore , agreed that the transfer of Com. N.A.Abraham as DE Xmn and only as DE Xmn TVM may now be considered.

2. We protested against the pick and choose transfer orders violating the spirit of the agreement with the Assns.  Any change in the transfer policy may be decided only after taking the Association in to confidence. We also protested the blatant voilation of Transfer Policy taking place in some SSAs particularly in TVM SSA where huge number of transfer orders have been issued in a short period without observing any norms.

3. It was agreed that orders issued on 29-05-2010 will be implemented immediately.

4. Agreed that in all transfer orders sufficient time to the extent of seven days will be given before relieving the Executives.

5. The transfers on compassionate ground will be kept to the minimum. Cases pending for relieving with extension of six months, one year etc. will be reexamined.

6 & 7 Assn strongly objected to the reversion order on 26-08-2010 as it was totally unwarranted, without taking stock of the vacancy position. Admn agreed for issuing DE re-officiating orders after taking stock of the number of officers joined from other circles. Orders will be issued by 7th Oct 2010.

8. Assn pointed out that this is first time that even after posting of 72  fresh JTOs no request/tenure transfer orders have been effected. Admn. Agreed to issue orders of  overstaying officers from away SSAs to home SSAs, to the extent possible.

9. Assn representatives pointed out that even though BSNL CO issued clarification in April the delay for the issuing TBP to JTOs on completion of 6 years cannot be accepted. Admn agreed that  DPC will be constituted and orders will be issued at the earliest.

10. Pay arrears to Officiating/regular JTOs of Malappuram and Palakkad SSAs. Assn representatives informed CGM that the case of JTOs in this Circle is not comparable with Offtg JTOs of other Circles, as there is a positive  Court verdict here.  CGM clarified that he would make arrangements for the arrear payments.

11. Request transfer of DEs was agreed to be considered along with the re-officiating orders and the DEs joining the SSAs from other circles.

12. Assn. pointed out that the great delay in issuance of officiating orders for DGMs  is totally unpardonable on whatever pretext.  CGM clarified that he will study the case and do the needful at the earliest. It is a point to be noted that 1973 rects  clearing the  qualifying exam  in 1985 can on no account become senior to 1972 rects passed in 1985 or in the previous exams, despite any Court case.

13. The case of transfer of Executives from their home SSAs on one pretext or other is totally unacceptable to this Assn and any change in the existing accepted terms and norms cannot be implemented without further discussions with the Executive Assns. We will accept only need based transfers and transfers for the name of transfers will be totally resisted  by this Assn.

14. Assn strongly objected to the display of residence numbers of JTOs & SDEs in the spirit of the decision of the XXI Circle Conference. There were better methods for ensuring customer care, we insisted. It was agreed that the method of printing cards with the contact numbers would be explored.

15. FWTs , EPBTs and drop wire etc are diverted from other circles.

16. Codally tenable systems for line mtce/ cable mtce was agreed to be effected immediately after tendering.

The issue of demand of Home SIM scheme to service connection was raised by the Association. CGMT immediately .agreed to review the case and issue orders accordingly

We asked for the Minutes of the meeting, which is promised to be issued soon.

In response to the positive response of the Admn to  all items raised, the  Assn has decided to defer the Programme of  Trade union actions.

Our whole hearted congratulations to all SNEA comrades through out Kerala for their extraordinary solidarity and committed support. We look forward to such staunch and determined actions in our continuing struggle to protect the BSNL as well as against the reactionary moves of the Administration. Our sincere thanks to Com.G.L.Jogi our General Secretary who solidly stood by us all throughout and was the great guiding force behind us.

Com. N.A.Abrham our Circle President has reported as DE BSS Trivandrum on 28-09-2010 itself.

 

*BSNL EXECUTIVES ON AGITATIONAL PATH*

Programmes of Trade Union Action:

    1.LUNCH HOUR DEMONSTRATION AT ALL SSA HQs AND CGMT(O) ON 29TH SEP 2010

    2. FULL DAY DHARNA AT ALL SSA HQs AND CGMT(O) ON 6TH OCT 2010

    3. MASS DHARNA IN FRONT OF CGMT’s OFFICE ON 13TH OCT 2010.

Demands

  1. Immediate stoppage of all arbitrary and pick and choose transfers/postings and cancellation of all transfer orders violating established norms/transfer policies, including those issued by Trivandrum SSA or others SSAs.

  2. Immediate cancellation of the arbitrary orders dated 8/9/2010 transferring the Circle Secretary SNEA (India) Kerala circle Sri. N.A. Abraham

   3. Immediate implementation , including relieving , of transfer orders issued vide order dated 29-5-2010 based on Transfer policies to bring back over-staying Executives in away SSAs like Malappuram, Palghat, Trichur SSA etc

   4. All privileges on essential transfers including reasonable relieving time, joining time etc.

  5. Stoppage of personal gratifications in the pretext of compassionate grounds/ Administrative reasons in a purely subjective manner in postings/ transfers.

  6. Immediate cancellation of the orders dated 26-8-2010 reverting 36 officiating DEs since sufficient vacant STS posts are available in the Circle.

  7. Immediate issuance of additional posting orders for officiating DEs covering up the  entire STS vacancy spectrum from the   pool of officiating DEs reverted vide orders dated 9-8-2010 since the final vacancy position can be assessed now.

  8. Issuance of orders for transfer of all over-staying JTOs and SDEs in away SSAs to their parent SSAs.

  9. Issuance of orders for time bound promotion to all JTOs who have completed 6 years of service, including those missed out /left over in the last time bound promotion orders.

  10. Immediate payment of pay arrears to JTOs of Malappuram and Palghat SSAs

  11. Issuance of orders causing for transfer of all existing DEs to their parent SSA immediately since posting of incoming DEs from other Circles have already been done.

  12. Clearance of the existing backlog in the cadre of DGMs by issuing offg posting orders to eligible seniors and utilization of these STS posts also to cover the maximum number of posts for doing justice to the officers reverted vide order no. dt 9-8-2010

  13. Immediate stoppage of any proposal for transfer of Executives from their home SSAs without discussions with this Association.

  14. Immediate withdrawal of orders for displaying residence telephone numbers of Executives on pillars causing embarrassments to the family members   of the Executives.

  15. Immediate supply of essential store items like FWTs, EPBTs, dropwire etc

  16. Implementation of suitable codally viable cable/line maintenance system.

          SNEA(INDIA) KERALA.  WORKERS UNITY ZINDABAD

 

23rd September 2010Promotion from JTO(T) to SDE(T) grade under seniority quota - ACRs of the officers for six years w.e.f. 2003-04 to 2008-09 alongwith Assessment sheet and Special Report may be handed over to the Asst. General Manager (HR), O/o CGMT, Trivandrum latest by 24th September 2010 for onward transmission to BSNL Corporate Office. SSA Secretaries to take special effort to arrange the ACRs and SRs >>>>>>>>>

22nd September 2010In spite of this most demoralizing action by the Management our members are requested to continue the same zeal and fervour in marketing, creating and establishing the loyal SIM connections.

22nd September 2010WOW!!!  THE KERALA BSNL MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES A BIG BONANZA’ FOR ITs EXECUTIVES AND EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR GREAT HARD WORD WORK IN WINNING, CREATING AND CONNECTING 3.25 LAKH HOME CONNECTIONS WITHIN A SHORT SPAN OF 1 MONTH , WORKING OVERNIGHT AND EVEN ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS AND THEREBY EARNING AN IMMEDIATE SAVING OF 3.25 CRORES BY WAY OF FRANCHISEE COMMISSION. THE MANAGEMENT DECLARES THAT

THE LANDLINE CONNECTIONS OF THE EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE BENEFITS OF THIS SCHEME

THESE MEN IN THE MANAGEMENT MUST BE FROM THE MOON!!!

 

22nd September 2010Notice for programmes of Trade Union Actions - SNEA (India) Kerala Circle served notice to CGMT Kerala on issues of untimely transfers, arbitrary and pick and choose transfers/postings and cancellation of all transfer orders violating established norms/transfer policies, Immediate cancellation of the order dated 26-8-2010 reverting 36 officiating DEs since sufficient vacant STS posts are available in the Circle,    Immediate withdrawal of orders for displaying residence telephone numbers of Executives on pillars causing embarrassments to the family members of the Executives.,   Immediate stoppage of proposal for transfer of Executives from their home SSAs without discussions with this Association., Immediate payment of   pay arrears to JTOs of Malappuram and Palghat SSAs, Issuance of orders for time bound promotion to all JTOs who have completed 6 years of service including those missed out /left over in the last time bound promotion orders, Implementation of suitable codally viable cable/line maintenance systemetc etc.etc.

Programmes of Trade Union Action:

1.    LUNCH HOUR DEMONSTRATION AT ALL SSA HQ AND CGMT's OFFICE ON 29th SEP 2010

2.    FULL DAY DHARNA AT ALL SSA HQ AND CGMT's OFFICE ON 6th OCT 2010

3.    MASS DHARNA IN FRONT OF CGMT’s OFFICE ON 13th OCT 2010

 

Notice >>>>>>>>>>>

 

All Circle Office Bearers and SSA/Branch Secretaries to take immediate steps to make the TU action a total success.

19th September 2010In line with our discussions and decisions of the Circle Conference it is decided to have SMS Campaign in protesting the untimely transfers, overnight relieving etc. All members to send SMS to CGMT -9447939999, GM(HR)- 9446000044, GM (MS)- 9447020460. Circle Office bearers, SSA/Branch Secretaries to take immediate steps to make this programme a total success. Further agitational programmes will be intimated in due course.

Text for SMS by all Members to CGMT -9447939999, GM(HR)- 9446000044, GM (MS)- 9447020460.

“We condemn, we protest the vindictive action of the Admn in the hasty, untimely transfers, arrogantly rejecting eligible leave, relieving officers overnight, pick and choose transfers etc. Demand immediate withdrawal. Agitation programme to continue till settlement. SNEA (India), Kerala Circle."

Intimation of the list of new office bearers to CGMT Kerala >>>>>>>>>

16th September 2010XXI Circle Conference of Kerala Circle was held on 15th &16th Sept.'2010 at Pagoda Resorts Alappuzha. The Open session on 16.09.2010. was marked by the presence of our beloved comrades from ALP and nearby  SSAs, like  Kottayam, Ernakulam, Pathanamthitta etc,with more than 400 in attendance, reflecting the remarkable sense  of our organizational unity, sincerity and camaraderie. The Open Session was inaugurated  by  CGMT Kerala Shri.Premachandra. GS Com. G.L.Jogi, Ex-GS Com W Seshagiri Rao, CHQ Treasurer Com H.Muthu, AGS Com.K.Sebastin, AGS Com.M.H.Gombi, Jt Secretary (South) Com.Rajan R., addressed the Open Session. Com K.D.Sebastain Circle President presided over the function, Com Madhusoodana Panicker welcomed the gathering, Com N.A.Abraham Circle Secretary presented the Keynote address. From our sister organisations  JAC Convener & BSNLEU Circle Secretary, Com.K.Mohanan, NFTE(BSNL) Circle Secretary Com.Dharmadas, NUBSNLW Circle Secretary Shri.K.K.Gopakumar also addressed the open session. Shri.T.Natarajan GM Alleppey, who attended the session along with other Senior Officers of Alleppy SSA, also addressed the gathering. GS in his address stressed on the need for sustained and constant struggles involving other Central Trade Unions to protect BSNL from imminent privatization. He also impressed upon the audience that the time had come for performance based evaluation and consequent rewards, including promotion and increments at all levels from top officers like CGM , SSA heads etc. down to all the Executives. But he insisted that this could start only with a performance assessment by people who belonged to the Company and not with deputationists. Com.P.Janardhanan proposed the vote of thanks.

The delegate session on 15th & 16th Sept 2010 was attended by 150 delegates drawn from all SSAs of the Circle. The House adopted the Report and accounts  for the period 2008-2010 after detailed discussion.

Important decisions in this conference are

1.  To ensure implementation of legally valid contract system for extending labour assistance to the TMs attending cable fault. The system adopted and implemented by Pathanamthitta SSA is a model on this. Decisions taken with the Executive Associations / Recognised union to be followed and further follow up meetings to be held by the Circle /SSA Management at the earliest. Target to achieve no fault condition in Cable fault is required for the growth of BB sector and to stop churning of Land line connections.

2.  To resist and defeat the arbitrary decision imposed by the Management to display the residence numbers of Executives in Pillars. Circle body is authorized to take appropriate decision in this regard.

3.  The Circle Conference expressed its utmost concern on the recent arbitrary transfers being inflicted on its members in the Circle and in some SSAs in a pick and choose manner, with undue haste violating all the established norms. Circle Conference fully endorsed the resolution passed by the CEC in respect of the arbitrary transfer orders. (Resolution >>>>>>)

4.  Immediate provision of 3G and GPRS facilities to all the Executives.

5.   Implementation of transfer orders and transfer to the Executives who have completed their tenure. Implementation of all the demands raised by this association in the letter dated 04-09-2010 addressed to CGMT.

6.  All out participation by the members for marketing the GSM, 3G, BB, etc.etc.

7.  Total participation in the strike called by the JAC in Oct 2010.

Com. N.A.Abraham, Com. George Varghese and Com.P.Janardanan were elected Circle President, Circle Secretary and Circle Treasurer respectively.

Our O/G Circle President Com. K.D.Sebastian was honoured by the body for his yeoman services to the Association. Com.Guruprsad O/G Organising Secretary and Ex. SSA Secretary of Alleppy was also honoured in the delegate session.

16th September 2010New Office bearers were unanimously elected by the Circle Representative Council on 16-09-2010 in the XXI Circle conference held at Pagoda Resorts Allappuzha. Com.N.A.Abraham, Com George Varghese and Com.P.Janardanan were elected as the Circle President, Circle Secretary and Circle Treasurer respectively for the next term.

List of Office bearers

President:             Com. N.A.Abraham

 Vice-Presidents: (1) Com. K. O. Aleyas, Ernakulam

                              (2) Com. Sukumaran Nair K., Kollam

 Secretary:         Com. George Varghese

 Asst. Secretaries: (1) Com. S. S. Aslesh, Trivandrum

                                 (2) Com. Sivakumar U., Trissur

 Treasurer:         Com. P. Janardhanan

 Area  Secretaries:

1) North:           Com. Gafoor M.A., Kozhikkode

2) Central:        Com. Rajan A.T, Ernakulam

3) South:          Com. M. Nujumudeen, Alappuzha

Organising Secretaries:

 1)        Com. Shiyas A, Electrical Wing Trivandrum

2)         Com. P.P.Ravi, Trivandrum SSA

3)         Com. Krishnakumar, Palakkad SSA

4)         Com. K.Narayanan, STR, Kannur

5)         Com. K. S. Sibyraj, STP Ernakulam

Central Working Committee Members:

     1)      Com.P.R.G.Panicker, Kottayam

2)      Com. Sudheer K. , Kozhikkode

3)      Com. Jacob Mathew, Pathanamthitta

4)     Com. Suresh Kumar R., Ernakulam

Details of the XXI CC will be uploaded at the earliest

Circle Secretary's Report >>>>>>>>

Key Note address presented on 16-09-2010 in the Open Session >>>>>>>>

14th September 2010Resolution of CEC addressed to CGMT on 14-09-2010 >>>>>>

4th September 2010Association addresses CGMT on reversion of STS officers and bringing back officers to home SSAs - >>>>>>>>

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