08-12-2011 : Govt accepts BSNL proposal to return BWA spectrum. Click Here

08-12-2011 : BSNL VRS: DoT to expedite the VRS of almost one lakh employees of BSNL. Click Here

07-12-2011 : BSNL’s cash and bank balance reach Rs. 2,500 crore; likely to seek govt bailout. Click Here

07-12-2011 : Country wide general strike on 28.02.2012 circular by all Central Trade Unions. Click Here

03-12-2011 : Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners revised rate effective from 01.07.2011. Letter No. 40-22/2011-Pan(B) Dated 01.12.2011 Click Here

03-12-2011 : Encashment of HPL against the shortfall of EL of 300 days on retirement in respect of Executives/Non executives absorbed/ directly recruited in BSNL. Letter No. 1-13/2010 PAT (BSNL) Dated 02.12.2011. Click Here

03-12-2011 : Minister of State for Communications and IT Sri. Milind Deora in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, in respect of VRS proposal submitted by BSNL. Click Here

03-12-20111 : Meeting with Director (HR) Shri Garg : Shri A.K. Garg Director (HR) is now most likely expected to join new assignment, CMD MTNL, on or after 5th December,2011.

03-12-20111 : Shri N.K. Gupta, CGM Punjab is selected as Director CFS ie Director (operation) in BSNL vice Shri Wadhwa who is retiring in February, 2012.

03-12-20111 : Stalemate in BSNL : NFTE representative met CMD, BSNL on 02.12.2011 and mentioned the situation prevailing in the field due to repatriation of ITS officers. Practically work is not moving in the field. This has adverse effect in the performance of company. BSNL Hqr is preparing R/R for recruitment of Managers to end the stalemate. The issues of Chennai TD, Andhra, Bihar etc. were also mentioned by the representatives in detail.

03-12-2011 : One and one and half years period of stay prescribed for different places in J and K and NE-2 circles. BSNL No 4/2 -10/2009-Pers I dated 29/30th November, 2011. Click Here

01-12-20111 : Jaya Gopal Sharma working in corporate office and NFTE stall wart expired. Head Quarter convey heart felt condolences to the family.

01-12-20111 : Shri A.K Garg Director (HR) has been selected as CMD MTNL. He will join new assignment on 02.12.2011. Shri A.N. Rai Director (Enterprise) will act as Director(HR) also.

01-12-2011 : Extension of Medical facility to spouse of retired employee married after retirement.Letter No.BSNL/Admn.I/15-4/11 Dated 30.11.2011 Click Here

30-11-2011 : Hon’ble MOC D.O. NO. 1-4/2008/USF/RDEL dated 09.11.2011 regarding provision of subsidy to BSNL from USO fund. DoT to take decision in the interest of BSNL. Click Here

30-11-2011 : Strike on 15th December, 2011 – Editorial Telecom Click Here

30-11-2011 : VRS not possible in this financial year : The Secretary, DoT while participating in “Scotch summit on employment” on 29th November 2011 has declared that the VRS cannot be implemented in BSNL/MTNL in the current financial year ending 31.03.202. The DoT is yet to consider the proposal of BSNL but huge expenditure is involved. BSNL has demanded Rs. 18,000/- crores for grant of VRS to staff. Click Here

29-11-20111 : Creation of NE-12 scale in NEPP : The matter has been sent to BSNL Board. It is most likely to be approved as and when meeting takes place.

29-11-2011 : Bihar circle working committee meeting held on 26.11.2011 to 27.11.2011 at Munger. Click Here

29-11-20111 : 40 more ITS officers have been released from BSNL for DoT.

29-11-2011 : Filling up of vacancies against 10% absorption quota in TTA cadre for recruitment years 2009, 2010 & 2011. Letter No. 250-5/2009-Pers-III Dated 28.11.2011. Click Here

28-11-20111 : BSNL HQr has started action : NFTE BSNL has requested the BSNL management to relieve non-optee tainted and charge sheeted ITS officers. We are happy to note of late BSNL Hqr has started moving in this respect.Besides Aurangabad GM/Dy GM more are being relieved. Free BSNL from corrupt officers.

28-11-20111 : Orissa circle conference on 17/18th December 2011 at Puri.

28-11-20111 : Eastern UP Circle conference on 23rd /24th December 2011 at Unnao.

28-11-20111 : The Hon’ble Delhi High Court’s double bench dismissed the petition filed by ITSA challenging their repatriation from BSNL on the ground that their terms and conditions are discriminatory. The bench imposed a cost of Rs. 30000/- on ITSA.

28-11-20111 : Start Preparation to organise strike on 15th December : BSNLWA and its unions have served notice to organise strike on 15th December. Circle and District Secretaries are requested to start preparations for strike with zeal and vigour. Hold meetings and mobilise the workers to make the strike successful. CHQ urge you all to take a leading role in the scheduled struggle on 15th December, 2011. Click Here

26-11-2011 : Message from CMD, BSNL received vide Letter No. BSNL/8-3/SR/2011 dated 25.11.2011. Click Here

25-11-2011 : Notes on items of Strike demands. Letter No. TF- 38/3 Dated 23.11.2011 Click Here

25-11-2011 : One Extra BCR increment not agreed to by DoT/BSNL. BSNL Letter No. 27-8/2003-TE II(Pt) dated 24.11.2011 and DoT No. 40-12/2004/Pen(T) dated 04.11.2011. Click Here

24-11-20111 : CBI CASTS 2G SCAM PROBE WIDER : The CBI has registered new FIR against former Telecom Secretary (Shri Shyamal Ghosh) DDG (Shri J.R. Gupta) and some unknown DoT officials for causing loss by giving illegal spectrum to Airtel, Vodafone. They were officers during NDA regime. Instead of charging 2% of gross revenue as fee “ as applicable in normal prudence” for spectrum beyond 8 MHz DoT charged only 1% of gross revenue. The exchequer has suffered loss of Rs. 508 crors. The CBI has raided the houses of former officers.

24-11-2011 : Modifications in the scheme and syllabus of LICE for promotion to the grade of private Secretary of BSNL field units. Letter No. 20-05/2009-Pevs II dated 24.11.2011. Click Here

23-11-20111 : Greetings to Comrades on the eve of 58TH anniversary of NFTE. Hoist the NFTE flag and hold gate meeting on 24th November.

23-11-20111 : LICE for JTO promotion : BSNL Hqr has moved swiftly to get “stay” vacated.

23-11-20111 : Creation of NE 12 scale : BSNL corporate office is processing for getting NE 12 scale approved by Board.

23-11-20111 : Eastern UP circle conference is being held on 23rd and 24th December, 2011.

23-11-20111 : Bihar CWC meeting on 26th and 27th November at Munger General secretary will attend.

22-11-20111 : Stay Order on JTO Deptt Examination : President and Secretary, Com. Rajmouli met GM (Est) and requested him to get the interim stay order vacated.

22-11-20111 : LICE for promotion to JTO Cadre has been stayed on 17/11/2011 by Kerala High Court.

22-11-2011 : LICE for promotion to JTO Cadre against 50% Departmental Quota.Letter No. TF-14/2 (b) Dated 22.11.2011 Click Here

22-11-2011 : Misappropriation of Rs. 52 Lakhs at Aurangabad TD in Maharashtra Telecom circle. Letter No. TF-36/3 Dated 17.11.2011 Click Here

21-11-2011 : Notice for Strike on 15th December, 2011. Letter No. TF-38/3 Dated 19.11.2011 Click Here

19-11-2011 : Clarifications regarding withdrawal of leave encashment in respect of All India LTC.Letter No.-13-05/2011-PAT(BSNL) dated 18.11.2011. Click Here

18-11-20111 : JTO Departmental quota examination : Management has now indicated to take into account the vacancies upto year 2011.

17-11-20111 : Meeting with GM (Est.) : NFTE representatives met GM(Est) on 17.11.2011 and discussed about holding of Deptt. exam for promotion to JTO cadre. We impressed upon him that the departmental vacancies should be commensurate with outside quota recruits and supernumery posts should not be adjusted against the departmental quota. The union futher pressed to consider vacancies upto year 2011. The GM(Est) is yet to discuss with Director (HR). However, he again maintained that this may invite litigation. File has now been sent to legal cell for advice. The issues of transfers in Andhra, filling up TMS posts in Himachal, remote area allowance in Jharkhand and Himachal were also raised and discussed.

17-11-20111 : Sri R.Chandrasekhar, Secretary, DOT. talks about BSNL on 17.11.2011 : BSNL has asked to be allowed to surrender BWA and 3G spectrum in some circles because of its declining financial health. Apart from this, do you plan to give any subsidy to it for its unviable operations? There was also a BSNL plan for a VRS (voluntary retirement scheme). Has that been approved? The request of BSNL for surrendering of spectrum and a VRS plan is under consideration. The VRS package for BSNL could be of the order of Rs 10,000 crore and it will need Cabinet approval. Both BSNL and MTNL had a big impact from the payout of 3G and BWA spectrum at around Rs 28,000 crore. Even the phasing out of support for uneconomical activities, at Rs 2,000 crore, was stopped for BSNL. We are looking at all the issues but it will take a couple of months to come to a final decision. The number of employees in the two organisations and their percentage of expenditure on this are much higher compared to other telecom companies, as these were mainly landline companies. The important issue is that all this has impacted their bottom lines and all the requests, including that for a subsidy by BSNL, is being looked at collectively. It will not be a piecemeal approach.

17-11-2011 : Absorption of ITS officers in BSNL: - Request to end stalemate. Click Here

17-11-20111 : Meeting with GM (Est.) : NFTE representatives met GM(Est) on 17.11.2011 and discussed about holding of Deptt. exam for promotion to JTO cadre. We impressed upon him that the departmental vacancies should be commensurate with outside quota recruits and supernumery posts should not be adjusted against the departmental quota. The union futher pressed to consider vacancies upto year 2011. The GM(Est) is yet to discuss with Director (HR). However, he again maintained that this may invite litigation. File has now been sent to legal cell for advice. The issues of transfers in Andhra, filling up TMS posts in Himachal, remote area allowance in Jharkhand and Himachal were also raised and discussed.

17-11-20111 : Creation of NE-12 scale : Reportedly the management committee of BSNL has cleared the proposal for creation of NE-12 scale in NE PP.

17-11-20111 : Repatriation of ITS officers : ITS officers have been afforded two chances to exercise option for absorption in BSNL. 350 non optees ITS officers have been relieved for DoT. Further repatriation of non-optees will depend on direction from DoT. Union is pressing for relief of non-performers, tainted and charge sheeted personnel.

16-11-20111 : 325 ITS officers relieved till date. Further relief depends on the instructions from DOT.

16-11-20111 : Pension :- NFTE is fully aware of 2009 orders. Nothing new in it. We mention factual position only. Don’t be angry. Time will speak itself.

16-11-2011 : Reimbursement of claims for Briefcase and towels BSNL No. 10-6/2011-Admn II. Dated .11.2011 Click Here

16-11-2011 : LICE for promotion to JTO cadre. Click Here

15-11-2011 : ITS Absorption. Click Here

15-11-2011 : BSNL Hqr. vide No. 13-2/2010-TE dated 14.11.2011 has issued another 10 clarifications on NEPP. Click Here

15-11-2011 : Meeting with the CMD : The NFTE representatives met CMD BSNL and discussed issues of the victimisation of employees at Chennai, ITS officers absorption in BSNL. The union leaders impressed upon him for intervention to end the victimisation as well as uncertain atmosphere prevailing in the field. The tainted, charge sheeted and non-performers officers be relieved forth with.

14-11-2011 : ITSA has reportedly served legal notice to CMD,BSNL against their relief from BSNL.

14-11-2011 : Further repatriation of ITS Officals is held up.

12-11-2011 : Achievements :- Presently BSNL is in loss of more than Rs. 6,000/- crores. Is this also achievement should we ignore the reality ? No grudge for rejoicing on the so called achievmenet.

11-11-2011 : Extension scope of family pension to widowed/unmarried daughter and dependent disabled siblings of Central Government servants/pensioners. letter No. 40-13/2011-Pen(B) dated 08.11.2011 Click Here

11-11-2011 : Short term engagement of Retired Officers under the Contingency Plan- Remuneration and terms and conditions of engagement thereof. Letter No. 400-146/2011-Pers.I Dated 08.11.2011. Click Here

11-11-2011 : NFTE delegation consisting of President, General Secretary and Snatta leaders (Com. Samadhiya and Com. Chaudhary) met Director (HR) and discussed holding of JTO (35% and 15% Quota) examination. ITS absorption, Chennai affairs etc.

11-11-2011 : ITS absorption:- Relieve 50% ITS officers from BSNL urgently letter No.-TF-24/5 Dated 11.11.2011 to CMD, BSNL. Click Here

11-11-2011 : Time not to rejoice :- ITS officers are being repatriated to DoT. Some people are rejoicing and claiming it as their achievement forgetting there is now big challenge before us. There has been upward trend in the performance of company for last 4 months. It becomes our duty to maintain upward trend instead of rejoicing. Need of hour is that absorbees exert to achieve the goal so that the achievement may not result in disaster.

11-11-2011 : 35% and 15% Quota examination for promotion to JTO cadre :- The notification for examination is likely to be issued by next week. The syllabus and scheme are already notified vide BSNL No. 5-11/2009-Pers. IV Dated 01.11.2011. The examination will be objective with negative marks on wrong answers. NFTE has urged CMD/Director (HR) to take into account vacancies upto year 2011. Letter No. TF-14/4 dated 11.11.2011. Click Here

09-11-2011 : 8 ITS Officers have opted for absorption in BSNL.

09-11-2011 : Remittance of CHQ quota Click Here

09-11-2011 : Appeal : Remittance of CHQ quota :- As per RBI instructions, the cheques will be valid for three months instead of 6 months w.e.f. 1st April 2012. More than 300 cheque are received by CHQ every month. Some of the accounts officers are in the habit to issue cheques in favour of CHQ every month but do not despatch regularly. They send all the cheques after three to four months in one cover. If this practice continues, most of the cheques will become invalid after 3 months. To avoid this all the Circle/District secretaries are requested to caution their accounts officers concerned to issue and despatch cheques for share of CHQ quota every month to ensure clearance in time.

09-11-2011 : ITS Absorption :- DoT ITS optees will be relieved from BSNL in phased manner. Reportedly relieving orders are being issued 1st in respect of ITS officers working in corporate office.

09-11-2011 : Creation of NE-12 Scale :- There is no progress. File is coming and going without decision.

09-11-2011 : 35% Deptt. Quota examination for promotion to JTO cadre :- Issue is under process corporate office is reportedly contemplating to stick to its original notification of year 2010 examination. The NFTE will meet Director (HR) on his return from abroad for taking vacancies into account upto year 2011.

08-11-2011 : Honble Andhra High Court refused to grant stay against absorption process of ITS personnel.

04-11-2011 : Hold Lunch hour Demonstration on 8th November 2011 : All Circle and district secretaries are requested to hold massive lunch hour demonstration on 8th November 2011 in front of all exchanges/offices as per the decision of NEC at Coimbatore, in support of the charter of demands including opposing VRS/disinvestment/outsourcing in PSU’s and price rise submitted by eleven major central trade unions in India including AITUC, CITU, INTUC, HMS & BMS. Make the programme a grand success.

04-11-2011 : Hon’ble CAT at Hyderabad not granted stay to ITS personnel against absorption. Case is adjourned for 4 weeks.

03-11-2011 : No leave to officers of DGM Level and above – Regarding. Letter No. 400-125/2011-Pers. I. (Pt.) Dated: 02.11.2011. Click Here

03-11-2011 : LDCE (40% quota) for promotion to the Grade of TTA in the field Units of BSNL for the Recruitment Year 2008. Letter No. 7-2/2008-DE Dated : 02.11.2011. Click Here

03-11-2011 : Revised Scheme and Syllabus for Limited Internal Competitive Examination (LICE) for filling up posts in the cadre of JTO (Telecom) under both 35% and 15% quota. Letter No. 5-11/2009-Pers.IV Dated : 01.11.2011. Click Here

02-11-2011 : Retention of staff quarters beyond permissible period at stations where sufficient quarters are vacant:- Letter No. BSNL / 6-1 / SR / 2011 (i) dated 31/10/2011. Click Here

02-11-2011 : ITS absorption :- I.T.S personnel are knocking the doors of Court at Hyderabad to prevent the absorption. C.G.M. Andhra is reportedly applying unethical methods to obtain “Stay” against absorption.

02-11-2011 : NFTE still stands for indefinite strike :- After conclusion and decision of National Executive Meeting of NFTE BSNL the H.Q. wrote to the General Secretaries of almost all unions suggesting for indefinite strike to ensure financial viability and survival of BSNL. The Government had promised in September 2000 to keep the BSNL financially viable. NFTE also suggested that strike should take place when parliament is in session. No one will dispute that dangers are grave as such united and serious struggle is necessary. NFTE feels One-day strike may not serve the purpose due to obvious reasons. It will be difficult to mobilize the workers for indefinite strike after one day strike and that too without securing any result. Therefore, NFTE is still of considered view that united indefinite strike is need of the hour so that BSNL gets financial packages as well as other concessions from the Govt. Once BSNL is financially viable and in profit the issues of VRS as well as facilities of medical allowance without voucher will be automatically settled. Therefore, NFTE still and firmly stands for do or die struggle.

01-11-2011 : Strike deferred to be organised when Parliament is in session. NFTE Stand is vindicated up to some extent. NFTE stands for united struggle.

31-10-2011 : Vindictive and revengeful attitude of CGM, Chennai TD. Click Here.

31-10-2011 : NE-12 Scale :- Director (HR) will be on foreign trip one week. Settlement of NE-12 scale may be further delayed.

31-10-2011 : ITS Absorption :- It is almost becoming certain non-optees ITS officers will be relieved for DOT. Very uncertain atmosphere is prevailing in field and corporate office.

31-10-2011 : One day strike (or) One more futile exercise ? Click Here.

28-10-2011 : Letter from convener JAC. Click Here.

28-10-2011 : Letter addressed to convener JAC. Click Here.

25-10-2011 : Happy Deepavali. Click Here.

25-10-2011 : Unity and Struggle. Click Here.

25-10-2011 : Restoration of one extra increment granted to Grade III staff of BSNL covered under OTBP/BCR scheme one year prior to retirement. Click Here.

25-10-2011 : Denial of Pension and Terminal benefits to upgraded personnel in NEPP- case of orissa Telecom Circle. Click Here.

25-10-2011 : CBI has started investigations on Maran’s “Virtual Exchange” pertaining to 323 high capacity lines to his house and sum TV office.

25-10-2011 : Wish you and your family Happy Deepavali.

25-10-2011 : Use of BSNL/MTNL Telecom Services. Click Here.

22-10-2011 : Election of office bearers in NEC at Coimbatore. Click Here.

22-10-2011 : Don’t Create further bad blood :- BSNL and its employees are facing threats and challenges. The very survival is in danger All are realizing this and that is why all unions want unity. Therefore, we should not allow any one to create impediments in evolving of unity. The NFTE HQR is receiving disturbing news from circles specially from Chennai, Punjab, Andhra etc which may jeopardize the process of unity and joint struggle. Therefore, we appeal to all to exercise restraints for greater cause.

22-10-2011 : Let there be change of heart. Click Here.

21-10-2011 : ITS ABSORPTION : BSNL HQr is busy in preparing contingent plan relating to ITS absorption.

21-10-2011 : DPE issued orders on increase of IDA from 01.10.2011 (i.e. 52%) F.No.-2(70) 2008-DPE(WC)-GL-XVII/2011 dated 21.10.2011 Click Here.

21-10-2011 : A booklet on VRS :- On the eve of NEC, Comrades Sethu and Murukesan compiled Various writeups on VRS and brought a good going booklet. The publication cost is only kept as price . Kindly contact Com. Murukesan and buy the copies.( Price Rs 50 ). Sethu :09442684647, Murukesan: 09443012121

20-10-2011 : Resolutions adopted in NE Meeting held at Coimbatore from 15th October 2011 to 17th October 2011.Click Here.

20-10-2011 : Struggle to protect BSNL and its employees. Click Here.

20-10-2011 : Revised Scheme of Examination for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for Telecom Mechanic under 50% quota. BSNL No.250-74/2001-Pers-III (Part) Dated 18/10/2011. Click Here.

20-10-2011 : Departmental 40% Quota examination for promotion to TTA Cadre BSNL vide Letter No. 250-27/2008-Pers III date 19/10/2011 has issued orders for holding of examination for year 2008. Click Here.

20-10-2011 : Message sent by CMD, BSNL on the eve of National Executive Meeting of NFTE, BSNL at Coimbatore. Click Here.

19-10-2011 : Creation of NE 12 scale in NEPP :- File is rolling here and there. Unlikely to be settled before Dewali.

19-10-2011 : Departmental Examination for promotion to JTO cadre :- Review petition reportedly disposed of by Kerala Cat. Now path clear for Departmental examination.

19-10-2011 : Open Session :- The open session of National Executive Meeting was held in the afternoon session of 17th October, 2011 under the chairmanship of Com. Islam Ahmad. It was addressed by Comrades G.L. Dhar, Secretary AITUC, P.R. Natarajan, Member Parliament, General Secretary, Dy. GS NFTE etc addressed the open session. Speaking on the occasion Com. Natarajan mentioned that new rule for recognition of unions be framed in BSNL so that more unions are recognised. He further stated that the BSNL EU now stands for recognition of more than one unions as NFTE has also changed its previous stand.

19-10-2011 : 17-10-2011: National Executive Committee decided to organise joint struggle with all Unions/Associations to protect BSNL Employees from the trap of management and conspiracy of Government to smash PSU and defeat VRS proposals. NFTE-BSNL CWC Meeting at Coimbatore October 15th - 17th,2011: Seminar on the subject "Maximising BSNL Revenue" conducted on 15th morning. Bebore the meeting National Flag was hoisted by Com. Islam Ahamad CHQ. President and NFTE Flag hoisted by Com. Gnanaiah Ex. Secretary General NFPTE. Com. Gopala Krishna Chairman of Reception Committee welcomed the leaders and invitees to the dias.Com. Islam Ahamad CHQ President presided the seminar. Com. Chandeswar Singh General Secretary, Com. Mathivanan, Com. Pattabhi Raman Circle Secretary, Chennai and Tamilnadu respectively, Shri Subrahmanyam CGM, Chennai, Shri Ashraf Khan, CGM Tamilnadu and Shri Haribabu PGM, Coimbatore on behalf of management addressed the meeting. The CMD,BSNL sent his message to the meeting and expressed his inability to attend the meeting due to some other important programme which could not be postponed. The speakers of Union while addressing the meeting said that by curtailing the un-necessary expenditure and adopting the different methods in the BSNL, we can reach the goal, but not through VRS, by downsizing the man-power. The employees of the BSNL, who are the stake holders of BSNL only can make efforts to maximise the Revenue, but not through VRS. By stopping the corruption, and lavish expenditure only can help the BSNL to arrest the losses. The meeting finally resolved that (through the CHQ Union) to send the draft copy to the Ministry and CMD-BSNL, that orders should be released by making compulsary utilization of BSNL services in all Central / State Government / PSU departments to maximise the revenue of BSNL.

19-10-2011 : NFTE has proposed Indefinite strike to protect BSNL and the interest of employees. One day strike will not serve any purpose. We will approach to all the unions in this respect. Letter No. TF-38/3 dated 09.10.2011 to convenor JAC and all unions. Click Here.

18-10-2011 : Central office bearers elected : The National executive Meeting of NFTE BSNL has elected the following comrades as central office bearers. 1. Com. H.L. Moktali – Secretary (Maharashtra) 2. Com. C.K. Joshi – Organising Secretary (MP) 3. Com. Shyamal Ghosh - Organising Secretary (Kalkota TD)

18-10-2011 : Com. N.T. Sajwani expelled from NFTE BSNL : Com. N.T. Sajwani former Secretary General and presently Secretary, NFTE BSNL has been expelled from the union due to his anti-union and dubious activities.

18-10-2011 : National Executive Meeting at Coimbatore : The National Executive Meeting of NFTE BSNL, held from 15th to 17th October, 2011 has adopted resolution on the following issues : 1. No to VRS 2. Indefinite joint struggle 3. Financial Viability 4. 50% IDA merger 5. Against corruption 6. Utilisation of BSNL services by central Govt., State Govt. and PSUS. 7. Restoration of leave encashment LTC and Medical Allowance without vouchers. 8. Disciplinary action against personal involved in Anti-Union and dubious activities. 9. National Telecom Policy 2011.

17-10-2011 : National Executive Committee decided to organise joint struggle with all Unions/Associations to protect BSNL Employees from the trap of management and conspiracy of Government to smash PSU and defeat VRS proposals.NFTE-BSNL CWC Meeting at Coimbatore October 15th - 17th,2011.Seminar on the subject "Maximising BSNL Revenue" conducted on 15th morning. Bebore the meeting National Flag was hoisted by Com. Islam Ahamad CHQ. President and NFTE Flag hoisted by Com. Gnanaiah Ex. Secretary General NFPTE. Com. Gopala Krishna Chairman of Reception Committee welcomed the leaders and invitees to the dias.Com. Islam Ahamad CHQ President presided the seminar. Com. Chandeswar Singh General Secretary, Com. Mathivanan, Com. Pattabhi Raman Circle Secretary, Chennai and Tamilnadu respectively, Shri Subrahmanyam CGM, Chennai and Shri Haribabu PGM, Coimbatore on behalf of management addressed the meeting. The CMD,BSNL sent his message to the meeting and expressed his inability to attend the meeting due to some other important programme which could not be postponed. The speakers of Union while addressing the meeting said that by curtailing the un-necessary expenditure and adopting the different methods in the BSNL, we can reach the goal, but not through VRS, by downsizing the man-power. The employees of the BSNL, who are the stake holders of BSNL only can make efforts to maximise the Revenue, but not through VRS. By stopping the corruption, and lavish expenditure only can help the BSNL to arrest the losses. The meeting finally resolved that (through the CHQ Union) to send the draft copy to the Ministry and CMD-BSNL, that orders should be released by making compulsary utilization of BSNL services in all Central / State Government / PSU departments to maximise the revenue of BSNL. Click Here.

13-10-2011 National Executive Meeting at Coimbatore :- Please contact Com. Gopal Krishan General Secretary , Reception Committee – MP 9443057220, Com. R. Pattabhiraman Circle Secretary, MP 9443865366.

13-10-2011 : Payment of wages etc. for the month of October 2011. Letter No. TF-8/7 Dated 12.10.2011 Click Here.

12-10-2011 Creation of NE-12 scale in NEPP :- File released from Finance of BSNL. After approval by CMD there will be agreement between management and the recognised union.

12-10-2011 : Settlement of anomaly in Pension of BSNL employees retired within ten months of their absorption in BSNL DoT No. 40-10/2005- Pen(T) dated 27.09.2011. Click Here.

11-10-2011 : VRS Proposal :- BSNL Board has recommended 60 days VRS compensation proposal to DOT.

11-10-2011 : Demonstration at Ludhiana :- After hunger strike the employees held demonstration on 7th October against partisan and evasive attitude of SSA Head and hooliganism of BSNLEU. Com. M.L.Sharma (Circle Secretary), Com. Tejinderpal Singh (Central coordinator Snatta) and Com. Pritamchand (ACS) met GMT / Dy GMT (Adm) who assured for impartiality. Struggle suspended as per advice of CHQ / Circle.

11-10-2011 : National Seminar and NE Meeting from 15th to 17th October at Coimbatore. Click Here.

11-10-2011 : Com Premnath Sahini, TTA (Trans) % Suri West Bengal has been conferred Visisth Sanchar Seba Padak award 2011 and Com. P.V. Krishna, TTA working at Mindi Exchange (AP Circle) has been awarded Visisth Sanchar Seba Padak 2011.

11-10-2011 : Whom to contact for NE Meeting : - Com. Semmal Amudhan on MP 09443194455 for details of accommodation etc. Com Amudhan knows Hindi very well.

11-10-2011 : Delegation fee at Coimbatore :- Delegation fee Rs. 50/- for seminar and Rs. 300/- for NE Meeting.

11-10-2011 : Family Pension to dependent parents of a deceased Govt. employee & inclusion of names of members of family in the PPO & Proof of age for additional quantum of Family Pension. No. 40-22/2011-Pen (B) dated 3/10/2011. Click Here.

11-10-2011 : Retirement benefits in respect of Government Service to persons dismissed / removed from service after absorption in BSNL No. 40-20/2010-Pen (B) Date 4/10/2011. Click Here.

11-10-2011 : VRS Proposal :- VRS proposal after approval by BSNL Board has been sent to DoT.

11-10-2011 : JTO Departmental quota examination : Hearing of review petition in Keral Cat over judgment reserved.

11-10-2011 : Creation of NE-12 scale : File is still pending with BSNL finance.

7-10-2011 : Draft Telecom Policy, 2011 is likely to be unveiled next week :- Nation wide free roaming is contemplated. Planning is also to allow Inter Circle Mobile Number Portibility (MNP) changing operator while retaining same number in different circles.

7-10-2011 : Enquiry against former Telecom Minister, Shri Maran started :- CBI has started a formal probe into allegations that “Virtual” telephone exchange of 300 Telephone lines was set up at Maran’s residence connecting the Sun TV office.

7-10-2011 : Stir at Ludhiana :- Fed up with the misdeeds and partisan attitude of GM, Ludhiana employee owing allegiance to NFTE BSNL are on struggle. Circle and HQR are intervening and comrades have been advised to postpone the struggle for time being.

7-10-2011 : TSMs after regularisation entitled for Pension. Click Here.

5-10-2011 : Struggle : - Chain Hunger strike at Ludhiana against partisan attitude of SSA Head.

5-10-2011 : Bonus to staff :- NFTE representatives met CMD on 4th instant and urged for release of non-productivity linked Bonus as good will gesture. He expressed inability.

5-10-2011 : Contact Number :- Com. GopalKrishnan 9443057220 General Secretary Receiption Committee. Com. R.Pattabhiraman 9443865366 Circle Secretary.

5-10-2011 : Venue of National Executive Meeting :- Ayappa Pooja Sangam Hall near coimbatore Central Bus stand Sathmoorthy Road Ramnagar coimbatore Contact Nos. Com. GopalKrishnan 9443057220 General Secretary Receiption Committee. Com. R.Pattabhiraman 9443865366 Circle Secretary.

5-10-2011 : Mother of Com. B. Arunachalam, President of Reception committee of ensuing National Executive Meeting scheduled to take place at Coimbatore expired on 4th September morning. HQR express sorrow and condoles the death.

5-10-2011 : Meeting with the BSNL management :- Meeting took place on 3/10/2011 between JAC leaders and BSNL management. According to sources concrete result on issues has not emerged.

5-10-2011 : Creation of NE-12 Scale in NEPP :- File is reportedly in circulation Indications are such that the issue may be settled around Diwali.

3-10-2011 : Items of Conciliation Proceedings. No.TF-36/6 Dated 30/9/2011 Click Here.

3-10-2011 : Circular No. 4/5 date 29/9/2011 to all Central office bearers, Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries. Click Here.

3-10-2011 : Circular No. 4/5 date 29/9/2011 to all Central office bearers, Circle Secretaries and District Secretaries. Click Here.

1-10-2011 : IDA hike 4.8% w.e.f. 1-10-2011.

1-10-2011 : BSNL Board held meeting on 29th Sept. on VRS :- According to reliable sources the BSNL Board has approved VRS compensation as per DPE guidelines. This is unlikely to be approved by Govt. as BSNL is in loss.

1-10-2011 : Final option in NEPP :- BSNL HQR has offered another chance for staff for final option in NEPP vide item 8 of corporate office letter NO 13-2/2010 – TE dt. 28.09.2011.

30-09-2011 : Clarification on NEPP :- BSNL HQR has issued 23 clarifications on 28-9-2011. The remaining 10 clarifications couldnot be issued due to non-clearance by finance of Corporate office.

30-09-2011 : Formation of Works Committees at SSA level and their satisfactory functioning - regarding No. BSNL / 39-11 / SR / 2007 Dated 26th September 2011. Click Here.

29-09-2011 : Non-Executive Policy (NEPP) for employees in IDA pay scale of NE-1 TO NE-10 of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited :- Clarification thereof. Click Here.

29-09-2011 : VRS Compensation :- The BSNL management has proposed on 27-9-2011 VRS compensation on Gujrat Model i.e. 35 days pay + IDA for each completed year of service. This too on receipt of money from Govt. The Company will neither take loan from bank nor will disinvest. The Matter will go to the Cabinet also. The NFTE has totally rejected the proposal of retrenchment through VRS as it is against the commitment of Govt of 8-9-2000 at the time of Corporatisation.

28-09-2011 : FORMAL MEETING WITH DIRECTOR (HRD) :- On 27.09.2011 a delegation of NFTE-BSNL met the Director (HRD) and discussed various issues of importance including the proposed VRS to employees who have completed the age of 45. NFTE – BSNL was represented at the meeting by Comrade Islam Ahmed, Chandeswar Singh, C.K. Mathivanan and Rajpal. The Management side was represented by PGM (SR), GM (Estt) and GM (Restg). At the outset NFTE-BSNL protested for the arbitrary order issued on 5 the September, 2011 withdrawing certain facilities enjoyed by the employees. NFTE-BSNL demanded immediate reversal of the said order. Regarding VRS proposals NFTE-BSNL strongly objected to the policy of retrenchment through VRS in violation of assurance given to the employees when corporatization decision was taken NFTE-BSNL will mobilize the employees to oppose and defeat the policy of VRS. The coimbature NEC meeting will discuss in detail and decide the future course of action. We will go for struggle, if need be. Get ready.

28-09-2011 : Shri A.N. Rai has joined BSNL Board as Director (Enterprise).

26-09-2011 : Meeting with Shri M.Deora, MOS (C) and IT :- A delegation of NFTE BSNL consisting of comrades Chandeshwar Singh, Rajpal, Rajmouli and Islam Ahmad met MOS (C) and drew his attention on VRS, financial viability of BSNL and minimum facilities to applicant unions in BSNL.

24-09-2011 : Clarification on working pattern in field Units including shift working-regarding No.14-1/2011-TE dated 22/9/2011.Click Here.

24-09-2011 : Notice for Lunch hour demonstration on 27th September,2011.Letter No.TF- 4/1 Dated 26/9/2011.Click Here.

24-09-2011 : Meeting with CMD :- President and GS met CMD on 23rd Septemper and discussed the present unrest of workers in Andhra, issues of UP (West), UP (East).

24-09-2011 : ITS absorption :- DOT issued orders for absorption of ITS personnel in BSNL.The ITSA has written to Govt to repatriate all ITS from BSNL to DOT. The uncertainty will start in BSNL affecting the performance.

24-09-2011 : Meeting with Member (S) an