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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
0.3% IDA
For Executives and non executives IDA has risen 0.3% i..e 34.8% TO 35.1% effective from 01 07 10
JAC decisions
JAC DECISIONS
REMINDED
REMINDED
1. FNTO in coordination with JAC may organize conventions in Circle Head Quarters. All India convention may be on 19th or 21st July, 2010.
2. Awareness campaign – Postcard campaign suggested by JAC. Savingram (Telegram by Post) may be sent t Hon’ble PM by FNTO Branches.
DEMANDS:2. Awareness campaign – Postcard campaign suggested by JAC. Savingram (Telegram by Post) may be sent t Hon’ble PM by FNTO Branches.
I. Waiver of spectrum and BWA charges.
II. 78.2% IDA for fixation benefit.
III. Pension Revision for BSNL Retirees.
IV. ITS Absorption.
V. Disinvestment and VRS – Protest and other pending issues.
II. 78.2% IDA for fixation benefit.
III. Pension Revision for BSNL Retirees.
IV. ITS Absorption.
V. Disinvestment and VRS – Protest and other pending issues.
NUBSNLW(FNTO) Kumbakonam SSA office bearers.29 06 10
The district conference of Kumbakonam CRDA was held at Kumbakonam under the leadership of Com Karunanidhi, District President. Com Rajarathinam Dist. Secretary welcomed all the participants for the conference. National flag was hoised by Com Abdul Wahab ,Circle President and FNTO union was flag hoised by Com Ramachandran former Circle President.
In the the subject session , branch secretaries expressed their views for improvement of the organisation. Com Abdul Wahab, Com R.V.Jayaraman, Circle Treasurer, Com G.K.Soundararajan Tanjore Dist. Secretary, Com Chinnadurai Circle Vice President,AIBSNLEA Com Sivakumar, Dist. Secretary Kokuolan,SEWA BSNL President Com Mani,Driver Assn. Chandrasekaran greeted the conference.
Newly elected office bearers of Kumbakonam CRDA.
Comrades:
President : R.Rajarajan
Vice Presidents: R. Krishnaraj & M.Chandrasekaran
Secretary :M.Rajarathinam
Jt.Secretary : N.Soundarrajan
Asst.Secretarries: Maharajan,Jagannathan
Treasurer : S.Ravi
Asst.Treasurer : M.Thirumeni
Org.Secretaries : M.Thirumeni,G.Sekar,G.Ravichandran,P.Ravindran
R.Govindaraj and P.Subramanian
Auditor ; K.Jayakumar
Kadal Alai wishes the new office bearers.
In the the subject session , branch secretaries expressed their views for improvement of the organisation. Com Abdul Wahab, Com R.V.Jayaraman, Circle Treasurer, Com G.K.Soundararajan Tanjore Dist. Secretary, Com Chinnadurai Circle Vice President,AIBSNLEA Com Sivakumar, Dist. Secretary Kokuolan,SEWA BSNL President Com Mani,Driver Assn. Chandrasekaran greeted the conference.
Newly elected office bearers of Kumbakonam CRDA.
Comrades:
President : R.Rajarajan
Vice Presidents: R. Krishnaraj & M.Chandrasekaran
Secretary :M.Rajarathinam
Jt.Secretary : N.Soundarrajan
Asst.Secretarries: Maharajan,Jagannathan
Treasurer : S.Ravi
Asst.Treasurer : M.Thirumeni
Org.Secretaries : M.Thirumeni,G.Sekar,G.Ravichandran,P.Ravindran
R.Govindaraj and P.Subramanian
Auditor ; K.Jayakumar
Kadal Alai wishes the new office bearers.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
CBI arrests five for international call racket
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Fraud in BSNL PTI news report.
Chennai, June 29 (PTI) A senior engineer and his son have been sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment each by a special CBI court here for causing wrongful loss of over Rs 1.80 lakh to the Telecom Department.
Convicts Muthumani Gunaraj, Sub-Divisional Engineer, Mambalam Telephone Exchange, Chennai and his son M G Einstein have been slapped a fine of Rs 19,000 and Rs 34,000 respectively.
A case has been registered against Gunaraj, his son Einstein and Kamaludeen alias Kamal, an employee of Einstein, alleging that during 1997-98 they entered into a criminal conspiracy to cheat the Telecom Department.
Convicts Muthumani Gunaraj, Sub-Divisional Engineer, Mambalam Telephone Exchange, Chennai and his son M G Einstein have been slapped a fine of Rs 19,000 and Rs 34,000 respectively.
A case has been registered against Gunaraj, his son Einstein and Kamaludeen alias Kamal, an employee of Einstein, alleging that during 1997-98 they entered into a criminal conspiracy to cheat the Telecom Department.
Monday, June 28, 2010
தேசிய முரசு: CIRCLE WORKING COMMITEE MEETING
தேசிய முரசு: CIRCLE WORKING COMMITEE MEETING: "TAMILNADU CIRCLE SECRETARY Sri D.Chandrasekaran, announces:
The Circle Working Commitee meeting will be held on 10-7-2010 and 11-7-2010 at Paramakkudi in Karaikkudi SSA. Exact venue will be intimated later."
The Circle Working Commitee meeting will be held on 10-7-2010 and 11-7-2010 at Paramakkudi in Karaikkudi SSA. Exact venue will be intimated later."
DA for Central govt. employees- D.D.Mistry from Gujarat
The second installment for this year (2010) of Dearness Allowance (DA) is awaited with lots of expectations…
The main expectation among lakhs of Central Government Employees will be announcement of the next additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) for this year….
The reasons are many…
An employee should wait for one full year to get his annual increment which is only 3% of his Basic Pay and for a promotion, the benefit is only the Grade Pay difference + 3% Increment of his Basic Pay. The Dearness Allowance (DA) is more than that because of the increases in prices of all commodities.
Dearness Allowance is an essential component of salary, it is based on monthly All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (Base year 2001-100) announced by the Labour Bureau – Government of India from time to time. After 6th CPC only the Government directed that the Dearness Allowance has to be calculated based on AICPIN with the base year 2001-100.
We have clearly stated in our site that the Dearness Allowance (DA) from Jan-2010 to Jun-2010 should be 8% with appropriate proof. Some had doubt about this, but the Government accepted and the 8% Dearness Allowance (DA) was announced (19.03.2010) from Jan-2010.
As of now, the situation demands increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) from Jul-2010 to Dec-2010 should be 44% and it will confirmed only when the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPIN) for May and June to be published. But when the index value 170 decreases to 165 or low for the next two months, the Dearness Allowance (DA) will be 8%. If it increases from 170 to 173 and above, there is a chance that the Dearness Allowance (DA) shoots up to 10%. Till now, we can conclude that additional Dearness Allowance (DA) will be 9% because there is no relief in the prices of essential commodities. But the Government will be strictly monitoring the situation and control prices that the AICPIN (All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100) value doesn’t go up.
In the next year, when DA crosses 50% all allowances will get a hike up to 25% as per the 6th CPC recommendations. This will bring some relief to the employees.
The Pensioners, State Government employees and who are all getting pay as per 5th CPC also looks forward eagerly waiting for the announcement of increase in Dearness Allowance (DA).
We have to wait for this announcement for almost two months.
The main expectation among lakhs of Central Government Employees will be announcement of the next additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) for this year….
The reasons are many…
An employee should wait for one full year to get his annual increment which is only 3% of his Basic Pay and for a promotion, the benefit is only the Grade Pay difference + 3% Increment of his Basic Pay. The Dearness Allowance (DA) is more than that because of the increases in prices of all commodities.
Dearness Allowance is an essential component of salary, it is based on monthly All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (Base year 2001-100) announced by the Labour Bureau – Government of India from time to time. After 6th CPC only the Government directed that the Dearness Allowance has to be calculated based on AICPIN with the base year 2001-100.
We have clearly stated in our site that the Dearness Allowance (DA) from Jan-2010 to Jun-2010 should be 8% with appropriate proof. Some had doubt about this, but the Government accepted and the 8% Dearness Allowance (DA) was announced (19.03.2010) from Jan-2010.
As of now, the situation demands increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) from Jul-2010 to Dec-2010 should be 44% and it will confirmed only when the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPIN) for May and June to be published. But when the index value 170 decreases to 165 or low for the next two months, the Dearness Allowance (DA) will be 8%. If it increases from 170 to 173 and above, there is a chance that the Dearness Allowance (DA) shoots up to 10%. Till now, we can conclude that additional Dearness Allowance (DA) will be 9% because there is no relief in the prices of essential commodities. But the Government will be strictly monitoring the situation and control prices that the AICPIN (All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100) value doesn’t go up.
In the next year, when DA crosses 50% all allowances will get a hike up to 25% as per the 6th CPC recommendations. This will bring some relief to the employees.
The Pensioners, State Government employees and who are all getting pay as per 5th CPC also looks forward eagerly waiting for the announcement of increase in Dearness Allowance (DA).
We have to wait for this announcement for almost two months.
Dineshchandra D. Mistry,
3G, BWA auctions held in fair and transparent manner: Telecom Secy .:. newkerala.com Online News - India 134193
On the revenues generated from the auctions, the Telecom Secretary said revenue of more than Rs 1 trillion (Rs 1,06,262.26 crores) from these auctions is unprecedented.
''The revenue is more than 3 times the target of Rs 35,000 crores fixed by the Ministry of Finance in its budget documents and more than five times the reserve price. The realization for 40 MHz of 3G spectrum was Rs. 67,718.95 crores which is 4.75 times the reserve price of Rs. 3500 crores and Rs 1675.10 crores per MHz pan India.
Similarly the realisation for 60 MHz of BWA spectrum was Rs. 38,543.31 crores which is 7.34 times the reserve price of Rs 1750 crores and Rs 642.39 crores per MHz pan India.
3G, BWA auctions held in fair and transparent manner: Telecom Secy .:. newkerala.com Online News - India 134193
''The revenue is more than 3 times the target of Rs 35,000 crores fixed by the Ministry of Finance in its budget documents and more than five times the reserve price. The realization for 40 MHz of 3G spectrum was Rs. 67,718.95 crores which is 4.75 times the reserve price of Rs. 3500 crores and Rs 1675.10 crores per MHz pan India.
Similarly the realisation for 60 MHz of BWA spectrum was Rs. 38,543.31 crores which is 7.34 times the reserve price of Rs 1750 crores and Rs 642.39 crores per MHz pan India.
3G, BWA auctions held in fair and transparent manner: Telecom Secy .:. newkerala.com Online News - India 134193
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Sr.TOA Kerala circle
Condolence
Shri AK Awasti, District Secretary FNTO Kanpur (UP) has passed away on 22nd June at the age of 55. He was a dedicated leader of FNTO in UP and maintained the growth of FNTO in Kanpur District. His sudden demise is a loss to the organization. We convey our sympathies to the bereaved family.
HQ News
The issue of award by Kollam Industrial Tribunal on the promotion of senior TOA cadre in Kerala has been taken up with Dir. HRD BSNL by GS FNTO demanding implementation of award with effect from 9-9-1992 to end discrimination among Sr. TOAs in Civil Wing and Telecom. (Kerala Circle Union referred the matter to HQs.)
revision of IDA pension -Shri Shiv Dayal CAO Retd. comments.
Shri Shiv Dayal, CAO (Retd) BSNL, O/OCGMT JAIPUR
Wirtes on 27.06.2010 :
As per my information the information given on 22.6.10 by Sh. Rakesh Srivastava Ex.ADG BSNL CO, on BSNL and DOT Pensioners` Association website that the file is sent back by Secretary (T) to TPF wing for verification /occurrence, is correct. But it is not understood that when the file for revision of pension was already sent to him after proper examination by all concerned officers including Member (Services) and Member (F) of the DOT the action of Secretary attributes to delay the case further, perhaps on the behest of unabsorbed ITS officers.
Though during the last week Secretary (T) has given assurance to Union Leaders to complete the process within the time period fixed by Hon’ble MO(C)&IT , but the work so far done in last two months and yet to be done shows that the completion of work will take more than two months as after preparation of Cabinet Note the concerned ministries may take about two months to give their comments on revision of IDA pension against the prescribed period of fifteen days to give their comments and Cabinet may also take about one month to approve the Cabinet Note in normal process. Sh. PSR rightly said at the time of announcement by Hon’ble minister in April this year that the approval of Cabinet may be by September 10.
The purpose of writing is that DOT is not interested in revising the IDA pension even not willing to give correct information and concerned documents under RTI Act 2005 despite requesting twice during last six months for this under RTI Act, so we all should get together and adopt some other constitutional ways and means to get our rightful demand fulfilled.
I am also dealing two other cases i.e., anomaly in pension those who retired from BSNL before 31.7.2001 and revision of orders of DOT of Special Allowance to Group A on absorption in BSNL issued not as per approval of Cabinet dt. 24.7.2008 with DOT and other concerned departments under RTI Act, but unable to get any proper response from DOT, Cabinet Secretariat Rashatarpati Bhawan and DOP &PW.
26.06.2010
2G spectrum -Group of Ministers to look into.-Business Line.
The Prime Minister, Mr Manmohan Singh, wants the Department of Telecom to refer the 2G spectrum allocation policy to an Empowered Group of Ministers headed by the Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee.
This is being seen as yet another move towards sidelining the Communications and IT Minister, Mr A. Raja, whose controversial decision on allocating 2G airwaves earlier on a first-come-first-serve basis is under investigation.Pl.read ..2 G spectrum..
2G spectrum -Group of Ministers to look into.-Business Line.
This is being seen as yet another move towards sidelining the Communications and IT Minister, Mr A. Raja, whose controversial decision on allocating 2G airwaves earlier on a first-come-first-serve basis is under investigation.Pl.read ..2 G spectrum..
2G spectrum -Group of Ministers to look into.-Business Line.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Spectrum-issues-could-slow-LTE-rollouts-warn-experts
Haraldsvik added that while that wouldn’t stop cellcos from launching LTE services completely, many will be much more likely to deploy it in pockets of coverage where it makes sense rather than push for large-scale rollouts.
“It’s going to be at least ten years before you see full LTE-only coverage in any market,” he told CommunicAsia Show Daily.
To know more pl. read ..Spectrum...Spectrum-issues-could-slow-LTE-rollouts-warn-experts
2g-spectrum-issue-DoT-adopts-wait-and-watch-policy-
In a letter to the regulator it says, "In order to favour the private operators and cause financial loss and competitive disadvantage to BSNL, the authority has used non-existent and incorrect information for giving completely impermissible and predetermined biased recommendations against BSNL."
DoT, which is still studying the recommendations, is expected to take up the issue before a full telecom commission, which will decide on the PMO request to further refer the matter to a Group of Ministers headed by the finance minister Pranab Mukherjee.
As the battleground shifts from DoT to the group of ministers, telecom operators are expected to further intensify their lobbying efforts turning up the heat on the telecom regulator.
2g-spectrum-issue-dot-adopts-wait-and-watch-policy
DoT, which is still studying the recommendations, is expected to take up the issue before a full telecom commission, which will decide on the PMO request to further refer the matter to a Group of Ministers headed by the finance minister Pranab Mukherjee.
As the battleground shifts from DoT to the group of ministers, telecom operators are expected to further intensify their lobbying efforts turning up the heat on the telecom regulator.
To know more pl. read
2g-spectrum-issue-dot-adopts-wait-and-watch-policy
Friday, June 25, 2010
MTNL plans long-term debt management;
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Saddled with huge loans of Rs 7,500 crore taken for buying 3G and broadband spectrum, state- owned MTNL today said it will repay most the debt within 6 months to one year and then go for long-term debt management. "There are various options to go for long term debt management. First of all, we are going for credit rating of the PSU shortly," Kuldeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, MTNL, told PTI. The PSU had borrowed Rs 7,500 crore in the last one month to pay the government for acquiring 3G and Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) spectrum in the two metros of Delhi and Mumbai. All finances were arranged through short-term loan and at a very competitive rate of interest ranging between 7.3 to 7.5 per cent annually, he said adding the PSU was looking for starting various new services for generating additional revenues. Prior to this, the PSU was a debt-free company and also has cash reserves but those may be utilised for future expansion and thus the it looking at an option of partly repaying the debts and then go for long-term debts. It had raised funds from four banks -- ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Axis bank and Central Bank of India. MTNL operates in Delhi and Mumbai and was given 3G and BWA spectrum about a year ago on the condition that the PSU would pay as per the final bid in the auction, that ended on May 19 for 3G and June 11 for BWA. Delhi and Mumbai were the costliest circles as the bid for Delhi was Rs 3,316.93 crore and that for Mumbai was Rs 3,247.07 crore against the reserve price of Rs 320 crore each for both the metros in case of 3G. Similarly for BWA, Delhi and Mumbai saw the highest bids at Rs 2,241.02 and 2,292.95 crore, respectively. MTNL has already launched 3G mobile services. | |||||
No link between children cancers and mobile phone towers.
There is no link between risk of early childhood cancers and a mother’s exposure to mobile phone towers during pregnancy, concludes a study.
Use of mobile phones has increased markedly in recent years and questions have been raised about its possible health effects, including cancer, especially after prolonged use.
Surveys also indicate high levels of public concern about the potential risks of living near mobile phone towers.
to know more pl.read ...no link...No link between children cancers and mobile phone towers.
Kolkatta CWC and JAC at Coimbatore.
FNTO C.W.C. Meeting at Kolkata: Dates Revised :
Due to non availability of accommodation, the date notified for C.W.C. at Kolkata stands revised to 24th & 25th July, 2010.
All the C.W.C. Members are requested to take note of change in Dates and book their Tickets in advance accordingly.
Inconvenience caused is regretted.
Meeting with Hon’ble MOC & IT:To press our demand for waiver of spectrum charges etc. JAC met Thiru A. Raja, Hon’ble MOC & IT at Coimbatore (Tamil Conference Venue), gave a Memorandum and discussed the issues. Hon’ble MOC & IT assured to look into our demands. Shri Palanisamy Circle Office Bearer (TN) Represented FNTO.
3 G auction will change telecom scene in India
Given that no single player has acquired a pan-India 3G spectrum, it is CRISIL’s belief that the process of consolidation will be hastened. “There could a situation wherein we could see larger telcos acquiring the smaller ones in order to achieve growth in the next three to four years, eventually bringing down the number of players in the sector from twelve to seven or eight. In addition to this, there will be significant pressure on profitability and the need to gain scale would induce players without 3G spectrum and new entrants to actively look at merging,”
To know more pl.read..... 3 G action..
3 G auction will change telecom scene in India
To know more pl.read..... 3 G action..
3 G auction will change telecom scene in India
BSNL-lashes-out-at-Trai-says-regulator-is-biased
In a strongly-worded communication to Trai, BSNL said the regulator used ‘non-existent and incorrect information for giving completely impermissible, predetermined and biased recommendations against the PSU’. It further said this was done to ‘favour private operators and cause financial losses to it as well as put it in a competitive disadvantage’.
The telco was referring to Trai’s latest recommendations, where it had said BSNL held 12.4 MHz of airwaves in most service areas and was under-utilising the same. Trai had called for the withdrawal of 2.4 MHz of airwaves from BSNL in all service areas.
Our comments; This is a very good article. All along, unions strongly speak in dharnas and in meetings, that TRAI has come out to destroy BSNL and to make it sick. TRAI is favouring private operators only and legislations and acts are to favour private operators only. Now BSNL managment has come out openly saying that TRAI is crushing BSNL to favour private operators. Now it is our turn that all unions and management must jointedly fight for our survival.
To know more about TRAI pl. read....BSNL lashes....
BSNL-lashes-out-at-Trai-says-regulator-is-biased
The telco was referring to Trai’s latest recommendations, where it had said BSNL held 12.4 MHz of airwaves in most service areas and was under-utilising the same. Trai had called for the withdrawal of 2.4 MHz of airwaves from BSNL in all service areas.
Our comments; This is a very good article. All along, unions strongly speak in dharnas and in meetings, that TRAI has come out to destroy BSNL and to make it sick. TRAI is favouring private operators only and legislations and acts are to favour private operators only. Now BSNL managment has come out openly saying that TRAI is crushing BSNL to favour private operators. Now it is our turn that all unions and management must jointedly fight for our survival.
To know more about TRAI pl. read....BSNL lashes....
BSNL-lashes-out-at-Trai-says-regulator-is-biased
JAC to meet Minister.
The proposed meeting of Joint Action Committee with the MOC on 24 06 10 has been rescheduled today at 08-00 a.m.on 25 06 10 at Coimbatore regarding payment of spectrum fees.FNTO Tamil nadu Circle Working President Coimbatore Palanisamy will represent FNTO in the JAC delegation.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Shri Gopal Das, is likely to step in as interim CMD?
7:40 AM -- A senior management crisis is fast developing at Indian state-owned carrier Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) , with the top team in disarray and positions lying vacant.
The operator, which has an 11-strong management board, has been without a Finance Director since S.D. Saxena retired last year, while the director of corporate marketing, Rajendra Prasad, retired on May 31 this year and has not yet been replaced.
Most pressing of all, perhaps, is the imminent departure of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Kuldeep Goyal. Although he is due to retire next month, his successor has yet to be identified.
BSNL had created an internal shortlist of 20 candidates who might take on the CMD role. But following a report earlier this year from a committee headed by Sam Pitroda, adviser on public information, infrastructure, and innovation to India’s Prime Minister, that process was halted. Pitroda's report recommended the operator should appoint an external candidate. (See Is BSNL in Revamp Mode?)
BSNL's current director of Human Resources, Gopal Das, is likely to step in as interim CMD until the company decides on a full-time appointment, but such a stop-gap strategy is only likely to add to the current woes of BSNL, which faces serious financial and competitive challenges in the 20 circles (service areas) in which it operates. (See IPO Not the Cure for BSNL's Ills.)
— Gagandeep Kaur, India Editor, Light Reading
The operator, which has an 11-strong management board, has been without a Finance Director since S.D. Saxena retired last year, while the director of corporate marketing, Rajendra Prasad, retired on May 31 this year and has not yet been replaced.
Most pressing of all, perhaps, is the imminent departure of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Kuldeep Goyal. Although he is due to retire next month, his successor has yet to be identified.
BSNL had created an internal shortlist of 20 candidates who might take on the CMD role. But following a report earlier this year from a committee headed by Sam Pitroda, adviser on public information, infrastructure, and innovation to India’s Prime Minister, that process was halted. Pitroda's report recommended the operator should appoint an external candidate. (See Is BSNL in Revamp Mode?)
BSNL's current director of Human Resources, Gopal Das, is likely to step in as interim CMD until the company decides on a full-time appointment, but such a stop-gap strategy is only likely to add to the current woes of BSNL, which faces serious financial and competitive challenges in the 20 circles (service areas) in which it operates. (See IPO Not the Cure for BSNL's Ills.)
— Gagandeep Kaur, India Editor, Light Reading
BSNL-pays-spectrum-fees-of-Rs-8314cr
NEW DELHI: State run BSNL today paid Rs 8,313.8 crore for Broadband Wireless Access spectrum, two days after the deadline expired, prompting the government to slap a penalty of Rs 30 crore on the PSU.
With this, the government has got the full Rs 38,543.31 crore from the sale of BWA spectrum.
A senior Department of Telecom official said BSNL made the payment on Thursday. BSNL made the payment without any penalty.
To know more pl. read...BSNL pays..
BSNL-pays-spectrum-fees-of-Rs-8314cr
With this, the government has got the full Rs 38,543.31 crore from the sale of BWA spectrum.
A senior Department of Telecom official said BSNL made the payment on Thursday. BSNL made the payment without any penalty.
To know more pl. read...BSNL pays..
BSNL-pays-spectrum-fees-of-Rs-8314cr
Tenure stations in BSNL
Tenure stations in BSNL Uttarkhand,Rajasthan,Orissa,HP,Jharkhand & Chatisgarh states.
Next verification in the name of FNTO?
23.06.2010:
CHQ Secretariat Meeting – Chennai -21,22 June 2010.
In the above Secretariat Meeting presided over by Shri. Thomas John K, CHQ
President, the following resolutions were passed:
President, the following resolutions were passed:
- FNTO condoles the sudden and untimely demise of Shri. Jeevan Batham CS FNTO Madhya Pradesh. He was a self- made leader and has done good service to FNTO and BSNL workers. His sudden death has caused loss to our organization which will be difficult to make good. FNTO conveys its sympathy and condolence to his bereaved family members.
- FNTO wholeheartedly welcome the proposal of Shri O.P. Gupta former SG NFTE, according to which all the three erstwhile federations i.e NFTE,FNTO and BTEF (BSNLMS) should fight next verification from a single platform enclosing other unions also. If this proposal of NFTE is acceptable to all then it was also suggested that this outfit can fight the elections in the name of FNTO. President FNTO agreed to place this proposal before the FNTO secretariat meeting. It was first discussed on 4th June with Thomas John K, FNTO President by S/Shri O.P. Gupta, Islam Ahmed (President NFTE), Suresh (GS BSNL MS) and Rajpaul (AGS NFTE) at FNTO office. Next round of discussion held in NFTE office on 18-6-2010 with Shri C. Singh (GS NFTE), by K. Vallinayagam, GS FNTO in the presence of Shri O.P. Gupta who emphasized that our detailed proposal for the amendment of existing recognition rules should be submitted to management immediately and the charter of long pending workers issues also to be prepared. Secretariat meeting directed GS FNTO to further process this resolution.
Central Working Committee Meeting at Kolkata
Secretariat decided to hold next CWC meeting of NUBSNLW (FNTO) at Kolkata on 20, 21 July 2010. Shri Alok Nandi, DGS & CS Kolkata Telephones has accepted to host the CWC. Notice will be issued separately. CHQ office bearers and Circle secretaries may reserve their tickets in advance.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
BSNL-does-the-obvious-thing-with-uso-fund-money-cuts-rural-broadband-rates
Using the USO Fund subsidy, BSNL is doing the most obvious thing – cutting the monthly price; even though they aren’t charging registration, modem, security deposit and installation fees from Rural customers, the cost of a connection can easily be addressed further by making it service pre-paid and pay-per-use. But the cost of a connection is not the biggest hurdle for increasing rural broadband penetration: bigger issues are education (creating a need for broadband), and the cost of a device (PC). What is a bigger hurdle, whether you’re on Mobile Broadband or Wireline – Rs. 20,000 for a PC, or Rs. 250-500 per month for a connection? Wonder why BSNL didn’t tie up with PC manufacturers for reducing the barrier to entry.
To know more pl. read...BSNL...
BSNL-does-the-obvious-thing-with-uso-fund-money-cuts-rural-broadband-rates
To know more pl. read...BSNL...
BSNL-does-the-obvious-thing-with-uso-fund-money-cuts-rural-broadband-rates
3 G services in Cuddalore.
3 G services were inauguated by Cuddalore SSA GM Shri T.Rajendran ITS today at Telephone exchange Cuddalore today i.e. on 23 06 10. 3 G will be operational in Cuddalore and Villupuram. It will be extended further. FNTO heartily congratulates all those who worked hard for launching 3 G today.
BSNL CMD appointment .
To know more about pl.read BSNL CMD appointment.
BSNL CMD appointment . BSNL CMD retires on 31 07 2010. BSNL CMD has to be chosen. Whether crore and crore can be given as salary for the new comer?
BSNL CMD appointment . BSNL CMD retires on 31 07 2010. BSNL CMD has to be chosen. Whether crore and crore can be given as salary for the new comer?
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Govt-mulls-ban-unbranded-chinese-mobile-phones
Concerned over revenue loss due to rise in import of unbranded Chinese mobile phones that also poses security threat, the government is considering various steps, including strict surveillance of grey market deals and restriction on import of devices without proper code.
According to one estimate, the import of unbranded Chinese mobile phones valued at Rs 4,200 crore in 2009-10. This results in huge revenue loss to the government in terms of non-payment of Value Added Tax (VAT), Octroi and entry tax.
To know more pl. read.. Govt. mulls.....
Govt-mulls-banunbranded-chinese-mobile-phones
According to one estimate, the import of unbranded Chinese mobile phones valued at Rs 4,200 crore in 2009-10. This results in huge revenue loss to the government in terms of non-payment of Value Added Tax (VAT), Octroi and entry tax.
When contacted, senior officials in the Department of Telecom (DoT) confirmed government's view, saying "a grim scenario looms over the mobile industry with the intrusion of cheap Chinese imports".
To know more pl. read.. Govt. mulls.....
Govt-mulls-banunbranded-chinese-mobile-phones
2 G more value than 3 G
Dual technology players Tata Teleservices and Reliance Communications have told the telecom regulator that 2G spectrum is more valuable than 3G airwaves and, therefore, its price should be higher.
2 G more value than 3 G
2 G more value than 3 G
Monday, June 21, 2010
Condolences
Com Jeevan Batham Circle Secretary Madhya Pradesh died today. i..e. 21 06 10 evening. due to illness.
FNTO condoles his death.Kadal Alai conveys heartfelt condolences to the family members.
FNTO condoles his death.Kadal Alai conveys heartfelt condolences to the family members.
Centre-rejects-3g-refund-plea-from-bsnl-and-mtnl
The telecom ministry has turned down the demand by state-run operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) for refund of payments made towards spectrum fee for third generation (3G) telecom services. However, the two state-run telecom behemoths may be compensated but not against the 3G payments.
"There was a clear understanding between DoT (department of telecommunications), BSNL and MTNL that they would have to match the auctioning price of 3G offered to private operators.
Centre-rejects-3g-refund-plea-from-bsnl-and-mtnl
"There was a clear understanding between DoT (department of telecommunications), BSNL and MTNL that they would have to match the auctioning price of 3G offered to private operators.
Centre-rejects-3g-refund-plea-from-bsnl-and-mtnl
HRA is not a right. HC rules
A government employee is not entitled to claim house rent allowance (HRA) as a matter of right, the Delhi High Court has held, saying that it is compensatory allowance paid in exchange of accommodation facilities.
HRA is not a right. HC rules
HRA is not a right. HC rules
Telecom-sectors-long-term-fate-depends-on-consolidation--3G-services
This is likely to drag down the net profitability of the successful bidders in the near term. This is because though companies have made due payments to the government, it is expected that the rollout of services under 3G and BWA would happen not before September 2010. This means even though telcos have started servicing the debt, a corresponding offset in terms of improvement in their revenues and operating profits would occur only after a successful launch of new services.
Telecom-sectors-long-term-fate-depends-on-consolidation--3G-services
Telecom-sectors-long-term-fate-depends-on-consolidation--3G-services
Sunday, June 20, 2010
NUBSNLW(FNTO) Cuddalore- Branch Secretaries.
In the General Body Meeting held at Cuddalore on 20 06 10, the following were chosen as branch secretaries.
Cuddalore GM office branch - Com Shanmugam
Telephone exchange branch,Cdl.- Com E Balakrishnan
Chidambaram - Com Pichandi
Vridhachalam - Com Kumarasamy
District Secretary, Circle Treasurer R,V.Jayaraman, Dist. Vice President P.Kuppusamy, Dist. Asst. Treasurer S.Bhaskaran II , D.Ramalingam Branch Secretary, Villupuram , Chidambaram branch Vice President Babu Chettiar felicitated the new office bearers.
Cuddalore GM office branch - Com Shanmugam
Telephone exchange branch,Cdl.- Com E Balakrishnan
Chidambaram - Com Pichandi
Vridhachalam - Com Kumarasamy
District Secretary, Circle Treasurer R,V.Jayaraman, Dist. Vice President P.Kuppusamy, Dist. Asst. Treasurer S.Bhaskaran II , D.Ramalingam Branch Secretary, Villupuram , Chidambaram branch Vice President Babu Chettiar felicitated the new office bearers.
Glitch-free-connectivity-
une 19: The telecom department is working vertime to ensure that participants at the World Classical Tamil Conference in Coimbatore have glitch-free mobile connectivity at the DMK government’s showpiece event.
Glitch-free-connectivity-
Work is underway to set up 130 temporary base transmission stations (BTS) at Coimbatore ahead of the conference that will begin there on June 23, Union telecom minister A. Raja said here on Saturday.
Glitch-free-connectivity-
Innovative services-Shop,pay and talk free
The service offers innovative and first of its kind value proposition to telecom customers in the country - shop more, talk more and talk more and shop more," said TTSL MD Anil Sardana while launching the service along with Future Group CEO Kishore Biyani.
"Customers will get shopping benefits for talking, and talk time benefits each time they shop," said Biyani.
The T24 tariff plans will reflect the competitive per-second rates being offered for pre-paid customers on TTSL's GSM network.
In addition, customers will be rewarded with free talk time for every purchase above Rs.500 made at Future Group shopping outlets
Tata-Future-Group-launch-GSM-mobile-service
"Customers will get shopping benefits for talking, and talk time benefits each time they shop," said Biyani.
The T24 tariff plans will reflect the competitive per-second rates being offered for pre-paid customers on TTSL's GSM network.
In addition, customers will be rewarded with free talk time for every purchase above Rs.500 made at Future Group shopping outlets
Tata-Future-Group-launch-GSM-mobile-service
Process for 4G began
Udhagamandalam, June 19 (PTI) After conducting auctions for the 3G and BWA spectrums successfully that generated revenues of over Rs 1.06 lakh crore, the government has initiated the process to bring in next generation 4G telephony, says Telecom Minister A Raja.
Telecom regulator TRAI had released consultant papers a few weeks ago seeking views from the industry and stakeholders, he told reporters during a visit to his Lok Sabha constituency in the Nilgiris.
The 4G process would be expedited after the receipt of the required feedback and TRAI's recommendations, Raja added.
Fourth-generation telecom technology (4G), also known as ultra-broadband, offers faster download speed and on-demand high definition video -- among other services.
Raja said BSNL has erected 130 BTS towers and 20 mobile vans at the venue of the World Classical Tamil Conference, which would begin on June 23 in Coimbatore, to provide uninterrupted communication facilities.
Telecom regulator TRAI had released consultant papers a few weeks ago seeking views from the industry and stakeholders, he told reporters during a visit to his Lok Sabha constituency in the Nilgiris.
The 4G process would be expedited after the receipt of the required feedback and TRAI's recommendations, Raja added.
Fourth-generation telecom technology (4G), also known as ultra-broadband, offers faster download speed and on-demand high definition video -- among other services.
Raja said BSNL has erected 130 BTS towers and 20 mobile vans at the venue of the World Classical Tamil Conference, which would begin on June 23 in Coimbatore, to provide uninterrupted communication facilities.
NUBSNLW(FNTO) Cuddalore SSA.
The General Body meeting of the GM office branch, Telephone Exchange,Cuddalore , NTS,CDM,VDC
will take place at TRA Rec. Club,Cuddalore on 20 06 10 at 10-00 am. to choose new office bearers.
Agenda
1. Welcome address
2. Report of the activities by the branches
3. Financial report
4. New office bearers-election
5. Donation to circle union
6. Any other subject.
will take place at TRA Rec. Club,Cuddalore on 20 06 10 at 10-00 am. to choose new office bearers.
Agenda
1. Welcome address
2. Report of the activities by the branches
3. Financial report
4. New office bearers-election
5. Donation to circle union
6. Any other subject.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
To Head BSNL?
The Government is looking at the possibility of roping in former CEO of Vodafone Plc, Mr Arun Sarin, to head Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd in a bid to turn around the public sector company.
The move is in line with the recommendations of the Sam Pitroda committee, which had suggested appointing talented professionals to run the telecom company.
To Head BSNL?
The move is in line with the recommendations of the Sam Pitroda committee, which had suggested appointing talented professionals to run the telecom company.
To Head BSNL?
Friday, June 18, 2010
CHQ news.
JAC met Sri.P.J Thomas Secretary DOT today (18/6/2010) and discussed on purchase of required quantity of GSM equipment for BSNL and refund of spectrum charges / waiver of BWA charges by the govt. Secretary replied that waiver etc cannot be decided at his level.
Regarding purchase of equipment secretary asked JAC to meet CMD BSNL. On other pending staff issues the formal meeting will be fixed to review. JAC may meet CMD tomorrow.
HQ news1.Sri. Saket Shukla (Organizing Secretary) joined HQ on 17/6/2010 and will look after the CHQ affairs till month end.
2. Secretariat meeting will be held at Chennai on 21st and 22nd June 2010 to review organizational position
2. Secretariat meeting will be held at Chennai on 21st and 22nd June 2010 to review organizational position
K. Vallinayagam
GS FNTO
JAC Meeting on 17/6/2010 GS FNTO
JAC meeting held today at New Delhi under the chairmanship of Shri.G.L.Jogi GS SNEA. As there was proper communication to this effect FNTO / BWA participated in the meeting.
After clarification by convener on the communication gap regarding last meeting Chairman assured that more care will be taken in such sensitive matters of communication and consultation in future. After detailed deliberations the following decisions were taken in the meeting.
1) To meet secretary DOT, HMOC, HFM and HTM to appraise the situation arising out of paying spectrum charges/BWA charges etc by BSNL to govt. and also settlement of pending issues, including purchase of GSM equipment.
2) To meet CMD on 19/6 to urge him to defer payment of BWA charges and also ask for waival of spectrum charges paid
3) To launch an awareness campaign among the workers on the above issues to prepare them for prolonged struggle
Meeting with GM Establishment and PGM Finance BSNL CO.
K.Vallinayagam General Secretary FNTO, Saket Sukla Organizing Secretary FNTO, Islam President NFTE and C.Singh GS NFTE met Sri.D.P.De GM Establishment and urged him to cause issue clarification sought by unions on NEPP immediately.
We also stated that in circles like A.P, Karnataka etc transfers are being ordered even after the academic year is over against the transfer policy. We requested him to avoid transfer for transfer sake in the circles mentioned above.
The above leaders also met CGK Pillai (PGM – F) and discussed regarding relaxation in qualifying marks for JAO Part II candidates, citing various precedents.
K. Vallinayagam
GS FNTO
GS FNTO
BSNL ;to be headless?
However, due to these differences, the whole process has been delayed and the government might have to give additional charge of the BSNL CMD to a Director, the official added.
According to BSNL officials, this might create more problems, with the company already facing a tough time with the arrival of new telecom competitors. BSNL once had a market share of 20 per cent and this is now 12 per cent. It was also giving tough competition to market leader Bharti Airtel till two-three years before, but now has slipped to fifth position.
The procedural delays related to purchase of equipment and dependence on the government for decision making approvals are hampering the company’s growth. BSNL’s 93-million-line GSM tender was cancelled due to various controversies and differences . The company is facing a huge capacity crunch in many places. The Pitroda committee had also suggested BSNL go for outsourcing of network management, a system followed by other competing private telecom companies such as Bharti Airtel. DoT is yet to act on the Pitroda recommendations.
BSNL ;to be headless?
According to BSNL officials, this might create more problems, with the company already facing a tough time with the arrival of new telecom competitors. BSNL once had a market share of 20 per cent and this is now 12 per cent. It was also giving tough competition to market leader Bharti Airtel till two-three years before, but now has slipped to fifth position.
The procedural delays related to purchase of equipment and dependence on the government for decision making approvals are hampering the company’s growth. BSNL’s 93-million-line GSM tender was cancelled due to various controversies and differences . The company is facing a huge capacity crunch in many places. The Pitroda committee had also suggested BSNL go for outsourcing of network management, a system followed by other competing private telecom companies such as Bharti Airtel. DoT is yet to act on the Pitroda recommendations.
BSNL ;to be headless?
Thursday, June 17, 2010
MTNL-stock-continues-to-ring
Despite their sharp 9.9% climb in Wednesday’s session, shares in state-run Indian telecom firm Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd., or MTNL, look far from being tired, judging by their over 7% rise Thursday to 65.60 rupees — the highest level in over a month.
Until Wednesday media reports claiming that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. — another state-run telecom firm — had asked the government to refund the amount it paid for 3G spectrum and intended to seek a waiver for the amount that it must pay for new broadband wireless internet radio bandwidth it received recently, led to speculation that MTNL might do the same and may have fueled the rise.
MTNL-stock-continues-to-ring
Until Wednesday media reports claiming that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. — another state-run telecom firm — had asked the government to refund the amount it paid for 3G spectrum and intended to seek a waiver for the amount that it must pay for new broadband wireless internet radio bandwidth it received recently, led to speculation that MTNL might do the same and may have fueled the rise.
MTNL-stock-continues-to-ring
Plight of pensioners pay fixation
Here is an extract of the letter written by Circle Secretary, Tamilnadu FNTO Circle to CGM/Tamilnadu regarding the plight of pensioners pay fixation
NATIONAL UNION OF BSNL WORKERS (FNTO)
REGD NO 4897
REGD OFFICE :- T16, ATUL GROVE, NEWDELHI -110 001
TAMILNADU CIRCLE
NU/TN/Genl dated 16.06.2010
To,
The Chief General Manager,
BSNL, Tamilnadu Circle,
Chennai 600 002
Sir
Sub:- Request for expeditious settlement of revised wages and
pensionary benefits thereof -- reg.
I hasten to bring to your kind notice that even after the drawal of arrears on account of 2nd wage revision to the serving employees of BSNL, the pay fixation for the employees retired from 1.1.2007 to 30.4.2010 has not been done and arrears drawn so far. In some SSAs, the pay fixation has been done partially and yet to be completed.
Generally it is told that in the absence of instructions/directions from Pune for HRMS package, the claims of the retired employees could not be done. It is most unfortunate to deny the claims of the Senior Citizens citing the above reasons. The following are the items of work relating to the BSNL employees retired from 1.1.2007 to 30.4.2010 to be attended to immediately without further delay.
(1) Fixation of revised pay from 1/1/2007 in the revised pay scales
(2) Drawal of arrears on the above revision.
(3) Revision of Pensionary benefits based on the revised pay fixation from 1.1.2007
In this connection it may be mentioned that the proposals for Revision of pension consequent on the merger of 50% IDA with pay from 1.1.2007 already sent to DOT cell by various SSAs have not been processed due to the impending wage revision except in some cases. Thus the claims of the retired employees are not given due consideration for an early settlement.
This union therefore request the CGM to kindly look into the matter urgently to cause issue of appropriate instructions or guidelines to all Heads of SSAs for settlement of the dues of the post-2007 retired employees without any further delay.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
(Sd) D. Chandrasekaran,
Circle Secretary.
Copy to
1. The GM(F) o/o CGM,
BSNL TN Circle, Chennai 2.
2. The GS, NUBSNLW(FNTO)
CHQ, New Delhi.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
GSM -mobile-operators-record-3.63%-decline-in-per-user-revenue
With an ARPU of Rs 118.37, Orissa ranks the second lowest, just above West Bengal (having an ARPU of Rs 106.70), among all the 23 telecom circles in the country. On a pan-India basis too, the ARPU dipped 3.45 per cent to Rs 150.23 in the January-March quarter compared to Rs 155.60 in the October-December quarter.
GSM -mobile-operators-record-3.63%-decline-in-per-user-revenue
GSM -mobile-operators-record-3.63%-decline-in-per-user-revenue
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Clarifications for executives 23 09 09 letter. Juniors getting more pay than seniors.
Clarifications for executives 23 09 09 letter. Hope non executives will also get clarifications shortly.
SNEA AP reports regarding loss of 1.4 crores e pin fraud
03.06.2010: All News Papers and Electronic Media has covered about the SCAM of Rs 1.4.Crores. The actual details are.
- During 2007 / 2008 BSNL instead of Printing the RCs , issues E Pins through CDs to the Franchisees. Each CD has 5000 EPins worth of Rs 112/ each..
- SDE on transfer from Khammam Sri Lokanatha Rao has taken over the Charge as SDE Sales during July 2009.
- Whenever he is going on leave the charge was made over to Sri Nageswar Rao another SDE working under DE Sales.
- During march 2010 there was misappropriation of RCs worth Rs 1.30 Lakhs and Administration insisted Mr Lokanatha Rao to pay the amount so the no action will be initiated.
- Sri Lokanatha Rao fearing punishment paid the amount withdrawing from GPF.
- Administration transferred Lokanatha Rao to Mushirabad and instructed to Make over the charge to Nageswar Rao.
- During M/o, observed 26 CDs which were supposed to contain the 5000 E Pins of Rs112[ ( 112 X 5000 = Rs5,60,000) worth per CD equal to Rs1.45 Crores] were found without any data.
- Administration verified and found that majority were activated during November 2009 and March 2010.
- Presently case is booked in the Saifabad Police Station and are investigating.
- Both the SDEs are under suspension.
- The rumors are floating in Hydearabad that some top level Officers of BSNL are also involved in this scandal. Police assured to catch the culprits very shortly.
Inspite of Association requesting CGMT during Feb / March 2010, when one of the Franchisee cheated BSNL by circulating in the market the fake RCs, the Administration failed to take any action and this inaction of the administration is leading to one scam after another.
Association is in continuous touch with GM Sales and DGM Sales and assured to help in all respects to catch hold of the culprit in what ever position he may be occupying in BSNL.
Opportunity-for-cheap-broadband-lost--Mittal
Mittal expressed his frustration over Trai recommendations, which linked 2G spectrum prices to 3G, entailing very heavy payouts by telecom operators: “There is a proposal to charge more from those who are established and bigger players. Now, I can’t run with too much weight around my neck. I am a better horse in running in the market place and I can take an extra weight around my neck, but I cannot take a rock and run in the marketplace. And that’s precisely what the regulations are trying to do. The regulations are being geared towards hurting the large players that they must pay more, but people who have got licences yesterday must pay nothing. I am happy if the country decides to have a punitive regime for telecom, but then let it be punitive for all,” he said.
Opportunity-for-cheap-broadband-lost--Mittal
Opportunity-for-cheap-broadband-lost--Mittal
Monday, June 14, 2010
Why FNTO not participating- CHQ views.
Why FNTO/BWA not participating in demonstration/dharna on 14th and 16th June 2010?
- No prior intimation was given to majority of the unions regarding the meeting.
- No prior consultation with other unions on mode of agitation or dates.
- Notice was served on management regarding agitation arbitrarily.
- Decision by a few unions should not be imposed on majority unions in the name of JAC
- FNTO request for reconvening the meeting to discuss and take a popular decision on agitation has been ignored.
- Hence FNTO / BWA regret to participate in the above agitation.
K.Vallinayagam
GS FNTO 13.06.2010
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