REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE CIRCLE SECRETARY

ON BEHALF OF THE CIRCLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

BEFORE THE XX REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING AT

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REPORT PRESENTED BY THE CIRCLE SECRETARY ON BEHALF OF THE CIRCLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SANCHAR NIGAM EXECUTIVES’ASSOCIATION (INDIA), ANDHRA PRADESH CIRCLE BEFORE THE XX REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING AT BALAJI-TIRUPATHI RAO FUNCTION HALL, ONGOLE FROM 22.01.2014 TO 24.01.2014.

Respected Comrade President and my Dear Comrades,

Very Good Morning to all of you. We are meeting here after a gap of two years and eleven months at Ongole, Prakasam District. Prakasam District is an administrative district in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The district headquarters is located at Ongole city. The region was named as Prakasam District on 12 May 1972 in memory of Tanguturi Prakasam, a renowned freedom fighter, also known as Andhra Kesari (Lion of Andhra), was born in the village of Vinodarayunipalem. Late Shri Tanguturi Prakasam has the unique distinction of becoming Chief Minister of two states i.e Madras Presidency and later Andhra Pradesh.

Ongole is famous for its Ongolu Gitta (Ongole breed of oxen). This is one of the major Zebu cattle breeds in the world. Ongole bulls have gone as far as America, Holland, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Mexico, Paraguay, Indonesia, West Indies, Australia, Fiji, Mauritius, Indo-China and Philippines. The Brahmana bull in America is an off-breed of the Ongole. An Island in Malaysia where there are many Ongoles is named as Ongole Island. Shri Mokshagundam Visveswaraiah, famous Civil Engineer, great Musician Shri Tyagayya, Noted Telugu film personality Kongara Jaggayya, Movie Moghul and world record holder for producing highest films in the world Shri Daggupati Ramanaidu, Shri Johnny Lever, most popular comedian in bollywood, Pullela Gopichand, Badminton player are few great personalities hailing from this District.

We are meeting here, on the occasion of the XX th Circle Conference at a very crucial time, where our journey in 2014, now embarks on formidable challenges and the greatest & immediate need is to completely annul accumulated losses of about 8000 crores in just three years span to enable us to knock the doors of 3 rd

PRC in 2017, which otherwise would be, surely shut for us. To accomplish this toughest of tough tasks, generation of about 2500 crores additional annual revenue, consecutively for next three years in order to reach “zero loss” position is the only way out. Let us all understand this hard reality in very simple and clear terms either perform or perish.

The atmosphere at Ongole is conducive for having exhaustive and elaborate discussions on all the important issues concerning to Executives in general and Viability of BSNL in particular. We are extremely happy that at this backdrop, we start our deliberations of the XX Circle Conference, especially at this juncture where radical steps and pioneering decisions have to be taken in protecting and safeguarding the interest of our Organization and our beloved Company, BSNL. The organizing Committee has taken lot of pains in providing us with this excellent arrangement for conducting this meeting and for having meaningful and constructive deliberations and let us all utilize the opportunity most effectively by having fruitful and constructive discussions / decisions. While placing this report for the period from 17 th February 2011 to 21st January 2014, for discussion and adoption, I am extremely confident that our discussions will make the future of the Association and BSNL more meaningful and worthwhile. I hope this representative council will suggest innovative methods / procedures for enhancing the revenues of BSNL and contribute for the growth of BSNL.

Now Comrades, I seek your benign permission to place this report for discussion and adoption please.I. The Circle Executive Committee which met at RTTC, Hyderabad on 15 th and 16th March, 2013 decided to conduct the XX Circle Representative Council meeting at Ongole. Accordingly the Representative Council

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meeting was notified to be held from the afternoon of 22 nd January 2014 to 24th January 2014, with the Pre- conference CEC on the forenoon of 22nd January 2014.II. The XIX Circle Conference held at Vijayawada : The XIX Circle Conference was held at Vijayawada from 17th to 20th February 2011. Krishna District hosted the Conference. Host Division, made excellent arrangements for the smooth conduction of the Meeting. All the SSAs have represented the conference. The entire team of Office Bearers was elected unanimously in the presence of the Official observer Sri P.Ranga Raju, AGM Krishna SSA and Com M.Satyanarayana, the Chairman for conducting the elections. The XIX Circle Conference started with the Pre-Conference CEC at 10.00 AM of 17.2.2011 at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, Vijayawada with Circle President Com A.Viswanath's opening remarks in the presence of AGS Com A.Chandrasekhar. The minutes of the last conference submitted were approved. The report submitted by the CS Com P.Padmanabha Rao and the Financial Statement by CT Com C.Satyanarayana, were approved after deliberations. The delegate session started at 16.30 Hrs with the hoisting of Flag by the Circle President Com A.Viswanath in the presence of Com W.Seshagiri Rao Ex CHQ President, Com A.Chandrasekhar AGS, CS Com P.Padmanabha Rao, all CWC Members, Circle Office Bearers, CEC Members, District Secretaries and delegates. The Colourful ‘OPEN SESSION’ was conducted on 18.02.2011, was addressed by Sri Rajeev Agrawal, Chief General Manager AP Telecom Circle, Sri John Chrisostam GMTD Krishna SSA, CHQ President Com S.L.Reddy, Com W.Seshagiri Rao Ex CHQ President , General Secretary Com G.L.Jogi, CHQ Treasurer Com H.Muthu, Joint Secretary (S) Com R.Rajan, AGS Com A.Chandrasekhar, AGS Com MH Gombi, CS AIBSNLEA Com J.Saibaba, CS BSNLEU Com J.Sampath Rao and CS NFTE- BSNL Com Rajamouli after the presentation of key note address by the CS Com P.Padmanabha Rao. CGMT, in his address, asked the Executives to gear up for the installation of BTSs and to face the tough competition from the competitors. He explained in detail the success of MNP in Andhra Pradesh and also had interactive session. He also expressed confidence that this year AP Circle performance will be improved with the support of one and all. He thanked SNEA(I) for all the support in the developmental activities particularly during implementation of CDR at Hyderabad. Com G.L.Jogi, GS in his address highlighted about the role of the Executives for the development and Growth of BSNL. He also expressed unhappiness over the delay in absorption of Group ‘A’ and expressed that the stalemate will end very soon. GS also explained in detail the latest developments on GSM Tender, change in mindset of Executives, strengthening the Joint Forum, fight against wrong policies of Govt, Disinvestment of BSNL etc. All the leaders spoke about the viability of BSNL.Com S.L.Reddy, Com G.L.Jogi, Com W.Seshagiri Rao, Com H.Muthu, Com R.Rajan and Com MH Gombi addressed the delegate session also and cleared the doubts of the members.

The following body was elected unanimously for the next term:President Com. A.Viswanath

Vice President – I Com. M.Chalamaiah

Vice President – II Vacant

Circle Secretary Com. P.Padmanabha Rao

Treasurer Com. K.Vidyasagar Reddy

ACS – HQ Com. S.Muralikrishna

ACS – NR Com. SST Sai

ACS – VM Com. P.Venkat Rao

ACS – Godavari Com. K.Raghava Rao

ACS – Rayalaseema Com. K.Nagamurthy

ACS – Telangana I Com. G.V.Narayana

ACS – Telangana II Com. T.Srinivasu

ACS – Guntur Com. T.Yogaiah

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Org. Secretary – I Com. B.Srinivas

Org. Secretary – II Com. S.Gowrishankar

Org. Secretary – III Com. J.Chittibabu

CWC Member – I Com.B.Bhaskar Rao

CWC Member – II Com. J.Umamaheswara Rao

CWC Member – III Com. E.Jaganmohan Reddy

CWC Member – IV Com. A.Chittibabu

CWC Member – V Com. S.Srinivas

CWC Member – VI Com. K.Venkatesh

III. MEMBERSHIP AND QUOTA PAYMENT : At present the total membership of the Circle is 2300 with a paid up membership of 1800 The latest details of the paid membership SSA wise is given below.

Sl.No. Name of the SSA Quota Paid Up to Legal Fund Paid

01 Adilabad September – 2012

02 Anantapur March – 2013 6000

03 East Godavari December-2012

04 Kadapa March – 2013

05 Guntur March – 2013 10000

06 Hyd Telecom District December – 2012

07 Karimnagar September – 2012

08 Khammam March – 2013 3000

09 Krishna August – 2013 26400

10 DGM OF VJ June – 2013 Sal. Cutting stopped from June-13

11 DGM STSR VJ May – 2012 Sal. Cutting stopped from May 2012

12 Kurnool March 2013 14000

13 Mahabubnagar December-2013 5000

14 Nalgonda December -2012 4000

15 Nellore March – 2013

16 Nizamabad February 2013 6000

17 Ongole December -2013

18 Sangareddy January 2013

19 Srikakulam September – 2013 9000

20 Tirupathi March -2013 8000

21 Visakhapatnam December – 2013 20000

22 Vizianagaram September – 2013 12400

23 Warangal August -2013 5000

24 West Godavari August 2012

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Circle Office December – 2013

B RTTC December – 2013

C QA – OU December – 2012

D C1- SFD March – 2013

E C1 – SD December – 2013

F STSR – HYD March – 2013

G ITPC -OU December -2013

H ITPC – TBN March -2012

I STP – HYD December – 2013

J T & D AT January -2012

K Civil and Elec August - 2013

IV. Circle Executive Committee & Circle Office Bearers Meetings: During the period under review three Circle Executive Committee meetings and one Circle Office Bearers Meeting were held at the following venues.1. Circle Office Bearers meeting at Hyderabad on 14.05.2011.2. CEC Meeting at RTTC, HD on 16.03.2012 and 17.03.20123. CEC Meeting at Hotel Riverbay, Rajahmundry on 04.08.20124. CEC Meeting at RTTC, HD on 15.03.2013 and 16.03.2013 A. Circle Office Bearers Meeting At Hyderabad : On 14.05.2011, Emergency Circle Office Bearers meeting was held at SNEA(I) Bhavan, Hyderabad and discussed on all the important issues. The meeting unanimously decided to oppose the irregular / unwarranted transfer orders issued by AP Circle administration and passed the resolution accordingly. The meeting was attended and addressed by Com S.L.Reddy CHQ President and AGS Com A. Chandrasekhar. However the COBs opined that the issue has to be resolved amicably without resorting to trade union actions.

B. CEC at RTTC HD during March 2012 : The 1st CEC Meeting was held at RTTC, Hyderabad on 16th

&17th March 2012. The following Office Bearers were Co-opted unanimously for the vacant posts.

1. Com N.V.V. Satyanarayana Circle Vice President, 2. Com P.Srinivasa Prasad CWC Member, HTD3. Com E.Bhanu Babu CWC Member , VJ4. Com R.Srinivasa Rao ACS NR , VJ

The CEC felicitated our beloved leader and President CHQ Com S.L.Reddy who retired on superannuation on 29.2.2012. Entire CEC showered praises with devotion for the relentless service rendered by Com S.L.Reddy to our great organisation in various capacities.

Nomination of Auditors: The Circle Executive Committee nominated Com V.Ravi Kumar Reddy DS Hyd City Div and Com. V.V.S.R.K.Sastry, DS HTD as internal auditors.

C. CEC at Rajahmundry: CEC Meeting at Rajahmundry was held on 04.08.2012. The CEC Meeting started in a grand manner with the Hoisting of Association Flag by CP Com A.Viswanath, in the presence of GS Com K.Sebastin, CHQ Treasurer Com R.Rajan, AGS(Civil) Com A.Chandrasekhar, CS Com P.Padmanabha Rao, COBs, CWC Members, CEC Members, DSs. Welcome address was given by D.S.Murthy on behalf of Host Branch. Com. CS presented a brief report and CT submitted the Treasurer report. CGMT AP Circle Shri V.Srinivasan, I/C GM Shri RMM Krishna attended and addressed the CEC Meeting.

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CEC accepted the resignation of Circle Secretary Com P.Padmanabha Rao on being elected as Joint Secretary (South), CHQ. Com A.Viswanath was unanimously Co-opted as Circle Secretary. Com K.Nagamurthy was Co-opted as Circle President after Com A.Viswanath resigned as CP on being co-opted as Circle Secretary. Com A. Viswanath addressed the CEC and requested the co-operation of all the members. The CEC concluded by thanking the Host Branch particularly Com Ch.Venkat Rao- DS East Godavary, Com Srinivas, COS, Com Srinivasa Rao CEC member, Com D.S.Murthy and all executives of East Godavary SSA for making excellent arrangements for successful conduction of the CEC Meeting.

D. CEC at RTTC, Hyderabad during March 2013: CEC Meeting started on 15.03.2013 with Hoisting of Association flag by Com K.Nagamurthy, our Circle President in the presence of our CHQ leaders, Com Rajan, Com P.Padmanabha Rao, Com A. Chandrasekhar and all the CWC members , CEC members. Circle Secretary Com A.Viswanath submitted report and discussion held on the report. Com K. Vidya Saagr Reddy, Circle Treasurer submitted the Audited financial report. Fruitful deliberations were held throughout the day.

On 16.03.2013 open session was held in connection with CEC Meeting. CGMT AP Shri V.Srinivasan gave a motivating speech and advised all the members to put extra efforts to bring BSNL AP back on the rails. He also told that he is well aware of all the issues mentioned in the key note address by Circle Secretary and promised a positive action. The CHQ leaders addressed the CEC and clarified the doubts of the members.

It was unanimously decided by the CEC to conduct XX th Circle conference of SNEA(I) AP Circle at Ongole. E. Other Meetings:a. Seminar on Viability of BSNL: On 27.01.2012 a Seminar on Viability of BSNL was organised by United Forum of AP at Hyderabad. General Secretary Com G.L.Jogi, Com S.L.Reddy, CHQ President along with GS AIBSNLEA and CHQ President of AIGETOA addressed the Seminar. b. Com. S.L Reddy retirement function: Combined General Body Meeting of SNEA(India) Hyderabad Telecom District and Hyderabad City Division was held at Maruthi Gardens, Hyderabad to felicitate Com S.L.Reddy President CHQ, SNEA( India) on the eve of his retirement on superannuation on 29.02.2012. Com G.L.Jogi, General Secretary SNEA (India), Com W.Seshagiri Rao Ex GS, other CHQ Office bearers, CSs of Tamilnadu and Karnataka, Circle Office bearers and leaders from other trade unions / Associations attended the meeting.

c. Memorandum to Hon'ble MPs: Forum of Unions and Associations of BSNL leaders Com A.Viswanath, CS, SNEA(I) AP, Com P.Padmanabha Rao JS(S) SNEA(I) CHQ, Com J.Sampath Rao, CS BSNLEU AP, Com Ashok Babu, VP CHQ BSNLEU, Com Anjaiah, CS NFTE AP and Com Veerabhadra, CS AIGETOA submitted memorandum on 27.06.2013 on the revival of BSNL to Hon'ble Members of Parliament Shri Madhu Yashki Gowd, Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, Shri Palvayi Govardhan Reddy and Shri Rapolu Ananada Bhaskar and pleaded to take up the issues with GOM. V.District Conferences: District Conferences conducted during the Period:

Sl.No. Name of the SSA DC Conducted on DC Conducted on

01 Adilabad 24.07.2011

02 Anantapur 27.11.2011

03 East Godavari

04 Kadapa 19.06.2011 30.06.2012

05 Guntur 19.06.2011 03.03.2013

06 Hyderabad Telecom District 18.12.2011

07 Karimnagar

08 Khammam 12.07.2012Page 6

09 Krishna 28.08.2011 20.02.2013

10 Kurnool 26.11.2011

11 Mahabubnagar 17.12.2011 27.02.2013

12 Nalgonda 26.06.2012

13 Nellore 02.09.2012

14 Nizamabad 29.07.2013

15 Ongole 27.05.2012

16 Sangareddy(Medak) 05.03.2011 12.03.2013

17 Srikakulam 10.12.2011 08.06.2013

18 Tirupathi 24.11.2013

19 Visakhapatnam 03.04.2011 26.08.2012

20 Vizianagaram 11.12.2011 09.06.2013

21 Warangal 22.09.2013

22 West Godavari 05.01.2013

23 Hyderabad City Division: 01.08.2012

Many Districts are due for conducting district Conferences. The period of the District Body is thirteen months including the grace period. Only few SSAs are conducting the Annual General Body Meetings on time. Many SSAs are not conducting District Conferences in time. I request the DSs and the COBs of the concerned SSAs to complete the Annual Conferences as early as possible. However this representative council should seriously discuss and guide on this issue.General Bodies and DECs conducted and attended by COBs:DEC of East Godavary SSA on 5.5.2011GB of Warangal on 08.03.2011.GB of Anantapur on 05.09.2012 GB of Visakhapatnam on 25.01.2013 All DECs conducted by HTD VI All India Conference at Nanded:

XXVIII All India Conference of SNEA(India) was held at holy city of Gurudwara Sachkhand Shri Hazur Sahib, Nanded ,Maharashtra from 29th March to 1st April 2012. The Pre-AIC CWC Meeting started at SHANKAR RAO CHAVAN SABHAGAR, GOKUL NAGAR, NANDED held on 28th March 2012 with welcome address and felicitation to CHQ Office Bearers by Host Circle Com Adasul, CS Maharashtra. More than 80 delegates attended from AP Circle and actively participated in the deliberations. The delegate session was held on 30 th

March 2012 with the hoisting of flag by Com S.L.Reddy, CHQ President. The OPEN SESSION was held on 31 st

March 2012. The Video conference with Shri Sam G Pitroda, Advisor to Prime Minister of India which lasted for about 45 minutes is the highlight of the AIC, General Secretary Com.G.L.Jogi in his clear Cut words expressed the plight of BSNL executives and appealed Shri Sam G Pitroda to use his Good offices to save this company from becoming Sick and non viable, Shri Sam G Pitroda admitted that he has already communicated to Hon Prime Minister that BSNL is heading to become another Air India. He agreed to intervene and will arrange high profile meeting of Association office bearers with concerned Minister and PMO Office. The Open Session was held in Jam packed Auditorium, was attended and addressed by many distinguished guests including:1.Shri A.N.Rai,Director (HRD & Business Enterprises) BSNL Board.2.Com.W.Seshagiri Rao,Veteran leader of our Association.3.Com.S.L.Reddy,President SNEA(I) CHQ.

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4.Com.G.L.Jogi, General Secretary SNEA(I) CHQ. 5.Shri Mohd.Nayeemuddin, General Manager Nanded. 6.Com K.Ashok Rao, President NCOA.7.Com.V.K.Tomar,General Secretary MTNLEA Delhi.8.Com.Pralhad Rai,General Secretary AIBSNLEA CHQ. 9.Com.Kaushik,General Secretary TEAM MTNL Delhi.10.Com.J.J.Mathias,Jt.General Secretary MTNLEA Mumbai.

Com.G.L.Jogi, Com K.Sebastin and Com R.Rajan were elected as CHQ President, General Secretary & CHQ Treasurer respectively for the next Term. Com P.Padmanabha Rao & Com A. Chandrasekhar were elected as JS(South) and AGS respectively from our Circle.

VII. CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

a. CWC meeting at Chennai on 07-01-2013 and 08-01-2013: Sri. A.N. Rai, DIR(EB&HR) and Sri.A.K.Jain, Sr.GM & new DIR(HR) Designate addressed the CWC meeting on 07-01-2013. GS and President in their opening remarks drawn the attention of the Directors on the issues related to the growth and viability of the company and some important cadre issues such as delay in JTO to SDE, SDE to DE promotions, finalization of pay scales of JTO/JAOs especially 2007 & 2008 batch JTOs, pay scales of SDE/AO etc, conduction of meeting of the joint committee for CPSU cadre hierarchy/time bound functional promotion and E2, E3 pay scales etc, EPF related issues, pay anomalies, antedating etc. At the end an interactive session was held with the Directors in which CWC members gave various suggestions to improve the services and ways to grow and generate more and more revenue to BSNL. Major Md.Ashraf Khan, CGMT/ Tamilnadu Circle and Sri. A. Balasubramanian CGMT/CHTD also addressed the CWC Meeting.

Sri. K.C.G.K. Pillai, DIR(Finance) addressed the CWC meeting on 08-01-2013. At the end an interactive session was held for about 30 minutes in which CWC members gave various suggestions to curtail the wasteful expenditure on air travel, video conferencing instead of meetings, AMC and turn key projects, Electricity tariff etc. Veteran leader Com W. Seshagiri Rao motivated the CWC members by his inspiring address. Sri. K.K. Vel, PGM Finance/Ch.TD and Sri. G.Ravi, PGM Finance/TN Circle also addressed the CWC meeting.

Resolutions passed by the Central Working Committee meeting of SNEA(India) held at Chennai on 07th and 08th January, 2013 in respect of Cadre issues:

Finalization of standard pay scales of JTOs of 2007 & 2008 batches, JAOs and executives recruited after 01-01-2007.

Centralized payment of EPF of directly recruited Executives. Immediate finalization of the recommendations of the committee constituted to finalize the time bound

functional promotion or CPSU cadre hierarchy and standard pay scales of E2, E3 etc. Regularization of officiating JTOs as a onetime measure. Expedite the recruitment to the cadre of JTOs against 50% dept quota from amongst the eligible

candidates as per JTO R/Rs. Immediate filling up of all the SDE, DE, and DGM posts. Efforts to be made to settle all the court cases

including LDCE to enable expeditious issuing of functional promotions to TES Gr B, STS and adhoc JAG.

Pay anomalies in respect of Non executives are already settled as per the Hon Supreme Court order. In the case of Executives also, Hon Kerala CAT and High Court have already directed BSNL to settle the pay anomaly. There cannot be different criteria for the employees of the same company.

Other important decisions taken by the Central Working Committee meeting of SNEA(I) held at Chennai on 7th and 8th of Jan 2013:

CWC unanimously decided that the ongoing struggle on the issue of ITS repatriation should continue along with other Unions and Associations representing the Non Executives and Executives. Simultaneously the Association has to continue the legal fight against this issue.

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Considering the undue delay in the resolution of recent LDCE related case, the CWC meeting unanimously decided that SNEA(I) has to implead in the LDCE case in the Hon. PCAT New Delhi to have an expeditious resolution of the case.

The CWC meeting reviewed the Court cases in which our association become a party like MT Case, BSNL MSRR case, Different cases related to seniority ( JTO seniority, 270 seniority case / 147 seniority case / 1966 reversion case), NCSC case, Illegal 3G roaming case, ITS repatriation case etc and also reviewed the huge expenditure incurred for the same. Considering the huge legal expenditure, the CWC unanimously decided to make separate Legal Fund and each member has to contribute Rs.200/- (Rupees Two hundred) towards this Legal fund.

b. CWC meeting at Patna: The CWC meeting held at Patna, Bihar on 25 th & 26th October, 2013 at Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna. The CWC meeting started with flag hoisting by CHQ President. GS presented a brief report of the activities during the intervening period since holding of CWC at Chennai. CWC started with a very positive note since long awaited promotion orders to DE (Regular) for the vacancy year 2010-11 was issued on the first day of CWC meet. CSs reported the Circle level activities, emphasizing on the issues related to revival of BSNL like quality of service, Change in work culture, redeployment, status of availability of stores, implementation of ERP project, financial condition during last few years etc, in addition to the organizational activities of the Circle.

The CWC, Patna discussed the following issues in detail and took following important decisions after extensive deliberations:a) Standard Pay scales of E2, E3, E4 etc for JTO/JAO, SDE/AO and equivalent cadres.b) Promotions in different wings from JTO/JAO to SDE/AO, Regular promotion from SDE/Adhoc DE to DE and Adhoc promotion from STS to JAG.c) Time Bound functional promotion or CPSU cadre hierarchy.d) Amendment of BSNLMS RRs to fill up 75% posts of STS on regular basis and earmark the rest for MTs ending Adhocism.e) ITS issue. f) 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employeesg) EPF centralization and possibility of maximum pension option,h) Membership verification among Executive Associations, i) Amendment to BSNLMS RR for promotion from SDE(C/E) etc to EE(C/E) etc.j) Seniority issues.k) Court cases related to seniority.l) Holding of Circle / SSA Conferences, m) First time bound promotion uniformly in 4 years for different cadres. n) Implementation of notional pay for JE/AE(C/E/) etc w.e.f 01.10.2000, equivalent to JAO cadre. o) Transfer policy etc. In the concluding session, Sri Vijoy Kumar, CGMT / Bihar Circle, Com. Chandeshwar Singh, GS / NFTE BSNL and Com V.K.Tomar, GS / MTNLEA briefly addressed the CWC.

VIII. Meeting With The Officers From BSNL Hq and Non Recruiting Circles: 1. CMD BSNL Sri R.K.Upadhyay: On 4.11.2011, CS along with CWC Member Com S.Srinivas, CT Com K.Vidyasagar Reddy, DS Hyd City Div Com Ravikumar Reddy and DP HTD Com Ramesh met Hon CMD Sri R.K.Upadhyay in the presence of CGMT AP Circle Sri Rajeev Agrawal and discussed on our issues. Association informed clearly the developments that have been taking place in Hyderabad after calling the absorption process. Association informed that the executives who are supposed to lead from the front are shirking their responsibilities and requested the BSNL Management to complete the process of Repatriation at the earliest. Association also requested for finalising the payscales of JTOs, etc. CMD was informed about the progress and development that is being taken at Nellore SSA under the dynamic leadership of GM Shri GOPI an absorbed Officer and should be made as role model for all SSAs. A Memorandum was submitted. CMD requested for strengthening BSNL and contribute for the improved revenues.

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2. CGM ITPC TK Sen: 15.3.2011 CS along with BS ITPC Com K.L.N.Manohar met CGM ITPC Sri T.K.Sen in the presence of GM ITPC Sri K.Ramchand and discussed on the following issues.

Frequent failure of CRM - causing total unrest among the customers in entire migrated SSAs of Southern circles.

Failure of PMS mainly on pay by date.- CGM requested for giving publicity for payment through portal. Association suggested that in Portal it is not possible to pay beyond pay by date. CGM assured for extension by 7 days beyond pay by date for Portal payments also. Subsequently it is implemented. We thank the administration.

Operation from Data center instead of from TCS Office at Madhapur. Trainings to the executives from the Vendor. Consideration of request transfers of Executives.etc.

3. Sri NK Gupta Sr GM IT, BSNLCO : CS along with DS Hyd City Div Com Ravikumar Reddy, BS Com K.L.N.Manohar, Com SR Chandrasekhar, and Com R.V.Subramanyam met Sri N.K.Gupta Sr GM IT, BSNLCO in the presence of the Sr GM Sri K.Ramchand and discussed on the following important issues

Frequent failure of CRM - causing total unrest among the customers in entire migrated SSAs of Southern circles.

Failure of PMS mainly on pay by date. Operation from Data center instead of from TCS Office at Madhapur. Trainings to the executives from the Vendor. Forcible migration of SSAs into CDR. Sr GM IT assured that unless CDR is stabilised, further

migration will not take place.Association expressed total unhappiness over the frequent failure of CRM / Clarity/ PMS and informed that BSNLCO is not putting sufficient pressure on the Vendor for identifying the reason for failures and not initiating appropriate action against the vendor. At present the issue is resolved.4. Director CFA BSNLCO Shri NK Gupta on 10.07.2012, CS along with CHQ President Com GL Jogi, GS Com Sebastin, AGSs Com Arvind pal Dahiya and A.Chandrasekhar met Dir CFA Shri NK Gupta and discussed on the important issues like approval of suitable Flexi BB Plans to AP Circle particularly to those SSAs where the migration from BSNL Broad Band to BEAM. Shri NK Gupta responded positively and assured to do the needful.

5. Director CM BSNLCO Shri R.K.Agarwal: On 10.07.2012, CS along with CHQ President Com GL Jogi, GS Com Sebastin, AGSs Com Arvind pal Dahiya and A.Chandrasekhar met Dir CM Shri RK Agarwal and discussed on the important issues

a. Immediate stopping of irregular migration from in house built CCM to Vendor developed, lengthy, cumbersome CRM for GSM Prepaid and Post Paid operationsb. Permitting AP Circle for printing Rs10 and Rs20 RCs with revised normsc. Speeding up the process of supply of GSM Equipment.d. Installation of Phase VII GSM Equipment and BTSs by BSNL staff only.

6. CMD BSNL Sri R.K.Upadhyay : On 16.12.2012, CS along with CHQ President Com S.L.Reddy, CT Com K.Vidyasagar Reddy, ACS HQ Com S.Muralikrishna met Hon CMD BSNL Shri R.K.Updadhyay in the presence of Dir CM Shri R.K.Agarwal and CGMR AP Shri Rajeev Agrawal and discussed on all important issues. Association demanded for immediate repatriation of unabsorbed ITS Officers in the interest of BSNL. A Memorandum was also submitted.

7. CGMM, STR : On 29.06.2013 Com P.Padmanabha Rao JS (South) CHQ along with BS ITPC Com K.L.N.Manohar met CGMM STR Shri T.Natarajan in the presence of GMM STR Hyd Shri Mohd Nayeemuddin and DGMM Hyd Shri Chandramouli and discussed on the following issues

1 1 Problems in ERP and requested for decentralization of Powers.1 1 Clearance of Pending Medical Bills.

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1 1 Sanction of additional TES Gr ‘B’ posts in prominent MUXs like Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.1 1 Posting of JTOs to be promoted as SDEs in STR.1 1 Dispatch of CRs of for Promotion to TES Gr 'B' (Seniority Quota) etc.

IX. ISSUES TAKEN UP WITH CIRCLE ADMINISTRATION : Time Bound Promotions: Delay was observed in issuance of Time bound Promotions to executives

by circle administration. We took up the issue seriously, and a JTO was posted for this purpose at Circle office. Now the Time Bound Promotions are being issued immediately and back log is almost cleared. Still any issues are there it may please be brought to notice of circle Association.

TTAs selected as JTOs on outside Quota: The pay fixation of TTAs selected as JTOs on outside Quota was taken up with PGM(F) as each SSA is following its own pattern. After lot of discussions, the Circle Finance wing has written clarification to BSNLCO. For extending the benefit of E1 + 5 increments to TTAs selected as JTOs on outside quota / Promoted as JTOs after 2007, AP Finance wing was not inclined. On our continuation persuasion and threadbare discussions, finally AP Finance wing have sought clarification from BSNLCO for extending E1 + 5 increments. On 7.6.2012, BSNLCO has given clarification for extending the benefit to all the TTAs promoted as JTOs after 2007.

Appointment Orders : The appointment orders were issued regularly as and when the JTOs are eligible i.e after field training submission of field training certificate, and completion of Police verification, Caste Verification and degree certificate verification. . But three JTOs were deprived due to the administrative lapses to some extent; Association has taken up very seriously with administration and subsequently appointment orders issued.

On the feed back given by Executives working in CM wing of HTD and Cell-one wing, Cell-one issues of Hyderabad Telecom District was taken up with PGM, HTD Shri P.V.Muralidhar and GM(CM) HTD Shri C.N.Rao. SNEA(I) suggested many measures to improve the services with Power point presentation.

We requested PGM, HTD and CGMT, AP for strong action against the infrastructure Provider SATYA for breach of agreement, who is mainly responsible for deteriorated services in Mobile sectors in HTD.

Taken up the issues related to STR with GMM STR, HD and especially the issues pertaining to comrades of STSR Vijayawada. Many issues are settled and some are in the process of settling.

Inter-circle request transfer orders were issued to D.Es during September 2012 and January-2013 who came to A.P.Circle during their adhoc promotion. On our request D.Es who got transfer in the month of Sep-2012 were relieved immediately. CGMT AP promised and accodingly relieved the D.Es who got their transfers in the month of Jan-2013, by 31st March 2013.

Issue of swapping of Motorola and Nortel equipments at Warangal and Khammam SSAs was taken up with Senior G.M.(NWP-CM) AP Circle Shri G.P.Reddy and explained him the implications in the proposal already approved. Sr. G.M. responded very positively and accordingly swapping plans were changed.

A letter was issued from circle administration calling options from long standing SDEs and when we took up the issue, administration promptly canceled the orders.

On December 14th 2012 Corporate office issued a circular stating that diary 2013 should not be given to executives because of austerity measures. But in our circle diary order was issued by circle administration well before December 2012. This was taken up with CGMT, AP along with other executive Associations. CGMT AP responded very positively and he wrote a very favourable letter to corporate office without canceling the diary order already issued.

Issue of procurement of VRLA Batteries was taken up. When we met CGMT AP it was informed that he took up the issue with corporate office but is not resolved yet. It is reliably learnt that E-Tendering process is almost complete for procuring the batteries.

Issue of payment of property tax by BSNL to local authority was taken up with CGMT AP Circle. The progress on this issue is to be monitored.

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The issue of forwarding of VC / ACRs and Screening committee reports with respect to preparatory work of DPCs from JTO-SDE and SDE-STS Adhoc and SDE/Adhoc DE to Regular DE and STS to DGM was taken up regularly as and when information is received from CHQ. We met several times circle Administration in this regard. The issue of VC was taken up very specially taken up with CGMT AP and CGMT AP accepted our argument and changed the procedure of issue of VC by circle office. We thank CGMT for his intervention in this regard.

Circle Administration issued Transfer orders to D.Es in the month of Feb-2013 and also transfers are issued to those D.Es who have not completed their stipulated stay (I.e.10 years). This issue was taken up very seriously and finally CGMT AP agreed to relieve the officers after March-2013.

Issues like transfers, ACP, looking after arrangements were taken up with CE(Civil). CE reacted spontaneously and ordered to settle the issues immediately.

The problems faced by civil executives of Tirupathi division with the Accounts Officer was taken up with GM(F) AP Circle. GM(F) responded positively and the issue was resolved to our satisfaction.

Time bound promotions, ACP issues, Transfers, Modification of transfer orders, looking after arrangements and disclosure of APARs in civil and electrical wing are taken up with civil / electrical authorities.

X. Request Transfers: We tried our level best during the period to see that maximum requests are considered with minimum long standing transfers. Even in the long standing orders issued, we could get modifications / cancellations to the extent possible. Tenure transfer cases in all cadres from Anantapur, Karimnagar and Adilabad were taken up and tenure transfers were issued by administration.

Latest Position: On invitation from circle Administration preliminary discussions were held in the month of December-2013 regarding consideration of request transfers next year. We have demanded for consideration of request transfers of all executives who will be completing 4 year tenure by June 2014 from all non Tenure SSA s. And in case of tenure SSA s requests are to be considered as and when they complete 2 year tenure. I request the General Body to throughly review the issue and give a clear direction to the circle body in this regard. We are taking up this issue with Circle Administration on behalf of united forum in order to avoid complications.XI. TTA to JTO LICE Examination: TTA to JTO LICE examination was conducted in the month of March -2013. Results were not announced by AP Circle Administration on some pretext or other. SNEA(I) AP totally involved in the issue along with other Unions and took up the issue with CGMT AP. CGMT AP responded very positively and finally results were announced on 23 rd of December 2013. We place on record our appreciation to Com. K.Sebastin, our GS for his active and immediate involvement in this issues and getting the approval of Corporate Office for announcement of results by AP Circle. Now the issue is taken up with BRBRAITT, Jabalpur through Circle President, MP Circle Com Datta Mujumdar for arranging JTO Inductions trainings at the earliest. I request each and every member of SNEA(I) AP to see that all those TTAs selected as JTOs to shoulder responsibility in strengthening our Association. XII. Confirmations in the cadre of JTOs: After continuous persuasion, Circle Administration issued confirmation orders to 190 officers so far. 16 cases are ready for DPC and 10 cases are pending for different requirements and the same is circulated by Circle Office vide letters dated 22.11.2013 and 17.12.2013.

CR s, SR s and VC s are called by Circle Office on 09.01.2014 for the JTOs of 2008 and subsequent batches who have completed two years of service as on date. All the DSs are requested to take immediate action by submitting the information sought by the AP Circle Administration for issue of Confirmation orders. XIII. Agitation By HTD Comrades: JTOs working in LB Nagar Sub Division faced lot of harassment orally and in writing by AGM SRN. In this connection DS and President of HTD along with the then CS met GM South in the presence PGM HTD demanding the transfer of that AGM SRN. GM South asked for some time to resolve the issue and PGM HTD instructed GM South to involve SNEA(I) also while resolving the issue. After waiting for 3 months 6 JTOs of that division agitated, this time SNEA HTD with other Unions of HTD submitted a memorandum signed by all seven unions and SNEA(I) and took their DS / representatives to PGM for resolving the issue. Our Six JTOs proceeded on medical leave for 42 days from Oct 7th 2012 onwards. Then administration called CS SNEA(I) for negotiations. In the negotiations Administration assured that the issue will

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be reviewed after some time and asked us to pursue our JTOs to join. At last our JTOs joined duty and subsequently AGM SRN transferred from that place. It is understood that the ACRs of those JTOs are spoiled by the said AGM by adverse remarks and HTD Association is fully geared up to resolve the issue. It is unfortunate to mention that the said AGM was the Office bearer of the sister Association which is hectically trying to lure our JTO Members. XIV. WELFARE CLAIMS SETTLED:Following welfare claims from our circle are settled.

B.Mallikarjun JTO Nalgonda B. Nagabhushanam SDE Visakhapatnam P.Gopalakrishna JTO Guntur D.Varaprasad Reddy SDE Vijayawada N.Madhu Sudhakar Babu JTO Eluru K.A.Raja Reddy SDE CO P.Krishnaiah SDE MBN

I extend my sincere thanks to our GS Com K.Sebastin and CHQ treasurer Com. R.Rajan for settling the above cases. No new cases pending as on date.XV. SNEA BHAVAN AT HYDERABAD AND TIRUPATHI:SNEA Bhavan, Hyderabad is being maintained well with the help of Com V. Ashok BS Transmission Branch. We express our sincere thanks to the staff of 9 th Floor Telephone Bhavan for maintaining the Keys and collecting the amount from the occupants of SNEA Bhavan, Hyderabad. SNEA Bhavan, Tirupathy is maintained in excellent manner by the Comrades of Tirupathy particularly Com J.Chittibabu COS, Com R.Hemakumar etc.

Suggestions for improving may please be given.

XVI. SNEA Bhavan, New Delhi: Our new home at New Delhi, ”SNEA Bhavan”, B-11/1&2, Double Storey, Opp to Sanathan Dharm Mandir, Ramesh Nagar, New Delhi, 110015 is inaugurated jointly by Com. W. Seshagiri Rao, Ex. General Secretary and Com. S. L. Reddy, President CHQ in presence of Com. G. L. Jogi, General Secretary, Com. H. Muthu, Treasurer and other CHQ leaders, Circle Secretaries, C/Presidents, veteran leaders like Com. M. K. Bagchi, Com. T. Issac, Com. V. Sundar, Com. K. D. Sebastian and other trade union leaders on 11.2.2012. SNEA Bhavan is about 300 meters from Ramesh Nagar Metro Rly station in DWARAKA – NOIDA Blue Line, 7 KM from the Airport and 12 KM from New Delhi Rly station.

a) Ground Floor- Association Office + One 3 Bed Guest Roomb) 1st Floor - For GS Residence ( One Kitchen+ 2 Bedrooms + Hall)c) 2nd Floor- Three Double Bed Guest Rooms.d) All the rooms are fitted with Air conditioners, Geysers, LCD TV etc and are fully furnished.

The accommodation is maintained in excellent manner and can be booked on line through our chq web site in advance with the approval of Circle Secretary. The maintenance charges are collected @Rs 500/- per day per suite.

XVII.DIARY 2014: Diary order was issued very late by Corporate Office New Delhi. Subsequently A.P. Circle Administration issued diary order on 28.12.2013. We have placed order for diary after receiving the order from Corporate Office. Diaries-2014 are expected to be dispatched from 15 th January 2014.

a. Diary 2012 Dues: Visakhapatnam SSA : 5370/-

Long pending dues. Decision to be taken by the general body on these dues

b.Diary-2013 Dues: The following dues are to be realised

11 West Godavari SSA : Rs.11160/-11 GM STR, Hyderabad: 10750/- ( It is understood that STR has taken decision to pay but awaiting funds)11 Warangal Civil branch : 750/-

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XIX. WEB SITE: Our Web Site snea-ap.org is updated regularly with reliable information in the best possible manner. We have been communicating regularly through our Web Site. Any modifications / suggestions to improve may please be given. I Thank Com. Dharma Teja, JTO, ITPC Pune for his assistance in maintaining the site.

CHQ ISSUES:

I. DPCs:

1. JTO-SDE LDCE : After BSNL management given notification for conducting the JTO to TES Gr ‘B’ (33%) LDCE for the vacancies of 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 during 2010, various court cases were filed in different circles (Kerala, Chennai, Hyderabad, Guwahati , PCAT Delhi etc) on the eligibility criteria. On 21.09.2011, PCAT, New Delhi has pronounced the judgment that the eligibility for appearing in the LDCE would be 3 years regular service as JTO as on 1st of July of the vacancy years, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 and directed the BSNL Management to intimate the applicants. Further cases were filled at various tribunals for stalling the Process of LDCE, but as no stay was granted, the Exam could be conducted on 4 th March 2012. Provisional Key was declared on 12.3.2012 with some discrepancies and which lead to further Court cases at different tribunals. Association took up the issue very seriously with BSNL Management for filing case at PCAT New Delhi and requesting for transferring all the cases to PCAT. BSNLCO responded positively. As per Chennai CWC decision, SNEA (India) impleaded in the court case at Hon PCAT, New Delhi and the same was admitted on 18.04.2013. Our lawyer strongly opposed the cancellation of the examination. Finally Hon Court directed BSNL to submit all the records related to finalization of final answer key like provisional answer key, representations received from all the parties, findings of the expert committee and examiner on the representations and final decision of BSNL Management and on perusal of the same, judgment will be pronounced. On 21.5.2013, Hon. PCAT New Delhi did not cancel LDCE examination. However Hon. PCAT adjudicated that answer key will have to be finalized afresh in accordance to the opinion of the expert committee set up by BSNL management and directed the BSNL management to complete the process within 2 months. With this judgment of PCAT, New Delhi, all OAs transferred from various Tribunals in the country are disposed off. Fresh VCs were called. Finally the results were declared on 28 th June 2013 vide Lr No 5-4 / 2012- DE by BSNLCO and 2629 JTOs passed the exam. Initially promotion orders were issued to 2380 JTOs and subsequently to remaining JTOs through supplementary lists. From AP Circle, 459 JTOs were promoted ( AP Circle -412, ITPC- 16, STR – 18,STP – 12,QA-1 ). Management posted the promoted SDEs to different Circles where acute shortage was persistently present. However after CHQs strong intervention, there was some relief to AP Comrades by means of issue of modifying orders to AP Circle JTOs on spouse grounds, chronic Medical cases, immunity grounds, female cases etc. Initially BSNL management agreed for consideration of Rule 8 cases, but subsequent agitation by one Association made the BSNL Management taking strong decision against any further modifications.Association has taken up with BSNL Management for notifying the next LDCE for the vacancy years 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13. BSNL Management directed accordingly DE Section for conducting the LDCE without change in scheme and syllabus and expected to be notified shortly.2. JTO-SDE Seniority Cum Fitness: Hon CAT Chennai ( Roster cases OA 36 / 2011) dismissed OA filed by AIGETOA challenging the preparation of All India eligibility list for promotion from JTO to TES Gr ‘B’on seniority cum fitness, on the basis of guidelines of DOT. SNEA (India) fought the case legally tooth and nail by engaging learned and senior counsels at Chennai. Committed and tireless efforts of our Association to get the stay on holding of DPC from JTO to TES Gr ‘B’ vacated to pave the way for holding the DPC. But subsequently AIGETOA filed appeal in Chennai High Court against the CAT Judgment. JTO Roster cases ( WP 16102 /2011 & WP 26246 / 2011) at Chennai High Court were dismissed on 2 nd April 2013 . SNEA (India) was the only Association which impleaded in the case at CAT and High Court to get stay vacated. Subsequently the JTOs promoted during 30.03.2011 and could not join due to stay by the Hon HC, were again permitted to assume the charge of SDE. CHQ took up the issue with BSNL Management for modifying the postings from hard tenure to their parent Circle, but was successful in modifying to soft tenures.

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The preparatory work for filling 3216 SDEs posts on seniority was called. From AP circle around 800 ACR / APARs for 7 years along with assessment report and VC has to be sent to BSNLCO. Circle Association took up the issue seriously by discussing with various level Officers in AP Circle for completion of assessment of ACR / APARs in a systematic manner and dispatch to BSNLCO along with VC. Now the entire process is streamlined and the DPC Process is simplified. We thank all the staff and executives of Staff section, Administration section and Vigilance section of AP Circle Office for the meticulous work done and for their cooperation in sending the ACRs to BSNLCO.

Meanwhile a case has been filed at Ernakulam by the individuals challenging the fixation of seniority in 1:1 between direct recruits and departmental promotee JTOs based on the date of joining the cadre of JTO and date of absorption into BSNL. The case came up for hearing on 29.11.2013. BSNL sought time to file reply and Hon. Court gave 6 weeks time. CGMT, Kerala Circle did not file any application for vacation of stay/injection even after clear direction from BSNLCO. There are two cases filed on the same issue. In the first case, BSNL already filed reply. In the second case which is clubbed with the first one, BSNL sought two weeks time on last hearing date. It is understood that BSNLCO has sent on 17.01.2014, the reply to be filed by the Kerala Admin to the Hon Court. We expect very positive development for vacation of the stay paving the way for completion of DPC from JTO to TES Gr ‘B’. We understand the heartburn of these JTOs who have been patiently waiting for the promotion since last 19 years. I hope the comrades waiting for their promotion, comprehend that our Association has been fighting and firing all the cylinders and burning midnight oil for early completion of the DPC using all the available channels.

3. SDE to Adhoc STS: The number of Court / CAT cases at different Circles lead to abnormal delay in issuing the Promotion orders from SDEs to Adhoc STS ( Ernakulum, Bangalore, Chennai, Jabalpur etc) related to 1966 seniority, 147 seniority. List no 6 & 7 seniority etc. Association impleded in the court case related to 1966 seniority at Bangalore and Ernakulum and supported the case at Chennai, Meanwhile Association pursued with BSNL Management for utilization of 50 % MT vacancies for Adhoc STS Promotions and Management approved for diversion of 1100 posts for Adhoc STS Promotions. Since BSNL was not in position to operate list no 6 & 7 (Supreme Court Case pending) for SDE to STS Promotions, further diversions could not yield any result. On 11.12.2012, the case at Hon CAT Jabalpur was dismissed, but immediately another case was filed in Hon High Court of Jabalpur. On 19.6.2013, Hon High Court of Jabalpur refused to grant stay on the DPC process. The DPC for SDE to Adhoc STS was conducted on war footing, after the stay on promotions was vacated and subsequently within one month (19.7. 2013 ) Vide Lr No 412-12/ 2013- Pers-I dated 19th July 2013 and 26th July 2013, has issued Promotion orders for SDEs/ Sr SDEs as Adhoc STS for (1587 + 50 ) Executives ( OC- Seniority No 18312, SC- 19791 and ST -30818.303). AP Circle is fortunate enough to get all the promoted Executives getting posted to AP Circle only , as there were ample vacancies and acute shortage in STS Cadre. In addition, number of Executives were posted from other Circles like STR , Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Chennai to AP Circle. SNEA (India) AP Circle, thank the CHQ and request to complete the left over promotions at the earliest.

Major decision on STS Promotions took place, which our Association has been demanding since long for stopping the concept of Adhoc Promotions inspite of availability of clear vacancies for Promoting on Regular basis. Now BSNL Management responded positively and approved in the BSNL Management committee meeting and Board meeting that here after the Promotions to STS will be only on Regular basis .

Our Association also took up the issue of amendment to the BSNLMS RR 2009 to increase the regular STS quota from 50 % to 75 % by ending the decade old adhocism. Our CHQ, during discussion with CMD BSNL on 20.08.2013 requested for the amendment to the RR, which was accepted by the CMD after hearing our positive arguments. During the Board Meeting on 6.1.2014, BSNL Board approved for the amendment to the BSNLMS RR 2009 for increasing the regular STS from 50% to 75% and earmarking 1325 posts for Management Trainee Recruitment. This will pave the way for further career progression of the executives in the long run.

4. SDE / DE Adhoc to DE regular: Promotion orders were issued to 294 SDEs / Adhoc DEs as regular DEs vide Lr No 412-16 / 2013- Pers I dated 16 th August 2013 and 482 SDEs / Adhoc DEs as regular DEs vide Lr No 412-16 /2013- Pers I dated 25.10.2013 for the Vacancy year 2009-10. VCs and ACRs/ APARs were called for

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filling up the 2010-11 and 2011-12 Vacancies on Regular basis and which is in advance stage. BSNL Management after getting some clarifications from the Legal section will issue the further Promotion orders. In AP Circle, the Circle Administration has transferred some officers on Promotion of SDEs / Adhoc DEs as regular DEs. Circle Association has taken up the issue seriously and the transferred officers are not relieved till date.

5. STS Reg to Adhoc JAG: The DPC for the DGM (Adhoc) Promotions was completed in October 2012, but order could not be issued because of stay at Ernakulum (147 case). The judgment was pronounced on 1.7.2013 and immediately on the next day i.e on 2.7.2013, promotion orders were issued to 119 STS Officers as Adhoc JAG. Association efforts to process further DGM Promotions with BSNL Management resulted positively as BSNL MC agreed to relax the qualifying service by one year ( 3 years instead of 4 years as STS ) to fill up all the vacant DGM Posts. BSNL called for the ACRs and VCs on 18.10.2013 for filling up around 500 DGM Posts on Adhoc basis. However the legal opinion on status quo in 147 case is awaited.

II. MT RR 2009: Our CHQ took up strongly with BSNL management for immediate recruitment of internal management trainees without any qualification and age restriction. Association challenged in the Hon PCAT, New Delhi. PCAT Delhi gave direction to BSNL that “In the circumstances, OA is disposed with direction to respondents to consider the various grounds raised by the applicants noted herein above and take a fresh view regarding the educational qualification and maximum age limit prescribed for induction as MT in BSNL in terms of MT RRs 2009..”. As per the direction, meetings were held with Associations to review the eligibility conditions. Committee meeting held on 18.02.2013, proposed the following amendments:

Internal candidates with education qualification BSc. Ist Class also allowed.

Upper age limit enhanced from 36 years to 45 years with 50 years for 1st batch of internal candidates. Quota between internal and external retained at 50:50.

With the above amendments, BSNL notified the MT RR 2013R on 05.07.2013. Association again requested for including B.Tech Mechanical and B.Tech Radio Engineering qualification for internal candidates and Management agreed for and issued amendments notified on 04.10.2013.III. DGM Direct Recruitment: BSNL Management issued notification for conduction DGM Direct recruitment Exam second time. The notification was prepared in such a way that none of the executives of BSNL will get eligibility for appearing the exam (3 years service in E3 Scale, 7 Lakhs per annum salary and 45 years age). But unfortunately the JTOs of MTNL are eligible and in fact the JTOs resigned from BSNL and joined other miniature organization have become eligible. CHQ took up the issue with BSNL Management and supported the legal cases filed at various tribunals including the case at Hyderabad. BSNL Management has submitted that it was not the second exam and only the extension of the first exam (as one time measure BSNL / DOT given approval for filling 210 DGM Posts during 2009) and which could not be filled up. As the Courts also did not given favorable Judgment, BSNL Management conducted the exam and results are yet to be declared.

IV. Membership Verification among Executives’ Associations: As per the decision of the last AIC and CWC at Chennai, CHQ pursued the membership verification among Executives’ Associations with CMD/BSNL, DIR (HR), GM)(SR) etc. Management sought the comment from the Associations on the draft rules and regulations governing conduct of membership verification among Executive Associations in BSNL. SNEA(I) submitted its feedback/comments on 06.09.2013. A further meeting held with the committee on 01.10.2013. BSNL Management acceded to the request of our Association for Membership verification among executives. The feedback from all the Associations compiled and submitted by the competent authority for clearance from the BSNL MC and Board for the approval. BSNL MC as well as BSNL Board has given approval for the Membership verification among Executives’ Association and the modalities circulated. BSNLCO also communicated to ITPC to prepare a module for on line voting. All the member are requested to be ready to face the Membership verification process and defeat the ulterior motives of other associations in getting the membership by resorting to unethical practices. Our Association, being the only Association fighting for the justified cause of the Members and at the same time protecting the interest and well being of our beloved company BSNL.

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V. Standard pay scales of E2, E3, E4 etc and CPSU cadre Hierarchy for JTO/JAO, SDE/AO, Sr SDE/Sr AO and equivalent cadres: The most important cadre issue pending for resolution is the standard pay scale of E2, E3, E4 etc for JTO/JAO, SDE/AO, Sr SDE/Sr AO etc. No intermediary pay scales have been allowed under DPE OMs dated 26.11.2008 and 02.04.2009, reiterated again by letter dated 24.12.2012. After launching of the agitation by the United Forum (SNEA, AIBSNLEA AND AIGETOA) for settling the standard pay scales, CPSU cadre hierarchy, BSNL Management constituted a committee with the representatives of all the constituents of United Forum as members. But the meeting took place only twice without any concrete proposals. Meanwhile the other Associations launched unsuccessful trade union actions independently without concurrence / discussions in the United Forum ( AIBSNLEA on some other issues and AIGETOA on Standard Pay scales, CPSU Cadre Hierarchy, 30% Superannuation benefits and other issues independently). This divided stand of the Associations of United Forum made BSNL Management not to conduct the scheduled Meetings. In this aspect, we have to agree that it is the failure of the United Forum in pursuing the matter with senior officers of BSNL. Meanwhile our Association met DIR(HR) and DIR(Fin) and pursued the case. Association had further discussions with the other Joint Committee members like Sr GM(Pers), GM(Estt), GM(SR) etc to build a positive opinion on the issue. One of the major hurdles for its settlement was the pension contribution issue. It is understood that the pension contribution on actual basic pay instead of the maximum of the pay scale as demanded by the Association, is agreed by the Finance Ministry and orders are expected soon. Further Joint Committee has to deliberate this issue.

Again during December 2013, United Forum leaders met and discussed on the above issues. During the discussions, one of the Associations requested for including the other points which were not part of the earlier agenda for which BSNL Management has already constituted a Committee (30% Superannuation). SNEA submitted that as the issue of 30% Superannuation is not only for executives recruited / Joined after BSNL Formation (October 2000) but also for other similarly recruited / Joined Non Executives. The issue will yield better results if taken under Forum of Unions and Associations which was already an item in the agenda. United Forum decided to meet the Administration jointly and project the issues with BSNL Management both in writing and personal meeting. Now it is understood that AIGETOA again served notice independently and requesting the support of other Unions / Associations. We may deliberate on this issue.

VI. 30% superannuation benefits to the BSNL recruited employees: 30% Superannuation benefits to the BSNL recruited employees was one of the demands of the Forum and agreement was signed between the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations and BSNL Mgt on 12.06.2012 to form a committee to study its implementation. Forum in its different meetings decided to pursue the matter. As per the agreement, a committee has been constituted by BSNL to study the issue and make necessary recommendations. The committee recommended that "at the initial stage, the company may contribute @2% of basic Pay + DA on monthly basis and the employees may also be allowed to contribute monthly at a higher rate of Basic Pay + DA subject to a minimum of equal contribution given by the company w.e.f the date of approval by the Administrative Ministry". BSNL wrote to the Associations and Unions to submit their views on the issue. SNEA(I) consulted other Forum leaders and submitted its suggestions demanding 12% contribution from BSNL instead of 2%. BSNL is already contributing 19.5% as superannuation benefits (12 % towards EPF, 4.5 % on Gratuity and 3 % towards Medical). There is hardly 8.5%, to bridge the gap of 30% Superannuation. BSNL is yet to take a final decision. The Association will pursue, exploit and explore all possibilities for finalizing the 30% superannuation benefits to all those recruited after formation of BSNL. A meeting between the Management along with Bajaj Allianz ( Pvt insurance Co) and various Associations / Unions took place on 15.1.2014 on the superannuation benefits to BSNL recruited employees. Management once again reiterated that in the present circumstances it could contribute only 2% of emoluments (about 22 crores towards 31500 employees) to start with making it to 21.5%. SNEA (India) strongly demanded for extension of 30% superannuation benefits as being extended by all the PSUs and the proposed extension of 2% is totally unacceptable. Also SNEA demanded that the tie up should be from Govt. Insurance company instead of Pvt. Insurance company.

VII. Regularization of officiating JTOs: Immediately on notification of LICE from TTA to JTOs, the contempt against CMD/BSNL in Hon High Court at Chandigarh on officiating JTOs case was dropped in July 2013 as BSNL conducted the LICE from TTA to JTO. Now BSNL Management is seriously considering their

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regularization by up gradation as one time measure. BSNLCO issued pay fixation orders on 30.04.2013 for Offtg JTOs without any restriction of FR 35 as per the Hon Supreme Court interim order, subject to the outcome of the appeal pending in the Hon High Court of Kerala.

VIII. Child Care Leave to women employees of BSNL: The CCL for the women employees of BSNL was one of the agreement signed between the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations and BSNL Management on 12.06.2012. BSNL MC approved the Child Care Leave for BSNL employees on 06.03.2013. Orders for CCL issued on 08.03.2013.

IX. ITS Absorption and deployment in BSNL: CHQ had several meetings with senior officers of DoT regarding the cabinet memo on ITS absorption. Finally Union Cabinet took a decision on 13.02.2013 ending the Group ‘A’absorption process in BSNL/MTNL and allowing BSNL to retain 941 ITS officers for a maximum period of 10 years, in a diminishing manner. Based on the cabinet decision, DoT repatriated all the unabsorbed ITS officers on 11.03.2013 and redeployed them back in BSNL on the same date by another order.

The deployment of ITS officers in BSNL vide order dated 11.03.2013 was challenged by SNEA(I), BSNLEU and AIBSNLEA in Hon HC through a writ petition. However Hon HC observed that “ Learned senior counsel for the petitioners, on instructions rightly states that the petitioners are really aggrieved by the impugned orders dated 11.3.2013 which both in letter and spirit violate the orders which are passed in WP(C) 22515/2005 and especially the order passed in CM No. 16683/2012” and disposed off the WP on technical grounds. Armed with this direction of the Hon HC, CHQ filed a petition in Hon PCAT, New Delhi challenging DoT order dated 11.03.2013 and praying for quashing the same. The case will be coming for final hearing in the near future.

In a positive development, BSNL Management promoted all absorbed JAG Officers to SAG ahead of the senior unabsorbed JAG Officers. This caused frustration among the unabsorbed Officers leading to filing a case in JAIPUR CAT which has struck down saying that BSNL Management is empowered to do so. Now BSNL Management is processing for Promotion of absorbed SAG Officers to HAG and the ACRs / VCs called from the absorbed SAG Officers leaving aside the senior unabsorbed SAG Officers. The promotion orders are expected shortly.

X. Selection of CMD BSNL : As the term of Shri R.K. UPADHYAY is going to be completed by 30 th June 2014, PSEB conducted interviews and recommended Shri ANUPAM SHRIVASTAVA , the present Director CM and an absorbed Officer as CMD BSNL w,e,f, 1st July 2014. This is another positive development that took place in the recent times.

XI. 78.2 % IDA Merger w.e.f. 01.01.2007: Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations met on 24 th Jan.2013 and after extensive discussions and exchange of views on the issue of abnormal and deliberate delay in implementation of the agreement signed on 12th June, 2012 between the Unions/Associations and BSNL Mgt on merger of 78.2% IDA, by vested interests in DOT. Trade Union actions were inevitable for implementation of the agreement signed between the BSNL Management and the Forum leaders during 2012. CHQ met some senior officers in DoT, who never appreciated the agreement between the Management and Unions/Associations in BSNL and tried its level best to scuttle the proposal. Citing BSNL’s financial condition and the continuous losses incurred during last 3 years. CHQ vigilant and continuous interactions with other senior officers of DoT forced to take a decision, not to send the proposal either to Cabinet or to Finance Ministry. However the matter has been referred to BRPSE for their information/comments. CHQ met Secretary/BRPSE on 16.05.13. Secretary and Director / BRPSE categorically told CHQ that BRPSE is dealing with the revival of sick PSUs, where the pay revision is not implemented since 1992. They assured that BRPSE will communicate the same stand to DoT when the file reaches them.

Forum of BSNL unions/Associations on 09-05-2013, took the historic decision to go on indefinite strike, demanding the immediate implementation of 78.2% IDA merger w.e.f 01.01.2007 as per the agreement signed between the BSNL Mgt and Unions/Associations on 12.06.2012 and served notice on 18.05.2013. Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations leaders met Sri M. F. Farooqui, Secretary, DoT on 06.06.2013 and solicited the intervention of Sec/DoT for an early resolution of 78.2% IDA merger for 100% IDA neutralization as on

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01.01.2007. Secy/DoT was very much concerned about the indefinite strike w.e.f 12.06.2013 as GoM was meeting on 11.6.2013 to discuss the revival of BSNL and MTNL. Secy/DoT categorically told that the agreement signed with the BSNL Management will be implemented. The notice for indefinite strike w.e.f 12.06.2013 and the massive participation in the Dharna and demonstrations put tremendous pressure on DoT which finally made Secretary/DoT to overrule the suggestions of the senior ITS officer of DoT. Our struggle forced DoT to recall/ignore the reference made to BRPSE on 78.2% IDA merger and take a final decision not waiting for the reply. Our earlier meeting with Secretary/BRPSE made things easy for DoT. CMD/BSNL and other Board members also played a crucial role till the last moment for the approval. Finally on 10.06.2013, DOT issued presidential orders for fixation of 78.2% IDA. BSNL endorsed the presidential order issued by DoT on the same date. This landmark breakthrough was possible because of sustained and tireless struggle for one year by the employees of BSNL in the banner of Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations. Comrades, our justified demand of 78.2% IDA fitment for 100% IDA neutralization w.e.f 01.01.2007 implemented by BSNL, that also when the company is registering recurring losses for the last 4 years and the accumulated losses crossed Rs 25,000 Crores. Now it is our turn to reciprocate as the Forum of BSNL Unions / Associations committed to the BSNL Management at the time of signing of agreement on 12.06.2012 on behalf of entire BSNL employees. In this crucial phase of agitation, SNEA(I) took the leading role in mobilizing the employees throughout the country. I congratulate all our activists, office bearers at different levels, Branch/Division/SSA secretaries for their active participation and solid support extended throughout the agitation period.

XII. Refund of BWA spectrum charges: What BSNL Management ought to have done was remarkably and incredibly done by SNEA(I) when in October, 2010 it brought to the notice of then Secy/DOT, Shri R.Chandrashekar, that BSNL having paid market value of Rs 8000 crores for the obsolete BWA spectrum band having no business utility since the band that BSNL has been allocated, lacks the flexibility of switching over to LTE platform and also economies of scale since international telecom gear manufacturers do not manufacture equipment in this redundant band. Secy/DOT blatantly refused to acknowledge our statement of facts. However when we persisted, Secy/DOT summoned Wireless Advisor/DOT to ascertain facts. Secy/DOT was taken aback completely when Wireless Advisor endorsed what we said about redundancy of BWA spectrum band allocated to BSNL. Secy/DOT found it very hard to believe since BSNL Management never brought this important issue to his notice.

However, thereafter Secy/DOT advised CHQ to create sufficient pressure on BSNL Management to force them to decide to surrender this obsolete spectrum band and seek refund of BWA spectrum fees paid by BSNL at market value. But BSNL management was defiant and unrelenting to surrender this redundant spectrum band despite our persistent efforts. It was only when present CMD took over in April, 2011 that we found some response from him to consider surrender of BWA spectrum band and seek refund of BWA spectrum fees. Thus the issue of surrender of BWA spectrum band and seek the refund of BWA spectrum fees was born just because of singular, tireless and spectacular intervention of this Association and the end result of this untiring and exclusive struggle of this Association today culminated in the decision of the Union Cabinet to refund BWA spectrum charges to both BSNL and MTNL. This is truly historical as far as role of SNEA(I) in securing refund of BWA spectrum is concerned.

XIII. Illegal 3G roaming by private operators: BSNL is the only operator having pan India license. The CHQ filed a writ petition in the Delhi HC in Nov:2011 against the illegal roaming agreement being practised by other operators flouting the very essence of the tender conditions. Upon this, the DOT realised that it could not keep further silence and initiated action by serving notice to the pvt operators. Now the case is pending before the Hon Supreme Court. Hon SC ruled that private operators cannot add any new 3G customers via intra-circle roaming pact wherever they don’t have spectrum during pendency of the case.

XIV. ERP implementation: The POC units, ALTTC, WTP, TF, STR, KTK Circle and BSNLCO ERP implemented. ERP implementation in the last POC, MH Circle went live during November 2013. Large no of problems are reported by Circles which has to be addressed by CHQ like CDR before implementation of ERP in other Circles/Units. Association took up the problems of Maharashtra with the newly Joined Sr GM ( CIT ) Shri K.Ramchand and GM (RA) Shri Karuna Raman Tiwari. The majority of the problems were due to the wrong

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filling up of the Templates. Next Major circle that will go live to ERP is AP Circle and the target date is 1 st of March 2014. All the executives of AP Circle are requested to be cautious in filling the templates with accurate data in order to avoid problems. Circle Association also met GM (Fin) Smt SUMAM PILLAI, AP Circle and discussed on the migration to ERP by AP Circle.

XV. Pension contribution on actual basic instead of maximum of the pay scale: CHQ was pursuing this issue with DoT and BSNL for the last 4 years. It is understood that the pension contribution on actual basic pay instead of the maximum of the pay scale is agreed by the Finance Ministry and orders are expected soon. Earlier Finance Ministry had rejected the proposal. But the CHQ pursued it again with Sec/DoT and Addl Sec/DoT. Thereupon Sec/DoT took up the issue with the Finance Ministry once again resulting in its settlement. By this BSNL will be saving Rs 300 Crores per year.XVI. EPF – From the first week of October’2013, EPFO has launched its Online Transfer Claim Portal (OTCP) for online submission of transfer claims to minimise the delay in transfer of EPF account of officials on transfer/job change. In order to attest and forward the online claims submitted by such employees/ex-employees, the Employer (BSNL) has to register the digital signatures (Class II or above) of their authorized signatories on EPFO website www.epfindia.gov.in. The facility offered by the web-site portal has to be utilized most efficiently to the benefit of both the employees and the employer. It has now become very handy for settling the transfer claims and EPF related issues of BSNL directly recruited Employees and thereby to attain zero-grievance of the directly recruited Employees on non- transfer/ delayed transfer of their EPF account. But it is observed that most of the field units are yet to register their digital signature with EPFO. And most surprisingly, the fact remains that many of the units involved are not even aware of this, thereby denying the gain conceived by the system to the eligible employees. After SNEA (India) took up the issue strongly with BSNLCO, BSNL Corporate office has issued instructions to the concerned to take necessary digital signature and process transfer claims of BSNL employees on line from now onwards as per guidelines issued by EPFO.XVII. Civil Electrical and Architectural Issues Taken up:a. Grant of one time relaxation to regular SDE (Civil), who have not undergone prescribed entry level training as JE(Civil). Orders issued on 06.01.2014.b. Notional Pay fixation of executive pay scales to the JTO (C/E/A) / SDE(C/E/A) with effect from 01.10.2000 on par with JAOs is taken up and the issue is still to be resolved.c. Amendments to Recruitment rules of civil / electrical / architectural wings for the promotion of SDE to Executive Engineer is taken up with BSNL management. The issue is still to be resolved.d. After continuous persuasion by our CHQ, Promotion orders in Seniority cum fitness quota were issued from JTO(Civil) to SDE(Civil) during May 2012 and June 2013. Total 6 officers were promoted from our circle.

XVIII. JAO to AO LDCE : Introduction of 33% LDCE for the promotion from JAO to AO to allow talented and qualified JAOs faster career growth path and to bring complete uniformity in RRs regulating promotions from amongst equivalent cadres in BSNL, Association taken up the with Dir (Fin) Shri K.C.G.K.Pillai. Before retirement on superannuation, Dir (Fin) has cleared the proposal for conducting LDCE. The proposal is approved by the Management Committee and will go to BSNL Board for Final approval.

CONCLUSION:This report shall remain incomplete without gratefully remembering the CHQ which always showered

its most favourable disposition to this Circle. Our useful suggestions on all fronts are well taken, our problems immediately attended. Words cannot match our inner sentiments of gratitude and respect to our beloved President, CHQ Com. G.L Jogi and General Secretary Com K.Sebastin. Our respected leaders will always be treasured in the hearts of AP Comrades for their total commitment, sincerity, dedication and courage displayed. I will be disgraceful if I do not put on record the services of Com. P.Padmanabha Rao, J.S.(South) who was always behind me in advising at all times for all the association activities. I would not have performed peacefully and confidently as CS AP without the involvement and help from Com P.Padmanabha Rao. Com A. Chandrasekhar, Com Vivek Wankhade and Com Aravind Pal Dahiya AGSs were always in the forefront in projecting the AP issues and involving in resolving the issues. We have always received the support from the

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Treasurer, CHQ Com R.Rajan. We have received utmost support, guidance and advice from our veteran leaders Com. W. Seshagiri Rao, and Com. S.L.Reddy.

We sincerely thank the Officers of AP Circle Administration, particularly CGMT, AP Circle Sri V.Srinivasan, G.M.(HR&A) Sri G.S.Marshall and DGM(HR) Smt Anila Kiran for continued Co-Operation extended to the Office Bearers of this Association.

I also thank PGM HTD, GM STR , GM STP, GM Cell One, GM ITPC, GM ( Fin) and PCE (Civil), CE(Electrical) for maintaining cordial relations with this Association. Also I thank leaders of other Unions / Associations for extending Co-Operation in all organizational activities.

I believe that all my colleague office-bearers, District office-bearers and Circle Executive Committee members deserve a special pat for their sincere contributions, without which I, perhaps, could not have performed at all. Each one of you deserves individual mention. I will be failing in my duties if I do not thank our Circle President Com K. Nagamurthy, who always supported me and advising in all our activities. Also I thank our CWC Members Com. P.Srinivasa Prasad, Com S.Srinivas, Circle Treasurer Com.K.Vidyasagar Reddy, ACS HQ Com S.Muralikrishna, District Secretaries of HTD com. Sastry and Hyderabad City Division Com V. Ravikumar Reddy and all the Circle office-bearers, CWC members, District Secretaries, CEC Members, Branch Secretaries, activists and am indebted to each one of you. Last but not least, we wish each and every one of our members all success in all their endeavours to make this Association and our beloved Company more vibrant and strong. We are sure that you will carry on the good work for strengthening this Association by making as the majority Association during Membership verification process which will commence in few months from now, for building up BSNL and the career of executives to greater heights of glory.

22.01.2014 (A.Viswanath) ONGOLE Circle Secretary,

SNEA (India), AP.

SNEA(I) ZINDABADBSNL LONG LIVE

EXECUTIVES UNITY ZINDABADUNITED FORUM ZINDABAD

FORUM OF UNIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS ZINDABAD

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