GS, BSNLEU holds discussion with the GM (Estt.), on implementation of the decisions taken in the formal meeting between BSNLEU and Director (HR), held on 08.01.2018.

As a follow-up to the discussion that took place in the formal meeting, held between BSNLEU and the Director (HR) on 08.01.2018, Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, met Shri Keshav Rao, GM (Estt.) today, and reviewed the implementation of the agreed items. Shri A.K. Singh, DGM (Estt.) was also present. Details of the discussion are as follows:-

1. Restoration of the 25 day pay ceiling, for outdoor medical reimbursement.

The GM (Estt.) replied that in accordance with the decision taken in the meeting held with the Director (HR), file is already moved for the restoration of the 25 day pay ceiling for outdoor medical reimbursement.

2. Group B status and upgraded pay scale for Sr. Accountants, in accordance with the DoT letter.

Regarding this issue, the GM (Estt.) replied that file has already been received from the SEA Branch and that the matter is being processed.

3. Settlement of anomalies issue.

The GS explained that the issue is lying pending for in the DoT for a very long time, since BSNL has not provided the requisite information to the DoT. After discussion, the GM (Estt.) assured that, communication in this regard would be sent to the DoT shortly, based on whatever inputs that have been received from the circles.

4. Restoration of 7100 pay scale to the Sr.TOAs, who are downgraded to 6550 pay scale.

In the meeting held with the Director (HR), it was decided that the matter was to be discussed with the GM (Estt.). In today’s meeting, the GS explained briefly about this issue. The GM (Estt.) listened to the version of the Union, and assured that the matter would be looked into appropriately.

5. One time relaxation to the qualification prescribed to appear in the TT LDCE.

The GM (Estt.) informed the GS that a final decision on this issue would be taken only after receiving the requisite inputs from the circles. He also assured that this matter would be raised in the GM (HRs) conference to be held on 22.01.2018 and that the GM(HRs) would be told to send the details expeditiously.

6. Recovery of employees’ contribution of EPF arrears.

As per the decision taken in the meeting held with the Director (HR), BSNLEU has already provided a copy of the letter of the EPF Commissioner, Bhopal, wherein clear-cut direction has been given that, employees’ contribution of EPF arrears should not be recovered from the salary of the employees. On this issue, the GM (Estt.) replied that the requisite input is being collected from the circles. The GS requested him to expeditiously process the case.