General Secretary’s meeting with the CMD BSNL.

Com. P. Abhimanyu, General Secretary, had a meeting with Shri P.K.Purwar, CMD BSNL and discussed important issues of the employees. The details the issues taken up by the General Secretary and the reply given by the CMD BSNL are given below:-

1. Candidates selected in the special JTOLICE and have declined promotion in the last minute - considering the other qualified candidates for promotion.

Around 50 candidates who got qualified in the Special JTO LICE, have declined to join the training class in the last minute. BSNLEU has already demanded that, in the place of those candidates, other qualified candidates should be considered. In the last meeting itself, the CMD BSNL has agreed to look into this demand. The issue was raised once again by the General Secretary in today’s meeting. The CMD BSNL replied that, he has not yet looked into this issue and assured to look into it early.

2. Difficulties faced by employees in TT LICE.

The General Secretary pointed out that the TT LICE held on 27.08.2023 was held as online exam. As a result of which, many ATTs and other Group ‘D’ employees not having knowledge in computer operation could not qualify in the LICE. Further, there were no vacancies in 14 circles. As a result of this, aspirant candidates could not appear in the exam in those circles. Hence, the General Secretary demanded the following:-

(a)    TT LICE should not be conducted as “On-line” exam, but should be conducted only as “Off-line” exam.

(b)    Since BSNL is not making direct recruitment in the cadre of TT, the Direct Recruitment quota posts should be diverted for the 50% LICE quota.

The CMD BSNL replied that 90% of BSNL works are being outsourced nowadays. As such, there is no need to divert the Direct Recruitment quota posts and fill them up through the LICE. After much insistence by the General Secretary, the CMD stated that, the demand of holding the TT LICE as “Off-line” exam would be looked into.

3. Review of the results of the failed SC/ST candidates by adopting “Lesser Standard of Evaluation”.

The General Secretary complained that, the DoP&T order on reviewing the results of the failed SC/ST candidates, by adopting “Lesser standard of evaluation”, is not being followed in BSNL. 

The CMD BSNL replied that, BSNLEU’s letter on the subject has already been looked into by the Management and that the number of SC/ST employees getting qualified in the Internal Exams, are more than the SC/ST quota. The General Secretary stated that he disagrees with the stand of the Management. The CMD BSNL told that the Management would give proof to BSNLEU which will show that more number of SC/ST employees are getting qualified in the exams, compared to the quota meant for the SC/ST employees. This stand of the Management is not correct and BSNLEU will take up this issue with the appropriate authority.

4. Lifting / relaxation of the Ban on Compassionate Ground Appointments(CGA).

The General Secretary placed detailed arguments to establish that, the families of young employees who die while on duty are facing a miserable situation. He demanded that, the Ban imposed on CGA should be at least relaxed and employment should be given in such cases. In reply to this, the CMD BSNL stated that, the Management can consider the option of creating a corpus (fund), by way of contributions from Management and employees, from which a sizeable amount can be given to such families. He requested the General Secretary to consider this option.

5. Rule 8 transfers of JEs under “Spouse Ground” to the surplus circles.

The General Secretary pointed out that, as per the DoP&T orders, husband and wife working in the Central / State government departments and in PSUs, should be posted in the same station. However, this order is not being followed in BSNL. Especially, in the JE cadre, Rule 8 transfers under “Spouse Ground” are not being permitted to the surplus circles. The General Secretary pointed out that, this is violation of the DoP&T orders. After much discussions, the CMD BSNL agreed to look into the issue, by taking into consideration the number of applicants waiting for transfer to the surplus circles.

6. Career progression of the sports personnel - implementation of the cases already recommended as per the earlier Career Progression Policy.

A new Sports Compendium has been introduced by the Management, for the career progression of the sports personnel. However, cases already recommended by the CGM‘s, as per the previous Career Progression Policy are not implemented. BSNLEU is continuously taking up this issue. The General Secretary raised this issue in today’s meeting with CMDBSNL. The General Secretary insisted that the old cases should be implemented immediately.

7. Unlawful transfer of the District Secretary of BSNLEU, Ghazipur OA in UP (East) circle.

The District Secretary of BSNLEU, Ghazipur district, UP(East) circle, has been transferred from Varanasi BA to Kanpur BA. This is violation of the Rules. Further, the District Secretary of BSNLEU is being unlawfully victimised for raising his voice against corruption in Ghazipur OA. In today’s meeting, the General Secretary strongly opposed the transfer of the District Secretary of BSNLEU, Ghazipur OA and requested the CMD BSNL to ensure that rules are not violated. The CMD BSNL assured that the case would be looked into.