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29.07.2019:
GS Writes to CMD BSNL on Medical Issues. <<READ>> |
26.07.2019:
GS
Writes to Hon MOC on Pension Revision.
<<READ>> |
26.07.2019:
COURT CASE ON PENSION
ARREARS
Our Pension Arrear 1st case OA2260/2017 was
listed in PCAT court 1 sl no 51 today. But could not be heard
due to shortage of time. It is now listed for hearing on
Monday 29th July in same court 1 sl 42. |
25.07.2019:
Meeting with DDG(Estt.) DOT:- Com,
Prahlad Rai ,General Secretary All India Retired BSNL
Executive’ Welfare Association
(AIRBSNLEWA)
met with Sh.S.K.Jain ,DDG(Estt.) DOT and apprised him
regarding newly elected CHQ body of AIRBSNLEWA in the 3rd
AIC held at Vijaywada (AP) ON 17TH July
-2019.Director(Estt) was also present there.
a)He requested DDG(Estt.) for the settlement of the Pension
Revision of BSNL Pensioners.
DDG(Estt.) and Director(Estt.) informed that recently a
letter from DOP&PW has been received wherein some queries have
been made w.r.t. delinking of Pension Revision from Pay
Revision. They mention that matter is under discussion in DOT
and after the approval of the competent authority, reply will
be sent to DOP&PW at the earliest. They further mentioned that
at present as per existing rule the Pension Revision with Pay
Revision only. The decision for delinking of Pension Revision
from Pay Revision is to be taken at top level.
(b)
Mapping of Pay Scales of 2nd PRC with 7th
CPC Pay Scales for the purpose of CGHS Contributions Payment
from BSNL:-
We extended thanks for issuing the order and now BSNL
Pensioners are getting CGHS Card without any difficulty.
(3)
Payment of Pension Contribution on Actual Basic Pay instead of
Maximum of the Pay:-
DDG(E) informed that DOE has asked some queries regarding
Pension Contribution from MTNL and it is awaited from MTNL .He
further mentioned that since the Pension Contribution in MTNL
is being paid on actual Basic Pay ,thus there will be no
refund case as it is in BSNL to refund Rs. 2000/= Crores.
(4)
Recovery from Pension by Pr. CCA Kolkatta against the Pay
fixation in E2A Pay Scale on completion of 5 years of
service:-
Director (Estt.) informed that our Association letter along with
the Pr.CCA Kolkatta letter has sent to BSNL for comments but
the reply is still awaited. He assured to talk with the
concern officer in BSNL for early reply. He assured an early
action in this regard.
(5)
Revival of BSNL/MTNL:-
It is understood that after the GOM meeting, DOT has drafted a
Cabinet Note on following points:-
(a) 4 G Spectrum Allocation to BSNL/MTNL through SPV Model.
Govt. will bear the spectrum fee.
(b) VRS to BSNL/MTNL employees after the age of 50 years and
above. Roll out of age from 60to 58 years w.e.f.1.1.2020.
(c) Monetization of BSNL/MTNL land and assets.
(d) Merger of BSNL/MTNL etc. |
19.07.2019:
3RD AIC OF AIRBSNLEWA AT VIJAYAWADA, A.P.
AIRBSNLEWA held its 3rd All India Conference at Hotel
Swarna Palace, Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh on 17th July 2019. 98
delegates from different part of country attended the
conference. The conference was graced by the newly elected
President and General Secretary of AIBSNLEA Coms
Subhasis Mitra and Shivakumar. Com A K Kaushik and Com Yadav
from MTNL was also present at the meeting. The conference
started at 10.00Hrs and continued upto 19.00 Hrs. All the
important issue of the pensioners were discussed in details
and future plan worked out. Com Kishan Singh and Com Prahlad
Rai has been elected as President and General Secretary
respectively. The details will be uploaded shortly.
Complete list of New CHQ Body
1. Chief Mentor
Shri M K Bagchi MTNL Delhi
2. Legal Consultant
Shri A K Kaushik MTNL Delhi
3. President.
Shri Kishan Singh Delhi*
4. Vice President
I.
Shri Manas Roy. W B
5. Vice President
II.. Shri T
Ravindran. Kerala
6
General Secretary.
Shri Prahlad Rai Rajasthan*
7.Dy. GS
Shri Amit Kumar Gupta WB
8.AGS I
Shri K Jairam. T. S.
9.AGS II
Shri Pallab Bose UP East
10 AGS IIi
Shri M L Deore. Nasik
11. AGS IV
Shri B M Mondal WB
12.OS East
Shri Prasun Mukhopadhyay WB
13.OS West
Shri M M Karnani Gujrat
14. OS South
Shri K D Murthy TS
15. OS North
Shri S S Rawat Rajasthan
17.
Finance Secretary
Shri A k Jain Delhi
18. Advisor I.
Shri Venkat Rao TS
19. Advisor II.
Shri Prasun Ghosh WB
20. Advisor iii
Shri V Keshava Rao. AP
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19.07.2019:
6th All India Conference,
Vijayawada
- AIBSNLEA
Elections for the new body held unanimously.
The complete
list of the Central Office Bearers and Auditor is as
mentioned below:
AIRBSNLEWA Extends its
Congratulation and well wishes to new
Central Office
Bearers:
Chairman |
Shri Prahlad Rai, DGM (Retired) |
President |
Shri Subhasis Mitra, D.E. Kolkatta Telecom. District |
Vice President – I |
Shri Appalal J Chakoli, DE (QA), QA, Karnataka |
Vice President – II |
Shri A Srirama Rao, CAO AP |
General Secretary |
Shri S. Sivakumar, AGM/IFA, Telecom Factory, New Delhi |
AGS (Head Quarters) |
Shri Bhagwan Singh, DE Rajasthan |
AGS (Engineering) |
Shri S.K. Hiremath, DGM Karnataka |
AGS (Finance) |
Shri Raj Pal Sharma, DM, BSNL CO, New Delhi |
AGS (Civil/Elect/Arch/TF) |
Shri V.B. Pawar, SDE Telecom Factory, Mumbai |
AGS (PS/CSS/Others) |
Shri K.P. Nair, PS, Kalyan |
Finance Secretary |
Shri Ramnath Chabra, D.M., BSNL Corporate office |
Assistant F.S. |
Shri K Pushparajan JTO, Kerala |
Organization Secretary (North) |
Shri Devesh Sharma, SDE (T), Rajasthan |
Organization Secretary (South) |
Shri C Duraiarasan, DGM Tamil Nadu |
Organization Secretary (East) |
Shri Subinoy Chakrabarthy, SDE WB |
Organization Secretary (West) |
Shri A G Joshi, DE, Maharashtra |
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07.07.2019:
Latest Development on Pension Revision Issue
.
Pensioners may recall that on
12 th Feb 2019, CBMPA wrote to DOP&PW an exhaustive letter
covering every aspect of our pension revision, requesting
them to take some action. The letter is again reproduced
below.
On 8th March DOP&PW wrote to
DOT on our pension revision enclosing our letter and asking
comments of DOT on the suggestion given by CBMPA. That
letter is also produced below again.
Thereafter nothing happened
in DOT. Yesterday we came to know that DOT has replied the
DOP&PW's letter. On enquiry it was learnt that DOT has sent
the complete file to DOP&PW with their remarks.
Today GS, President AIBSNLEA
met Director(Estt), DoT and discussed regarding reply to
DOP&PW delinking of Pension from Pay revision :
Director(Estt) informed that
the reply to DoP&PW has been sent clarifying these points.
a)
At present the pension revision is linked with pay revision
as per the Rule.
b) In case pension is
revised to pre-retired 1.1.2017 BSNL Pensioners, then
pension will be more than the post retired BSNL Pensioners
in case the Pay is not revised, this will create anomaly.
c) DoP&PW has to suggest
mean and manner under which the pension revision is delinked
from pay revision by framing the Rule.
He also advised to pursue
with DoP&PW for early reply.
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07.07.2019:
DOT ISSUED REVISED
RATES FOR MIGRATION TO CGHS
<<READ>> |
07.07.2019:
BSNL issues order on
wrong recovery
<<READ>> |
02.07.2019:
MEETING WITH RAVI
SHANKAR PRASAD JI HON'BLE MOC
Com Gangadhara Rao GS AIBSNLPWA and his teammates along
with Coms M K Bagchi and S S Nanda of RTOWA MTNL Delhi had a
meeting with Hon'ble MOC on pension revision issue. This
meeting took place due to extra ordinary efforts of Com
Gangadhara Rao and others with the help of Sh. Prahlad Joshi
Hon'ble Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and 4th time MP from
Hubli. Karnataka.
As per the report received, the
Minister was angry at the beginning on the recent status of
BSNL/MTNL and expressed his annoyance in strong words. But due
to calculative approach of Com Gopalkrishnan, who played the
main role IN discussion, minister calmed down and heard the
problems of pensioners. At some point of time he even asked
some questions for which proper reply was given by the
delegation. At the end he assured the delegation and remarked
"I WILL TAKE CARE OF IT".
Now let us wait for his action....
<<The Letter
Submitted>>
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16.06.2019:
19 Mins Discussion on BSNL/MTNL in LOKSABHA Today
<< Video recording from TV>>
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16.06.2019:
AIRBSNLEWA A P
Circle Branch Formed
By the sincere efforts taken by our AGS Com K Jairam, AP
Circle Branch of AIRBSNLEWA formed yeasterday in a meeting
held at Vijaywada. Com Panduranga Rao also took initiative in
formation of the body and was present in the meeting.
Following are the office bearers:
President:
Com Keshava Rao Ex DGM F
Vice President: Com M Venugopal Ex SDE
Circle Secretary Com A Koteswara Rao Ex DGM
A C S
Com M Panakala Rao Ex SDE
FinancialSecy M N R Chandrasekar
Ex JAO |
29.05.2019:
Well
organized General Body meeting of Lucknow Dist.UP (East)
Circle
Well organized General body meeting
of *“ALL INDIA RETIRED BSNL EXECUTIVES’ WELFARE
ASSOCIATION”* Lucknow District UP(East) Circle was held on
25th May 2019 at *“HOTEL SILVETE”* Lucknow in the presence
of Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary & CHQ Org. Secy Com
D.N.Verma . Hundreds of BSNL pensioners from Lucknow,
Varanasi, Hardoi district attended the meeting, which lasted
for more than 4 hours.
The meeting started with opening
remarks from Com R.J.Pandey Lucknow Dist. President and he
welcomed all members of Association.
Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary
apprised the members about “AIRBSNLEWA” being the only
association which is seriously working for the welfare of
rtd BSNL executives for a very long time. He expressed his
concerns for BSNL’s current financial situation.
On behalf of AIRBSNLEWA UP (East)
Circle, we conveyed our heartfelt gratitude to Com Prahalad
Rai GS AIBSNLEA, Com Kishan Singh GS & CHQ for their
continued efforts in the pension revision issue.
All present developments related to
pensioners were explained in detail. He also discussed other
critical issues such as the 3rd PRC, Medical issues, CGHS
scheme, KYP issue in CCA and explained the actions being
taken by AIRBSNLEWA.
Circle Secretary conveyed his
special gratitude to all participating members who spared
their time to attend the meeting on a hot summer day when
temperatures rose to 44 degree Celsius.
Com Bose CS apprised the house that
next court case reg 78.2% arrear is 12th July and 26th July
2019 and our next AIC will be held on 17th July 2019
instead of 12th April 2019 at Vijayawada (AP).
Meeting was addressed by Com
C.S.Verma Circle Finance Secy. Com A.K.Tripathi ACS, Com
R.J.Pandey. Lucknow dist President Com S.C.Yadav DS Lucknow.
05 new members joined our
association in this meeting including Varanasi comrades.
Adhoc body of AIRBSNLEWA dist.
Varanasi have been formed unanimously and the following
office bearers of dist. Varanasi have been nominated:
*President* - Com Preetam Chandra
rtd D.E.VS TD
*Dist. Secy* - Com D.K.Biswas retd.
TDM Mau
*Dist Finance Secy* - Com K.B.Singh
rtd D.E.
The General body meeting ended with
a vote of thanks by dist. President. At the end of session
all members of AIRBSNLEWA along with circle and CHQ leaders
were served snacks & tea. The venue was Hotel SILVETE
Lucknow.
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24.05.2019:
COURT CASE ON PENSION
ARREARS
Our Pension Arrear 1st case (OA 2260/2017) was
listed for hearing on 24-4-2019 in PCAT New Delhi. But in the
causelist it was not allotted to any bench that day and was
mentioned as
later on.
Subsequently on 17-5-2019, it was listed in court no 4 (single
bench) just for adjournment. Next date fixed as 26-7-2019.*
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24.05.2019:
RTI Review submitted
to DOT and BSNL on waiver (Reduction of Pay at the time of
Retirement) issue.
<<DOT>>
<<BSNL>>
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21.04.2019:
For
BSNL pensioners, It is the right time to migrate
to CGHS
BSNL
pensioners are in absolute trouble due to fund
crunch in BSNL. Their all kinds of medical
claims are stucked up whether it is with or
without voucher outdoor claims or hospital
Indoor claims. Although medical claims of
serving employees are cleared upto date but for
pensioners the claims which are entered in SAP
are cleared upto January. But the fact is most
of the claims of pensioners are not processed at
all by the pay offices on the pretext of non
availability of funds and therefore not entered
in SAP at all.
Present CMD is
retiring in June 2019 and next CMD will be the
present CMD of MTNL who is from accounts side
and was previously Dir Fin MTNL. Therefore it
may not be wrong to anticipate that on his
joining, he may like to introduce present
medical policy of MTNL in BSNLalso to save some
expenditure on this account. Hence it is
important that we should know what is the
medical policy of MTNL at present for
Pensioners.
(1) MTNL
Group Health Insurance Scheme for pensioners is
named as CGEIS
which is
quite different from CGHS and present policy of
BSNL. Only treatment under hospitalization is
covered under CGEIS. If husband and wife both
are alive, maximum entitlement is Rs 1,50, 000/-
cashless. If one of them only is alive, maximum
entitlement is Rs 1,00,000/- cashless. If the
treatment cost is more than Rs 1,50,000/- or Rs
1,00,000/- whatever may be the case, for the
amount exceeding the insured amount, it will be
paid from the floater fund
after certification by the concerned TPA. This
payment is outside of insurance obligation and
this will be paid by MTNL. This is not cashless.
The beneficiary will have to pay on his own
before being discharged from hospital. MTNL will
reimburse the payment after sanction by the
competent authority. Floater fund upto Rs
1,50,000/- ( beyond the insured amount) is
sanctioned by ED, Delhi and ED, Mumbai as per
their respective jurisdiction. Floater fund
beyond that, for another lot of Rs 1,50,000/- or
less , the sanctioning authority is CMD, MTNL.
Total maximum amount one can expect is
1,50,000/- + 1,50,000/-+1,50,000/- =
4,50,000/-.under CGEIS Scheme.
Please
note that any amount to be paid from floater
fund is restricted to 90% I.e., if 1,00,000/-
needs to be paid from floater fund only 90,000/-
will be paid. The present backlog of
reimbursement payment from floater fund is for
the years : 2013 -2014 and onwards.
(2) OPD
entitlement
is maximum
upto 50% of Basic Pay at the time of retirement.
This is applicable for those who retired upto
the year 2008. Those who retired or will retire
in any year after 2008, their entitlement will
also be maximum up 50% of the Basic as in 2008.
Further, this amount will be reduced by way of
deduction of Rs 6000/-so as to pay premium for
CGEIS. To claim OPD amount, one has to submit
bill enclosing Cash Memos and Receipt of
doctor’s fees etc.
Thus under the prevailing situation, it is a
better option for BSNL pensioners to migrate to
CGHS. For lifetime plastic cards. Those who
retired with SDE/AO scale has to pay onetime
around Rs 78000 and Rs 1,20,000 for higher pay
scales. This amount is for the whole family and
individual cards will be issued to each family
members. As per present order this amount is
fully reimbursable by BSNL. But presently MTNL
is reimbursing only 50% of deposited amount.
Those who are living outside CGHS area may
either opt for fixed medical allowance of ₹1000
per month or may get registered with nearby
Wellness Center. All indoor treatment is
cashless in empanelled hospitals. Pensioners may
go through the FAQ posted below or visit
www.cghs.nic.in for more information.
Finally whether
to opt for CGHS or not is always an individual
decision. My effort is to enlighten the pensioners
with the present situation.
-amit gupta.
<<FAQ>>
<<CGHS ORDER>>
<<BSNL
REIMBURSEMENT>>
<<CGHS TO
BSNL>>
<<RATES>>
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08.04.2019:
LIST OF EMPANELLED HOSPITALS West Bengal Circle
<<list>>
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08.04.2019:
2nd Court Case for
Pension Arrears
Our 2nd Case OA 1812/2018
came up for hearing on 05-04-2018. DOT has not submitted
reply. Next date of hearing is 12 July 2019. |
17.03.2019:
Marvelous General
Body meeting of UP (East) Circle*
Marvelous and well organized *'Pre-HOLI
MILAN'* General body meeting of “ALL INDIA RETIRED BSNL
EXECUTIVES’ WELFARE ASSOCIATION” UP(East) Circle was held on
16th March 2019 at *“HOTEL SILVETE”* Lucknow in presence of
our AGS Com. Pradip Goyel . Hundreds of BSNL pensioners from
Lucknow, Raiberely, Hardoi district has attended the meeting
which lasted for more than Four hours.
Meeting started with the opening
remark of Com *S.M.Abbas* Circle President and he welcomed
all members of Association.
*Com Pallab Bose* Circle Secretary
apprised the members that “AIRBSNLEWA” is the only
Association who had sincerely persued the 60:40 pensions
sharing with BSNL, and 78.2% IDA merger issues of retired
executives of BSNL at CHQ level.
*He told that only our Association
AIRBSNLEWA had initially raised 60:40 pensions sharing
issues. He mentioned that today many associations are
claiming the credit of achieving the demands but in reality
they did nothing about it. After continuous struggle of
AIBSNLEA and AIRBSNLEWA, the 60:40 sharing provision from
pension Rule has also been withdrawn after great efforts. It
has strengthened the way for future pension revision of BSNL
Pensioners.* Due to 60:40 decision, today BSNL Pensioners
are getting their pension in due date while working BSNL
employees are not getting their salaries in time.
It is a great achievement of
AIBSNLEA & AIRBSNLEWA.
*On behalf of AIRBSNLEWA UP (East)
Circle we conveyed our gratitude to Com Prahalad Rai GS
AIBSNLEA, Com Kishan Singh GS & CHQ specially Com Amit Gupta
AGS for his foresightedness and bringing into light the
60:40 cabinet decision through series of RTIs.*
Com Pallab Bose CS addressed the
house. All present developments related to pensioners were
explained in detail by Com Bose. He apprised the house with
details the collective efforts of AIBSNLEA and AIRBSNLEWA in
settling the burning problems of BSNL Pensioners and assured
the members that AIRBSNLEWA CHQ will take appropriate action
for Pension Revision at the correct moment.
He also clarified other issues like
3rd PRC, Medical issues , CGHS scheme, KYP issue in CCA, and
explained the actions being taken by AIRBSNLEWA.
Circle Secretary conveyed his
thanks to all participants who have spared their time to
attend the meeting.
Com S.M.Abbas President apprised
the house that next court case reg 78.2% arear is *5th April
and 25th April 2019* and our next AIC will be held on *17th
July 2019* instead of 12th April 2019 at Vijayawada (AP).
Meeting was addressed by Com Pradip
Hotel AGS Com C.S.Verma Circle Finance Secy., Com
R.J.Pandey Lw Dist. president, Com S.N.Singh DS RBL, Com K.P.
Bajpai Dist President RBL, Com P.K.Dixit Rtd D.E. and Com
B.C.Misra Retd SE (Elect) Com Ajit Singh EE(Civil)
*06 new members joined our
association in this meeting*
The General body meeting ended with
a vote of thanks by Circle President.
In second session a Work shop on
“Customer Financial Awareness” conducted by ICICI Securities
& HDFC Mutual Fund. Most of the pensioners participated
actively. There was a nice interactive session and ICICI
Financial experts answered each and every question raise by
our pensioners & cleared all doubts related to safe
investment and Income tax.
At the end of session all members
of AIRBSNLEWA UP (E) had a delicious snacks & Tea with CHQ
and Circle Leaders, at “Hotel Silvete” Lucknow.
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18.02.2019:
PENDING LIST OF MEDICAL BILLS OF
CALCUTTA TELEPHONES
Following are the
lists of pendinf Medical claim of pensioners as on 12-02-2019.
The list is taken from SAP. The claims will be paid as and
when funds will be received seniority wise.
Executives
With Voucher
Without voucher
Indoor
Non Executives
With Voucher
Without voucher
Indoor
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27.02.2019:
DEDUCTIONS
AT THE TIME OF RETIREMENT
Supreme Court of India
in a landmark judgment declared any deductions at the time of
retirement as unlawful. DOP&T has also subsequently issued the
executive order. In order to know the status in DOT and BSNL
two RTI applications are submitted by our AGS in the interest
of all pensioners. Let us wait for the reply and then
further course of action will be decided.
<<Waiver_RTI_DOT>>
<<Waiver_RTI_BSNL>>
<<DOP&T Order>>
<<S
C Judgment>> |
18.02.2019:
THREE DAYS STRIKE BEGINS IN
BSNL
It
is a do or die situation -
AUAB calls on the employees to organise the 3 strike
massively.
The AUAB held it's crucial meeting today. General Secretaries
/ senior leaders of BSNLEU, NFTE,
AIBSNLEA, SNEA, AIGETOA, BSNL MS, ATM, TEPU and BSNL OA
participated. The meeting reviewed the preparations going on
throughout the country for the 3 day strike. All the General
Secretaries gave their reports on the preparations. It is very
encouraging to note that, excellent preparations are going on.
Especially, the momentum has picked up tremendously in the
last 2 days.
After considering all the factors, the meeting unanimously
decided to go ahead with the strike. The strike starts from
midnight (00:00 hrs.) today. If any clarification is required,
comrades are requested to contact their respective General
Secretaries.
AIRBSNLEWA EXTENDS FULL SUPPORT TO THE
AGITATION AND REQUEST ITS MEMBERS TO JOIN THE DEMONSTRATIONS. |
12.02.2019:
Pers. Cell of BSNL Corporate office, New Delhi issued letter
regarding calling of objections/errors/omissions w.r.t.
seniority list of TES Gr B circulated vide this office order
dated 07.08.2018 and 08.08.2018, as per Rule 206-
<<<Click here for letter>>>
The details of referred letters
dated 07.08.2018 and 08.08.2018 are as under>>>>>>>>>>
07.08.2018: BSNL
Corporate Office, New Delhi issued revision of Seniority List
of TES Group- 'B' in compliance of Hon'ble Supreme Court
Judgment dated 21.01.2015 and 14.12.2017 in Civil Appeal No
(s) 4389 of 2010.
<<<Click here for letter>>>
<<<Annexure-A>>> <<<Annexure-B>>> <<<Annexure-C>>> <<<Annexure-D>>>
<<Click here for corrigendum letter dated 08.08.2018 of Pers
Cell of BSNL CO>>>
ALL CONCERNED ARE REQUESTED TO ACT ACCORDINGLY AND SUBMIT
OBJECTIONS IF ANY WITHIN 15 DAYS WITH A COPY TO THIS
ASSOCIATION. |
01.02.2019:
POST CARD CAMPAIGN AT THE CALL
OF CBMPA
All AIRBSNLEWA members and all
other pensioners visiting this website are earnestly requested
to participate in the POST CARD CAMPAIGN for drawing attention
of the Hon'ble PM of India to our pension revision issue.
Post
Cards are to be purchased by individuals and after hand
writing the
text to be dispatched to
PM's Office address immediately.
Sir,
I joined C G Service in DOT but retired from BSNL and now
drawing
Govt. Pension. Revision of Pension is due from1-1-2017 (once
in 10 years).
Please instruct to revise my pension as per 7th CPC fitment
formula.
Regards
............................
(Name)
Govt Pensioner BSNL
......................................(Address)
......................................
......................................
To
be sent to:
Sh
Narendra Modi ji
Prime Minister of India
South Block
New Delhi 110001 |
01.02.2019:
AUAB served notice to Secy(T), DoT &
CMD, BSNL for three days strike w.e.f. 18th Feb., 2019 ....<<<Click
here for notice>>>
Charter of demands for the 3 day strike from 18.02.2019>>>>>
1.
Implementation of 3rd Pay Revision with 15% fitment.
2.
Allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL, as per the proposals
submitted by the BSNL Management.
3.
Implement assurance of the Hon'ble Minister of State for
Communications for delinking pension revision from pay
revision. Revise pension of BSNL retirees w.e.f. 01.01.2017.
4.
Payment of pension contribution by BSNL as per the government
rule.
5.
Settlement of the left out issues of the 2nd Pay Revision
Committee.
6. a)
Approval for BSNL's Land Management Policy without any delay.
6. b)
Expeditiously complete the mutation and the process of
transferring of all assets to BSNL, as per the Cabinet
decision taken on the eve of the formation of BSNL.
7. (a)
Ensure financial viability of BSNL, as per the decision taken
by the Group of Ministers, at the time of formation of BSNL.
7. (b)
Issue letter of comfort for BSNL's proposals for taking bank
loans.
7. (c)
Expeditiously fill up all
vacant post of BSNL Board of Directors.
8.
Scrap BSNL's outsourcing for the operation and maintenance of
it's mobile towers. |
31.01.2019:
AUAB meeting with Additional Secretary (T), DOT
and its internal meeting tomorrow :
In continuation
to the discussion that the AUAB had with the Additional
Secretary (Telecom) yesterday, further discussions took place
between the AUAB and the CMD BSNL yesterday, as well as today.
The representatives of the AUAB met Shri Anshu Prakash,
Additional Secretary (Telecom) today afternoon. To their
surprise, the Additional Secretary (Telecom) told the AUAB
representatives today that, even giving the 5% fitment would
be difficult. The AUAB did not accept the 5% fitment offer
made yesterday. In this backdrop, the AUAB will be holding
it's meeting at 11:30 am tomorrow. The meeting will take
appropriate decision on the charter of demands. The Executives
and Non-Executives are requested to keep ready for struggle. |
30.01.2019:
AUAB meeting with CMD (BSNL): GS AIBSNLEA, GS
SNEA,GS BSNLEU and GS NFTE met CMD,BSNL in the presence of
Director (HR) BSNL Board as per the advice of AST to discuss
the viable proposal for pay revision :
AUAB leaders demanded 15%
fitment benefit for pay revision. Regarding Pension revision
less than 15% fitment benefit can not be accepted by AUAB
since the pension contribution of the BSNL pensioners was paid
BSNL to DOT as per rule. After detailed discussions CMD BSNL
mentioned that tomorrow morning 11.00 Hrs; he will be giving a
presentation to Secy (T) on revival plan of BSNL including 4G
spectrum allocation, monetision of non core land of BSNL, pay
revision, payment of pension contribution on actual basic pay
and pension revision wherein views of AUAB will also be
presented. |
30.01.2019:
Meeting between AUAB and the Additional Secretary, Telecom:
A meeting was held today between the AUAB and Shri Anshu
Prakash, Additional Secretary(Telecom). AUAB representatives
in the Committee for Periodic Interaction, Com.P.Abhimanyu,
GS, BSNLEU & Convenor, AUAB, Com.Chandeshwar Singh, CS, NFTE &
Chairman, AUAB, Com.Prahlad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA, and
Com.K.Sebastin, GS, SNEA participated. From the DoT side, Shri
R.K. Khandelwal, Joint Secretary(Admn.) Shri S.K. Jain, DDG (Estt.),
Shri Rajeev Kumar, DDG (Budget), also participated. Ms. Sujata
T. Ray, Director (HR) and Shri A.M. Gupta, GM(SR), represented
BSNL. Detailed discussion took place on the 3rd Pay Revision,
4G spectrum, Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic
pay and Pension Revision issues. As regards the 3rd Pay
Revision issue, it was suggested from the DoT side that, Pay
Revision with 5% fitment could be given. If the AUAB accepted
this, then this issue would be placed for the approval of the
Digital Commission meeting, to be held on 05/02/2019, and that
thereafter it would go for the approval of the Cabinet, said
the DoT side. The AUAB stated that 5% fitment is very low and
that they could not accept it. Thereafter, the AST suggested
that the AUAB representatives could discuss the issue with the
CMD BSNL and could come back to him within a day or two.
Regarding 4G spectrum allocation to BSNL, AST mentioned that
the queries made by DOE & Niti Aayog have been replied by BSNL
and on that basis the matter will be discussed in the Digital
Commission Meeting which is scheduled to be held on 5th Feb.,
2019, along with 4G spectrum allocation proposal, the revival
plan of BSNL including monetization of BSNL non-core land will
also be discussed. After approval of Digital Commission, it
will be taken up in the Cabinet for approval.
Replies
received from BSNL for the payment of pension contribution on
actual basic pay will be send to DoE after the clearance of
Internal Finance of DoT.
The
issue of pension revision, delinking from pay revision, AUAB
representatives demanded 15% fitment since the pension
contribution has already been paid to DoT by BSNL.
Regarding anomaly on pension revision for the BSNL pensioners
retiring after 01/01/2017, AST directed DDG(Estt.) to have
separate discussion with the leaders of AUAB to prepare the
formula for pension revision. Accordingly AUAB leaders had
separate discussion with DDG(Estt.) on pension revision &
decided to submit the formula for pension revision of post
retiring 01/01/2017 BSNL pensioners shortly. |
24.01.2019:
Judgement of Pension
Arrear Case filed in Shimla CAT has been
pronounced yesterday 23-1-09 in favour of the applicants
29 pensioners all
retired between 1-1-07 and 9-6-13 filed an OA at
Shimla CAT asking Pay Arrears from 1-1-2007 to
9-6-2013 and arrears of Retrial Benefits like
DCRG, Commutation and leave encashment on
revised notional Pay as per 78.2 IDA merged.
✔Court has allowed the arrears of Retrial
Benefits as prayed that is Commutation, DCRG,
and leave encashment as per revised notional
pay.
✔For pay arrears from 1-1-07 to 9-6-13 the court
observed that if it is paid to serving employees
then it should also be paid.
✔For pension arrears from date of retirement to
9-6-13 has not specifically mentioned by the
court as perhaps it was not mentioned in the
prayer itself.
<<Full
Judgement>>
|
24.01.2019:
Court Case for Pension
Arrears*
Our pension arrears 1st case OA 2260/2017 came up for
hearing yesrerdat 23-1-2019 in P.CAT ND alongwith a case
filed by other Association OA 2853/18.
Our Advocate pleaded nicely & logically that in our case
pleadings are completed and it is for final hearing but OA
2853/18 pleadings are not yet completed hence our case
cannot be linked and may please be delinked from 2853/18.
DOT Advocate replied that their counter reply is same as for
2260.
After hearing both parties Judge ordered that OA 2853 was
was ordered for hearing with OA 2260/17 by Double
Bench court hence de linking is also to be done by DB court.
Case is listed for hearing on 05/02/2019.
|
24.01.2019:
General Body meeting
of AIRBSNLEWA Lucknow district
A well organized General body meeting of “ALL INDIA
RETIRED BSNL EXECUTIVES’ WELFARE ASSOCIATION” Lucknow dist.
UP(East) Circle was held on *19th Jan 2019* at Conference
Hall of "Door Sanchar Sadan" Laplace Lucknow. Hundreds of
BSNL pensioners from Lucknow district has attended the
meeting.
Meeting started with the opening remark of *Com S.M.Abbas
Circle President* and he welcomed our CHQ leaders & all
members of Association.
*Com.Pallab Bose* Circle Secretary apprised the House in
detail about CHQ & Circle activities regarding ;
1. AIC Vijayawada
2. Pension revision
3.Delay in Medical Bill Reimbursement for the pensioners.
4. Renewal of medical cards.
5. CCA KYP Form
6. Present status of the court cases.
7. Present BSNL Financial status.
8. Seniority fixation as per rule - 206
On behalf of UP(East) Com Bose conveyed thanks to Com
Prahlad Rai mentor & GS AIBSNLEA, Com Kishan Singh GS
AIRBSNLEWA , Com Amit Gupta AGS ,Our CHQ and AUAB leadership
for their foresightness that *pension revision is to be
delinked with pay revision of BSNL and it is to be done as
per 7th CPC* .Our Association AIRBSNLEWA are pleading this
issue since last 2 years.
Really order of *DELINK with pay revision of BSNL* will
be a great achievement of our Associations AIRBSNLEWA.
Com Pradip Goyel AGS, aprised the house in detail the
CGHS scheme.
Com C.S.Verma Circle Finance Secretary, Com R.J.Pandey
Lucknow Dist. President, Com S.C.Yadav DS Lucknow , were
also addressed the meeting.
|
17.01.2019:
AUAB WOULD BE COMPELLED TO TAKE RECOURSE TO STRIKE- THE AUAB
CAUTIONS THE ADDL SECRETARY DOT.
As per the decision taken in the AUAB meeting held yesterday,
representatives of the AUAB, viz., Com. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS,
BSNLEU & Convenor, Com.Chandeshwar Singh, GS, NFTE & Chairman,
Com. K. Sebastin, GS, SNEA and Com. Prahlad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA,
met Shri Anshu Prakash, Additional Secretary, Telecom, today.
The representatives conveyed him the decision of the AUAB
meeting held yesterday. They told the Additional Secretary,
Telecom, in no uncertain terms that, the employees are unhappy
that not much progress is made in the 3rd Pay Revision issue.
They also informed him that the AUAB will be compelled to give
call for the strike, since not much time is left for the
Parliament elections. The Additional Secretary, Telecom,
informed that he would hold a meeting with the AUAB next week
in which crucial discussion would be held in respect of the
issue of 3rd Pay Revision.
WE WHOLEHEARTEDLY SUPPORT THE STAND TAKEN
BY THE AUAB |
17.01.2019:
AUAB writes to the Hon'ble Minister of State for
Communications - Informs strike will become unavoidable due to
the delay in the settlement of the 3rd Pay Revision........<<<<Click
here for letter>>>>
As per the decision taken in meeting held yesterday, letter
has been written to Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon'ble Minister of
State for Communications, by the AUAB, communicating it's
unhappiness over the delay in the settlement of the 3rd Pay
Revision issues. In the letter, the AUAB has stated that it
would be compelled to go on strike, if no positive outcome
comes on the issue. The letter was delivered by hand to the
Private Secretary to the Hon'ble Minister of State for
Communications today, by the AUAB representatives. |
17.01.2019:
Time is
running out and strike will become unavoidable - AUAB meeting
decides to inform the government........
A meeting of the AUAB was held yesterday. Com.Chandeshwar
Singh, GS, NFTE & Chairman, AUAB, presided over the meeting.
Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU & Convener, AUAB, welcomed
everyone and presented the agenda item to be discussed in the
meeting. General Secretaries / Representatives of BSNLEU, NFTE,
SNEA, AIBSNLEA, AIGETOA, BSNL MS and BSNL OA, were present in
the meeting. The meeting reviewed the progress in the
settlement of the demands of the AUAB. The meeting assessed
that reasonable progress is made on the demands of 4G spectrum
and payment of pension contribution on actual basic pay.
However, the meeting came to the conclusion that, no
substantial progress has come on the issues of 3rd Pay
Revision and Pension Revision. The meeting also came to the
assessment that the time available for the settlement of
demands is only upto February, 2019 and that the announcement
for Parliament elections may come any time in March, 2019.
Once the elections are announced, the Code of Discipline will
also come into effect and no demand could be settled
thereafter.
In view
of the above reasons, the meeting decided to convey to the
government that, the AUAB would be compelled to give call for
the strike. The meeting also decided that the AUAB should meet
the Additional Secretary, Telecom, in person, and communicate
this. |
14.01.2019:
Meeting
of the Committee for Periodic Interaction (Institutional
Mechanism) and meeting between the AUAB and the
Addl.Secretary(T), DoT:
A meeting of the
Committee for Periodic Interaction (Institutional Mechanism)
was held in the Sanchar Bhawan yesterday the 10-01-2019. From
the AUAB, Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU & Convener, Com.
Chandeswar Singh, GS, NFTE & Chairman, Com.K.Sebastin, GS,
SNEA and Com.Prahlad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA participated.
Shri.R.K.Kandelwal, Joint Secretary(Admn.) - Convener
Committee, Shri S.K.Jain, DDG(Estt.), Sh. Rajeev Kumar
DDG(Budget), Sh. Sanjay Agarwal, Director(Estt.), Sh. Pawan
Gupta, Director(PSU), from DoT side and Ms.Sujata Ray,
Director(HR) and ShriA.M.Gupta, GM(SR) from BSNL side were
present in the meeting.
It may be remembered that the AUAB strongly demanded that this
Committee should be chaired by the Addl. Secretary(T), and
that no result would be achieved if it is presided over by the
Joint Secretary level officer. Whatever we predicted, has
proved to be correct. The Joint Secretary(Admn.) and the
DDG(Estt.) were not able to give any worthwhile information
about the status of the issues, viz., 3rd Pay Revision,
Allotment of 4G spectrum, Payment of Pension Contribution on
actual basic pay and Pension Revision. Both the officers are
completely negative on our issues. No worth mentioning outcome
came from this meeting.
Hence, after this meeting, the AUAB leaders went and met Shri
Anshu Prakash, Addl. Secretary(T) and expressed their total
dissatisfaction about the outcome of the meeting. Shri
R.K.Kandelwal, Joint Secretary (Admn.), Ms. Sujata Ray,
Director (HR) and Shri A.M.Gupta, GM(SR) were also present.
Thereafter, full fledged discussion took place with the
Addl.Secretary(T).
3rd Pay Revision :
Detailed discussion
took place. The Addl. Secretary(T) told that the DoT is ready
to settle the 3rd Pay Revision. But, he categorically told
that it will be very difficult for the DoT to get the approval
of the Cabinet for 15% fitment, since BSNL’s financial
position does not allow payment of such high salary. He
requested the AUAB and the BSNL Management to discuss and take
viable decision and bring to DoT immediately so that this can
be taken in next Digital Commission scheduled to be held in
the first week of Feb., 2019.
4G spectrum to BSNL:
As regards the
allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL, the Addl. Secretary(T)
confidently told that the DoT would do it’s best to get the
Cabinet approval for the allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL. He
expressed hope that the Digital Commission meeting to be held
in the 1st week of February would give the necessary
clearance, after which it would go for the Cabinet approval.
Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic pay:
As regards the issue
of Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic pay, the
Addl. Secretary(T) told that the Department of Expenditure (DoE)
has sought certain details and that the DoT has already
written to the BSNL in this regard. The Director (HR) replied
that within 1 or 2 days, BSNL would send a reply to the DoT.
The Addl. Secretary(T) assured that thereafter prompt action
would be taken to get the approval of the DoE.
Pension Revision:
On this
issue, the AUAB representatives expressed their
dissatisfaction and demanded that prompt action should be
taken by the DoT. Thereafter, detailed discussion took place
with regards to the fitment, etc. Finally, the Addl.
Secretary(T) requested Director(HR) to provide with copies of
relevant documents like Govt. orders related to the earlier
pension revision documents to the employees, etc.
Left out
items of 2nd PRC :At
the end of the meeting, the Addl. Secretary(T), DoT suggested
that the AUAB representatives could again meet him next week.
In addition to that left out items of 2nd PRC, Director(HR)
BSNL informed that the BSNL Management is taking necessary
action to enhance the superannuation benefits from 5% to 8%.
|
14.01.2019:
MEETING WITH CGM CTD
ON MEDICAL ISSUE
Circle Secretary West Bengal Met CGM CTD and GM HR CTD and
discussed about the ongoing problem of pensioners on
settlement of their medical claims. One ;etter handed over to
them. Both of them assured positive action. <<READ>>
|
14.01.2019:
G B MEETING OF
NASHIK BRANCH
The G. B. Meeting of our Nashik branch was held on
27/12/2018 under the president ship of com Y. E.
Saindane. The meeting was started with observing two
minutes silence to pay homage to departed soul late
S. N. Kulkarni. There was felicitation of Com. M. M.
Lele for completion of 75 years of age. Circle
Organiser com S. S. Dhangar briefed regarding current
issue of de-linking and CGHS medical scheme. The dist
Sec com M. L. Deore briefed the issue of accepting
either 7th CPC or 3rd PRC. The house unanimously
decided to go for 7 th CPC. DS also briefed regarding
the issue of pension arrears court case and reason for
its delay. The issue of delay for medical bills
payment was discussed. The total 14 delegates were
decided to attend the 3rd All India conference at
Vijayawada. The sutrasanchalan was done by com A. S.
Kadbhane. Total 60 members were present for meeting.
The meeting was concluded with presentation of vote of
thanks. <<GLIMPSES>>
|
08.01.2019:
DOT issued Action
Taken Report on AUAB demands
<<READ>>
|
08.01.2019:
2ND COURT CASE ON PENSION ARREARS
OA
1812/2018 alongwith MA 2021/2018 came up for hearing on
07-01-2019 at court no 2 of PCAT New Delhi. DOT advocate asked
two more weeks to reply and BSNL advocate told that he has not
received the notice. Next date of hearing is 05-04-2019. |
08.01.2019:
AGB
OF HYDERABAD BRANCH
Hyderabad Branch of AP&TS cir has conducted it's GB meeting
ON 03-01-2019. More than 150 members have attended and the
hall was jampacked .Com Jayram AGS addressed the meet and
updated on the present status of court cases,
pension delinking, forth coming aic ,launch of SAMPANN and
organisational issues.
GB has
felicitated 18 com's on their completion of 75 years and it
also elected delegates for the aic .
|
08.01.2019:
AIRBSNLEWA
OPENS ITS FIRST BRANCH IN KARNATAKA
The meeting of
Retired Executives’ of AIBSNLEA was arranged in Elders
Citizen Council Hall, J.L.Puram, Mysore on 17-12-2018 at
14.00 hrs. Around 15-20 members were present in the
meeting and
Com Prahlad Rai, General Secretary, AIBSNLEA CHQ and
chief mentor AIRBSNLEWA
addressed the house and appealed the retired members to
form an association. The first branch of AIRBSNLEWA,
Mysore TD in Karnataka Circle has been formed with the
following office bearers of the association in the
presence of General Secretary, AIBSNLEA CHQ New-Delhi.
-
District President : Com
S.B.Nanavar
-
District Vice President : Com M.S.Sreenivasa
-
District Secretary :
Com H.Krishnegowda
-
Assistant Dist
Secy : Com N.S.Nagaraj
-
Finance Secretary : Com M.M.Kalekhan
-
Organising Secretary : Com
K.S.Gopalakrishna
Meeting concluded with vote of thanks. |
28.12.2018:
HIGHLY APPRECIATED WRITE UP ON PENSION REVISION BY VETERAN
LEADER
COM M K BAGCHI <<READ>>
|
28.12.2018:
COMMITTEE OF BSNL MTNL PENSIONERS ASSOCIATIONS (CBMPA) WRITES
1) TO THE SECRETARY DOP&PW <<READ>>
2) TO THE ADDL SECRETARY DOT <<READ>>
|
18.12.2018:
PENSION REVISION
OF BSNL PENSIONERS AS PER 7 th CPC
- A PERMANENT SOLUTION
TO PENSION REVISION PROBLEM
Presently a serious discussion is going
on amongst the pensioners that after de-linking of pension
revision from pay revision, which is more beneficial 7th CPC
recommendation or 3rd PRC recommendation. We request all
pensioners to go through the following points and decide for
themselves which is beneficial.
1) It
is being told that CPC recommendations are only for those
who retired with CDA pay scales, then how out of total 11
CPC recommendations, 9 are implemented for BSNL IDA
pensioners also ? They are Gratuity, Leave encashment,
Pension Calculation, Minimum service for full pension,
Commutation table, Enhancement of pension with age etc.
These 9 recommendation of CPCs are traditionally being
implemented for BSNL IDA pensioners on their IDA pay/pension
only. Then what is the difficulty if the CPC recommendation
on pension revision i.e. 32% fitment on basic pension is
implemented for BSNL pensioners also on their IDA pension as
on 1-1-2017?
2) If
pension is revised as per 7th cpc then multiplication factor
will be 2.515 and if 3rd prc 15% is applied then MF will be
2.524 i.e .009 more. Is it not wise at this stage on the
part of the pensioners to accept CPC even by suffering .009
loss in MF for future security and stability on pension
revision on 2027, 2037, 2047 and so on? Otherwise for every
10 years pensioners have to struggle for the pension
revision. In 2007 the struggle was lasted for 4 years, now
in 2017 it is already 2 years, and in future also the same
instability will continue.
3)
When all have agreed for de-linking of pension revision from
pay revision. then how it is logical in demanding one of the
pay revision formula of PRC for pension revision. Pl note
that PRC is having three recommendation only for pay
revision for PSUs 15%,10%,&5% and has no recommendation on
pension or on pension revision. After de-linking on what
logic Govt. will follow only 15% pay revision for our
pension revision. Instead is it not more logical that after
de-linking the pension revision recommendation of 7th CPC is
applied for IDA pension revision of BSNL pensioners, the way
other CPC recommendations are implemented for them on not
only their IDA pay but IDA DA also.
4) If
we decide to follow the principle of PRC, who doesn't have
any recommendations on pension or its revision, then kindly
visualize a situation in 2037 when no absorbee employees
will be their in BSNL. If we do not come out of PRC for
pension revision purpose, it will be extremely difficult
situation then.
Pensioners may express their views on this by email to
sdebhl@yahoo.co.in
or by whatsapp to 9433000088
|
03.12.2018:
FLASH
FLASH
FLASH
DOT TAKES A
DECISION TO DELINK THE PENSION REVISION OF BSNL PENSIONERS
FROM PAY REVISION OF EMPLOYEES AND REVISE THE PENSION AS PER
7TH CPC ORDER.
CONGRATULATIONS: Here is the good news
for which all the BSNL pensioners are waiting for. It is
reliably learnt that DOT has taken a policy decision to delink
the pension revision of BSNL Pensioners from Pay Revision of
BSNL Employees. They have also decided to revise the pension
as per 7th CPC recommendation. The proposal is already under
process with DOP&PW. More clear picture is expected today
after meeting with MOSC which is scheduled at 10-00 hrs,
AIRBSNLEWA has been
striving hard since last 2 years to achieve this vital issue
for BSNL Pensioners. We have written number of letters to
Prime Minister, Minister of Communication, Secretary DOT and
other officers demanding our pension revision as per 7th CPC
and DOP&PW order dated 4th August 2016 . Number of RTI
applications were filed with DOT and DOP&PW asking
applicability of para 2 and para 7a of the said order dated
4th August 2016 for BSNL/MTNL pensioners. All such activities
has been uploaded in our website from time to time.
Recently we have
submitted a letter to MOC and DOT with detailed analysis of
7th CPC recommendations for pensioners and claimed that when
all the recommendations except pension revision and minimum
pension has already been implemented for BSNL pensioners, why
pension revision also will not be done as per 7th CPC
recommendations, We have submitted memorandum to at least six
MPs with all such details. We are grateful that the MPs also
in turn has realized our demand and wrote to the MOSC
recommending our pension revision as per 7th CPC. This has
also been uploaded in our website from time to time.
The recently formed
Committee of BSNL/MTNL Pensioners Associations has also
submitted a joint letter to Secretary DOT on the same line and
organised hunger strike on 22nd Nov at New Delhi and many
other places. This initiative was taken mainly by AIBSNLPWA
and its GS Com P Gangadhara Rao and other eminent leaders.
RTOWA (Pensioner Association of MTNL) is also very much after
this demand. We sincerely expect that once it is finally
settled for BSNL the same will also be applied to MTNL
pensioners also.
We are also
thankful to AUAB. But for their strike notice the issue could
have been dragged by DOT for years. Their strike notice has
certainly added to the pressure on DOT in taking this vital
policy decision.
Finally we are
extremely grateful to AIBSNLEA and its GS Com Prahlad Rai who
is also our Chief Mentor. They have all along supported this
vital issue and made constant negotiations.
Now let us wait for
the final order. We have uploaded this Flash news with all
details, just to recapitulate the actions taken so far.
|
02.12.2018:
Secy(T), DoT Meeting with AUAB
held today :
Talks between the AUAB and the
Secretary (T), DoT were held today
the 02nd Dec., 2018. Improvements are there in the
issues of 4G Spectrum, Pension Revision and pension
contribution. However, dead lock in prevailing in the issue of
3rd Pay Revision. With a view to ensure discussion
with the Hon'ble MOS(C) on this issue, the AUAB decides to
defer the strike for one week.
If fruitful outcome does not
come in the meeting with the Hon'ble MOS(C), the strike will
start from 00.00 Hrs. on
10th
Dec., 2018.
<<<AUAB Letter of deferment to Secy(T), DoT & CMD BSNL>>>>
<<<Director (PSU-I), Dot letter to AUAB leaders>>>> |
02.12.2018: 1430
hrs: AUAB talk with CMD BSNL:
CMD BSNL talk with AUAB Failed:
Today, A/N 12.00 Hrs. CMD BSNL called all the
General Secretaries for Discussion on the AUAB demands and
ongoing Agitation. CMD BSNL and Director(HR) further apprised
the representatives regarding the developments taking place in
DoT with respect to the demands AUAB and Indefinite Strike
with effect from 3rd December 2018. CMD appealed
that since the DoT Administration is now taking steps for the
settlement of some of the demands, AUAB should withdraw the
agitation. After detailed discussions AUAB Leaders expressed
their serious concern against not honouring the Commitments
given by the Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) to AUAB Leaders in the meeting
held on 24.02.2018, after a lapse of 9 months and the
Secretary (T) meeting held on 2.11.2018. AUAB Leaders
categorically told the CMD, if the competent authority should
give written assurance for the settlement of demands in bound
manner, thereafter only AUAB can review its decision.
In view of this, it is requested to all the
Circle/ District Secretaries to ensure for the successful
implementation of the indefinite strike |
27.11.2018:
OUR
PENSION ARREAR CASE IS FACING MOST UNWANTED INTRUSION
We are sorry to inform that the Pension Arrear Case
(OA/2260/2017), which was listed for final hearing on
26-11-2018 is now facing most unexpected and unwanted
intrusion from another case filed by the Armchair Association.
After being denied by Supreme Court and Delhi High Court
finally that association has ultimately filed a petition (OA
2853/2018) in PCAT ND. On 22-10-2018 that case came up for
admission hearing. During hearing it was pointed out to the
Judge that a similar case (our OA/2260/2017) is already
pending before PCAT and the Judge while admitting the case
ordered it to be listed next along with our case. <<view
the order>>
This came to our notice and we took necessary precautions. On
24th Nov. we find that in the list of proceedings for 26th
Nov. only our case is listed. There was no mention of their
case (OA 2853/2018) in the list. But surprisingly during
hearing the advocate of DOT has pointed out and placed a copy
of the order dated 22-10-18 before the court. Court also took
a cognizance of the order and posted our case for next hearing
on 23 Jan. 2019. Unfortunately our regular lawyer could not
attend the case and send a proxy advocate to attend as she was
engaged in Supreme Court for some other case. Now we are
waiting for exact text of the court order dated 26-11-2018 for
deciding our future course of action.
As mentioned in the
PCAT mischievously, The OA filed by the Armchair people is not
similar to our case. They have challenged both the DOT orders
dated 10-06-2013 and 18-07-2016 while in our case we asked
only a modification of DOT order dated 18-07-2016. They have
asked pay arrears also from 1-1-2007 along with pension
arrears but we prayed only for pension arrears. We made only
DOT and BSNL respondents but their case have 5 respondents,
DOT, BSNL, DOP&PW, DPE & DOE. The argument and justification
of their OA and our OA is also completely different. Moreover
Our OA has completed the reply and rejoinder episodes, where
as there OA is just admitted.
As is apparent from
above, according to our view their OA will consume more time
as now 5 respondents have to submit their reply then
rejoinders have to be submitted for all five replies, This
itself will take years. Then as because pay arrears also have
been prayed which is to be paid by BSNL and for which the
existing serving employees are also eligible, it will not be
easy for the court to decide the issue and may invite more
arguments which will again consume more time. Whereas our case
now is now listed for final hearing that is only final
arguments and Judgment is pending. Incidentally in this OA
they have 118 applicants in which pensioners retired after
10-06-2013 is also there only for pay arrears <<List>>.
The advocate of DOT, who was sure of loosing our OA, now
deliberately wanted to tag it with their case so that our case
also gets stuck up with them and face uncertainty.
It is irony of fate
that once they called our case "The Height of Absurdity" and
now are desperate to tag their case with our "Absurd" case and
thereby spoil our case along with them, But we shall ensure
that their game plan is nipped in the bud. |
27.11.2018:
FORMATION OF
COMMITTEE OF BSNL/MTNL
PENSIONERS ASSOCIATIONS
On 21-11-2018 a meeting of the pensioners associations of BSNL
and MTNL was held at Room No 556 Kidwai Bhavan New Delhi.
Representatives of AIBSNLPWA, AIRBSNLEWA and RTOWA MTNL-ND
and other two Associations of MTNL were present. Specific
request were made to AIBDPA and BDPA to be present in the
meeting but they refused to join for their own reasons. In the
meeting
COMMITTEE OF BSNL/MTNL
PENSIONERS ASSOCIATIONS
was formed. Com
Gangadhara Rao GS AIBSNLPWA is the convener of the committee.
At present the committee will deal only the pension revision
issue of BSNL/MTNL pensioners as per 7th CPC recommendation.
<<<Minutes>>. A
common letter
signed by the constituents has been submitted to Secretary
(Telecom). <<Page 1>><<Page
2>>. On 22nd Day long hunger strike was organised at
Janpath by the committee. |
27.11.2018:
Special General Body meeting of UP (East) Circle:
Marvelous and well organized Special General body meeting
of “ALL INDIA RETIRED BSNL EXECUTIVES’ WELFARE ASSOCIATION”
UP(East) Circle was held on 23rd November 2018 at Committee
Hall , Telecom Officers Colony Chandralok Lucknow in
presence of our chief guest of the day Com Amit Gupta AGS, Com
Pradip Goyel AGS & Com D.N.Verma CHQ Org. Secy. Hundreds of
BSNL pensioners from Lucknow district , Faizabad & Hardoi has
attended the meeting which lasted for more than 05 hours. The
Committee Hall was jam packed.
Two minutes silence was observed to pay homage to late Comrade
A.K.Singh than Circle Secretary AIBSNLEA UP(East) Circle.
Meeting started with the opening remark of Com S.M.Abbas
Circle President and he welcomed our CHQ leaders, Guest &
Mentor Com A.K.Verma Circle Secretary AIBSNLEA UP(East) Circle
& all members of Association.
Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary apprised the members that
“AIRBSNLEWA” is the only Association who had sincerely pursued
the 60:40 pensions sharing with BSNL, and 78.2% IDA merger
issues of retired executives of BSNL at CHQ level. He told
that only our Association AIRBSNLEWA had initially raised
60:40 pensions sharing issues.
After continuous struggle of AIBSNLEA and AIRBSNLEWA, the
60:40 sharing provision from pension Rule has also been
withdrawn after great efforts. It has strengthened the way for
future pension revision of BSNL Pensioners. It is a great
achievement of AIBSNLEA & AIRBSNLEWA.
Pallab Bose Circle Secretary conveyed gratitude to Com Kishan
Singh GS & Com Amit Gupta AGS for their foresightedness and
bringing into light the 60:40 cabinet decision through series
of RTIs.
Com. Amit Gupta AGS apprised the House in detail about
CHQ activities regarding ;
1. Pension revision as per 7th CPC.
2.Change in Pension Payment system of BSNL
retirees by DOT.
3.Delay in Medical Bill Reimbursement for the
pensioners.
4. Present status of the court cases
Com. Amit Gupta further apprised the house in details the
collective efforts of AIBSNLEA and AIRBSNLEWA in settling the
burning problems of BSNL Pensioners and assured to continue
the efforts for actual payment of 78.2% fitment benefit w.e.f.
01.01.2007 on actual basis.
Com A.K.Verma Circle Secretary AIBSNLEA
UP(East) Circle apprised the house regarding 3rd PRC and
forthcoming Agitational programme w.e.f. 3rd December 2018.
Com. Verma assured that AIBSNLEA will extend its full support
to our Association AIRBSNLEWA UP East Circle.
Com Pradip Goyel AGS, Com D.N.Verma CHQ Org. Secretary,Com
C.S.Verma Circle Finance Secretary, Com P.K.Raje Circle Org.
Secretary, Com R.J.Pandey Lucknow Dist. President, Com
S.S.Shukla Faizabad dist. Secretary, Com S.P.Misra Ex CS
AIBSNLEA UPE are also addressed the meeting.
Com S.M.Abbas Circle President
thanked his team especially Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary,
Com C.S.Verma Finance secretary, Com Praveen Kumar Raje, Com
S.C.Yadav DS Lucknow & Com Ravindra Babuta Finance Secretary
Lw dist.for organizing the meeting.
Com Pallab Bose Circle Secretary,
conveyed his sincere thanks to Com Amit Gupta AGS Com Pradeep
goyel AGS, Com D.N.Verma CHQ Organizing Secretary and
Com A.K.Verma Circle Secretary AIBSNLEA UP(East) for sparing
their valuable time and attended our meeting at Lucknow.
Com Bose also thanked his team especially Com Praveen Kumar
Raje Circle Org. Secy, for organizing the meeting in a
beautiful manner.
Twelve new
members joined our association in this meeting The Special
General body meeting ended with a vote of thanks by Circle
President. National Anthem.
At the end of session all members of AIRBSNLEWA UP (E) had a
delicious snacks with Chief guest Com Amit Gupta AGS, our
mentor & CS AIBSNLEA UPE Com A.K.Verma along our CHQ leaders.
<<Glimpses>> |
18.11.2018:
NEW
PENSION PAYMENT SYSTEM-- LATEST REPLY FROM DOT
DOT is all set to introduce new pension payment system (CPMS)
where pension will be paid directly by the CCAs through PFMS
(Public Financial Management System) to the Bank accounts of
the pensioners. To understand the new system our AGS Com Gupta
asked some questions under RTI which was replied by DOT
unsatisfactorily. <<Read
Earlier Reply>>
Com Gupta submitted a review petition and now DOT has come
with more details of the scheme. They have given their details
plan for submission of Life Certificates in the new system and
also on other aspects, We request all pensioners to go through
the <<New
Reply>>
and submit their views to us for further
action. |
18.11.2018:
HUNGER STRIKE BY AIBSNLPWA
ON 22-11-2018 FOR PENSION REVISION AS PER 7TH CPC
RECOMMENDATION
--
ACTIVE SUPPORT BY AIRBSNLEWA
All the CHQ office bearers & Circle/Branch secretaries
are hereby informed that com Gangadhar Rao GS , AIBSNLPWA
has given a call to our CHQ to join hunger strike on
22/11/2018 from 10am to 5pm at DOT Hqrs &all Circles/SSAs
demanding Pension revision as per 7th C PC report. Hence our
CHQ has also decided to join Hunger strike in coordination
with AIBSNLPWA leaders at stations.
All are requested to join Hunger strike and make the
agitatio grand success.
|
13.11.2018:
DoT has asked queries from BSNL on implementation of 3rd PRC>>>>>>>>
<<<Page1>>>
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02.11.2018:
Meeting between the Secretary, Telecom and the AUAB:
A meeting between Ms.Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary, Telecom
and the All Unions and Associations of BSNL(AUAB) was held
today.
Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS/BSNLEU, Com.Chandeswar Singh, GS/NFTE,
Com.K.Sebastin, GS/SNEA, Com. Prahlad Rai,GS/AIBSNLEA, Com.
Ravi Shil Verma, GS/, AIGETOA, Com. Suresh Kumar,GS/BSNL MS,
Com. Revti Prasad, AGS/BSNL ATM, Com. Rashid Khan, AGS/TEPU
and Com.H.P.Singh, Dy.GS/BSNL OA participated in the talks on
behalf of the AUAB.
From the DoT, Ms. Anuradha Mitra/Member(Finance), Shri Ravi
Kant/ Member(Services), Shri.N.Sivasailam/Special Secretary
and Shri R. K. Khandelwal/ Joint Secretary(Admn) Shri Pawan
Gupta,Director (PSU),Shri Sanjay Agarwal,Director(Esst) of
participated.
From the BSNL Management side, Shri Anupam Shrivastava/CMD
BSNL, Ms. Sujata Ray/ Director(HR), Shri Saurab Tyagi/Sr.GM(Estt)
, Shri. A.M.Gupta/ GM(SR) and Shri Sheo Shankar Prasad/DGM(Estt.)
participated.
At the outset, the representatives of the AUAB pointed out
that DoT failed to take appropriate action to implement the
assurances given by the Hon'ble MoS(C) in the meeting held on
24-02-2018, in view of which the AUAB has been compelled to go
on agitational programme. On the 3rd Pay Revision issue, the
Secretary, Telecom assured that the Cabinet Note, for getting
the approval of the Cabinet, would be sent at the earliest.
The AUAB pointed out that within three months the Pay Revision
issue has to be settled fully, otherwise, Parliament elections
would be announced; settlement of Pay Revision would become
difficult. Secretary informed that some queries are there from
IFD, it will be raised by DoT to BSNL in a week and BSNL
assured to reply all the queries within one week time ,As and
when BSNL replies and after the discussion with CMD BSNL it
will be processed. AUAB demanded the formalities of Cabinet
memo to be completed before this month. Secretary, Telecom
assured to act fast.
On the issues of allotment of 4G spectrum, Payment of Pension
Contribution on the actual basic pay and Pension Revision
issues, very useful discussion took place. On the 4G issue,
the Cabinet Note has been sent for inter-ministerial
consultation, and at the earliest it will be sent for the
approval of the Cabinet. On the issue of Payment of Pension
Contribution on actual basic pay instead of maximum of the pay
scale , the matter is being recommended for the approval of
the Department of Expenditure, with a positive note of the DoT,
by next week. On the Pension Revision of BSNL retirees, the
Secretary Telecom appeared to be convinced with the arguments
of the AUAB, that it should not be linked with the Pay
Revision of the serving employees. She directed the Member
(Services) to immediately discuss the issue with her. On the
30% Superannuation benefits for the Directly Recruited
employees, the Secretary Telecom said that it should be
settled by the BSNL. Thereafter CMD assured to examine another
2%.
After the meeting with the Secretary, Telecom, the meeting of
the AUAB was held. The meeting expressed it's satisfaction
about the discussions on the issues of Allotment of 4G
spectrum, Payment of Pension Contribution and Pension
Revision. However, the meeting viewed that there is no
improvement in the matter of 3rd Pay Revision. Hence, the
meeting decided to go ahead with the agitational programme of
Rally on 14.11.2018. The meeting called upon the employees to
effectively organise the rallies on 14-11-2018. It is decided
that the AUAB will again meet on 14-11-2018, to review the
situation.
In addition to the above issues Com GS discussed the issue of
replacement of E-1 by E-2,E2A by E-3 and upgradation of
subsequent pay scales E-3byE-4,E-4 byE-5,E-5 by E-6 and E-6 by
E-7 as per the proposal of BSNL sent on 6-6-2016 .He pleaded
that downgrading of the pay scales from E-1A to E-1 and E-2Ato
E-2 has degraded the caders Secy(T) directed SST to re look in
to the matter. Com GS also apprised Secy(T) that despite the
assistance given by Hon' ble MOSC a writ petition has been
filed by DoT in tn the Hon'ble High court Delhi against the
PBCAT ND judgement in withdrawal of the additional increments
in the same pay scale under EPP.Secy(T) assoured to look into
the matter.During discussions Com GS AIBSNLEA actively
participated along with other General Secretaries.
Organisational
decisions of the AUAB:
Prior to the meeting with the Secretary, Telecom, a meeting of
the AUAB was held at NFTE's office, under the chairmanship of
Com. Chandeswar Singh, GS, NFTE BSNL. After finalising the
strategy to be adopted in the meeting with the Secretary,
Telecom, the meeting discussed about the ways and means to
strengthen the unity of the AUAB and its functioning. After
detailed discussion, the following decisions are taken
unanimously:-
(1) Com.Chandeswar Singh, GS, NFTE BSNL, is elected as the
Chairman of the AUAB.
(2) Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU, is elected as the Convenor of
the AUAB.
(3) Notices for struggles will go with the signatures of all
the General Secretaries of the constituents.
(4) All other letters / communications to the BSNL Management/
DoT / Government, will be signed by the Chairman and the
Convenor.
(5) AUAB should immediately be formed at all circles and
districts, wherever it is not formed so far. As regards the
posts of Chairman and Convenor, the pattern adopted at the All
India level should be adopted at the circle and district
levels also. |
28.10.2018:
Proposed AUAB Meeting
with Secy(T), DoT:
Today morning at 10.30 AM Secy(T),
DoT hold a meeting with CMD BSNL, Director(HR) & GM(SR)
wherein Secy(T) wanted to discuss the demands of AUAB with
General Secretaries of AUAB but all the GSs were not available
at Delhi thus the next meeting is fixed upon 2nd
Nov., 2018 at 17.00Hrs in DoT with Secy(T), DoT.
In today’s meeting Secy(T) mentioned
that DoT is seriously implementing all the assurances given by
Hon’ble MOSC
(l/C)
to AYUB Leaders in the meeting held on 24th Feb.,
2018. Secy(T) DoT further informed that before 2nd
Nov., 2018 Cabinet Note on 3rd PRC implementation
in BSNL and 4G Spectrum allocation to BSNL will be ready for
further necessary action.
DoT
recommendations on payment of pension contributions on actual
basic pay of BSNL employees will be send to DOE for clearance
shortly. Pension revision of BSNL pensioners is also under
active consideration. Secy(T) DoT advised CMD BSNL & Director(HR),
BSNL Board to inform this status to all the leaders of AUAB.
Secy(T) will be on tour from 29th Oct.,, 2018 to 1st
Nov., 2018 thus the meeting is fixed up on 2nd
Nov., 2018.
<<<<Click here for the appeal of GM(SR), BSNL Corporate
Office, New Delhi>>>> |
28.10.2018:
Shree Ajay Nishad MP writes to MOSC(I/C) again on Pension
Revision
As we have reported earlier on 26-07-2018
that DOT while replying RTI of our AGS
mentioned that pension revision will follow pay revision only.
DOT have also attached a DO letter written BY MOSC(I/C) to Sh
Ajay Nishad MP wherein the said decision was communicated.
<<Read >>
Our members of Muzaffarpur (Bihar), the constituency of Sh
Ajay Nishad Ji, subsequently met him and apprised him
the actual position and submitted a memorandum explaining the
justification of 7th CPC recommendation for BSNL Pensioners
also.
We are thankful to Sh Ajay Nishad Ji who has written to MOSC(I/C)
again requesting implementation of 7th CPC order for BSNL
pensioners also.
<<<Read>>>
|
GB Meeting Of Delhi Circle
A well organized GB Meeting of Delhi Circle of
AIRBSNLEWA was held on 24-10-2018 at Kidwai Bhawan under the
chairmanship of Com. A K Nandi V. P. Com. Shiv Kumar President
and Com. Prahlad Rai GS, AIBSNLEA and our Chief Mentor were
the guests. Com. Kishan Singh GS apprised the House about CHQ
activities regarding:-
1.
1)Pension revision as per 7th CPC.
2)Change
in Pension Payment system of BSNL retirees by DOT.
3.
3)Delay in Medical Bill Reimbursement for the
pensioners.
Com GS also informed the house that AIRBSNLEWA
has written to other Pensioner Associations on above issues
and requested them to join in a common platform of pensioners.
AIBSNLPWA has responded and a joint meeting is being organized
on 21st Nov at New Delhi. It is expected that other
associations will also respond and join the meeting to have a
broad based unity amongst pensioners. He also asked the
members to join the Hunger Strike at BSNL CO on 22nd
Nov being organized by AIBSNLPWA and RTOWA ND.
Com. Shiv Kumar in his address informed house
that he along with Com. Prahlad Rai GS and Kishan Singh have
met M (F), M(S), DDG(Estt.) and Dir(SU) for settlement of pay
revision & pension revision. President & GS AIBSNLEA had also
met MOSC for in connection with pay and pension revision and
other related issues a few days Back. MOSC assured to look in
to the case very soon.
Com. Prahlad Rai addressed the house and
informed in details how sincerely Pay & Pension revision
issues are being perused in DoT by him. He also told the
imitational program of AUAB from 30/10/2018 onward and
appealed all members to join hands in these activities in
maximum numbers and assured to continue his support in future.
Com Kishan Singh thanked Sh. Shiv Kumar & Sh.
Prahlad Rai for their gracious presence in meeting and their
sincere efforts and support in pensioner’s issues. He also
thanked Sh. R.D. Arora CS Delhi and Sh. K.M Goyal treasurer
for excellent arrangements for GB Meeting.
Meeting was Concluded by vote of thanks to
all by Sh. A K Nandi V.P.
<<<Glimpses>>> |
23.10.2018:
Meeting with Director (PSU) DOT:
GS & President AIBSNLEA met Director (PSU), DOT and discussed
regarding
A) Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL:
Director (PSU) confirmed that the BSNL proposal for 3rd
PRC with 15% fitment benefit is being returned to BSNL for
re-examination on the basis of the queries made by the
Internal Finance of DOT. He further mentioned that this
proposal will be sent back to BSNL within this week only.
|
23.10.2018:
Meeting with DDG (Estt) DOT:
GS & President AIBSNLEA met DDG (Estt), DOT and discussed
regarding
A) Pension Revision:
They
requested the DDG (Estt), DOT for the Pension Revision of BSNL
Pensioners by delinking the Pay Revision as the Pension of
BSNL Pensioners is also being paid under CCS (CCA) Pension
Rules 1972 as Govt. Pension. DDG (Estt) mentioned that the
BSNL Pensioners Pension is being paid as per the CCS (CCA)
Pension Rules 1972 but there is no mention about the Pension
Revision. Govt. Pensioners Pension is being revised along with
the Pay Revision as the practice. Similarly the BSNL
Pensioners Pension Revision was also made along with the Pay
Revision of BSNL Employees on implementation of 2nd
PRC. At present 3rd PRC implementation in BSNL is
under consideration in DOT and after the Pay Revision only the
Pension can be revised. This stand has been taken by the
Establishment Cell of DOT.
B) Payment of Pension contribution on Actual basic pay instead
of Maximum of the Pay:
DDG (Estt) informed that n the meeting held on 17.10.2018,
Hon'ble MOSC(IC) has directed the Member (Finance) to look in
to the matter. Thus some early decision is expected in this
regard.
C) CGHS Medical Facilities to BSNL Pensioners:
They
appraised the DDG (Estt) that in some Circles where the BSNL
Pensioners have applied to switch over to CGHS Medical
facility from BSNL MRS are not being allowed by the respective
Circle Medical Authorities on the pretext that the Head of
Account has not been mentioned in the PPO. The same has been
clarified by the respective Circle CCAs and the Head of
Accounts is also given but the Medical Authorities wants a
copy of the letter of DOT Budget Cell. We requested DDG (Estt)
to settle the issue. DDG (Estt) advised us to give a letter in
this regard for necessary action. We will submit the Letter
shortly. |
22.10.2018
Com Prahlad
Rai and his office bearers of AIBSNLEA met CMD and Dir HR
BSNL on
Implementation of
3rd PRC in BSNL, Pension Revision, Payment of Pension
Contribution on actual basic:
Meeting with CMD:
They apprised CMD regarding
meeting with Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) and meetings in DOT. They
requested CMD BSNL to use his good office in DoT/MOSC office
for getting implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL and settlement
of other issues. CMD, BSNL mentioned that he will discuss
the matter with Hon’ble MOSC(I/C) and will try to arrange a
meeting on 29.10.2018
Meeting with Dir HR:
They requested DIR(HR) to use
her good office in DOT for the settlement of 3rd PRC in
BSNL, Pension Revision, Payment of Pension Contribution on
actual basic and Allotment of 4G Spectrum etc. *Dir (HR)
informed that in last week i.e.on 17.10.2018 she attended a
meeting with Hon’ble MOSC(IC) in the presence of Secretary
(Telecom ), Member (Finance), SST and other Senior Officers
of DOT with reference to revival of BSNL wherein she
pleaded that BSNL should be allowed to take Loan from Banks
with the Letter of Comfort to meet the OPEX.During
discussion DOT Officers informed that the 3rd PRC proposal
approved by the BSNL Board will be returning back to BSNL
for their own consideration. But without the settlement of
excess payment towards the Pension contribution and allowing
BSNL to take Loans from Banks how this issue can be settled
by the BSNL.
Thus she advised to
further take up the matter with the Hon’ble MOSC(IC) only to
settle these issues at DOT level itself because these are
under the purview of DOT only.
|
22.10.2018:
Meeting with PGM
(Admn.) BSNL CO:
Com Prahlad Rai and GS, FS of AIRBSNLEWA met PGM (Admn.) BSNL
C.O. ND and discussed to issue correct eligibility criterion
order of BSNL Pensioners for medical claim by considering
April -2018 IDA instead of April -2016. After April -2016 the
necessary order for eligibility of medical claim for BSNL
Pensioners has not been issued by BSNL CO. As a result in ERP
the limit for with voucher cases are calculated with April
2016 IDA only. PGM (Admn) after some discussions assured to
look into the matter.
(b) Allotment of funds to settle the
medical claims of BSNL serving employees and Pensioners:
We expressed our concern against
the non- reimbursement of medical claims of BSNL serving
employees and BSNL Pensioners. PGM (Admn) mentioned that due
to the financial constraints the funds have not been released.
However, the matter is expected to be resolved in the
next month as Dir Finance is making all out effort to avail
loan from Bank on the basis of Letter of Comfort to be
obtained from DOT. |
Report of G. B.Meeting Nasik
The G B meeting was held on 9th
Oct 2018 under the chairmanship of com S. N. Kulkarni, Com
A. S. Khadbhane welcome the members. The invited guest
members com. A. B. Jadhav , com. S. S. Kulkarni ( Pune) ,
com. L. K. Magdum (Kolhapur) were present for our meeting.
Two minutes silence was observed to pay homage to late S. Y.
Vaidya (retd SDE). Our circle organiser com. S. S. Dhangar
delivered his welcome speech. The invitees briefed their
speech especially com. A. B. Jadhav very nicely told about
3rd PRC and other current issues that we are facing now a
days. We congratulate com. A. B. Jadhav and com. S. S.
Kulkarni as they have enrolled their basic membership at
Nashik. They also promised to work together. I told the
house regarding the present status of payment of
with/without voucher medical bills and views of CHQ on 3rd
PRC. The audited expenditure for the period 22/09/2017 to
08/10/2018 was placed before house by com. G. B. Jorvekar
and it was unanimously passed by house with one voice. We
have sent quota for 110 members (life membership) to CHQ
Delhi and further it is decided to send 30 members quota.
Our senior leader com S. S. Dhangar was nominated as
election officer. The new body was unanimously elected as
below.
President* : Y. E. Saindane
Vice-President : D. N. Gharde, K. A. Baviskar
*Secretary :* M. L. Deore
*Asst Sec* : N. B. Patole., B. B. Kendre.
*Treasurer :* S. D. Kale.
*Asst Treasurer :* R. N.Dixit.
*Organisation Sec* : P. B. Visput, S. M. Shaikh., A. M.
Deshpande., R. W. Sonar.
*Executive members :*
S. M. Chandorkar., S. N. Kulkarni.,P. C.
Nemad ,S. S. Mahajan., R. S. Amrutkar, G. B. Jorvekar.
*Auditor :* A. S. Kadbhane.
More than 80 members attended the meeting and
very nice sutra sanchalan was done by com. A. S. Kadbhane.
The meeting was concluded with vote of thanx. <<Glimpses>>
|
09.10.2018 AIBSNLEA
Meeting with Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, Hon'ble Minister of State
for Communications (I/C), Govt. Of India:
GS, President, AGS (Fin) and AGS(DR) met with Hon'ble MOSC
(IC) Shri Manoj Sinha Ji for early settlement of various
issues viz. (i) Implementation of 3rd PRC with 15% fitment
benefit in BSNL(ii) Revision of pension of BSNL Pensioners
(iii) Payment of pension contribution on actual basic Pay (iv)
Allocation of 4G spectrum to BSNL (v) Payment of pension
through existing Banking CPCs instead of CCA
Hon'ble
Minister mentioned that BSNL should have serious approach
towards Its Revival. BSNL has to grab the opportunity through
"BSNL
Wings"
and FTTH connections and increase its revenue as finally
burden will come only on BSNL. BSNL should increase its CFA
customer base from 1 crore to 1.5 crore during next 8 months
to increase its revenue. In mobile segment there is stiff
competition. We insisted that about 20 lakhs people
dependent on BSNL and are watching with hope towards Hon'ble
Minister. We requested that Hon'ble Minister can only decide
the fate of these 20 lakh people as approach of Bureaucracy is
always as per line of rule book.
After
detailed discussions, Hon'ble Minister assured that after
arrival of Secretary (T) from US tour on 14.10.2018, he will
hold a meeting with Secretary (T) and CMD, BSNL. Unions and
Associations may also be invited for aforesaid meeting and
try to resolve issues at earliest. On our pleading Hon'ble
Minister assured to give good news within this month itself.
We
provided all the letters addressed to Hon'ble MOSC (IC) on
above issues which he marked to Shri Saket Kumar , PS, (IAS)
to conduct above meeting . |
01.10.2018:
Com Kishan Singh writes to the Secretary DOT protesting
against the proposed changes in the pension payment system
which will cause immense hardship to the BSNL pensioners.
Requested for immediate discussion on pensioner welfare
issues. <<Letter>>
|
01.10.2018:
Com Kishan
Singh GS writes to :
1)
Com K G Jairaj GS AIBDPA
(aibdpa@gmail.com)
2) Com Gangadhar Rao GS AIBSNLPWA (bsnlpensioner@rediffmail.com)
3) Com D D Mistry GS BDPA INDIA (didimistry@gmail.com)
on proposed
changes in Pension Payment system causing harassment <<Letter>> |
21.09.2018:
NEW
SYSTEN OF PENSION PAYMENT
We were
getting information from the circles that the CCAs are
unofficially informing the pensioners that very soon they will
start disbursing the pension directly to the pensioners bank
account instead of present system in which Banks or Post
Offices calculate and deposit pension to our accounts. We have
met the officers of DOT to know the actual position but they
avoided us by saying it is their internal matter and
pensioners need not bother as they will continue to get the
pension in their Bank Account.
Not
satisfied with the reply our AGS submitted a RTI application
on 9th July 2018. Following is the reply received after 2
months on 20-9-2018 <<RTI
Reply>>
|
INFORMATION SOUGHT |
REPLY |
1 |
Whether DOT is proposing any change in the present system
of pension disbursement ? |
YES |
2 |
If the answer of question 1 is ‘yes’, then whether in the
new system the pension will be disbursed directly by CCAs
to pensioners account through RTGS or NEFT or any other
system . In that event where pensioner will submit their
life certificates. What is the proposed date of launching
the new system. |
The disbursement shall be made using PFMS. However details
shall be shared on finalization of software
Life certificate can be submitted on line in form of
Digital Life Certificate. Also conventional Life
certificate can also be sent by post to CCAs. Other modes
to facilitate pensioners are also being explored. The date
of launching of the new system is not yet finalized. |
3 |
kindly furnish copies of all relevant papers describing
the new scheme and its roadmap for implementation |
The road map has not been finalized as of now. Once the
CPMS is in final form, then further details will be put in
public domain. |
Thus
it can be seen that DOT is in process of changing the pension
payment system but not ready to disclose the information even
under RTI. But from the reply it is clear that once the
software PFMS or CPMS is implemented, pension will be
disbursed by CCAs and life certificates are also to be
submitted to CCAs. It is mentioned that the Life certificates
may be sent by post but in our opinion this is a casual reply
as we know very well that it can never be sent by post for
authenticity. Further DOT has taken such decision without
discussion with any of the pensioners Associations. In our
opinion the pensioners will be put into following difficulties
in the new system.
- 1)
All pensioners have to attend CCA offices or camp offices
for submitting the life certificates. Presently we are
submitting the same to the banks of our vicinity leisurely
during whole month of November. Bank officers even visit our
places where pensioners are bed ridden on our request. In
the new system such convenience will surely be un available.
The CCA offices are in the capital cities. what will happen
to the pensioners settled in villages, districts etc.
2)
Our experience about the behavior of the employees are not
comfortable. They took months and years to settle the issues.
Whereas in Banks we get prompt reply if posted to their
customer cells. For 78.2 IDA fixation case even today cases
are pending with CCA offices. Our IDA is being revised every
quarterly. At present Banks are implementing it on the same
month. But if CCAs disburse our pension, then it is sure that
every time we have to struggle for implementation. Furthermore
for all such persuasions, pensioners have to travel to the CCA
offices and they will be attended if the concerned official is
available and in a good mood to hear the problem.
Present system of Pension Payment is stable system and
developed over the years. We don't find it necessary to change
it. We shall protest the proposed change and request all to
protest.
Pensioners
submitting KYP forms to CCAs must mention that they want
pension from Banks or POs and not from CCAs.
|
21.09.2018:
MEMORANDUM
TO MP ON PENSION REVISION
AIRBSNLEWA AP&Telengana Circle submitted memorandum to Hon'ble
MP Lok Sabha Sh Bandaru Dattatreya Garu on Pension Revision of
BSNL Pensioners. Com Panduranga Rao CS and Com M N Rao
represented the association. Sh. C N Rao Retd JTO presently in
national executive of BJP arranged the meeting. Hon'ble MP
took keen interest on the issue and agreed to write to Hon'ble
MoS for Communication highlighting our problems. <<Memorandum>>
<<Photos>> |
20.09.2018:
Com Kishan
Singh GS writes to :
1)
Com K G Jairaj GS AIBDPA
(aibdpa@gmail.com)
2) Com G Natarajan GS AIBSNLPWA (bsnlpensioner@rediffmail.com)
3) Com D D Mistry GS BDPA (didimistry@gmail.com)
for
making a common approach on Medical Reimbursement issue
<<Letter>> |
20.09.2018:
BSNL issues
order on custody of Service Books of IDA Pensioners <<READ>>
|
19.09.2018:
Pension
Arrear Court Case at PCAT New Delhi
Yesterday
the Case (OA 2260/2017) came up for final hearing along with
MA 202/2018 (filed by BSNL).
in
court no 5 of Principal Bench CAT New Delhi. Advocate of DOT
pleaded that this case cannot be heard in single bench court
as it relates to pay revision, in his opinion it should be
transferred to division bench. Our advocate protested and
pointed out that this case is not a pay revision case but
relates to date of effect of pension revision ony. The judge
ruled that the case will be heard in single bench court
only. Next date of hearing given as 26-11-2018. Com Kishan Singh GS, Com A K Jain FS
and Com Pradeep Goel AGS were present in the court.
|
17.09.2018:
Com Kishan Singh
1)
Meets OSD to MOC and submits letter on Pension Revision <<Read>>
2)
Writes to Spl. Secretary DOT Sh N Sivasailam on Pension
Revision <<Read>>
3)
Writes to Secretary(Pension) DOP&PW on Pension Revision <<Read>> |
14.09.2018:
Com Kishan
Singh GS writes to :
1) Com P S Ramankutty President AIBSNLPWA (psramankutty@rediffmail.com)
2) Com D D Mistry GS BDPA (didimistry@gmail.com)
3) Com K G Jairaj GS AIBDPA
(aibdpa@gmail.com)
for making a common approach on pension
revision
<<Letter>>
|
14.09.2018:
Meeting with Smt
Sujata T Roy Director (Fin & HR) at Kolkata.
Our
AGS Com Amit Kumar Gupta met Director (HR & Fin) BSNL board
and discussed the issue of abnormal delay in medical bill
payment of pensioners. He mentioned that in all the circles
huge no of bills are pending for want of fund. In some
circles TDS have been deducted and paid to I Tax dept but
the bills are not paid although in AS26 the bills are shown
as paid. This may create serious problem while submitting
TAX return.
Director madam informed that BSNL is undergoing serious fund
problem. Govt has imposed restriction to take bank loan for
OPEX (operational expeditie) purpose. If BSNL don't get Bank
Loan for OPEX then our medical bills cannot be paid. She
further suggested that the pensioners should immediately opt
for CGHS by paying the requisite contribution. We pointed
out other than few cities CGHS facility is not good and in
many places it is practically non existant. She did not
comment on that and expressed her helplessness. She said
sorry to us and also advised to communicate the situation to
all pensioners.
Therefore there is no possibility that our pending medical
bills will be paid in near future.<<Glimpses>>
ORDERS
FOR ENROLLMENT IN CGHS
<<CLICK>>
|
13.09.2018:
Pension
Arrear Court Case at PCAT New Delhi
Today
AGAIN
the Case (OA 2260/2017) came up for final hearing along with
MA 202/2018 (filed by BSNL).
in
court no 6 of Principal Bench CAT New Delhi. But Argument
did not take place as the advocate of DOT was absent. Next hearing will be on
18th September 2018. Com Kishan Singh GS & Com A K Jain FS
was present in the court.
|
06.09.2018 Status
of 3rd PRC implementation with 15% fitment benefit in BSNL:
GS, President, AGS(DR) AIBSNLEA
met the concerned authorities in DoT and discussed regarding
implementation of 3rd PRD in BSNL. It is learnt that the
BSNL’s Board proposal is still pending in the Internal Finance
of DoT for clearance. It is expected that proposal may be
cleared by Member (Finance) DoT in the next week after her
joining from leave. However, the nodal section of DoT has
already prepared the Cabinet Note in this regard. After the
clearance of Internal Finance wing & approval of the Hon’ble
MOSC(I/C), it will be sent to Nodal Ministries for comments
i.e. DoP&W, DPE, DOE, Law Ministry & DoP&T. It is also learnt
that the comments of all these ministries are ready available
in DoT on the earlier references made by DoT. Now, the whole
matter depends on the approval of Internal Finance of DoT. |
06.09.2018:
Pension
Revision as per 7th CPC for BSNL
Pensioners
Com Kishan Singh GS AIRBSNLEWA writes to Secretary DOT on
pension Revision of BSNL Pensioners as per 7th CPC. It is
reminded in the letter that DOT has committed Govt SCHEME of
Pension at the time of absorption. And now Pension revision as
per CPC is being denied because BSNL Pensioners have retired
from IDA scale. He placed the claim with a table to establish
how all other recommendations of CPC are implemented on the
IDA pension of BSNL Pensioners only Pay Revision is denied.
<<<Read the Letter and
attachments>> |
06.09.2018:
Com
Kishan Singh writes to
Dir(HR) BSNL on
holding up of payment of medical claims of pensioners in all
circles for shortage of fund. He requested to allot fund to
clear the backlog, <<LETTER>>
|
06.09.2018:
Pension
Arrear Court Case at PCAT New Delhi
Today
the Case (OA 2260/2017) came up for final hearing along with
MA 202/2018 (filed by BSNL).
in
court no 4 of Principal Bench CAT New Delhi. But Argument
did not take place as the Judge was not ready. Next hearing will be on
13th September 2018.
|
05.09.2018:
Com Prahlad Rai writes to Ms. Aruna Sundararajan, Chairman TC
& Secretary(T), DoT, New Dehli regarding pension revision of
BSNL IDA pensioners....<<<<Click
here for letter>>>> |
05.09.2018
GSAIBSNLEA writes to Shri N. Sivasailam, Special Secretary
(Telecom), DoT regarding request to grant a meeting on
implementation of 3rd PRC recommendations in BSNL and other
related issues including allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL.....<<<<Click
here for letter>>>
<<<<Click here for the reply received from Shri N Sivasailam,
Special Secretary, DoT>>>>
|
05.09.2018:
OPTION FORMS FOR WEST BENGAL TELECOM CIRCLE <<CLICK>>
|
30.08.2018:
DENIAL OF IST TIME
BOUND PROMOTION AFTER 5 YEARS.
Office
of the Principal CCA Kolkata was denying all the pension cases
where the pensioners got 1st time bound promotion after 5
years under EPP and was reducing one increment and also
causing recovery. AIRBSNLEWA took up the case with Pr CCA
Kolkata on 02-05-2018 <<READ>>.
Com Prahlad Rai also took up the issue with DOT
<<Letter>>
Yesterday we reported that during meeting with Advisor
Finance DOT the issue was again raised by him and the Advisor
immediately spoken to Pr CCA Kolkata for remedial action.
Today we received following two
emails from the office of Pr CCA Kolkata.
With reference to your letter no.
AIRBSNLEWA/Pr CCA/2018 dated 02.05.2018, it is
stated that misinterpretation
with regards to meaning of eligibility
criteria of EPP from E1A to E2A
as per BSNL/CO/ND dated 18.01.2007 (basic
order of EPP) and clarificatory order thereof
dated 18.03.2010 as revealed in your letter
has been happened.
However, further reviewing of the case after
taking into the matter with the support of
BSNL/CO/ND
clarificatory order dated 15.08.2012 is
going on. Decision will be given later on.
Sr. AO (Pension Revision)
O/o Principal Controller of Communication
Accounts
8, Hare Street, Kolkata -1
The email dated 30.08.2018 at 16:22
wherein the second para the clarificatory
order, the dated mentioned as 15.08.2012
therein, may be read as 15.05.2012. Sr.
AO (Pension)
O/o Principal Controller of
Communication Accounts
8, Hare Street, Kolkata -1
Thus
we can expect settlement of the cases at an early date.
|
29.08.2018: Meeting
with Advisor Finance, DoT:
Com Prahlad Rai
met Advisor Finance DOT and discussed regarding denial of
First time bound promotion received by BSNL executives of CTD
after 5 years
by office of Pr CCA, Kolkata causing reduction of pension and
pensionary benefits of retired BSNL executives. After going
through our letter advisor finance immediate spoke with Pr CCA
Kolkata and advised her to consider the representation given
by the association on the basis of EPP provisions. Pr CCA
Kolkata assured an early action in this regard.
Implementation of 3rd PRC with 15% benefit, payment
of pension contribution on actual basic and revisions of
pension of BSNL pensioners. we also informed that BSNL Board's
proposal on implementation of 3rd PRC is under
consideration with DDG (Fin .), DoT. Advisor Finance during
discussions mentioned that he will discuss the matter with DDG
(Fin) for an early clearance but there is feeling among the
DOT officers that pension of BSNL pensioners should not be
more than pension of DOT pension. Otherwise there was no use
of absorption of DOT employees of BSNL. We pleaded that BSNL
employees after technical resignation joined BSNL under the
assurance of Govt. Pension under Rule 37 A. |
29.08.2018: Meeting
with Member ( Services) , DoT:
Com Prahlad Rai
met Shri Ravikant Member service on courtesy call and greeted
him on assuming of the High Office of Member Services .
Member services has fixed up the meeting with AIBSNLEA on 4th
September 2018 to discuss regarding payment of pension
contribution on actual basic on BSNL pensioners and revision
of pension of BSNL pensioners. |
29.08.2018: Meeting
with Shri A N Rai Advisor to Hon'ble MOSC (I/C):
Com Prahlad Rai
met Advisor to to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) and requested to use his
good office to support in resolution of issues of BSNL
employees i.e. implementation of 3rd PRC with 15%
benefit , payment of pension contribution on actual basic and
revisions of pension of BSNL pensioners. After detailed
discussions on these issues , Advisor to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C)
mentioned that tomorrow Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) is holding review
meeting of BSNL which was schedule today .In this meeting
assured to extend his support . Regarding BSNL's viability
advisor opined that BSNL should concentrate on giving more and
more FTTH connections to retain and attract the customers. |
28.08.2018:
NO DOCUMENT WITH DOT
AND DOP&PW WHICH CAN PROVE
DOP&PW MEMO DATED
04-08-2016(PENSION REVISION) IS FOR
CDA PENSIONERS ONLY.
Both DOT and DOP&PW could not supply any
note sheet/ order / document which can establish their claim
that the pension revision memo F No 38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(ii)
dated 04-08-2016 is only for those absorbee pensioners who
retired from CDA scale and drawing pro-rata pension in reply
to RTI applications made by Com Amit Kumar Gupta AGS.
DOT in its reply said that "
it is self evident based upon the background material refereed
thein" <<view
the reply>>
And DOP&PW in its reply said "Obviously
, these orders are not applicable to those pensioners who are
drawing pension in the IDA pay scale"
<<view the reply>> |
27.08.2018:
FORMATION OF GRIEVANCE CELL IN CIRCLES
Calcutta Telephones
constituted Retired Employees Grievance cell for coordinating
with the central cell of BSNL CO. Efforts may be made for
formation of similar cells in other circles also. <<ORDER>>
|
DONATE GENEROUSLY
FOR KERALA DISASTER
AIRBSNLEWA CHQ calls upon its members to donate generously
to the Kerala Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund for
extending help to the distressed. Serving Unions and
Associations have already decided to donate one days basic
pay. Our AP & Telengana Circle is already mobilizing and
collecting Rs 1000/- from each members. Our other circle
organizations also may act similarly. Individual members and
pensioners may also donate liberally to CM's DRF directly. The
official website for the purpose is
https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in
Here you can pay directly on line or can pay through SBI
also.
STATE BANK OF INDIA
PAYMENT GATEWAY SERVICES
I
ACCOUNT DETAILS
A/c Number : 67319948232
A/c Name: Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund
Branch: City Branch, Thiruvananthapuram
IFSC : SBIN0070028 | SWIFT CODE : SBININBBT08
Account Type: Savings | PAN: AAAGD0584M
|
24.08.2018:
Admin. Section of BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi issued
instructions regarding systematic improvement in medical
claims of BSNLMRS beneficiaries....<<<Click
here for order>>> |
24.08.2018:
Pension
Arrear Court Case at PCAT New Delhi
Today
the Case (OA 2260/2017) came up for final hearing along with
MA 202/2018 (filed by BSNL).
in
court no 4 of Principal Bench CAT New Delhi. But Argument
did not take place as the Judge has not studied the case. He
proposed next hearing on 30 th August But BSNL advocate
wanted on 1st week of September. Next hearing will be on
06th September 2018.
|
10.08.2018:
Pension
Arrear Court Case at PCAT New Delhi
Today
the Case (OA 2260/2017) came up for final hearing along with
MA 202/2018 (filed by BSNL).
BSNL
argued for deletion of its name from the list. Our advocate
protested as BSNL has to pay the arrears of leave
encashment. Today argument took place mainly on the MA. Next
hearing will be on 14th August when argument on OA will
continue.
|
06.08.2018:
DOP&PW had issued an order on Pension Revision of PSU
abosorbees way back in 2003. We are uploading the order here
and wish to get any information available with anyone about
it. Whether this order was ever processed in DOT for BSNL
pensioners if so what was the result ? kindly send the
information to
sdebhl@yahoo.co.in . <<ORDER>>
|
06.08.2018:
Nationwide Pension Adalot on 18th September 2018. Cases are
to be
registered with CCA within 15-08-2018. <<View>> |
02.08.2018:
DOP&PW could not
provide documents establishing its order dated
4-8-16 is only for CDA
scale retirees.
DOP&PW vide its letter no
4/1/2018 -P&PW(D) dated 4-7-18 informed that its memo dated
4-8-2016 (order for pension revision) is for those C G
Pensioners who retired on CDA scale and its para 2.1 & 7(A) is
for those who are in PSU and drawing PRO-RATA pension. <<Read
underlined lines in page 1 & 2>>
Com Amit Kumar Gupta our AGS
in his RTI application dated 9-7-18 asked for the
documents/orders/note sheets where Govt has decided that the
memo dated 4-8-16 is applicable to only those absorbee
pensioners who retired from CDA scale and drawing PRO-RATA
pension. <<<RTI dated 9-7-18>>
DOP&PW vide diary no 260/IFC/2018
dated 27-07-2018 transfered the RTI application to DOT for
compliance. Which obviously proves that DOP&PW do not have any
such document which can prove its pension revision order is
only for CDA retirees and not for IDA retirees. Now let us see
what DOT replies. <<
DOP&PW reply 27-7-18>>
|
30.07.2018:
General Body meeting of UP (East) Circle:
Marvelous
and well organized General body meeting of “ALL INDIA
RETIRED BSNL EXECUTIVES’ WELFARE ASSOCIATION” UP(East)
Circle was held on 27th July 2018 at “HOTEL
SILVETE” Lucknow in presence of our AGS Com. Pradip Goyel &
CHQ Organizing Secy. Com D.N.Verma, Hundreds of BSNL
pensioners from Lucknow district has attended the meeting
which lasted for more than four hours.
Meeting started with the
opening remark of Com S.M.Abbas. Circle President and he
welcomed all members of Association. Com Pallab Bose Circle
Secretary apprised the members that “AIRBSNLEWA” is the only
Association who had sincerely pursued the 60:40 pensions
sharing with BSNL, and 78.2% IDA merger issues of retired
executives of BSNL at CHQ level. He told that only our
Association AIRBSNLEWA had initially raised 60:40 pensions
sharing issues. He mentioned that today many associations are
claiming the credit of achieving the demands but in reality
they did nothing about it.
After continuous struggle of
AIBSNLEA and AIRBSNLEWA, the 60:40 sharing provision from
pension Rule has also been withdrawn after great efforts. It
has strengthened the way for future pension revision of BSNL
Pensioners. It is a great achievement of AIBSNLEA &
AIRBSNLEWA.
On behalf of
AIRBSNLEWA UP (East) Circle we conveyed our gratitude to Com
Kishan Singh GS & CHQ specially Com Amit Gupta AGS for his
foresightedness and bringing into light the 60:40 cabinet
decision through series of RTIs.
Com Bose further told
that after the implementation of 78.2% fitment formula, not
a single working employees association (including those of
non-executives) protested for non-payment of pay arrears
between 1st January, 2007 and 12th June, 2013, let alone
seek for legal help.
AIRBSNLEWA, too,
followed this principle and avoided this portion of pay
arrears while seeking legal help through Principal CAT and 9th
August 2018 has been fixed for Final Judgment hearing.
But, strangely, other
retired executives association also included this in their
plea for justice on non-payment of arrears. After being shown
door by both Supreme Court and High Court, now they are
dejected, perplexed and wandering aimlessly.
Com Bose informed that
DOT has confirmed in writing to our AGS Com AMIT GUPTA in
reference to his RTI enquiry
that there will be no pension revision before
3RD PRC implementation in BSNL/MTNL.
Circle Secretary told that
after consistent persuasions by our CHQ , “Grievance Redressal
Cell” for BSNL has been formed and he requested all PENSIONERS
OF BSNL to avail the facility and REGISTER all their
GRIEVANCES FOR REDRESSAL. Success of this endeavor depends
entirely on them. He further told that a link to this form is
provided on the home page of www.intranet.bsnl.co.in
and our Association AIRBSNLEWA has also provided a link at
the top of our CHQ Web site page permanently in
red color.
Com
S.M.Abbas Circle president explained the present status of the
court cases and informed the house that the judgment of 1st
case is expected by 9th August' 2018. He explained the
present status of the court cases and informed the house that
the judgment of 1st case is expected by August'18 and 2nd case
by end of this year. He further told that we will celebrate
the winning of this court case.
Com Pradip Goyel AGS AIRBSNLEWA
addressed the house. All present developments related to
pensioners were explained in detail by AGS. Com Goyel. He
apprised the house with details the collective efforts of
AIBSNLEA and AIRBSNLEWA in settling the burning problems of
BSNL Pensioners and assured the members that AIRBSNLEWA CHQ
will take appropriate action for Pension Revision at the
correct moment. He also clarified other issues like 3rd PRC,
Medical issues , KYC issue in CCA, and explained the actions
being taken by AIRBSNLEWA.
Meeting was
addressed by Com D.N.Verma CHQ Org. Secy. Com C.S.Verma Circle
Finance Secy., Com P.K.Raje Circle Org. Secy. Com R.J.Pandey
Lw Dist. president, Com R.A.Tripathi Rtd. DGM(Finance), Com
P.K.Dixit Rtd D.E. and Com S.K.Yadav Retd CAO.
At the end
of the meeting AGS Com Goyel appreciated Circle President Com
S.M.Abbas, Circle Secretary Com Pallab Bose and his team for
organizing the successful meeting at 3-star “Hotel Silvete”
Lucknow. Circle Secretary thanked his team especially Com
S.M.Abbas Circle President, Com C.S.Verma Finance secretary,
Com Praveen Kumar Raje, Com R.J.Pandey Com S.C.Yadav & Com
Ravindra Babuta for organizing the meeting in a beautiful
manner. Circle Secretary
conveyed his sincere thanks to Com Pradeep goyel AGS, and Com
D.N.Verma CHQ Organizing Secretary for sparing their valuable
time and attended our meeting at Lucknow.
Ten new members joined our association in this
meeting
including Sh Anil Kumar Shukla Retd.AGM & PRO to CGMT UP East,
Sh H.L.Rai Retd DGM, Sh H.D.Shukla Retd D.E., Sh Bharat Singh
Retd DGMF, Sh Suresh Chand Gupta DGMF Sh Satrughan Singh CAO.
The General
body meeting ended with a vote of thanks by Circle President.
At the end of session all
members of AIRBSNLEWA UP (E) had a delicious snacks & Tea with
CHQ and Circle Leaders, at 3-star “Hotel Silvete” Lucknow.
>>>>>>>>>>>Click
for the glimpses. |
26.07.2018:
NO PENSION
REVISION BEFORE 3RD PRC IMPLEMENTATION IN BSNL/MTNL
----
DOT
INFORMS OFFICIALLY IN WRITING
While complying the
order of Information Commissioner in respect of the RTI made
by Com Amit Kumar Gupta our AGS, DOP&PW vide their no
4/1/2018-P&PW(D) dated 4th July2018, asked DOT to inform
"the
action taken, if any, for revision of pension of BSNL/MTNL
absorbee pensioners after 7th Central Pay Commision".
In
response DOT vide 47-35/2014-Pen(T) dated 13th July 2018
informs
"..case of pension revision of the permanent absorbees to
BSNL/MTNL will be taken up as and when 3rd PRC is implemented
in BSNL/MTNL."
DOT has expressed
this opinion earlier verbally but this time they came out
officially. (Earlier communication dated 21-02-2018 in this
regard was subsequently cancelled). Further DOT has enclosed
the DO letters of MOC written to two MPs with the present
reply dated 13th July and thus made those letters also part of
RTI document which can be produced before court as documents.
The fresh RTIs made
by Com Gupta on 09-07-2018 asking the copies of the related
documents/orders/note sheets which can establish the DOP&PW
memo dated 04-08-2016 is applicable only to the pensioners
retired from CDA pay scale and drawing Pro-Rata pension as
being claimed by DOT and DOP&PW in their communications, is
yet to be replied by DOT and DOP&PW.
<<< READ DOT Reply and Related
DOP&PW letter >>> |
24.07.2018: AIRBSNLEWA
meeting at Hyderabad on
21.07.2018:
First General Body meeting of newly formed Hyderabad Branch
held on 21-07-18 at 10.00 hrs at Basavi Club Auditorium. Com
Prahlad Rai our Chief Mentor and GS AIBSNLEA was the
chief guest. Com. Amit Kumar Gupta AGS, Com. Jairam, AGS,
AIRBSNLEWA attended and addressed the Spl. G.B. Meeting. Com B
S Reddy AGS (Engg) and Com E Saya Goud CS Telangana AIBSNLEA
were also present. Com. E. Shivaramadu, District President,
AIRBSNLEWA presided over the meeting Com. Panduranga Rao
Circle Secretary , AIRBSNLEWA, Com. Koteswar Rao Circle
President, Com. K. Dakhsinamurthy, Distt. Secy. HTD and Com.
Shivcharan, District Secy. Circle office Branch, AIRBSNLEWA
welcomed all the guests. Com. Amit Gupta and Com Prahlad Rai
apprised the house in details the collective efforts of
AIBSNLEA and AIRBSNLEWA in settling the burning problems of
BSNL Pensioners and assured to continue the efforts for actual
payment of 78.2% fitment benefit w.e.f. 01.01.2007 on actual
basis, Pension revision of BSNL Pensioners, smoothening of
medical claims etc. They explained in detail the efforts taken
for the withdrawal of 60:40 provision in payment of pension
etc. They explained the present status of the court cases and
informed the house that the judgment of 1st case id expected
by August'18 and 2nd case by end of this year. More than 200
members attended the meeting, 25 new members enrolled. The
conference hall was jam packed. Lunch followed.
<<GLIMPSES>> |
19-07-2018:
Court
Orders of the Hearings held on 09-07-2018
OA 2260/2017 (Ist case) <<
Read>>
OA 1018/2018 (2nd Case) <<Read>>
|
19-07-2018:
BSNL CO constitutes Wage Committee for negotiation of new pay
structure from 1-1-2017 for Non Executive Employees. First
meeting is scheduled tomorrow at 11-00 Hrs. <<ORDER>>
|
19-07-2018:
Kannur unit meeting
held on 18/07/2018
About 70 persons were
present. We discussed all issues including pay revision of
employees, pension revision of all, spectrum allocation to
BSNL, reduction of pension contribution, court cases for
pension arrears, medical allowances and present financial
position of BSNL and it's consequences. Updating of
pensioners information sought by CCA were also collected and
forwarded.
|
17-07-2018:
AIRBSNLEWA
writes to BSNL CO asking clarification on the medical orders
issued.
<< READ>>
|
13-07-2018:
Medical orders for
pensioners 2018-2019
BSNL CO
has issued orders for medical claims yearly limit for with and
without voucher. The yearly limit will be 23days 78.2% IDA
merged basic pay plus IDA of the current year for with voucher
claims and 25% percent of the annual limit subject to minimum
of Rs 12000 per annum for without voucher claims.
<<<With
Voucher Limit>>> <<<Without
Voucher>>> |
09-07-2018:
Court Case for Pension Arrears
Both the
cases (OA 2260/2017 and 1812/2018 came up for hearing today.
Our advocate tried to combine both the cases for listing for
final hearing. But since for OA 1812 DOT has not submitted
reply court has not agreed to join both the cases. Now OA
2260/2017 is listed for final hearing on 9th August 2018 and
OA 1812/2018 is listed for next hearing on 3rd October 2018.
We request
the applicants of 2nd case (OA 1812) not to get disheartened
as our attempt for joining the case with old case (OA 2260),
which was filed in June 2017, failed. Before next hearing i.e.
on 3rd October we shall get the judgment of old case which
shall certainly help early decision of the 2nd case also. |
09-07-2018:
RTI on Applicability of 7th CPC for BSNL Pensioners
Kindly see the informations uploaded on 27-06-2018. As per the
order of Information commisioner delivered on 19-06-2018, DOP&PW
submitted a revised reply to the queries made by Com Amit
Kumar Gupta our AGS. As supporting documents were not given
Com Gupta made subsequent RTIs to DOT and DOP&PW. However DOP&PW
asked DOT to reply com Gupta on action taken, if any, for
revision of pension of BSNL/MTNL absorbee pensioners after 7th
Central Pay commission
<<ICs Order>>
<<Revised
reply by DOP&PW>> <<Further
RTIs to DOT & DOP&PW>>
<<Fresh Appeal to
Information Commissioner>>
|
05-07-2018:
MEETING WITH DIR
(Estt) DOT
Com Kishan Singh GS
went to DOT to
meet DDG(Estt) regarding our pension revision status but he
was on leave. Then he along with sh.Abdul Majid met
Dir(Estt).It is informed that pension revision will be after
pay revision of BSNL employees. I asked that it will be
better if cabinet notes for both are moved together. He
informed that pension revision will be as per pay revision
fitment formula and Govt. decision on fitment formula is not
yet known .hence cabinet note for pension revision can not
be moved -along with pay revision.
Shri Ajay Nishad MP and Shri Gopal
Shetty MP wrote DO letter to Hon'ble Manoj Sinha MOC on
revision of pension in BSNL and MTNL respectively. Pl see
the reply of MoC to them which clearly describes the mindset
of DOT on this issue. These letters were collected by Com
Kishan Ji GS AIRBSNLEWA during his visit to DoT on 5th July
2018.
<<Read the letters>>
|
27-06-2018:
RTI on Applicability of 7th CPC for BSNL Pensioners
Readers may recollect that our AGS Com Amit Kumar Gupta
submitted an application asking some information on
applicability of DOP&PW order dated 04-08-2016 on 7th CPC
implementation for pensioners of BSNL/MTNL. DOP&PW has
avoided to furnish the information and forwarded the case to
DOT. Being aggrieved Com Gupta appealed to the Chief
Information Commissioner on 14-03-2017. After a gap of more
than one year the appeal came up for oral hearing through
video conferencing on 19-06-2018. The Information Commissioner
after the hearing ordered DOP&PW to submit proper reply within
15 days.
View <<All papers with DOT's reply and appeal etc
till date of hearing>> <<Order
of Information Commissioner 19-06-2018>>
The news was
uploaded earlier on 07-11-2016. It is again furnished below
for ready reference.
Reply from DoP & PW on
RTI querry made by Com Amit Kumar Gupta AGS.
Com Gupta has submitted a
RTI querry to DOP&PW on 07-09-2016 asking applicability of the
paragraphs 2.1 and 7(a) of its OM no
DoP & PW vide
O.M. F.No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(ii) dated
04.08.2016 on implementation of 7th CPC, which reads as below
<<<Read
the Application>>>
para 2.1, These orders shall apply to all pensioners / family
pensioners who were drawing pension / family pension before
01.01.2016 under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules
1972.
para 7(a) The cases of Central Government employees who have
been permanently absorbed in public sector undertaking /
autonomous bodies will be regulated as follows:-
When the Government servants on
permanent absorption in public sector undertaking / autonomous
bodies continue to draw pension separately from the
Government, the pension of such absorbees will be updated in
terms of these orders
The question and replies of DoP&PW
is as below. It can be seen from the response that DOP&PW has
deliberately avoided all the quarries. <<<CLICK
TO VIEW THE LETTER>>>
S No |
Quarry |
Response |
1 |
1.
The pensioners of which departments /PSUs will be
covered under the provision of above two paras 2.1 & 7(a).
of DoP & PW vide
O.M.
F.No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(ii) dated 04.08.2016. |
The
position regarding applicability of O M dated 4-8-2016 has
been indicated in the O M itself. The CPIO has no further
information to provide. |
2 |
1.
Whether the absorbee pensioners of BSNL, who fulfil
the conditions mentioned in para 2.1 & 7(a) of the said
order are covered by the said order and their pension will
be revised from 1-1-2016 in terms of the said order DoP &
PW
O.M.
F.No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(ii) dated 04.08.2016. |
In Respect of point nos 2
to 5 regarding absorbee pensioners of BSNL/MTNL who are
getting pension under IDA pattern, Orders for revision of
pension etc are issued by DOT. A copy of your RTI
application is also being transferred to CPIO, DOT for
providing the requisite information to you directly. |
3 |
Whether the absorbee pensioners of MTNL, who fulfil the
conditions mentioned in para 2.1 & 7(a) of the said order
are covered by the said order and their pension will be
revised from 1-1-2016 in terms of the said order dated
4-8-2016 |
4 |
1.
If the answer to the questions 2 above is negative,
then kindly furnish the information on BSNL absorbees
ineligibility of getting covered under the order dated
4-8-2016 in spite of fulfilling the conditions laid down
in para 2.1 & 7(a) of the said order DoP & PW
O.M.
F.No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(ii) dated 04.08.2016 |
5 |
If the answer to the questions 3 above is negative, then
kindly furnish the information on MTNL absorbees
ineligibility of getting covered under the order dated
4-8-2016 in spite of fulfilling the conditions laid down
in para 2.1 & 7(a) of the said order DoP & PW
O.M. F.No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(ii) dated 04.08.2016 |
|
24.06.2018:
BSNL Staggers salary payment dates <<ORDER>>
|
24.06.2018:
G.B. Meeting of Nasik Branch :
There was general body meeting of our Nashik branch on
18/06/2018. There were 80 members present for the meeting. The
meeting was started with observing two minutes silence to give
tribute to departed soul of late Shrotriya sir , late K. T.
Pohare , late mother of com. N. B. Patil. The status of third
PRC was discussed. The abnormal delay of payment of without
voucher medical claim and with voucher medical claim was
discussed. The data entry of DOT/BSNL pensioners for PDA
(Pension Disbursing Authority ) was discussed. Com. S. S.
Dhangar briefed the issue in the house. It was decided not to
hurry and wait for getting authentic communication from the
concerned authority. The meeting was concluded with vote of
thanks.
G B
Meeting of Kannur SSA Kerala : GB meeting held on
19-06-2018, About 60 members were present. All the issues
related to pensioners discussed in the meeting. Members
expressed their frustration for abnormal delay of payment of
medical bills which is about 6 months. |
24.06.2018:
Com Kishan Singh writes to Dir(HR) <<<CLICK>> |
14.06.2018:
MEETING WITH DIR
(HR) BSNL AT KOLKATA
Smt
Sujata Ray Director(HR) BSNL is on official tour to Kolkata.
Today (14-06-2018) she granted a meeting with AIRBSNLEWA at
12-30 hours. From our side Com Amit Gupta AGS/CHQ and Com D
Roy Org Secy WB represented. They felicitated her with flower
bouquet and Bengali sweets. Following points were discussed:
1) Opening of Pensioners Grievance Cell:
They thanked her on behalf of the entire BSNL pensioners
community for this historic decision of opening the grievance
cell accepting our suggestion and request. For further
improvement of the system we requested to introduce
acknowledging the grievances by sending SMS and to provide an
arrangement to view the status of the grievance. A letter was
also handed over to her. She highly appreciated the
suggestions and assured to implement the same within short
time.
2) Inordinate delay in settlement of medical claims of
pensioners:
They
pointed out that in all circles of India average delay for
settlement of outdoor claims is minimum 4 months and that for
indoor claims it is one year and for maximum delay there is no
limit. Director (HR) enquired whether it is pan India picture,
We requested her to enquire in any circle of her choice.
Everywhere pensioners are left to the mercy of the concerned
officials and officers.She then informed that the preparation
of "Bill Tracking Module" is now being done by ITPC unit and
expected to be ready by next 2 months. We requested to have
the field trial of the module at Kolkata and at Andhra
Pradesh. Director agreed to consider the proposal.
3) Proposed meeting with all pensioner Associations:
They reminded her that the proposed meeting has not been
arranged although promised. There are small small problems
which can be resolved through this meeting. Director (HR)
mentioned that on the inauguration day of "Bill Tracking
Module" the said meeting will be arranged/
Thereafter
she opined that BSNL is planning to open a mentor group with
retired executives who are conversant with the rules and
regulations mainly on finance and accounts and HR
administration. Their job will be to guide the new less
experienced officers. Our representatives reacted positively
and assured to help the management for any need including the
proposed mentor group. They also offered to extend their help
for sales and marketing jobs in the circles. The meeting
lasted for about 20 minutes and in very cordial terms.
<<<LETTERS>>>
<<<Glimpses>>> |
07.06.2018:
MEETING WITH DOT OFFICERS
Meeting with Member (Finance), Telecom Commission:
GS AIBSNLEA and GS, AIRBSNLEWA met Member (F), Telecom
Commission and discussed:
A Implementation
of 3rd PRC report with 15% fitment benefits in
BSNL:
They requested Member (F) for giving her clearance to the BSNL
Board approval on 3rd PRC implementation in BSNL
and as per the reply received from DPE. Member (F) mentioned
that she has not received any proposal in her office in this
regard. We informed her that the file is pending with DDG (EF),
DoT. She immediately spoke with DDG (EF) and inquired about
the status of file. DDG (EF) informed that he has returned the
file to the Director (PSU) for clarifying some queries. Member
(F) directed him to submit the file to her after receiving the
reply from the concerned section. Member (F) further mentioned
that she is in favour of implementation of 3rd PRC
in BSNL.
B Revision of
Pension:
They
requested for revising the pension of BSNL pensioners by
de-linking from the pay revision of the serving employees.
Member (F) mentioned that this matter is being dealt by Member
(S) and on receipt of the case she will consider favourably.
Meeting with Member (S), Telecom Commission:
GS, President, OS (West) AIBSNLEA and GS AIRBSNLEWA met Member
(S), Telecom Commission and discussed regarding pension
revision of BSNL pensioners. Member (S) advised them to
provide a brief note to DDG (Estt), DoT on the anomaly which
may take place amongst the pensioners on revision of pension
of the pensioners prior to 01.01.2017 and the pensioners who
retired or retiring after 01.01.2017 with or without
implementation of 3rd PRC. |
07.06.2018:
ON LINE GRIEVANCE REGISTRATION
FORM
As reported by us on 22-05-2018, after formation of Grievance
Redressal Cell for BSNL pensioners, SE Cell has now introduced
an on line Grievance Registration Form for on line entry of
the Grivances. We have been negotiating on this issue with
Director (HR) since last one year. We are extremely thankful
to her for accepting our request for the benefit of the
pensioners. We are thankful to GM(SR) also for nicely
designing the form. Some improvement is required which we
shall be communicating with him.
NOW ALL PENSIONERS OF
BSNL ARE REQUESTED TO AVAIL THE FACILITY AND REGISTER ALL
THEIR GRIEVANCES FOR REDRESSAL. SUCCESS OF THIS ENDEAVOR
DEPENDS ENTIRELY WITH THEM.
A link to this form is
provided from the home page of
www.intranet.bsnl.co.in also. We have also provided a link
from top of this page permanently. <<Read
the Order>> |
01.06.2018:
BLAME OTHER TO HIDE YOUR INEFFICIENCYWhen
AIRBSNLEWA was preparing for the court case and collecting
signature from the pensioners to make each of them 'Applicant'
for the case, one association criticized us bitterly and
announced that they will move to appropriate court at the
appropriate time on 'Representative Capacity' so that all
pensioners get the benefit hence there is no need for
individuals to become applicant.
Subsequently
they moved to Supreme Court, where their petition was not
accepted and disposed off with leave and liberty. Ironically
there were 439 petitioners for the case contrary to the claim
of becoming representative of all pensioners. Next they moved
to Delhi High Court. There also the case is disposed off on
first hearing. After that they issued a circular (see below)
blaming AIRBSNLEWA. They tried to establish that as because we
have filed case in Principal CAT New Delhi , Delhi HC did not
accept their petition. Now pl go through the order of Delhi HC
(see below). In the last para the court said
Since the JURISDICTION of such case is with Central
Administrative Tribunals,
the case is relegated (downgraded) to CAT.
This we are aware since
beginning. That is why we approached to Principal Bench CAT
New Delhi and not misguided the pensioners saying loud words
like Supreme Court, High Court etc.
They also
mentioned several other points which according to them is our
wrong action in handling the court case and will harm
pensioner's interest. As because this may create confusion
among pensioners we are explaining below our stand on the
issues raised by them.
1) We have not challenged
the DOT order dated 10-06-2013 :
Yes we have not, because that order has got nothing to do with
the pensioners retired prior to that date. That order was for
the serving employees as on 10-6-13 only. The order for merger
of 78.2% IDA for pensioners was issues on 18-07-2016, in our
petition we asked only modification of the paragraph where
with holding of pension arrears is mentioned. Therefore why
should we challenge an order which is not related.
2)We have not asked for pay arrears
for the pensioners retired after 1-1-2007 but before 10-6-2013
: Yes we have not asked. The pay arrears from 1-1-2007
to 10-06-2013 is denied not only to the pensioners but to all
serving employees numbering more than 2.5 lakhs. We thought
that raising the pay arrear issue will make the case
complicated and longer time consuming, because all the serving
employees are related and this has to be paid by BSNL.
Moreover like pension arrears there is no protection from
Supreme Court for pay arrears. Therefore we decided to
separate out both the issues. After achieving pension arrears
depending on the situation we shall fight for pay arrears
also. We have to remember that there are many many instances
where pay fixation is done from some date but paid from some
other prospective date.
3)The Notional issue : We fail
to understand why they are unnecessary harping over the word
notional again and again. This word is used rightly by DOT in
their order dated 18-7-16. There are two types of fixation
Actual and Notional. As per dictionary when fixation is done
from some date but payment is effected from a prospective date
the fiction is notional. Therefore the fixation of 78.2% IDA
merger from 1-1-2007 and actual payment from 10-6-13 is
certainly notional which is rightly mentioned in DOT's order
dated 18-7-16. The word 'Notional' is mentioned in DOT's order
dated 18-07-16 three times to describe the fixation of both
pay and pension.
Our case
is progressing in right direction and we are confident of
winning it. All such attempt to find loopholes in our petition
is only an attempt to help DOT to damage our case and also a
futile attempt to hide the inefficiency in filing their case
in Supreme Court and Delhi High Court.
Most
remarkable point is this association has now started a
hush-hush campaign to malign us. In public domain they are
silent on the court case issue but internally they are active.
When someone avoids to be transparent, there is always some
misdeed behind.
These people all along blamed us for going to PCAT and said
they will show how to fight a case and bring justice to all
the pensioners, but today see their pitiable condition. God is
really Great. <<Circular>> <<
HC Order>> |
01.06.2018:
SOME RECENT ORDERS
RELATED TO PENSIONERS
1) Guidelines issued by CGHS probably in view of recent
Judgement of Supreme court
<<click>>
2) MTNL issues order to export it's absorbee staffs to other
PSUs <<click>>
3) Recovery of excess pension by Banks
<<click>>
4) Non issue of pension slips by Banks.
<<click>> |
22.05.2018:
Grievance Redressal Cell for the Retired Employees.
As already
reported
AIBSNLEA and
AIRBSNLEWA's combined efforts yielded results in getting
opening of a
Grievance Redressal Cell (GRC) for the Retired Employees
under the SR Cell of BSNL Corporate Office.
The Contact
details of the Cell are as under:
Tel: 011 2376
6063
Fax: 011 2373
4338
email:
bsnlretiredemp@gmail.com
We extend our
sincere thanks to Director (HR), BSNL Board and GM (SR), BSNL
Corporate Office for opening of the GRC on our request.
<<<Click here for the Office Order>>>>
We request all the pensioners to make
full use of this Cell and post all their grievances to the
email id given. Any type of grievances including pending
medical bills, non/delay payment of leave encashment, wrong
calculation of pension amount or any other grievances may be
posted. This has been introduced after continuous effort by us
and success of the scheme will depend on how pensioners use it
We have also requested to introduce an
online form linked with an icon at BSNL portal (www.intranet.bsnl.co.in)
, so that the pensioners can enter their grievances directly
in the portal on line. This also being prepared and will be in
operation shortly.
Pl share the information with all the BSNL
pensioners, |
16.05.2018:
GREAT ACHIEVEMENT BY
AIRBSNLEWA FOR PENSIONERS
Our Association has been
requesting the BSNL management for opening of Pensioners
Relation (PR) cell at Corporate and Circle level for the
benefit of pensioners as at present there is no designated
officer to look after the issues of pensioners. We have
written number of letters and requested Dir HR many times.
Finally during the inaugural function of AIBSNLEA CHQ office
at BSNL CO, Com Kishan Singh in his deliberation requested Dir
HR again to take decision on this issue which was reciprocated
positively by the Dir HR. Accordingly the decision has been
taken to open the PR Cell under GM (SR) at Corporate level.
The necessary order is under issue. Today Com GS went to thank
the Director HR and requested to open such cells in circles
also. Dir HR agreed to that and instructed immediately to the
concerned officers for taking action.
This will certainly extend benefit
the pensioners for redressing their grievances. AIRBSNLEWA
will continue to strive hard for the real welfare of the
pensioners without any gimmick. |
16.05.2018: Meeting
with CMD BSNL:
GS, President, AGS (HQ), AGS (Finance) and AGS (DR) AIBSNLEA
met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding.
Implementation of 3rd
PRC in BSNL with 15% fitment benefit:
They
apprised CMD BSNL regarding our discussions held with Secy.
Telecom. & Member (Finance) DoT in the informal meeting held
on 11.05.2018 regarding implementation of 3rd PRC
in BSNL, payment of pension contribution on actual basis
instead of maximum of the pay scale and pension revision.
CMD confirmed that now there is a
move in DoT to draft the Cabinet Note on relaxation in the
affordability clause of 3rd PRC report w.r.t. BSNL.
CMD also mentioned that we will strict for 15% fitment
benefits. He further mentioned that our efforts are yielding
the results now. |
16.05.2018: Meeting
with Dir (HR) BSNL Board:
Com Prahlad Rai with President, AGS(HQ), AGS(Finance) AIBSNLEA
and Com Kishan Singh GS AIRBSNLEWA met Dir (HR) BSNL
Board and discussed regarding.
a) Creation of separate cell for BSNL
pensioners under the control of GM (SR):
We extended our sincere thanks
for creation of a separate cell exclusively for BSNL
Pensioners under the control of GM (SR) as a single window
service and requested to open
such single window service to BSNL pensioners at Circle level
also. Dir (HR) mentioned that this issue was raised by
AIBSNLEA & AIRBSNLEWA in the inaugural function of AIBSNLEA
CHQ office wherein she had assured an early action.
Accordingly, this step has been taken and she directed GM (SR)
to take similar action at all Circle levels also as requested
by us.
b) Extension of BSNL MRS facility to the
BSNL pensioners after 01.04.2018:
We requested to issue necessary
orders for extending BSNL MRS facility to the BSNL pensioners
after 01.04.2018 w.r.t. their outdoor treatment. Dir (HR)
directed GM (SR) to issue necessary directions to PGM (Admn)
for issuing necessary orders in this regard at the earliest.
c) Implementation of 3rd PRC
in BSNL with 15% fitment benefit:
We apprised Dir (HR) BSNL Board
regarding our discussions held on 11.05.2018 with Secretary
(Telecom) & Member (Finance) DoT regarding implementation of 3rd
PRC in BSNL, payment of pension contribution on actual basis
instead of maximum of the pay scale and pension revision of
BSNL Pensioners. Dir (HR)
mentioned that yesterday Member (Finance) DoT has called her
over telephone and advised her to have discussions on
preparation of the Cabinet Note on 3rd PRC implementation in
BSNL.
Accordingly, she will be going to DoT to
discuss the matter with Member (Finance). She confirmed that
now there is a move in DoT to draft the cabinet note on
relaxation in the affordability clause of 3rd PRC
report w.r.t. BSNL. Director (HR)
further mentioned that it is a good sign for implementation of
3rd PRC in BSNL since the DoT has allowed BSNL to start Wage
Negotiation with Non-Executive Unions.
Regarding payment of pension
contribution on actual basis, Director (HR) mentioned that she
has also spoken with the senior officers of DoT Finance who
informed that no such case has been put up to them from
Establishment Cell of DoT. In view of this, she directed GM
(SR) to discuss the matter with DDG (Estt), DoT for submitting
the case to the Internal Finance of DoT for comments as
desired by DoE.
On the issue pension revision of BSNL
Pensioners, Director (HR) mentioned that she has also
discussed the matter with Member (Finance) and the Member
(Finance) is also of the opinion that Pension revision will
take place after the revision of pay scales of BSNL serving
employees. |
16.05.2018:
REPORT FROM
COM KISHAN SINGH GS
Today
a delegation of AIRBSNLEWA DELHI CIRCLE members consisting
of myself ,sh.A K Jain Fin.Secy CHQ , A K Madan ex.vice
President , A K Nandy president Delhi ,-R D Arora circle
Secy, N K Dewan ,Hardas Singh Rajender Kumar ,
Bhattacharjee, S P Singh , S K Awasthi , M L Agrawal ,
Harish Chandra went to meet smt. Aruna Sundararajan Secy.
Telecom to give her a representation for pension revision of
BSNL Retirees drawing pension from DOT under CCS (Pension)
Rules 1972 .Due to her busy schedule we could not meet
her.The attached letter was given in her office.LETTER
PAGE 1
PAGE 2
I am
thankful to members to accompany me.
2) I
alongwith our chief mentor sh.Prahlad Rai GS AIBSNLEA CHQ
met Dir (HR) to thank her for quick action taken by her on
following
a)
Release of 2 quarters (fy2017-18) pending medical bills of
without vouchers scheme,
b)
orders are being issued very soon for opening PR cells under
GM(SR) in corporate office & Circles,
These could be possible only
when I raised these issues with Dir(HR) on 20/4/2014 at the
time of inaugural function of AIBSNLEA CHQ OFFICE.
|
11.05.2018:
Com Prahlad Rai GS AIBSNLEA writes to:
1
The DDG (Estt), DoT, regarding denial of first time bound
promotion received by BSNL Executives of Calcutta Telephones
by office of Pr. CCA Kolkata causing reduction of Pension and
pensionary benefits.
<<<<Click here for the Letter>>>> |
10.05.2018:
Meeting with Dir(PSU) DoT:-
GS, President, AGS (DR) AIBSNLEA met Dir(PSU) DoT and
discussed regarding.
Implementation of 3rd
PRC in BSNL with 15% fitment benefit:
They requested Dir(PSU) for the
implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL with 15% fitment
benefit as recommended by BSNL Board. They also pleaded that
administrative ministry can consider implementation of 3rd
PRC in BSNL as per its recommendations on affordability
clause. However, the reply from DPE in this regard has also
been received in DoT long before. Dir(PSU) mentioned that the
DPE reply has been given cognizance by all the Sr. Officers in
DoT but further action is yet to be taken.
It seems that the work regarding
preparation of Cabinet note for relaxation in the
affordability clause has not yet started in DoT. This a
serious situation and all the Unions and Associations of BSNL
Should immediately decide their strategies to impress upon DoT
for the settlement of this issue otherwise the issue will
linger on in DoT. |
10.05.2018: Meeting
with DDG (Estt.) DoT:- GS,
President, AGS(DR) met DDG(Estt.) DoT and discussed regarding.
Revision of pension of BSNL
pensioners: They requested
DDG(Estt.) DoT to take necessary steps to revise the pension
of BSNL pensioners after 3rd PRC report. DDG (Estt.)
mentioned that the matter has been examined and DoT
administration is of the opinion that pension revision of BSNL
pensioners will take place only after their pay revision. They
further pleaded that BSNL pensioners are not playing any role
in the affordability of BSNL, thus their pension revision
should be delinked with the pay revision and as per the BSNL
reply to DoT that at present the pension liability of BSNL
pensioners is about Rs. 4200 Crores and after the revision of
pension with 15% fitment benefit it will increase Rs. 4800
Crores. DDG (Estt.) lastly told that he will further discuss
the matter with the concern officers of Estt. Cell of DoT. |
08.05.2018:
SECOND CASE FOR PENSION ARREARS ADMITTED IN PCAT NEW DELHI
The second court
case prepared by AIRBSNLEWA was filed in Principal Bench CAT
New Delhi on 16-04-2018. This time 500 members signed the
Vakalatnama as applicants. As because the first petition was
filed by the Association as first petitioner along with 1199
other applicants , this case is filed by individual pensioners
only and Com Subhash Chander of Delhi is the first petitioner.
First petition was filed on 01-06-2017 i.e. almost one year
back. By this time the case came up for hearing 7 times
and finally DOT has submitted its reply sometimes back. We are
now preparing for a befitting rejoinder of DOT'S reply and the
case is listed for next hearing on 9 th July 2018.
Therefore it was our endeavor to make good the delay and tag
the second case with the first one so that both are heard
together and and final judgment is given for both the
cases simultaneously. The petition for second case prepared in
that way and finally we are successful in our planning. Today
the second case (OA/1812/2018) came up for admission hearing
and after admission it is listed for next hearing on 9th July
2018 along with First case (OA/2260/2017). Both the MAs for
condonation of delay and considering 500 applicants as single
case are also allowed. Thanks to our learned Advocate Madam.
We are very
transparent and clear in our functioning and handling the
court case. When we appealed to our members to contribute a
meager amount towards the cost of the expenditure for the
court case, we have been bitterly and unethically criticised
by other pensioner associations. Some called us cheat and
asked pensioners to be aware, some criticised for going to
PCAT instead of higher courts and commented about our
prudence. They said that there is no need for individuals to
sign the papers and they will show how to bring justice for
all.
Today let us see
the status. The Armchair Man is successful in collecting more
than 19 lakh for fighting the case but the case is rejected by
Supreme Court and now it is learnt that Delhi high court also
refused to accept the case under 226 of the constitution.
Their website and e journal is silent over the issue since
last 2 months. The fate of Rs 19 lakh collected is going to be
same as of the old Association's money and Building they are
still holding illegally. Another Association has taken a long
root. Although they have collected lakhs from their huge
members but they filed the case at Ernakulam CAT with some
applicants only with a promise to others that they will be
accommodated when the case will finally reach to Supreme Court
!!!!. If it is so then money from them could have been
collected that time only, Remaining two Associations although
collected thousands from each of their members have no plan to
fight in the court for denied pension arrears.
AIRBSNLEWA with
its limited capacity is determined to bring justice for the
BSNL pensioners and moving firmly towards that direction. It
is committed to ensure the rights of the BSNL pensioners i.e.
Pension and Medical.
STATUS OF THE CASES MA2021
MA2022
OA 1812
OA 2260 |
25.04.2018:
Extension of without voucher facility to retired employees:
AIBSNLEA and
AIRBSNLEWA's consistent efforts yielded results in getting
released the order for extension
of without voucher facility to retired employees and head of
circles have been directed to release two instalments for the
3rd and 4th quarters. This is the follow up action of the
meeting our GS had with PGM(A) yesterday and the letter
addressed to Dir(HR)
<<<<Click here for Order>>>>
<<<Click
for letter to Dir (HR)>>>
GS AIBSNLEA writes:
To
Shri Anupam Shrivastava,
CMD, BSNL
regarding our
concern
on
reduction in the eligibility criterion for the Out Door
medical treatments
-
amendments in the BSNL MRS facility.
<<<<Click here for letter>>>> |
21.04.2018:
REPORT FROM GS Com KISHAN SINGH
A spacious Office
accommodation was allotted to AIBSNLEA CHQ at BSNL Corporate
Office.
Dir (HR) Smt. Sujata
Ray along with GM(SR) & OSD to Dir HR inaugurated the New CHQ
office of AIBSNLEA in IR Hall. on 20/04/2018. Com Prahlad Rai
invited AIRBSNLEWA along with all other Unions and
Associations. It was a well managed programme attended by all
BSNL unions and Associations and also MTNL Association. During
my deliberation I highlight the following problems of BSNL
absorbed retirees in the notice of Dir(HR), following is the
gist of my deliberation.—
1.
Without Voucher medical Reimbursement for Outdoor treatment to
BSNL pensioners-- This option was given to pensioners during
2017-18 for six months and payment has also been made up to
Sept. 2017. After that orders has not been issued for
continuation/discontinuation of this without Voucher Facility.
Although financial year 2017-18 is over. Our pensioners are in
doubt whether payment of medical bill reimbursement will be
made for last two quarters or not. Financial year 2018-19 is
already started but nothing is clear about the without voucher
medical bill reimbursement facility. I request you Madam to
issue necessary orders whatsoever may be BSNL Managements
decision.
2.
I reminded Dir(HR) about her discussion with our A.G.S Shri.
Amit kumar gupta on 22/09/2017 while she was on tour to
Kolkata. Madam, you assured our AGS to call for a meeting of
all pensioner Association and unions representatives to
redresses the pensioners grievances. I also wrote a letter to
you on 27/09/2017 giving reference of Kolkata discussion for
early date of meeting with pensioner’s representatives. But we
are still awaiting, Madam we are not having any opportunity to
meet and tell you the difficulties being faced by pensioners
in getting medical bill reimbursement etc.
3.
I have also requested in writing in Aug 2017 to open a PR cell
(Pensioners relation) cell under GM(SR) in corporate office
and Circle offices so that pensioners may approach at one
officer instead of roaming from one officer/section to other
officer/section. But that decision is still awaited.
4.
Lastly I requested Dir(HR) and sh. Prahlad Rai our mentor to
allow us to sit in their new CHQ office room of AIBSNLEA and
do some Association work whenever we happen to be in BSNL
corporate office.
5.
Dir (HR) appreciated our concern on all the above 3 points
relating to pensioner. She asked GM(SR) to note down these
points and remind her in her office.
|
19.04.2018: DPE
replies DoT on 3rd PRC implementation in BSNL:
GS and President AIBSNLEA met DPE
officers and extended thanks for replying DoT with respect to
the proposal of BSNL for implementation of 3rd PRC
by relaxing affordability criteria. DPE in their letter has
replied that “BSNL does not
fall under the category mentioned in para 5 of DPE’s OM dated
03.08.2017 on 2017 pay revision. Further, it is mentioned that
DPE has issued guidelines for 2017 pay revision which, inter-alia,
includes an affordability clause, based on the recommendations
of Committee of Secretaries (CoS) on the report of 3rd
PRC. Any relaxation in the extant guidelines would require the
approval of the Cabinet for which DoT may examine the issue at
its end for necessary action.”
<<<<Click here for letter>>>>
Now, we have to pursue the matter in DoT for the preparation
of the Cabinet Note. |
19.04.2018: Meeting
with JS (Admn) DoT and the Govt. nominee Director in BSNL
Board:
GS, President and AGS (HQ) met JS (Admn) DoT and the Govt.
nominee Director in BSNL Board and discussed regarding:
Implementation
of 3rd PRC report in BSNL:
We requested JS (Admn) that since the DPE has replied the DoT
for taking approval of the Union Cabinet to relax the
affordability Clause of the 3rd PRC report, DoT
should take immediate necessary actions in this regard. JS (Admn)
mentioned that this reply was expected from DPE and now
necessary action will be taken in this regard. |
15.04.2018:
Supreme Court Judgement on
Reimbursement of Medical Claims <Judgment>> |
13.04.2018:
Pension Arrear Case (OA/2260) could
not be heard on 11-04-2017. Next date of hearing 9th July 2018.
Court is closed for holidays from 2nd June to 1st July 2018
<<Order>> |
13.04.2018:
Registrar Principal CAT issues order for quick disposal of
cases related to senior citizens <<Read>> |
13.04.2018:
Latest status of 78.2% IDA
implementation in various circles <<Read>>
|
28.03.2018:
Meeting with the officers of DPE:
Com Prahlad Rai
along with the GS/FNTO Shri Jai Prakash and AGS/SNEA Shri
Dahia met Joint Secretary (DPE), Director (DPE) and Assistant
Director (DPE). We requested Jt. Secretary (DPE) to reply DoT
regarding the relaxation in the affordability Clause of 3rd
PRC recommendations to BSNL as the relaxation has been granted
to some PSUs like FCI & others. We also requested to consider
the recommendations of the BSNL Board for implementation of 3rd
PRC with 15% fitment benefits in BSNL. Jt. Secretary (DPE)
after detailed discussions assured to reply DoT at the
earliest.
He also mentioned that DoT being the Administrative Ministry
of BSNL should take up the matter with Union Cabinet for
relaxation based on the recommendations given by the BSNL
Board for relaxation in the affordability clause.
He assured that the reply will be given to DoT with the
approval of Hon’ble Minister of Heavy Industries so that he
may be aware of the issue when it is taken up in the Union
Cabinet.
|
28.03.2018:
Com Prahlad Rai writes to Shri S.K. Jain, DDG (Estt), DoT,
Govt. of India regarding
submission of the estimated expenditure if Pension of BSNL
Pensioners is
revised with 15% fitment method as proposed by 3rd PRC
and approved by Union Cabinet.
<<<Click here for the letter>>>
<<<Click here for the Annexure>>> |
21.03.2018: Meeting
with DDG (Estt)
Com Prahlad Rai GS AIBSNLEA and Chief
Mentor AIRBSNLEWA held series of meeting with DOT officers
today
1)
DDG (Estt), DoT and discussed
regarding:
Pension revision of BSNL
pensioners: He requested DDG (Estt)
to initiate the proposal of pension revision of BSNL
pensioners as assured by the Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) in the meeting
held with All Unions and Associations of BSNL on 24.02.2018.
In this connection DDG (Estt) appreciated the letter dated
16.03.2018. However, he mentioned that the financial
implications to Govt. on revision of pension need to be worked
out by DoT before initiating the proposal as directed by the
Secretary (T). He advised us to submit some concrete
information about executives and non-executives with examples
in the higher scale i.e. E3, E4, E5 and NE9 to NE12 and %
increase on revision of pension by minimum and maximum
fixation. He assured him to provide the same with examples.
2)
Meeting with Director (PSU), DoT
3rd PRC implementation in BSNL:
On his query regarding DoT efforts for implementation of 3rd
PRC in BSNL as assured by Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) in the meeting
held with All Unions and Associations of BSNL on 24.02.2018.
Director (PSU) informed that Secretary (T) has already
discussed the matter with Secretary (DPE) and the
recommendations of DoT on BSNL’s proposal has been sent to DPE
to seek the opinion for further action in this regard.
3) Meeting
with Joint Secretary (Admn):
3rd PRC implementation in BSNL:
On his query regarding DoT efforts for implementation of 3rd
PRC in BSNL as assured by Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) in the meeting
held with All Unions and Associations of BSNL on 24.02.2018.
JS (Admn) confirmed that the recommendations of DoT on BSNL’s
proposal has been sent to DPE to seek the opinion for further
action in this regard. He opined that DPE will advise to go to
the Union Cabinet for getting the relaxation in the
affordability Clause of 3rd PRC for BSNL.
Thereafter, further action will be taken.
|
20.03.2018:
BSNL
issued clarification on implementation of Supreme Court Order
on Recovery due to wrong fixation at the time of retirement.
<<ORDER>> |
16.03.2018:
The
list of Applicants in the 2nd case for pension arrears is
uploaded. The applicants are requested to view their Name and
other bio deta in the draft OA. If any error is found the same
may be send by SMS from the recorded mobile to 9433000088
immediately. The serial no, error and correction may be
clearly mentioned. This may be done by next Monday (19-3-18).<<VIEW
THE OA>>
 |
13.03.2018:
Meeting with DDG (Estt), DoT, New Delhi
GS, President AIBSNLEA and the GS AIRBSNLEWA met DDG (Estt),
DoT and discussed regarding:
A Pension revision of BSNL Pensioners:
We requested DDG (Estt) to initiate the proposal of Pension
revision of BSNL Pensioners. DDG (Estt) mentioned that after
the meeting held with Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) Secretary (T) has
asked to provide the information on the financial
implementation on the revision of Pension, if any. Now, the
efforts are being made to collect the required information in
DoT. He further mentioned that in the year 2016-17 the total
Pension liability for BSNL Pensioners was around 8,000 Crore.
Now it has to be seen that after revision of the pension of
BSNL Pensioners the total amount will increase 10% or 15%. We
explained that total financial implication will not be more
than 10%. He advised us to submit some information regarding
the existing pension being drawn and % increase on revision of
the Pension. We assured him to provide the same with examples
within the next week.
B Implementation of Hon’ble PB CAT New Delhi judgment related
to the DoT order dated 05.07.2017:
We requested DDG (Estt) to issue necessary orders to withdraw
the DoT order dated 05.07.2017 by implementing the Hon’ble PB
CAT New Delhi judgment related to the additional increment
being given in the same scale on post based promotion under
the EPP. DDG (Estt) mentioned that the PBCAT judgment has been
submitted to the Secretary (T) through the Internal Finance of
DoT. After, the decision further action will be taken to file
an appeal or not. |
13.03.2018:
Meeting with CMD BSNL:
GS, President and AGS (HQ) AIBSNLEA met CMD BSNL and discussed
regarding:
A Implementation of 3rd PRC recommendations in
BSNL:
We extended our sincere thanks to CMD BSNL for arranging a
meeting of all the Unions and Associations of BSNL with
Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) on 24.02.2018. CMD appreciated our concern
and mentioned that the meeting was very good and beyond the
expectations wherein Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) has shown his positive
response on the demands. He explained that now Secretary (T)
has to take up the matter with Secretary (DPE) to process the
proposal to the Cabinet and Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) will take up
the matter for favourable settlement. Payment of pension
contribution on the actual basic pay as per the Govt. orders,
which was agreed by the Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) was a very good
achievement for BSNL. He assured to continuously pursue the
matter.
B
Implementation of the Hon’ble Supreme Court orders on TES Gr
“B” seniority issues:
We requested for early implementation of the Hon’ble Supreme
Court judgments on TES Gr “B” seniority cases. CMD assured to
look into the matter. |
08.03.2018:
COURT CASE FOR
PENSION ARREARS
The case OA 2260/2017 came for hearing on 7-3-2017 (7th
hearing). The arguement took place on BSNL application
(MA 202/2018) to remove its name from list of Respondents. Our
Advocate objected to it for which affidavit was already filed.
Advocate for DOT also objected and asked two weeks time for
filing the objection. Court allowed 2 weeks as a last
opportunity. Next hearing on 17-04-2018 <<ORDER>> |
05.03.2018:
GS Com Kishan Singh Writes to BSNL :-
1) To Smt Sujata Roy Director (HR) on proposed changes in
BSNLMRS curtailing the exiting facilities. Requested to
consider the wows of pensioners while changing the existing
facilities. <<<READ THE LETTER>>>
2) To Sri Anupam Srivastava CMD BSNL on formation of PR
(Pensioners Relation) cell at circle and corporate level for
better attention to pensioners problems. <<<
READ THE LETTER>>> |
02.03.2018:
BSNL PROPOSAL TO
CURTAIL MEDICAL FACILITIES
BSNL
Corporate Office proposed to reduce annual reimbursement limit
for out door treatment from present 23 days to 12 days last
basic pay and DA and also to discontinue without voucher
system from 1-4-2018. <<Letter>> |
02.03.2018:
GOOD RESPONSES FOR
THE 2ND COURT CASE FOR PENSION ARREARS
We are
getting good response from the pensioners of many places
across India. Hyderabad, Pune, Nasik, Dharmsala, Kerala,
Kolkata are the leading places. Last date of submission of
papers is 10 th March. Any papers received after the date
cannot be entertained. Interested pensioners may therefore
hurry to avail the last opportunity for becoming applicant for
the 2nd court case for pension arrears from 1-1-2007 to
9-6-2013 to be filed by AIRBSNLEWA. Highest turnout is from
Hyderabad. <<View our Comrades in
action>> |
27.02.2018:
ORDER of PCAT
ON PENSION ARREAR CASE. 6TH HEARING ON 13-02-2018 . OA NO
2260/2017 <<<VIEW>>>
|
24.02.2018:
Meeting between Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of State
for Communications and the All Unions and Associations of BSNL
-
A historical meeting:
A meeting is held at
the Sanchar Bhawan today the 24.02.2018, between Shri Manoj
Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications and the
All Unions and Associations of BSNL (AUAB). Together with the
Minister, Secretary, DoT, Special Secretary, DoT, Joint
Secretary (Admn.), DoT, DDG (Esst), DoT, Shri Anand Kumar, OSD
to the Hon’ble Minister, CMD BSNL and Director (HR) BSNL were
present. From the All Unions and Associations of BSNL, Com. P.
Abhimanyu, GS, Com. Chandeswar Singh, GS, NFTE, Com. K.
Sebastin, GS, SNEA, Com. Prahlad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA, Com. K.
Jayaprakash, GS, FNTO, Com. N.D. Ram, GS, SEWA BSNL, Com. Ravi
Shil Verma, GS, AIGETOA, Com. Mallikarjuna, President, BSNL MS
and Com. S.D. Sharma, GS, BSNL ATM, participated in the
discussions. The representatives of the AUAB heartily thanked
the Hon’ble Minister for taking out time to meet them.
Detailed discussions took place on the memorandum submitted to
the Hon’ble Minister, the details of which are as follows:-
(1)
3rd Pay
Revision.
So far, the DoT has been maintaining that BSNL employees are
not eligible for 3rd Pay Revision. In today’s
meeting the Hon’ble Minister agreed that the issue of 3rd
Pay Revision of BSNL employees would be processed and would be
taken for the approval of the DPE and the Cabinet. This is a
great achievement. We have broken the stalemate that prevailed
in the Pay Revision issue. At the same time we have to be
vigilant, till the final approval is given by the Cabinet.
(2)
Formation of
Subsidiary Tower Company.
The AUAB representatives expressed their apprehension that in
the name of formation of the Tower Company, the 66,000 mobile
towers of BSNL are being snatched away from BSNL. They also
pointed out that the decision of the Cabinet that, the
Subsidiary Tower Company would remain under the control of
BSNL Management, has been violated, through the appointment of
an IAS officer as the CMD of Subsidiary Tower Company. They
further pointed out that even BSNL Management was not taken in
to confidence in the appointment of an IAS officer as the CMD
of the Subsidiary Tower Company, which clearly shows that the
Subsidiary Tower Company would not be under the control of
BSNL Management. The reply given by the Hon’ble Minister in
this regard is not satisfactory. The AUAB has to find ways and
means to ensure the rolling back of the Subsidiary Tower
Company.
During the
discussions on the issue, GS AIBSNLEA raised the issue of
additional increment on post based promotions under the
provisions of
executive promotion policy provisions which has
been denounced by DoT vide letter dated 05.07.2017 and lakhs
of rupees recoveries are taking place of BSNL executives and
BSNL pensioners. He instantly submitted Hon’ble PB CAT
judgment copy to Hon’ble MOSC (I/C) wherein the DoT order
dated 05.07.2017 has been quashed. Hon’ble MOSC (I/C)
immediately directed DoT administration to look into the
matter. Now, we can expect that DoT may not go for appeal
against the PBCAT order in this regard after this meeting.
(3)
Pension Revision.
The representatives of AUAB strongly argued that pension
revision should be done to the BSNL pensioners. It was pointed
out that the BSNL pensioners and the Central Government
pensioners are covered by the same rules. They argued that
when pension revision is settled for the Central Government
pensioners, the same should not be denied to the BSNL
pensioners. The Hon’ble Minister assured that needful action
would be taken to settle this issue.
(4)
Calculation of
Pension Contribution.
It was strongly argued that pension contribution in respect of
BSNL employees cannot be calculated on the basis of maximum of
the pay scale, when the same is calculated on the basis of
actual basic pay, in the case of Central Government employees.
It was pointed out that as per the DoP&T order issued in 2006,
pension contribution of the Central Government employees is
being deducted on the basis of actual pay only. The Hon’ble
Minister directed the Secretary, DoT, that this issue should
be settled as per Government orders.
(5)
Allotment of 4G
spectrum to BSNL.
The AUAB representatives pointed out that it will be extremely
difficult for BSNL to compete with the private operators,
without providing 4G service. They strongly argued that the
proposal of the BSNL Management, for the allotment of 4G
spectrum by the Government, should be accepted. The Hon’ble
Minister replied in the positive and assured that needful
action would be taken.
(6)
Reduction of
retirement age from 60 to 58.
The AUAB representatives strongly argued that the retirement
age of the BSNL employees should not be reduced from 60 to 58,
as a measure for the revival of BSNL. The Hon’ble Minister
told that the government is not having any proposal to reduce
the retirement age from 60 to 58.
(7)
Left out issues of
the 2nd PRC.
The AUAB representatives pointed out that this issue is
lingering on very long time and needs to be settled. The
Hon’ble Minister stated that this issue would be looked into
by the Secretary, DoT.
At the end of the meeting, the Hon’ble
Minister stated that the representatives of AUAB could meet
him again, as well as the Secretary, DoT, in continuation of
today’s meeting. The representatives of AUAB heartily thanked
the Minister for his positive response to most of the issues.
After the meeting with the Hon’ble
Minister, a meeting of the AUAB was held in the FNTO’s office.
All the General Secretaries expressed their satisfaction with
regards to the progress in the issues. They also expressed the
view that all these have happened only because of the united
struggles and massive mobilization by the entire
Non-Executives and Executives, for which they deserve
appreciation |
23.02.2018:
DoT today withdrawn its
earlier letter No. 24-1/2018-SR dated 21.02.2018 vide which
latest status on the charter of demands of Unions and
Associations was intimated denying all the demands.
<<<Click here for the letter >>>>>> |
21.02.2018:
MEDICAL ALLOWENCE FOR PENSIONERS
Order
for Continuation of Medical Allowance Without Voucher for
remaining 2 quarter of this financial year is held up in
Budget Section of BSNL CO for allotment of necessary fund. It
is reliably learnt that the Budget Section may propose
reduction of annual limit from present 23 days to 15 days and
also may recommend discontinuation of without voucher system. |
21.02.2018:
DOT REJECTS ALL DEMANDS FOR PAY AND PENSION REVISION
DoT vide letter number 24-1/2018/SR DATED 21-02-2018
communicated CMD, BSNL with respect to the agitation notice by
All Unions and Associations of BSNL - Massive March to Sanchar
Bhawan on 23.02.2018. Through this letter DoT has apprised the
status of demands wherein all the demands have been denied
which is the most frustrating situation. DoT instead of
settling the issues in the interest of BSNL's viability and
its employees denying the settlement of the legitimate
demands.
<<<Click here for the letter >>>>>> |

08-02-18
OUR PRESIDENT COM RAKESH
SRIVASTAVA JI IS NO MORE
With profound grief we are
informing the sad demise of our CHQ President Rakesh
Srivastava Ji. Today suddenly he was sick and expired on way
to Hospital at 12.30 Hours. This is a great loss to all BSNL
pensioners in general and AIRBSNLEWA in particular. He was a
great inspiration behind all our activities for welfare of
pensioners. May his holy soul rest in peace at heavenly abode. |
16.02.2018
SIGNING
COURT PAPERS
Hyderabad :
20-02-2018 11 AM to 5 PM BSNL BHAWAN Gr Flr. Adarsh
Nagar.
Additionally Pensioners residing around Kukatpally, Miyapur
areas may get
in touch with Com P Raghukumar 9440000867. Pensioners residing
around
Dilsukhnagar area may contact Com Y Padma Reddy 9440033335.
Pensioners of Malkajgiri/Sainikpuri/A S Rao Nagar may contact
Com M N
Rao 9440745544 or Com Panduranga Rao 9440000844.
Delhi :
Kidwai Bhavan Recreation Club on 23rd Feb 14.00 Hrs 23-02-2018
Nasik :
Pensioners of Nashik area may contact Com M S Deore Secretary
9422250555
Meeting at TRC Hall, Canada Corner, Nashik
21-2-18 5 PM
UP(E) :Pensioners
of UP(E) area may contact Com Pallab Bose C/S 9415233344
Gujrat :
Pensioners of Ahmedabad area may contact Com Amalendu Guha
Secretary 9426643434
Assam :
Pensioners of Assam State
may contact Com Himadri Sinha Secretary 9435000252
Kolkata :
Pensioners of Kolkata area may visit Association Office Room
74 2nd Flr
Ranigaunge Coal House (near Roxy Cinema) Esplanade on 21st &
28th Feb 2018 3 PM
Kerala :
Pensioners of Kerala State may contact Com T Ravindran
President 9447815400 |
13.02.2018
COURT
CASE FOR PENSION ARREARS
The
Court Case for Pension Arrears from 1-1-2007 to 9-6-2013 and
pensionary benefit Arrears (OA 2260/2017) came up for hearing
today at court no 4 of PCAT New Delhi. This was the sixth
hearing. After some arguments on the MA filed by BSNL asking
BSNL to remove from the list of Respondents the case is
adjourned for 7th March 2018.
<<<<ORDER>>>> |
11-02-2018:
Followed by
our post on 6th Feb, the retired association has come out with
a six page explanation which is a useless attempt aimed mainly to convince their members
and save their faces as the misdeeds are exposed. They alleged
us about misquoting the judgment by not publishing a part of
it. We updated on 6 th Feb Morning from
Supremecourtofindia.nic.in ->case satatus -> case number. Even
now the same information is available today as we uploaded on
6th, not a word more. the full order which is now available at Supremecourtofindia.nic.in ->case status -> free text -> is
uploaded two days after the judgment. As we wanted to upload
the list of the applicants which they were hiding we uploaded
the relevant area. The Full Order is as follows
O R
D E R
We are not inclined to entertain the writ petition under
Article 32 of the Constitution of India. Learned counsel for
the petitioner seeks leave to withdraw the writ petition and
approach the appropriate High Court under Article 226 of the
Constitution of India.
Leave and liberty granted. The writ petition is dismissed as
withdrawn.
Yes, there
may be exchange of 2 or 3 sentences but the ultimate status as
we uploaded remains same. And in spite of emphatic attempt to cover
the misdeeds by a long six page write up but the following questions
still remain unanswered:
1) They uploaded on 5th Feb
"The
Court felt
that the Petitioner may move High Court first
and accordingly has given liberty to the Petitioner to do so."
Now
in the above order where is the feeling of the court ? It is
also not clear what made the lawyer
"seek leave to
withdraw the writ petition"
immediately on mention of the case ? the court granted the
leave
to withdraw as asked and also
liberty
legal meaning of which is :
liberty - Legal Definition.
n. Freedom from government or private interference or
constraints. The ability to exercise the rights enumerated by
a constitution or available or under natural
law. :
Then why there is an
attempt to give different meaning to a standard legal phrase
"Leave and Liberty" used for any such case where the
petition is
withdrawn ?
2) A long explanation is given to cover the secret action of
including 339 special pensioners as applicants leaving behind
thousand of other pensioners who also contributed. One
explanation is that it is done to include 3 diff group of
pensioners. Has it been so then 3 other pensioners would have
been sufficient, why 339 ? The other alibi given is to cover
all parts of India even then why more than one from one state
? and what about the pensioner of those states from where
there is not even one name? Most importantly why they have
not disclosed it earlier in their website. Does the pensioners
who contributed not deserve the right to know everything?
3) Now they are planning to go to Delhi High Court whose
jurisdiction is Delhi NCR only. What will happen to these existing
339 pensioners many of whom are out of Delhi region?
However we extend our
sincere good wishes to their attempt and pray almighty that
their case be admitted in Delhi HC under article 226 and again
they need not step one stage down to PCAT.
PS: We thought it unnecessary to reply the other bullshits
they uttered against us in the write up. |
06.02.2018
LERAN
FROM THEM HOW TO CHEAT THE PENSIONERS
When
AIRBSNLEWA
was preparing for the court
case for pension arrears and was collecting signatures from
individual pensioners, they have been bitterly criticised by
one of the Pensioners Association. They claimed that there is
no need for individual pensioners to sign the petition and
they shall move to court as representative of all pensioners.
They also named
AIRBSNLEWA as cheat for
collecting Rs 200/- as court fee and called upon the
pensioners not to fall on their "pray".
Subsequently they started collecting Rs 500/ or more from the
pensioners and collected more than 10 lakh rupees. There after
they managed to file a writ petition in Supreme Court which
has been disposed off yesterday. After that they posted
following in their website.
"The Writ Petition filed by AIBSNLREA
in Supreme Court on pay and pension arrears issue came up for
hearing for admission to-day in the bench of Justice Madan B
Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta. The Court felt that the
Petitioner may move High Court first and accordingly has given
liberty to the Petitioner to do so. The Association will take
the Petition to Delhi High Court shortly"
As if the case was heard
in the court and the Honble Supreme Court advised them to go
to Delhi high court first and given them liberty to do so. Now
Read below what is uploaded in Supreme court website.
Diary No.- 40225 - 2017
ALL INDIA BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED RETIRED EXECUTIVES
ASSOCIATION vs. UNION OF INDIA
Case
Details
Diary No. |
40225/2017
Filed on 08-12-2017 04:08 PM
DISPOSED
[SECTION:
X] |
Case No. |
W.P.(C) No. 000032 - / 2018 Registered on 16-01-2018 |
Present/Last Listed On |
05-02-2018
[HON'BLE
MR. JUSTICE MADAN B. LOKUR and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK
GUPTA] |
Status/Stage |
DISPOSED (Motion Hearing
[FRESH (FOR ADMISSION) - CIVIL CASES]) Dismissed as
withdrawn-Ord dt:05-02-2018 (Disposal Date: 05-02-2018,
Month: 2, Year: 2018)
JUDGES: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MADAN B. LOKUR, HON'BLE MR.
JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA |
Disp.Type |
Dismissed as withdrawn |
Category |
0601-Service Matters : Retiral benefits |
Actual status of the case is
simple "DISMISSED AS WITHDRAWN". No expression of any
feeling or no liberty or nothing. Why to fool and cheat the
the pensioners ?? Further the petitioner of the case is
439 other pensioners apart from the GS of the Association. If
the case was to be filed on representative capacity why 439
other applicants? how are they selected? why the names of
others who contributed not included in the case?
<<View the list>>
We feel this is the most
heinous act of treachery ever happened to the pensioners.
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05.02.2018
The
Writ Petition Filed by AIBSNLREA in Supreme Court for
pension arrears is not
admitted and disposed today*
The case came up for admission hearing
today in court no 4. The case is not admitted and disposed
off. We produce below an extract from supreme court site. It
may be interesting to note that inspite of claiming to file
the case on representative capacity, there are so many
applicants perhaps only the leaders and their close
associates.. It is known to all that the Judgements of such
cases are coming in favour of applicants only. And here the
leaders and associates have secured their position leaving
behind the mass from whom they collected more than 10 lakhs
of rupees.*
*It is therefore established that the
legal path taken by AIRBSNLEWA is the correct one where they
have made every Pensioners , who contributed , an
applicant.*
Extract from Supreme Court website
6W.P.(C) No. 000032 - 000032/2018
16-01-2018
Disposed
40225/2017
Petitioner ALL INDIA BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED RETIRED
EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION GENERAL SECRETARY, B.C. DAS,S.P. DEY,
D.N. ADHIKARI,D. MATHEW, HARI RAM,P. SURYA PRAKASAM,K.V.
SUBBARAO, M.V.S. SARMA, L.S. RAO, . K. SUBBARAYUDU, K. DURGA
PRASAD, R. MURALIDHARAN,GAFFAR MOHAMMED,JAGMOHAN
AWASTHI,JAGTAR SINGH,PARSOTAM DASS,RADHEY SHYAM ARORA,HIRA
LAL, R.M. CHOPRA,. B.L. MISHRA, R.D. SINGH, AMBIKA SINGH,M.K.
SHUKLA, JAGDISH SHARAN SRIVASTAVA,RAM NATH RAO,VIRENDRA
KUMAR GUPTA, PARMANAND PRASAD MISHRA, RAVI SHANKAR BAJPAI,
SITA RAM GUPTA, RAM DAS,ARJUN LAL GIANANI,M.N. GAJBHIYE,
SHAIKH IZRAIL, M.S. BAGADE,R.P. HIWARKAR, B.P. MAZUMDAR, N.G.
TALEWAR, S.L. KARDAM,L.C. DUDHE, A.R. PALSULE, RAMBHAU
WAMANRAO TIDKE,MURLIDHAR NARAYANRAO DABHADE, RAMBHAU
PANDURANG JAWADE,PRABHAKAR KESHAV VARTAK, VEDPRAKASH BAPURAM
AGARWAL,VIJAY GOVINDRAO DAKHODE, ASHOK ANANTRAO GHIKE,MOHD.
HABIB, AMAR NATH MISHRA,ALAUDDIN SHAHI,KHAJANCHI
PRASAD,BIRENDRA SINGH, L.N. SINGH, B.D. TRIPATHI,R.R. MANI,
LAL SINGH,S.C. AGNIHOTRI,
Pet. Advocates. C. K. SUCHARITA,
J.L0601-Service Matters :
Retiral benefits
RespondantsUNION OF INDIA
SECRETARY (TELECOM) DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVT.
OF INDIA, UNION OF INDIA SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
ENTERPRICES MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC
ENTERPRICES BHAWAN UNION OF INDIA UNION OF INDIA DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC ENTERPRICES MINISTRY OF H, UNION OF INDIA
SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF PENSION AND PENSIONERS WELFARE
MINISTRY OF PERSONEL , PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS, UNION
OF INDIA SECRETARY. DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE MINISTRY OF
FINANCE,BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING
DIRECTOR BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD
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05.02.2018
*Meeting with
CGM WBTC on Medical issues*
Today
afternoon we met on a pre scheduled meeting with Sh Shyam
Narayan CGM WBTC. PGM (Fin) & GM (HR) were also present. The
problem of medical facilities to Pensioners were discussed.
We pointed out that payment of without
voucher cases are pending in almost all SSAs for the
Pensioners retired before August 2014 i.e. implementation
date of ERP in WBTC. With voucher cases are pending for last
one year throughout the circle. The main problem is entering
personal data of Pensioners in ERP system.
CGM after detail discussion has
instructed to issue necessary office order to expedite the
job in all SSAs. We requested to fix up a target date for
disposal of the pending load. CGM agreed to examine it.
We further discussed the issue of
empanelment of Hospitals for cash basis treatment as per
CGHS rates in all SSAs in accordance with BSNL CO order. CGM
informed that in kolkata DESUN and IRIS has been Empanelled
for treatment at CGHS rate on Cash Basis and effort being
made to empanel more Hospitals. The order of BSNL CO will be
endorsed to all SSAs with the instructions to empanel
Hospitals there.
:
*Meeting with GM HR
Calcutta Telephones*
We also met GM(HR)
CTD and requested him to complete the empanelment work of 55
more Hospitals in the list of 233 Hospitals. We requested to
take a drive to empanel as many as Hospitals possible for
cash basis treatment at CGHS rates. We request to issue
suitable letters for both the cases and assured our co
operation for the same. GM called the SDE HCU and instructed
him accordingly
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31.01.2018
FIRST MEETING OF
HYDERABAD DISTRICT BODY
Good evening Friends Today we have
successfully conducted our first E. C meeting of HYD branch at
BSNL Bhavan. Our meeting addressed by Circle president,
Secretary& AGS. we have compelled to co-opt Sri V.Divakara Rao
as Treasurer&Y.v.b SuryaprakashRao as Assistant Treasurer due
to back out of Elected office bearers. Sri P.Satyanarayana co-optd
as Organising Secretary. E.c formd Sri M.N.Rao as convener,
Y.v.b Suryaprakash &K.L.N NageswaraRao to. co-ordinate Court
cases. New body also met PGM HTD, GM Finance &H.R of HTD as
courtesy call. Regarding Medical bills I.T matter under
persuasion by circle Secretary. 19 members along with circle
body attended. All participated actively. Opening of bank
account &Streamlining membership is primary task for new body.
We have got strong backup from CHQ .pl try to bring back all
Executives to our Assn. Which only can serve better in the
prevailing circumstances. I once again Seek all your
co-operation to Strengthen our Assn.Thank you All..
- Dakshinamurthy, Secretary HYD
Branch.
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26.01.2018
MERGER MEETING AT HYDERABAD
The biannual conference of Retired Excutives’ Welfare
Association (REWA) BSNL HYD was held on 08/01/2018 at Vasavi
Club, Lakdika pool, Hyderabad- TS under the president ship of
Com.N Koteswara Rao. REWA is a registered body has no
CHQ/CIRCLE bodies and was functioning at Hyderabad with
around 250 members from all disciplines of BSNL executives .
The meeting was attended in large number and on the invitation
to CHQ Com. Amit Kumar Gupta AGS AIRBSNLEWA and Com Jairam K
AGS who is also VP in REWA have attended and addressed the
gathering. Conveyed congratulations and best wishes to the
conference. Secretary Com Pandurangarao presented secretaries
report briefing the activities carried out during the period.
In his report he has mentioned the necessity of merger of REWA
BSNL HYD with AIRBSNLEWA and thanked the General Members for
having decided to aligen with all india association and with
AIRBSNLEWA in particular. He also thanked the Com. Kishan
Singh and his team for readily accepting our proposal. Com.
Padma Reddy VP also addressed the GB.
Com. Jairam K AGS(S) has covered various issues tackled by
the REWA sply the 78.2 DA merger for pensioners and medical
bills etc., He also elaborated on the merger of REWA with
AIRBSNLEWA and thanked all members for taking a constructive
decision in the interest of welfare of the members. Com. Amit
Kumar Gupta AGS has congratulated the office bearers of REWA
for deciding to merge with AIRBSNLEWA and thanked for inviting
to be at the historic conference of REWA and also welcomed
members of REWA to AIRBSNLEWA which is lead by GS Com. Kishan
Singh under the guidance of chief mentor & GS AIBSNLEA Com.
Prahalad Rai. Com. Amit K Guopta has enlightened the house on
important issues like pending court case on getting
pensionnary benefits based on 78.2 DA merger, 3rd
PRC,medical reimbursement etc., he had interactive session
with the members and clarified the doubts expressed by the
members on various issues.
The meeting started with self introduction, paying tributes to
the departed com's, opening remarks of president com. N
Koteswararao, Secretary Com.Pandurangarao's report,
Treasurer's report, address by Com Jairam as a AGS & Com.Amit
Kumar Gupta AGS of AIRBSNLEWA, felicitations to Sr com's who
are at 75 or going to be 75 years by this year end among these
com's veteran com's Thanareddy & Padmareddy were also there.
Reassembled the house after lunch break and completed leftover
agenda. The important point was merger of REWA BSNL HYD with
the AIl India Retired BSNL Executive's Welfare Association
(AIRBSNLEWA) which was approved by the GB. The merger was
announced by AGS Com Gupta on behalf of CHQ and declared as a
Adhoch Circle Body of both the States. The GB unanimously
approved the continuance of the existing REWA office bearers
till the new body is elected through its circle conference at
later date. The GB also elected HYD Branch with Com Sivaramudu
as a President, Com K Dakshina Murthy as Secretary & Com Mdm.
Bharati as Treasurer along with other office bearers. The GB
had interaction with Com.Amit Kumar Gupta on various pension
related issues. On behalf of CHQ Com Jairam and Com Amit Kumar
Gupta have congratulated the members and informed the CHQ
quota formalities to be followed by the new circle. Later oath
was administered to the office bearers of HYD Branch .
Vote of thanks was done by Com K Dakshina Murthy Secretary.
The meeting was concluded at 1530 hrs.
Com's we thank all for attending the meeting and made it a
grand success. The hall was full and there was no seat to
occupy further. Our special thanks to all the new com's who
retired recently and lady com's have further strengthened the
association by not only attending the meeting but, have fully
handled the subscription/member ship collections in the
absence of Com Laxmaiah Treasurer who was on his unavoidable
personal work. <<<GLIMPSES>> |
23.01.2018
Meeting With PGM(Fin) WBTC
Today PGM{Fin) WBTC called all
Pensioners Association for a meeting to discuss the ways
means to recover the outstanding amount. Apart from our
Association representative of AIBDPA and AIBSNLREA
represented. We suggested that the database of the
defaulters may be indexed addresswise and then may be
assigned to the employees of that area to convince the
customers to make payment. If the Pensioners of those areas
are asked to assist they shall certainly extend help to
recover the outstanding. It was pointed by all Associations
that organizing collection drive exclusively by Pensioners
is difficult without involvement of serving employees.
We took this opportunity to
discuss the ongoing burning medical issue of the Pensioners.
GM appreciated the problem and decided to take remedial
action.
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21.01.2018
Special General Body
meeting of UP (East) Circle*
A well
organized General body meeting of “ALL INDIA RETIRED BSNL
EXECUTIVES’ WELFARE ASSOCIATION” UP(East) Circle was held
on 20th January 2018 at Laplace Hazratganj, Lucknow in the
presence of our AGS & CHQ Organizing Secy. Hundreds of
pensioners attended the meeting which lasted more than three
hours.
The meeting started with the opening
remark of Circle President Com S.M.Abbas. Following that, 10
new members were introduced by the Dist. body Lucknow.
Com Pallab Bose, Circle Secretary, in
his address informed the house this is the only Pensioners
Association which is actually fighting for all issues of
pensioners irrespective of their executive or non executive
status.. He further informed the members regarding the
latest development of our court case pending in Principal
CAT.
He mentioned that 78.2% IDA payment &
medical payment (without voucher) has been provided by the
dept. to all pensioners in UP (E) till now.
He further mentioned that the without
voucher system will be continued and necessary orders will
be issued next week. Those who want to change their opinions
may do it in March every year.
He told that the association will try
to protect the rights of pensioners at any cost.
Circle Secy. Bose told that he has
learned through reliable inside sources that the MTNL board
has sent their consent to DoT for merger of MTNL with BSNL.
Our MOC has also been interested in merging MTNL with BSNL.
He further told that Govt. of India is not favouring BSNL by
all means. They are favouring certain PVT operators
indirectly. The formation of tower company and appointment
of an IAS officer as CMD is an alarming signal for BSNL &
MTNL employees alike.
*Com Prahlad Rai GS AIBSNLEA and chief
mentor AIRBSNLEWA (connected through Audio Conference)
thanked AIRBSNLEWA UP East Circle. He mentioned that our
association AIRBSNLEWA is the strength of BSNL Executives
Pensioners.* He appreciated the AIRBSNLEWA UPE team for
their consistent working & devotion towards pensioners
specially Com Kishan Singh GS, Com Amit Gupta AGS, Com
Pradeep Goyel AGS, Com D.N.Verma Org. Secy, Com Pallab Bose
Circle Secy. , Com S.M.Abbas Circle President and Com
C.S.Verma Finance Secretary.
*Chief Mentor AIRBSNLEWA Com Prahalad
Rai in his address apprised the efforts in the formation of
AIRBSNLEWA to protect the interest of BSNL pensioners and
appreciated our efforts for pension revision, medical and
other personal claims, etc. He also remarked that in true
sense AIRBSNLEWA is safeguarding the interest of BSNL
pensioners, by settling day to day problems related to BSNL
pensioner
He told that, he along with General
Secy. AIRBSNLEWA, Com Kishan Singh have discussed the issue
regarding revision of pension for BSNL pensioners with
concerned officers of DoT. He has requested to consider
revision of BSNL pensioners and de-link it with the revision
of pay scale of BSNL Employees, since, BSNL pensioners are
in no way related with the profit and losses of the BSNL.
The pension contribution has already been paid to DoT during
their service, so now there is no justification of linking
revision of pension with pay revision. He explained the
reason behind the pension revision of BSNL pensioners before
3rd PRC implementation.
*Com Prahalad Rai assured that his
Association AIBSNLEWA will provide constant support to
AIRBSNLEWA with all their issues related to pensioners,
specially pension revision. He remarked, “3rd PRC ke pehle,
pension revision jaroor hoga”.*
The meeting was addressed by Circle
President, Circle Secy, Finance Secy. C.S.Verma, AGS Pradeep
Goyel, Dist. President R.J Pandey, Dist. Secy. Lucknow S.C
Yadav.
The General body meeting ended with
vote of thanks followed by National Anthem. <<glimpses>>
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11.01.2018
*Meeting with DDG (Estt.)
DoT AND Shri A.N. Rai OSD to Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) on 10-1-18:*
Com Prahlad Rai GS AIBSNLEA and chief mentor AIRBSNLEWA
with President AIBSNLEA met DDG (Estt.) DoT and
A) discussed regarding revision of pension for BSNL
pensioners. They requested to consider revision of BSNL
pensioners de-linking with the revision of pay scale of BSNL
Employees since, BSNL pensioners are no way related with the
profit and losses of the BSNL. The pension contribution has
already been paid to DoT during their service, so now there
is no justification of linking revision of pension with pay
revision. DDG (Estt.) mentioned that they are waiting for
the decision on pay revision of BSNL executives and
thereafter pension revision of BSNL pensioners will be
processed. He explained the reason that incase the pension
of the BSNL pensioners is revised before 3rd PRC
implementation then the pension of the pensioners retired
after 01.01.2017 will be lesser which will create anomaly.
We explained that some formula has to be evolve by DOT to
revise the pension and to avoid such anomalies. DDG (Estt.)
assured to look into the matter.
B) Delay in settlement of pensionary benefits of BSNL
pensioners who retired after July-2017 on the pretext of DoT
letter dated 05.07.2017. We explained that against DoT
letter dated 05.07.2017 stay order has been granted by
Hon'ble CAT Jaipur in favor of 28 applicants and Hon'ble PB
CAT New Delhi has also allowed the OA filed by AIBSNLEA
requesting to quash the said order of DoT dated 05.07.2017.
DDG (Estt.) mentioned that a clarification is being issued
to BSNL and CCAs to settle all the pension cases on the
basis of DoT letter dated 05.07.2017 immediately and the
cases of the applicants in the court may be decided subject
to outcome of the court cases. He assured to issue this
instruction in next week itself. The 28 applicants in Jaipur
CAT Bench has filed contempt of Court which will be heard in
the next week and the judgement in Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi
is expected to be delivered in the next week.
Afterwards they met Shri A.N. Rai OSD to Hon'ble MOSC
(I/C) and discussed regarding implementation of 3rdPRC in
BSNL and revision of pension. OSD to Hon'ble MOSC (I/C)
after detailed discussions appreciated our concern and
mentioned that he will discuss the matter with the concern
officers in DoT for an early decision in the matter and
will bring in the kind notice of Hon'ble MOSC (I/C).
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08.01.2018
COURT
CASE FOR PENSION ARREARS
Court
case no.2260/2017 for pension arrears came up In register
court of Pr CAT. Resp no.1 DOT asked for more time. Our
Advocate objected strongly that sufficient opportunity has
been already given and further time not to be given. Resp 2
BSNL informed that MA is ready for deletion of its name from
respondent list and will filed in a week. Register Court
didn't allowe any time to respondent no 1 DOT. BSNL is given
1week time for submission of MA. The is now forwarded to
regular Court in Pr.CAT for further hearing on13/02/2018.
BSNL wanted to eliminate its name from respondents list as
according to them they are not related to this case. We
shall object to it in due time as the responsibility of
paying leave encashment arrears lies with them only.
The procedure in Pr CAT New Delhi is, once a case is filed
it is taken up in a regular bench and after admission it is
transferred to Register Court for filing reply counter reply
etc. Once that procedure is completed the case is
transferred back to main bench for further hearing and
direction.
Similarly our cases was also heard by court no 3 on the
first day. In fact we have filed two cases. MA 2424/2017 and
OA 2260/2017. First One for allowing all 1199 applicants as
one application and second one for pension arrears. First
application was allowed on first hearing and second one was
sent to register court. Now the second case is transferred
back to main bench and most likely it will heard by court no
3 on 13-2-18.
ORDER of court on 13-7-2017 <<Read>>
ORDER of court on 29-8-2017 <<Read>>
ORDER of court on 10-10-2017 <<Read>>
ORDER of court on 27-11-2017
<<Read>>
ORDER of court on 08-01-2018 <<Read>>
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06.01.2018
YEARLY FAMILY
PICNIC OF WEST BENGAL CIRCLE
As scheduled the yearly family Picnic of
West Bengal Circle was arranged on 06-01-2018 at the bank of
River Ganges. It was an old heritage building taken over by
KMC and now used as pumping station. Total 255 members with
their family participated out of which 90 were lady members.
there was a day long fun , sports events, singing, recitation,
music. All enjoyed the picnic. <<Glimpses>> |
04.01.2018
GENERAL BODY MEETING OF NASHIK BRANCH
The general body meeting of AIRBSNLEWA
was held on 28/12/2017 in Hotel Gokul under the president
ship of com. S. N. Kulkarni. The meeting was started with
giving tribute to departed members late A. B. Gadkari , A.
K. Pathak , Shaikh AGM circle office. The branch secretary
com. M. L. Deore welcomed the members and new members. The
branch secretary briefed the house the status of 3rd PRC.
The issue of 78.2 % IDA revised PPO. Very few cases i. e.
3-4 are pending and follow up is taken. The issue of without
voucher medical claim was discussed. There is abnormal delay
for the payment of without voucher medical claim. The issue
was discussed with GMT Nashik in the last meeting and he
issued necessary instructions to the concerned. Our WTR
members also complained for non receipt of payment of w/o
medical claim. Case will be taken with appropriate
authority.
Total 30 new members
added in the last month. Our circle organiser com. S. S.
Dhangar played very important role to increase the
membership. We appreciate his concerned to work hard to
increase the strength of our association. The com president
S. N. Kulkarni addressed the house. The branch secretary
gave New Year wishes to the members
The Sutra sanchalan was
done by com. Deelip Shah. There after the meeting was
concluded with presentation of vote of thanks given by com.
Y. H. Lilhare. <<Glimpses>>
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04.01.2018
IDA INCREASE FROM JANUARY 2018 2.6%
<<ORDER>>
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14.12.2017
WAIVER CASES
The Representations received so par by this Association to
refund the deducted money at the time of retirement as per
Supreme Courts Order has been submitted to PGM(Estt) BSNL CO
and also to respective CGMs for taking immediate action.
<<LETTER>> |
14.12.2017
Status
update on the Rule 206 seniority issue of TES Gr. B Officers
pending in the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India:
The captioned matter
C.A.
No. 4389/2010
and connected matters
were listed today as Item No. 101 in Court No. 11 before
Hon'ble Justice A.K. Goel and Hon'ble Justice U.U. Lalit at
the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. This was consequent upon
implementation of Hon'ble Supreme Court Order dated 21.01.2015
and recommendations of the Expert Committee and after hearing
all the parties Hon'ble Supreme Court passed orders that no
further orders are required after the recommendations of the
expert committee.
However, the Hon'ble Court allowed the prayer of BSNL with
regard to payment of arrears that nop arrears be paid but pay
finalization with their seniority be re-fixed and be paid same
from 01.01,.2018. It will also include pensionary benefits.
So
far 45 SDEs promoted in 1993 are concerned, out of them 3 are
in BSNL and 11 are in MTNL, their promotions will not be
disturbed since their promotions is already protected in
earlier judgment.
<<CLICK
FOR JUDGEMENT>> |
14.12.2017
*Meeting with Director
(HR) at Kolkata.*
Sitanshu Sarkar our Circle Secretary
West Bengal had a meeting with Smt Sujata Ray Director HR
BSNL who is on official tour at Kolkata. He joined the
AIBSNLEA team in the meeting and placed the problems of
Pensioners.
Director HR was very anxious on the
issue of 3rd PRC still he heard the problems of Pensioners
and assured to do the best.
She met all the unions in phases and
requested not to go on strike rather do something to make
BSNL profitable so that 3rd PRC can be implemented.
It is understood that DOT has given
two condition for 3rd PRC implementation. *Lower the
retirement age to 58 or make the company profitable*. BSNL
is not ready to lower the retirement age and going for the
other option all-out.
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13.12.2017
*Medical Allowance
Without Voucher*
Today GS AIRBSNLEWA Com Kishan
Singh Met GM(A) BSNL CO and discussed about continuation of
without voucher system. GM (A) mentioned that the without
voucher system will be continued and necessary orders will
be issued next week. Those who want to change their opinions
may do it in March every year.
[:
*Pension Revision of BSNL Pensioners*
Today GS AIRBSNLEWA Com Kishan
Singh Met DDG(Est) DOT and discussed about Pension Revision
of BSNL Pensioners. DDG (ESTT) opined that unless pay is
revised for BSNL employees , Pensioners pension will not be
revised. Com GS stressed that BSNL Pensioners are getting
all benefits as per CPC recommendation then why their
pension will not be revised as per CPC formula. DDG (Est)
mentioned that in that case there will be anamoly between
the Pensioners retired before and after 2017. Therefore
there is total uncertainty on our pension revision.
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10.12.2017
Annual FAMILY PICNIC of West Bengal Circle on 06-1-2018.
Details in West Bengal Page. |
07.12.2017
*Meeting with GM HR
CTD on Medical and Hospital empanelment.*
Our office bearers OF West Bengal
met and discussed the issues in details with GM HR today
afternoon. We enlightened him about the harassment caused to
the Pensioners. GM mentioned that he is aware about the
harassment caused by some areas and in yesterday's CGM's
meeting with areas , CGM has issued strict instructions to
stop this harassment to the Pensioners and settle their dues
immediately. However following are decided in the meeting.
1) GM HR will ask for detailed
report from Areas on pending cases both with or without
voucher. Names of the Pensioners with details and reasons
also will be asked for with voucher cases.
Newspaper notification will be
issued to inform all Pensioners to submit KYC details as
required in ERP system. Also Areas will be instructed to
contact all the Pensioners for submission of the form.
2) 66 more Hospitals will be added
in the list of 233 Empanelled Hospitals after verification.
Private renowned Hospitals will be approached for extending
treatment at CGHS rate and agreement will be made with
willing Hospitals.
*Today we have observed a change in
attitude of the CTD management. In earlier meetings, we were
asked to site the examples of harassments but today we felt
that the realisation of the Management on Pensioners
issues.*
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05.12.2017
DOT ISSUED ORDER ON MTCE OF SERVICE BOOKS OF IDA PENSIONERS BY
CCAs
<<READ>> |
05.12.2017
AIRBSNLEWA EXTENDS ITS WHOLE HEARTED SUPPORT TO THE STRIKE
CALL GIVEN BY BSNL UNIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS ON 12 & 13 DEC
2017. <<READ>> |
27.11.2017
PENSION ARREAR COURT CASE
As scheduled the case came up for hearing today at Register's
Court of Principal Bench CAT New Delhi. DOT has failed to
submit the reply for the third time. Court has given last
chance to submit. Next date of hearing is 08-01-2018.
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"23.11.2017
Meeting with Addl. Secretary
(Telecom), DoT on 22/11/2017
:
GS Com Kishan Singh and President Com Rakesh Srivastava
along with the GS and President of AIBSNLEA met Addl.
Secretary (T), DoT and discussed regarding
Revision of the Pension of BSNL Pensioners.
We submitted a memorandum for
Revision
of Pension w.e.f. 01/01/2017,
of
around 2 lakh
EX-DOT Employees, who opted for absorption in BSNL
w.e.f. 1/1/2000 &
retired as BSNL Pensioners
and are drawing pension on IDA scales based on 7th
CPC recommendations/ fitment formula.
We
requested AST to get the issue of
pension revision of BSNL Pensioners delinked
from the pay revision of BSNL Employees because we
are in no way governed by affordability clause applicable to
BSNL.
AST understood and appreciated our point of view that
Pension revision of Ex-DOT Employees retiring as BSNL
Pensioners should be carried out and he shall get the
modalities for the same examined and expedited. The view of
DDG(Estt.), DOT was also discussed, who opined that
the revision of pension of BSNL pensioners shall be
considered after the pay revision of BSNL serving employees
on implementation of 3rd PRC recommendations otherwise,
there will be a disparity in the pension of the BSNL
pensioners who will retire later on. AST after giving
patient hearing
marked
our Memorandum
immediately to the concerned section for taking an
early action to resolve this issue.
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17.11.2017
Meeting with Sh. A.N.
Rai, Advisor to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C)*
GS, President AIBSNLEA & GS
AIRBSNLEWA met Sh. A.N. Rai, Advisor to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) on
16-11-17 & discussed regarding implementation of 3rd PRC in
BSNL & revision of pension of BSNL Pensioners. They
requested to use his good office in resolving these issues
in DoT. Advisor to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) immediately spoke to
DDG(Estt.) DoT & discussed the matter that why there is a
delay in revision of pension of BSNL Pensioners.
DDG(Estt.) DoT explained him that
3rd PRC implementation in BSNL is under consideration & till
their is a decision in this regard, the pension revision is
kept pending. Advisor to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) assured him to
atleast process the case. Advisor to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C)
assured to arrange our meeting with Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) at the
earliest to discuss the matter.
Then they met Sr. PPS to Secy(T),
DoT & Addl. Secy(T), DoT & requested for grant of meeting to
our Associations. *The Addl. Secy.(T) meeting time is fixed
up on 22nd Nov., 2017 at 14.30 hrs. & with Secy(T), DoT at
17.00 Hrs. to discuss the pressing issues.*
Afterwards they also met with *Sh.
Prabhas Kumar, Member (S), Telecom Commission, DoT* and
discussed regarding implementation of 3rd PRC & revision of
pension of BSNL pensioners. Member(S) after discussions
assured to discuss the matter with DDG(Estt.) for an early
action.
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14.11.2017
DIGITAL LIFE CERTIFICATE
The November Month is the month of
submission of Life Certificates for the pensioners. This year
in many Banks /CCA offices there is camp for collecting
Digital Life Certificate (DLC). We have noted that there is a
confusion amongst the pensioners on the method of functioning
of the system and many pensioners are submitting both DLC and
conventional life certificates. we are uploading following
FAQs from the official portal
https://jeevanpraman.gov.in and hope that the doubts of
the pensioners will be cleared to a great extent and they will
get a clear picture on the system.
FAQ for the
Pensioners
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FAQ for
Jeevan
Pramman Application and RD Service
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FAQ for
Pension Sanctioning Authority
/Pension Disbursing Authority
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02.11.2017
EMPANELMENT OF HOSPITAL FOR CASH BASIS TREATMENT AT CGHS RATE:
Due to consistent effort
by AIRBSNLEWA ,Calcutta Telephones has finally notified one
hospital (Desun Hospital) for Cash Basis Treatments at CGHS
rate. After the treatment the beneficiary has to take a
certificate from the Hospital that all rates taken are as per
CGHS rates and also a certificate that the treatment was
conservative or package indicating package name no as per CGHS
list. This will ensure smooth reimbursement. This has marked
the beginning of a new system where medical facilities will be
extended to employees and pensioners without any hustle.
Our West Bengal Circle is
negotiating on this issue since last one year. As in this
system the expenditure incurred will be much less and will be
fully reimbursable. They were expecting empanelment of more
hospitals in this system. But due to some problem at present
agreement is signed by Desun only. They are expecting that B M
Birla Heart and Charnok Hospital will also be empanelled in
this system very soon. R N Tagore has denied at the last
moment as they want CGHS NABH rate although their NABH
certificate has been expired. They are trying to agree some
more private hospitals for extending treatment on cash basis
at CGHS rates.
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02.11.2017
PENSION ADALAT FOR PENSIONERS OF
CALCUTTA TELEPHONES:
Principal CCA Kolkata has invited
application from pensioners of Calcutta Telephones having any
grievance on pension related issues. The grievances is to be
submitted within 29-11-2017. Pensioners having any problem on
Pension may avail the oppertunity.
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Status on implementation of
3rd PRC report in BSNL:
Com Prahlad Rai
discussed with concerned officers in BSNL Corporate Office and
confirmed that BSNL Board in its meeting held on 24.10.2017
has cleared the BSNL’s proposal approved by the Management
Committee of BSNL Board for implementation of 3rd | |