Last opportunity to write, review
and report e-APARs of Year 2023-24: DGM Pers
BSNL CO issued orders for extending dates for completing the entire process of
e-APAR of year 2023-24 for Executives as well as Non-executives online through
ESS Portal. Copy<<<>>
Normally APARs are to
be submitted, reviewed and reported by June-July and though many have completed
this task, some have still not even initiated e-APARs of Year 2023-24.
Hence as a final
opportunity to complete the submission of self-appraisal the last date is
extended up to 09/09/2024, the last date for reporting is extended up to 12/09/2024
and the last date for reviewing is
extended up to 14/09/2024.
All other activities
like disclosure of APARs , submission of representation and its consideration
by Appellate authority etc i.e. the entire process of e-APAR is to be completed
by 30/11/2024.
The Mid Term e-APARs
due to retirement or superannuation etc are to be completed within one month
period in case of transfer within BSNL and within one month period in case of
transfer outside BSNL .
The controlling
Officers have to ensure that all their subordinates have initiated e-APARs in this
extended timeline if already not initiated.
The executives who
have not initiated their e-APAR till now are requested to initiate the self-appraisal
in this extended time period, as the chances for further extension of dates are
less and it will not be fair to again demand for extension of dates as already
many extensions are given and we should spare time for this important activity
at least at this stage.
DGM HQ ALTTC Ghaziabad
writes to all Circle Heads conveying non-availability of Hostel facility at ALTTC
Ghaziabad and for intimation to candidates to make their own arrangement for
boarding and lodging for attending LICE /Training at ALTTC Ghaziabad. Copy<<<>>
After taking over
campus of the ALTTC by NTIPRIT under DoT, the officers in NTIPRIT are not
co-operating and are interested to conduct BSNL Trainings in the NTIPRIT and we
have observed ego clashes between certain officers of NTIPRIT and ALTTC and
hence this simple allotment of Hostel has become challenging issue.
ALTTC Ghaziabad is the
main training Centre of BSNL which conducts majority of trainings in BSNL but
as the Hostel facility is not provided deliberately by quoting certain
avoidable reasons, the executives attending trainings have to suffer by making arrangements
from their own pockets as TA/DA rates
for AGM and below level officers are not revised since last 23 years i.e. from
year 2002.
Despite humble requests and sincere pursuation by SNEA at all
levels to address this issue with key stakeholders including CGM ALTTC,
Director HR BSNL, DG NTIPRIT, and Member Services DoT, the matter remains
unresolved. The intransigence of NTIPRIT officers has resulted in continued
hardships for executives attending training sessions for the past six to seven
months.
BSNL has proposed to
shift major activities of ALTTC Ghaziabad to ALTTC Jaipur by conversion of
present RTCC Jaipur, but as it will take further time to establish
infrastructure required , the functioning of ALTTC at Jaipur will take more
time. Hence under compulsions, BSNL management
is continuing all trainings including mandatory trainings at ALTTC
Ghaziabad.
Every week about 200
officers are opting for training and all are sufferers and sometimes hostels
are allotted on special pursuation by higher officers, but for all other
executives, such orders are issued for making own arrangements as if ALTTC
Management has nothing to do with it and their only role left is to issue such
threatening every week.
All these officers
have to pay Rupees Five to Ten thousand from pocket for attending official
trainings at ALTTC Ghaziabad and this cannot be allowed further and
responsibility needs to be fixed or the entire expenditure is reimbursed by
BSNL as per actual expenditure for attending trainings at ALTTC with own hostel
arrangements.
It is disheartening that such basic issues between a PSU and its
administrative ministry remain unresolved due to the certain officers in past as
well as present. If these senior officers cannot address straightforward issues
despite repeated requests, it raises concerns about their capacity to tackle
larger challenges of BSNL and every time intervention from higher level should
not be expected.
A significant amount
of unused space is available on the Ghaziabad campus, including the Kailash
Block, Loading/ Unloading Building, and the Completed Academic Block.
Unfortunately, NTIPRIT has turned a blind eye to this. Adding to the issue, the
Bhabha Hostel has been locked, while the remaining two hostels, which have a
capacity of more than 350, are being falsely reported with lower capacity by
NTIPRIT to the DoT.
Accordingly, we have
submitted proposal for allotting Hostel /Staff Quarters for ALTTC and BSNL Management also has taken
up matter for making certain rearrangements for smooth functioning of ALTTC Ghaziabad,
but same is not responded by NTIPRIT and these officers are pressuring to
handover all Training programmes being conducted by ALTTC to NTIPRIT and for
that forcing to vacate the ALTTC Campus even though ERP building at this campus
is officially retained with BSNL.
This is nothing but continuous
blackmailing by NTIPRIT and due to this, the executives in BSNL who are opting
for training at ALTTC Ghaziabad are sufferers for no mistake on their part.
SNEA is committed to advocating for a resolution of this conflict and
we will once again escalate this matter
to the CMD BSNL and Secretary DoT for
kind intervention and seeking one of the following solutions.
a. Approval
of Hostel proposal submitted by BSNL to DG NTIPRIT/DOT OR
b.
Allotting
the unused Staff Quarters for BSNL for using it as Hostel and till time
allotment of existing hostels OR
c. To allow
reimbursement of the TA /DA as per actual accommodation & food arrangements
in private Hotels OR
d. To stop
all the trainings scheduled at ALTTC with immediate effect till the hostel arrangements
are made.
Let us hope that with
high-level intervention from BSNL and DoT, this issue will be resolved
promptly, and executives will no longer face undue hardship.
GM Corp Mktg BSNL CO writes
to Circle heads for utilizing the
influence of sports persons in BSNL for marketing of BSNL products and
Services. Copy<<<>>
DGM Vigilance BSNL CO writes
to all Circle Heads for observance of Vigilance Awareness Week-2024 from
28/10/2024 to 03/11/2024 and three-month campaign from 16/08/2024 to 15/11/2024.
Copy<<<>>
AGM Pers BSNL CO issued modifications in posted Circle of SDEs Telecom
who were under long stay transfers and have requested for change of Circle on
genuine grounds and now their request are given consideration and posted to
opted Circle. Order
I <<<>> Order II <<<>>
SNEA CHQ conveys thanks to Director HR BSNL Board and PGM Pers along with team of officers in Pers section for giving sympathetic consideration to the genuine requests by the individuals.
AGM Pers BSNL CO issued Direct relieving of SDEs of Telecom wing
who are under Inter Circle Transfers to all India Hard Tenure Stations but not
relieved by concerned Vertical/Unit Heads or controlling officers even after
written directions by Pers Section and now all stands relieved w.e.f.
03/09/2023 A/N. Copy<<<>>
SNEA
Meeting with Shri Arvind Sawant Hon. MP Lok Sabha: Delegation
of SNEA consisting Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA, Shri. Arvind Pal
Dahiya, CS SNEA BSNL CO, Shri. K.K.S. Yadav, CS SNEA ALTTC, Shri.
P. N. Patil, OS SNEA BSNL CO, and Shri. S. Sasidhar, EM SNEA BSNL CO
had meeting with Shri. Arvind Sawant, Hon. MP Lok Sabha and
congratulated him on his spectacular victory in Lok Sabha Elections.
Hon.
MP Shri Sawant who is having deep knowledge of Telecom sector and has been at
leading Hon. MP to raise the issues of
MTNL and BSNL employees and the issues of growth and development of BSNL in
Parliament, was very happy to meet the team of officers in BSNL. He shared
updates about happening in Telecom sector and need of roles of Unions and
Associations in getting issues resolved. He shared much about the happening in
Telecom sector over the last two decades and critically analysed the policies
of Government and its impact on the Telecom sector in general and BSNL/MTNL in
particular. He added that though he will continue to raise issues related to
BSNL and MTNL in Parliament, there is need of active role of Associations/
Unions in the support.
We
requested him for his support for implementation of third Pay/Pension revision
for BSNL executives, he responded that he is aware about ait and this is
genuine demand which needs to be taken care by DoT, but not given consideration
by giving reason of affordability. He at his own discussed other pending
demands of employees in BSNL& MTNL and assured to extend his support by all
possible means. But stressed that all Unions/Associations in BSNL should come
forward in support with strong unity.
Hon.
MP Shri. Sawant specially discussed about BSNL services in MTNL Mumbai and
Delhi area and strengthening BSNL. On financial condition of BSNL, he shared
that BSNL should keep focus on land monetisation and huge land is available
with MTNL as well as BSNL and associations and Unions should pursue for it so
that pending financial benefits can be cleared by Government.
In
conclusion, we conveyed thanks for sparing time from his busy schedule and he
directed us to be in touch with him for different issues by timely feedback. Photos <<<>>
SNEA
Meeting with Shri Shriniwas Patil, Former Governor & Hon. Ex MP Lok Sabha: Delegation
of SNEA consisting of Shri. M. S. Adasul, GS SNEA, Shri. S. A. Mali, OS
SNEA Satara MH and Shri. Nanasaheb Bansode, EM SNEA Satara MH had a meeting
with Shri. Shriniwas Patil, Former Governor Sikkim State, Ex MP Lok Sabha
and discussed different burning issues of BSNL and mainly issue of the
implementation of Pay/Pension revision for BSNL Executives.
Hon.
Shri. Patil, who is Ex IAS
Officer, Ex MP Lok Sabha, and Former Governor Sikkim State is very active and
known for his serious and to depth persuasion on issues for betterment of the
society. Shri Patil, renowned for his active role and deep commitment to
societal improvement, has consistently advocated for BSNL’s interests. His
direct interactions with the Honourable Minister of Communications (MoC) have
often resulted in positive outcomes, as evidenced by his recent efforts to
address the issue of mobile handsets for the 700 MHz band allotted to BSNL. Letter <<<>> REPLY<<<>>
During
the meeting, Shri Patil expressed keen interest in the latest developments at
BSNL and praised the BSNL workforce for their remarkable resurgence in the
telecom sector. He remained optimistic about the future of BSNL and its
executives, acknowledging their dedication despite ongoing challenges.
We elaborated
him about the hardship faced by BSNL executives as Pay revision is not
implemented in BSNL for the last seven years by quoting affordability clause.
We explained that the loss and profit of BSNL is due to policy decisions of the
Government and executives have no role in it. We added that here policy makers
are given benefits of the Pay revision and executives are denied the pay
revision and he was surprised to know the facts.
He
responded that there seems to be clear discrimination which needs to be taken
care of. He shared that as BSNL is providing services at the remote places
where profit is not possible and these are decisions of Government of India and
hence the pay revision can be kept on hold by giving reason of affordability.
Shri
Patil recognized the unique challenges faced by BSNL in serving remote areas,
where profitability is minimal, and acknowledged that these services are a
direct result of government policy. He assured the delegation of his support
and commitment to advocate for the implementation of Pay and Pension revisions.
In
conclusion, Shri Patil promised to raise the issue at the appropriate levels
and extend all possible support to ensure fair compensation for BSNL
executives. Photos <<<>>
AGM Estt BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads conveying
guidelines for consideration of Inter Circle Rule 8 Request Transfers by
JTOs/JAOs through Online Transfer Application Module in ERP System. Copy<<<>>
Though the Inter Circle Request transfers of SDEs and
above for all wings and cadres are given consideration through OTP (Online Line
Transfer Portal), the Inter Circle Rule 8 & 9 Request transfers of
JTOs/JAOs were issued in the traditional manner of hard copy.
There was much delay in the overall process and
JTOs/JAOs concerned have to run from pillar to post for submission of
application in hard copy and further pursuing it with different offices and
officers and was a troublesome and tedious job depending on mercy of the
concerned offices.
SNEA has taken up this issue and it was very
positively responded by BSNL Management and mainly by PGM Estt BSNL CO who has
taken special efforts for consideration of Rule 8 & Rule 9 transfers of
JTOs/JAOs through Online Portal.
Initially, the process for submission of online Rule 9
Applications has been implemented successfully which was matter from the Circles
to BSNL CO. Then work started for Rule 8 transfers, but as it was a matter between
two Circles, it took some time and now all Rule 8 requests by JTOs/JAOs for
inter Circle Transfers will also be given consideration through Open ERP/ESS Portal.
Henceforth, all Rule-8 Transfer applications will be
processed only through an online portal created in ERP/ESS and from 01/06/2024,
no hard copy request of Rule 8 Request will be given consideration. It means
all pending rule 8 Transfers are to be given consideration
The Rule 8 applications which are already waitlisted at Circle
level are to be kept ahead of the waiting list created with online transfer
applications received in ESS /SAP portal.
The JTOs/JAOs and JEs willing to apply for
inter-circle Rule-8 transfer may submit their application along with supporting
documents through ERP-ESS portal only. This will also make the entire process
of consideration of Rule 8 Request transfers in a transparent manner and present
pick and choose practice adopted by the some of the Circles will be stopped.
SNEA CHQ
conveys thanks to Director HR, PGM Estt, DGM Estt and AGM Estt along
with her team of Estt Section and DGM ERP
and his team for taking pains for implementation of online procedure for Rule 8
Transfers and giving relief to JTOs waiting for consideration of Rule 8
transfers.
With
this we are hopeful that the JTOs/JAOs will find it easy in submission and pursuing
his/her Rule 8 Request transfers.
AGM Pers BSNL issued retention order of SDEs from
Telecom Factory under Inter Circle Transfer as per the request of individual or
as per the administrative request. Copy<<<>>
These SDEs TF were under long stay transfer since two
years and were force relieved through ERP in last week. SNEA has taken up this
issue and requested for cancellation of these orders as TF long stay transfers
are not going to help BSNL in any way. Now these SDEs are retained and we will
continue for cancellation of these avoidable long stay transfers.
SNEA CHQ conveys thanks to Director HR, CGM TF, PGM Pers and teams of officers in Pers/TF Section
BSNL CO for giving consideration to these genuine requests by individuals
recommended by concern NA/Circle Heads and giving them relief.
AGM Pers BSNL issued retention order of SDEs Telecom
under Inter Circle Transfer as per the request of individual or as per the
administrative request. Copy<<<>>
SNEA CHQ conveys thanks to Director HR, PGM Pers and his team of officers for giving
consideration to these genuine requests by individuals and giving them relief.
AGM BRBRAITT Jabalpur writes to concern Circle Heads regarding
nominations for JTO Phase-II training courses for the quarter Q3 2024-25 i.e. Oct-Dec
2024. Copy<<<>>
AGM Pers DPC BSNL CO writes to all Circle Heads
regarding Entry/Verification of PwBD data in respect of BSNL employees in
SAP/ERP. Copy<<<>>
As per DoP&T guidelines, the benefit of
reservation in promotion should not be extended to employees based on a
temporary disability certificate. Hence, to ensure that PwBD reservations are
granted only to eligible employees, the SAP ERP has been enhanced with an
option of drop down option of permanent Disability Certificate entry.