SNEA and BSNLEU - 78.2% SNEA says.

25.05.2010: GS, AGS(HQ), AGS(F), GS & AGS SNEA, GS & President BSNLEU met CMD BSNL and discuss:-

(a)    Additional GSM lines expansion in BSNL Network:-We expressed our serious concern against reducing GSM equipment procurement from 10 Million lines to 5.5 Million lines despite the assurance given by Hon'ble MoC&IT to JAC. CMD mentioned that while calculating the demand according to 70% loading the immediate requirement was estimated 10 Million lines but according to 80%  loading , this is estimated to 5.5 Million. He also informed that BSNL Board in its special meeting held on 21.05.2010  and considering Grace periods (GP1 and GP2) has approved the procurement of 5.5 Million mobile lines for meeting out the capacity crunch in North and East zones. If further the necessity regarding procurement of mobile lines will be find out, then another procurement will be made immediately from the same tender. He expected this tendering process will be completed by Aug 2010.

(b)   Regarding implementation of DPE OM dated 02.04.2009:- We expressed our serious concern against the delay in implementation of DPE OM dated 02.04.2010 regarding increase in IDA fitment benefit from 68.8% to 78.2% and forming a committee to discuss the matter. CMD mentioned that the issue can be resolved after the discussions of the committee with Union/Association representatives shortly. We demanded that Committee should submit it's report within two weeks time.

(c)    Regarding ITS Officers absorption & IDA pension revision issues:- CMD mentioned that the Cabinet note on both the issues have been prepared in DoT and shortly will be sent to Cabinet. On our some apprehensions on both the issues, CMD assured to discuss the matter with DoT Officers.