BSNL instructions regarding valuation of answer papers citing court cases

Read BSNL covering letter and also three judgemennts given by BSNL corporate  for candidates who had challenged exams in BSNL and revaluation. Read this covering letter and read three articles.




https://docs.google.com/BSNL instructions regarding valuation of answer papers citing court cases._GB

BSNL exam papers-revaluation.

https://docs.google.com/Revaluation of papers in BSNL-CAT case.

SC judgement-Revaluation of answer papers.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?State Service commission.-SC judgement=en_GB

BSNL papers revaluation reg.

https://docs.google.com/ BSNL papers revaluation. reg. 

IDA for BSNL workers. 01 04 11 reg.

http://labourbureau.nic.in/PressIW%20New%20series.htm Pl.click the labour department press release.


The price index for February got decreased by 3 points. It stands on 185. Price index came from 188 to 185.

So IDA increase is 4.2% for this period. So BSNL staff will get 47.2% IDA.

For pre revised scales (1997)  increase will be 7.1%. i..e 148.6% 

National broadband policy to be sent to the cabinet..-The Hindu 31 03 11

http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/article1585364.ece

JAC minutes held on 29 03 11.

JOINT ACTION COMMITTEE OF BSNL ASSOCIATIONS/UNIONS

OF EXECUTIVES & NON-EXECUTIVES

D-7, Telegraph Place, Gole Market, New Delhi – 110001

___________________________________________________________________________

Meeting of the Joint Action Committee held on 29^th March 2011.

A meeting of the Joint Action Committee of BSNL Associations/Unions of Executives & Non-Executives was held on 29^th March 2011 at T-15, Atul Grove Road, New Delhi. Com. G.L.Jogi presided. Convener Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri briefed the house about the issues included in the agenda. After detailed discussions, the following decisions were taken unanimously:

1.       BRPSE Recommendations on VRS, Reducing retirement age from 60 to 58 and Merger of ITI with BSNL : The JAC expressed its strong protest on the recommendations of the Board for Reconstruction of Public Sector Enterprises (BRPSE) to reduce retirement age from 60 to 58 years, impose VRS on the staff and merger of ITI with BSNL. The JAC decided that the 5^th April 2011 programme of Lunch Hour Demonstration against VRS already decided will also include protest against reduction in retirement age and merger of ITI. The meeting called upon all the BSNL employees to participate in the protest demonstration in large numbers. On the recommendation for BSNL-MTNL merger, it was decided that JAC will not accept any proposition which will result in disinvestment of BSNL. In the meantime, JAC will try to meet Director (HRD), CMD BSNL and Secretary, DOT on the above issues.

2.       Non-Participation of NFTE/BWA and FNTO in the JAC: The issue was discussed in detail. Convener explained his efforts to bring back these unions in to JAC. It was decided that the Convener will write to all the unions which are not participating in the JAC viz.BWA and FNTO, requesting them to come back to JAC as also participate in the agitational programmes against VRS, retirement age, ITI merger etc. The meeting entrusted Coms. G.L.Jogi and Prahlad Rai to speak to NFTE and FNTO in an effort to bring them back to the JAC /Action Programme

3.       Improvement of services and campaign: A committee consisting of Coms. V.A.N.Namboodiri, G.L.Jogi, Prahlad Rai and P.Abhimanyu was constituted to prepare a note on the ways and means/proposals to improve BSNL and its services. The committee will have its first meeting on 11.30 hours on 31^st March 2011 at D-7 Telegraph Place.

4.       Affiliation of new unions/associations to JAC: The matter will be discussed later.

V.A.N.Namboodiri                                                                                                                           New Delhi

Convener                                                                                                                                      

 29-03-11

Copy to: All General Secretaries of BSNL Unions/Associations

BSNL: orders- Transport allowances- clarification within 1 km .30 03 11.

http://www.scribd.com/full/BSNL: orders- Transport allowances- clarification within 1 km .30 03 11. 

Hon.Minister Kapil Sibal briefs Finance Minister about telecom problems.The Hindu 29 03 11.

http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/29/Hon.Minister Kapil Sibal briefs Finance Minister about telecom problems.The Hindu 29 03 11.

BSNL has disconnected services for not paying dues.

http://www.yentha.com/news/view/BSNL has disconnected services of private operators to BSNL for not paying  dues..

/KNOW THE MAN WHO BRINGS CRORES AND CRORES TO THE GOVERNMENT. -Economic Times.

Before this particular meeting, his office put together a note on Chandrasekhar, the new-age politician. It says his parliamentary interventions have "earned" the government about `2,00,000 crore and that he was more effective than all other Rajya Sabha members from the world of business put together. There are also Internet links to the nearly 500 parliamentary questions he has asked since 2006, ranging from the telecom policy to an increase in terrorist infiltration. 

"People ask me what high do I get from being in politics," he begins, pulling up his sleeves. "After my repeated haranguing, Parliamentary questions, PILs and the CAG report, the government will net an additional `2,00,000 crore," he says. "I can say I was instrumental in getting that for the country." Despite the sincerity of his voice, there's a shade of self-righteous grandstanding in his words. 

Right Of Centre 

Chandrasekhar, like many CEOs, can't resist the urge of using the whiteboard to illustrate his words. He writes down India's problems, akin to a class X student drawing Kirchhoff's electrical circuit. According to this diagram, the biggest threat to India is its politics. Politics is defining governance. Bad governance increases the transaction cost for citizens. And citizens elect politicians. 

Governance is a recurring theme with Chandrasekhar. He feels governance reforms haven't kept pace with economic reforms, which have unleashed the country's entrepreneurship. And that's what he seeks to change with his politics. 




http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/KNOW THE MAN WHO BRINGS CRORES AND CRORES TO THE GOVERNMENT. -Economic Times.

-Wimax taint for Telecom Ministry.-Financial express..

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/wimax-taint-for-telecom-ministry/768621/0

BSNL orders-L:ist of Holiday Homes with telephone numbers.in various circles.

https://docs.google.com/L:ist of Holiday Homes with telephone numbers.in various circles. 

BSNL Sports calendar for 11-12.

https://docs.google.com/ BSNL Sports calendar for 11-12.

Notice of VRS given can be withdrawn -Gujarat HC rules.

http://www.lawetalnews.com/NewsDetail.asp?newsid=3690

DoT clarifies on blocking of blog sites.-The Hindu

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article1574444.ec DoT clarifies on blocking of  blog sites.

BSNL-Optical fibre net work for defence ;forces is difficult to implement-Business Standard.

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bsnl-optical-fibre-network-for-defence-forces-difficult/429916/

9th Sports and Welfare meeting minutes 17 02 11.

https://docs.google.com9th Sports and Welfare meeting minutes 17 02 11.

TDSAT says BSNL demand note on R.com. Rs. 200 crores.

http://profit.ndtv.com/news/show/tdsat-stays-bsnl-s-demand-note-on-rcom-146309

BSNL-MTNL merger-why it is stuck- Read the article from rediff.com.

http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-tech-why-the-bsnl-mtnl-merger-has-been-stuck/20110324.htm

Maha krushi plan -sudden withdrawal by BSNL-wrong presentation of facts-SNEA MH-14 pages.

Maha krushi plan -sudden withdrawal by BSNL-wrong presentation of facts-SNEA MH

Senior-telecom-official-to-probe-divestment-of-VSNL-Economic Times .

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/senior-telecom-official-to-probe-divestment-of-vsnl/articleshow/7761340.cms

BSNL and MTNL to invest 1 lakh crores in the next five years.

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/telecom-investments-pegged-at-rs-5-lakh-crore2012-2017_531542.html

Minutes of 86th meeting Board for Reconstruction of Public Enterprises-9 pages..

https://docs.google.com/viewer?Minutes of 86th meeting  Board for Reconstruction of Public Enterprise This article deals about the present financial position of BSNL, DoT suggestions- future plans 9 pages. 

MTNL-BSNL-to-get-new-CMDs-soon

http://www.livemint.com/2011/03/22221858/MTNL-BSNL-to-get-new-CMDs-soo.html?atype=tp

Central govt-approves-6-hike-in- DA for employees for 01 03 11.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/jobs/govt-approves-6-hike-in-da/articleshow/7760382.cms

Minister Kapil Sibal orders proble in to VSNL land disinvestment-Money control

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/cnbc-tv18-comments/kapil-sibal-orders-probe-into-vsnl-land-divestment_530928.html

Rs. 700crores fine imposed on telecom operators. -The Hindu.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article1558467.Rs. 700crores fine imposed on telecom operators.   crf

EPF interest.

http://www.scribd.com/full/51136417?access_key=key-2l4ksli3ttgvn4mmq8t-EPF interest govt. order

DoT smells trouble after defence demands 70MHz more spectrum.-Business standard-

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/dot-smells-trouble-after-defence-demands-70-mhz-more-spectrum/429074/

Holi greetings.

JAC decisions. 18 03 2011

Protest demonstration against VRS

on 05.04.2011 – JAC decision

¨     Protest demonstration against VRS on 05.04.2011

Telecom commission has called for the views of BSNL on VRS, as recommended by the Sam Pitroda Committee. To finalise it’s views, BSNL has constituted a committee. To convey the total opposition of the Non-Executives and Executives of BSNL, against VRS, the JAC has decided to conduct nation wide protest demonstrations on 05.04.2011.

¨     Settlement of pension revision

The issuing of pension revision order by the government is a great achievement of the JAC. At the same time, the JAC decided to write to the government to remove the condition that government’s pension liability is limited to 60% of the receipts from BSNL and MTNL. JAC also decided to write to the govt. that BSNL’s pension contribution should be based on the basic pay of the employee and not based on maximum of the scale.

¨     ITS absorption

Some constituents suggested that JAC should go to court based on the recent DOP&T’s order on over stay while on deputation. However, a decision on this is deferred. Meanwhile it was decided to write a letter to Secretary, DoT demanding to implement the said DOP&T order in respect of the ITS officers.

¨     NFTE & FNTO abstained from JAC meeting

NFTE and FNTO abstained from this JAC meeting also. It was decided to request them to come back to the meetings of JAC.

Revised and provisional IDA pay scales of JTOs/JAOs -2nd PRC 01 01 07-BSNL instructions.

 Revised and provisional IDA pay scales of JTOs/JAOs -2nd PRC 01 01 07-BSNL instructions.                      E1 A and E2A scales- What DoT says?

Outsourcing of Works by BSNL -Readers comment welcome for this article

Outsourcing of Works by BSNL 
BSNL is outsourcing various non-core activities/functions through outside agencies which include security services, customer care services through call centres, house keeping services, operations & maintenance services of Air Conditioned plants through Annual Maintenance Contract, infrastructure maintenance, cable laying, delivery of bills and data feeding etc. 

The work is outsourced wherever regular employees are not available for such work and hence there is no manpower loss. The expenditure on outsourced activities depends on the quantum of activities/functions outsourced.

This reply was given by Shri Gurudas Kamat, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in response to a question in Parliament. 

Govt approves 9.5% interest on PF deposits for 2010-11

Govt approves 9.5% interest on PF deposits for 2010-11

The finance ministry on Thursday approved higher interest rate of 9.5 per cent to over 4.7 crore depositors with the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for 2010-11.

The EPFO had been paying 8.5 per cent interest on PF deposits since 2005-06.

In September last year, it had recommended an increase in interest rate to 9.5 per cent for 2010-11 after discovering Rs 1,731 crore surplus in their books of accounts.

"The finance ministry has ratified 9.5 per cent rate of return on PF deposits for 2010-11. We have received a notification in this regard," Central Provident Fund Commissioner Samirendra Chatterjee told the news agency.

Chatterjee further added that "our calculations regarding Rs 1,731 crore surplus in the interest suspense account were found correct by the finance ministry and so they approved this higher rate of return".

The finance ministry's approval is subject to the condition that any shortfall on account of payment of 9.5 per cent rate of return would be met by making adjustments in the interest rate in 2011-12.

Chatterjee, however, said that there would be no need for making any adjustment in the next fiscal as "EPFO calculations are correct regarding the discovery of a surplus of Rs 1,731 crore in the interest suspense account."

The finance ministry has also asked the EPFO to update its subscriber accounts within the next six months.

EPFO's apex decision making body-the Central Board of Trustees (CBT)- in September last year had decided to provide 9.5 rate of return on retirement savings in 2010-11 after it found a surplus of Rs 1,731 crore.

Refusing to ratify the said rate of return, the finance ministry had earlier argued that the surplus shown by the ministry was not real after CAG report has called the EPFOs so called surplus unverifiable.

According to sources, the finance ministry approved 9.5 per cent interest after the intervention by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. 

Fate of the organisation?

Before the 5^th verification, NFTE was described  in a poor manner by its NUBSNLW President. After commenting about it, the matter was taken away from the web. Before 5^th verification, NUBSNLW said that there will be no link between left  and right.

After the 5^th verification, in a executive meeting of NFTE, NUBSNLW was invited for the Cuddalore Dist. NFTE EC meeting. Why NUBSNLW went and attended the meeting as  NFTE was shown in a poor light by NUBWNL leaders in their election campaigns.?If it is any retirement party , it may be.

Is there is any understanding reached in Cuddalore  and going to extend  at all levels.?Whether   is this  going to make a mark  at all levels.?      

Understand them. Who are the real people to save BSNL?

Understand them. Who are the real people to save BSNL?

17 03 2011-United Forum organised demonstrations throughout Tamil Nadu stating BSNL management is not supplying equipments,drop wires, shortage of 3 g data cards, non supply of telephone instruments. BSNLEU has addressed a  letter to CGM in this regard.  FNTOBEA joined protests with alliance partners in United Forum stating BSNL should not be allowed to suffer.

Whether NUBSNLW is also going to organise protests like this?

What Thesiaya murasu  said about FNTOBEA?

They will shout aloud against private companies. They themselves will declare that they are the champions to safeguard BSNL and they will make you believe that they are always against private sectors and always opposing private telcos . All these are only in the stages. .............

Read the report of Puducherry BSNLEU agitation in front of  telecom private operator office.  

Puducherry BSNLEU organised a demonstration before the private telecom operator office stating that MNP subsrib ers who want to switch from that operator to BSNL is not allowed freely by that operator. BSNLEU staged a demonstration to stop this act.

http://www.tncirclebsnleu.com/pdf/photpo.pdf

United Forum under the leadership of BSNLEU will protect the workers . JAC is fighting tooth and nail to save the organisation.

Customer is the king-Reality hits BSNL, MTNL-Business Standard.

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news//customer-isking/-reality-hits-bsnl-mtnl/428994/

MTNL plans to set wind power plant-diversification of business. -Business standard

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/mtnl-plans-to-setwind-power-plant-in-maharashtra/428669/

Pension revision orders for pre 01 01 07-BSNL Pensioners in IDA scale.

Pension revision orders for pre 01 01 07-BSNL Pensioners in IDA scale.

Pre 2007 pension revision.

DoT has released orders for revision of pension to BSNL pensioners those who retired before 01 01 2007. 
Nearly  50,000 BSNL pensioners will be benefitted.  We congratulate all who worked tirelessly for achieving this

BSNL wants Rs. 2000 crore subsidy for rural services to continue. Why loss to BSNL?

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/bsnl-wants-rs-2000-cr-subsidy-for-rural-telephony-to-continue/articleshow/7706964.cms

BSNL to get Rs.60,000 crore village net broadband plan. -Indian express 14 03 11

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ailing-bsnl-may-get-helpline-in-rs-60-000-cr-village-net-broadband-plan/761987/0

BSNL, MTNL may get new bosses by March end-The Hindu Business line.

BSNL and MTNL to get new bosses before March.-The hindu business line.

Erratic-bsnl-service-in-bijbehara-From Greater Kashmir.

http://greaterkashmir.com/news/2011/Mar/11/erratic-bsnl-service-in-bijbehara-50.asp

Letter from SNEA regarding lessening of penalties impoved.

http://www.scribd.com/full/50627394?access_key=key-1er9577iw1hicz3llaac

Free-mobile-phone-calls?

http://business.rediff.com/report/2010/mar/31/tech-phone-calls-soon-could-be-free-in-india-says-sachin-pilot.htm

Telecom scene-Indian express. 10 03 11

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-great-telecom-fudge/760666/0

Indian-telecom-subscriber-and-revenue-report-circle-data

http://charts.medianama.com/indian-telecom-subscriber-and-revenue-report-circle-data/

Plan-to-muzzle-bloggers-sparks-outcry-Times of India

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Plan-to-muzzle-bloggers-sparks-outcry/articleshow/7668026.cms

As per TRAI reports 38 lakh MNP requests received-Media Nama

http://www.medianama.com/2011/03/223-more-than-38lakh-mnp-requests-received-trai/?

Indian Telecom again turmoil -Biztech report. 10 0311

http://www.biztechreport.com/story/1131-indian-telecom-again-turmoil

Tamil Nadu CGM's message in Tamil.

Tamil Nadu CGM's message in Tamil.

TRAI gets maximum complaints from Bharati-Economic Times.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/trai-gets-maximum-subscriber-complaints-against-bharti-airtel/articleshow/7662887.cms

ONGC emerges top PSU in investment and BSNL investment-Business standard 09 03 11

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ongc-emerges-top-psu-in-investment-net-profit

indian-telecom-subscriber-growth-january-2011

http://trak.in/tags/business/2011/03/08/indian-telecom-subscriber-growth-january-2011

BSNL CMD's message-to all staff.

BSNL CMD's message-to all staff.

It’s Our Day Happy women’s day

-jan-2011-india-has-11-21m-broadband-connections-771-18m-mobile-with-71-14-active_media nama

http://www.medianama.com/2011/03/223-jan-2011-india-has-11-21m-broadband-connections-771-18m-mobile-with-71-14-active/

Annual-Rs-3000-cr-subsidy-planned-for-BSNL--MTNL-Business Standard.

http://www.business-standard.com-Annual-Rs-3000-cr-subsidy-planned-for-BSNL--MTNL

All India Co ordinators meet At Chennai 06 03 11.

All India Co ordinators meet At Chennai 06 03 11.

The all India Coordinators of FNTOBEA  met at Chennai CTO Union office on 06 03 11.

Com R.Jeyamary, President FNTOBEA presided  over  the meeting.

Com P.Andiappan GS stressed the importance  of the co ordinators meet and explained in detail abou t the progess  of the  union,development  in other circles,membership enrolment etc.

Com R.V.Jayaraman,Treasurer  informed about the need for improving the financial position of the union.

Circle Secretaries of Chennai Telephones Com Kothandan,Tamil Nadu  Madurai E.Chandrabose,

Bangalore TD Secretary Narasimhamurthy, Karnataka circle CS Com Stephen spoke about the role in the 5^th verification.

Com Siddalingaiah ,Com Jayaram from Mysore,Karnataka  CS President Megavannan,Koramangala co ordinators,TN circle Treasurer N.Soundararajan, Cuddalore DS E.Balakrishnan,Jayaraj,Chennai Telephones Jt. CS Murugan,Treasurer Srinivasan, Com Gopalakrishnan,Rajendran and others took part in the deliberations.

On behalf of BSNLEU CHQ,Com Chellappa spoke about the 5^th verification, role of United Forum in

saving BSNL etc.

Com Bhim Rao, GS ,NFTBE spoke about the unity and share in joy and sorrow of BSNL.  

Com Veeraghavan,President  ,Chennai Telecom Co operative society,Com Sivakumar  DS Circle, office  also attended the meet with Com Chellappa.

Chennai Telephones will conduct the branch  coordinators meet,opening of a new union office, hoisting of flag at Chennai will be done. Bangalore and Karnataka circle co ordinators meet will be held shortly. With a vote of thanks of R.V.Jayaraman, meeting ended.

1.Expressed their solidarity with BSNLEU and with United Forum, JAC in all struggles to save

BSNL and staff.

2. Oppose VRS and disinvestment.

3. Authorised Central CHQ to take decisions on vital matters.

Victory celebration-Tamil Nadu-Cuddlaore 05 03 11

Victory celebration-Tamil Nadu-Cuddlaore 05 03 11

BSNL orders-Transfer policy guidelines

BSNL orders-Transfer policy guidelines.

FNTOBEA leaders in Delhi.

http://jalbum.net/create/photo-album/;jsessionid=66dcoikzujsk1ralyyq1motv7

http://www.hindustantimes.com/MTNL-income-declines-by-3pc-to-Rs-5-058-cr-workforce-costs-up/-Hindustan Times

http://www.hindustantimes.com/MTNL-income-declines-by-3pc-to-Rs-5-058-cr-workforce-costs-up/Article1-670060.aspx

71% users active.-Economic times.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/71-mobile-users-active-in-january/articleshow/7631169.cms

See how BSNL is not able to generate revenue where there are chances. SNEA MH

See how BSNL is not able to generate revenue where there are chances. SNEA MH

Reliance-communication-faces-key-test-Economic times 04 03 11

As -net-debt-piles-up-to-7-bn-Reliance-communication-faces-key-test

CVC-conducting-enquiry-into-BSNL-wimax-franchisee-tender-govt-Economic times 04 03 11

CVC-conducting-enquiry-into-BSNL-wimax-franchisee-tender-govt

BSNL Orders-NEPP clarifications. 04 03 11

BSNL Orders-NEPP clarifications. 04 03 11

BSNL orders-Review of norms for Vehicles in BSNL

BSNL orders-Review of norms for Vehicles in BSNL

Time-Limit for Disciplinary Action Against Govt. Servants -Central govt. news

Time-Limit for Disciplinary Action Against Govt. Servants

The Government had appointed a three member Committee of Experts to examine and suggest measures to expedite the process involved in Disciplinary/Vigilance Proceedings. In its Report, the Committee has recommended that a time limit of two months may be prescribed for completion of minor penalty disciplinary inquiries and 12 months for major penalty disciplinary inquiries. The report of the Committee is under examination. As part of preventive measures for checking corruption, it is imperative that Disciplinary Proceedings are completed in time, and delinquent officers are punished.

The matter related to amendment to the Article 311 of the constitution to remove the protection shield of Government servants is being examined by a Group of Ministers.

This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri V.Narayanasamy in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

DoT -S.C.-Misra--charge-as-BSNL-CMD-Tough task

DoT -S C-Misra--charge-as-bsnl-cmd-Tough task-Media nama 04 03 11

DoT-wants-cut-in-telecom-levies-economic times

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/telecom/dot-wants-cut-in-telecom-levies

First labour union in Egypt in 50 years.

http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/-First labour union in Egypt in 50 years.

Reliance and BSNL lose customers.-Hindustan times 03 03 11

Reliance and BSNL lose. Vodafone, Idea and Airtel win. CDMA is out, GSM is in. That’s the verdict on mobile number portability (MNP), which came into force nationwide on January 20. It is a trend that somewhat contrasts the experience of other countries with number portability, where incumbent mark 

et leaders often lost subscribers.

In India’s case, new entrants have not been able to seize the opportunity and dent the market share of top players, data released by the telecommunications department show.

With a net loss of 3 lakh subscribers, the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications Ltd (RCom) has been the worst affected.

While 45,000 subscribers switched to RCom in the first month of number portability, about 3.5 lakh existing subscribers walked out.

Government-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam closely followed with a net loss of 1.5 lakh subscribers migrating to other operators.

On the winning side, Vodafone led the pack with a net addition of 1.93 lakh subscribers, Idea came in second (1.51 lakh) and Bharti Airtel finished third (1.48 lakh). In absolute terms, though, Airtel had the highest number of subscribers (5.3 lakh) moving into its network, but it also had highest number of exits (3.8 lakh).

“These results are interesting,” said Mahesh Uppal, director, ComFirst, a telecom consultancy firm. “In most countries, incumbents have lost market share, while her they are the biggest gainers.” “While globally, the shift often has impacted the larger player, in India we have defied that,” said Atul Bindal, president (mobile services), Bharti Airtel. “Airtel has  grown through intense competition and we’ve said that MNP will be an opportunity for us.”

The data also suggest consumers preferring GSM over CDMA. Tata Teleservices lost more than 1 lakh subscribers. Among new players S Tel, Uninor and Sistems Shyam were net gainers, while Etisalat DB and Videocon are net losers.

Can_BSNL_survive_the_competition?Read what other feel.

http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/Can_BSNL_survive_the_competition-

New telecom operators pay Rs.300 crores -The Hindu

http://www.thehindu.com-New telecom operators pay Rs.300 crores

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 BSNL, Bangalore website yet another victim of malicious code injection

BSNL-bangalore-telecom-website-attacked

USO fund-lesser allocation by the govt.

USO fund-lesser allocation by the govt.-The Business line 28 02 11

MoU with BSNL and Canara Bank- full agreement copy.

BSNL orders-MoU with BSNL and Canara Bank- full agreement copy.

Income tax slab 11-12

Income tax slab 11-12

Consumer price index for industrial workers.

Consumer price index For Jan 2011-188 points.

CBI-books-dgm-bsnl-for-purchase-fraud- Greater Kashmir news.

http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2011/Feb/27/cbi-books-dgm-bsnl-for-purchase-fraud-14.asp

Exemption Limit for Individual Tax Payers Raised to Rs.1,80,000-union budget

Exemption Limit for Individual Tax Payers Raised to Rs.1,80,000

Qualifying age for Senior Citizens Lowered to 60 Years

Senior Citizens above 80 Years to Get Exemption upto Rs. 5,00,000

The exemption limit for the general category of individual tax payers has been enhanced to Rs. 1,80,000 from Rs. 1,60,000 in the General Budget 2011-12, presented by the Union Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee in the Lok Sabha today. The measure will provide a uniform tax relief of Rs. 2,000 to every tax payer of this category, besides moving closer to Direct Tax Code (DTC) rates.

Qualifying age for Senior Citizens has been reduced from 65 years to 60 years and exemption limit for Senior Citizens has been enhanced from Rs. 2,40,000 to Rs. 2,50,000. A new category of Very Senior Citizens, 80 years and above, has been created who will be eligible for a higher exemption limit of Rs. 5,00,000.

union-budget-2011-ringsno-cheer-for-telecom-sector

union-budget-2011-ringsno-cheer-for-telecom-sector-Money control 28 02 11

Shri S.C.Misra-Additional charge-of BSNL CMD

Shri S.C.Misra-Additional charge-of BSNL CMD

National steering committee

New National Steering Committee of United Forum is formed 

The United Forum meeting was held at New Delhi on 26.02.2011, under the chairmanship of Com. Suresh Kumar (GS, BSNL MS). Convenor Com. V.A.N. Namboodiri welcomed all and reported on the current developments. Representatives of BSNLEU, TEPU, BSNL MS, SEWA BSNL, NFTBE and FNTOBEA participated in it. BSNLEU was represented by Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS and Com. P. Asokababu, Dy. GS. 

A new National Steering Committee is formed in the meeting with two members from each union. Members of the new Steering Committee are:-

1)      Com. P. Abhimanyu, BSNLEU

2)      Com. P. Asokababu, BSNLEU

3)      Com. V. Subburaman, TEPU

4)      Com. R. Venkataraman, TEPU

5)      Com. Suresh Kumar, BSNLMS

6)      Com. L.R. Verma, BSNLMS

7)      Com. R. Raveendran, SEWA BSNL

8)      Com. N.D. Ram, SEWA BSNL

9)      Com. R.K. Kohli, NFTBE

         (One more name to be included)

10)  Com. P. Andiappan, FNTOBEA

11)  Com.R. Jeya Mary, FNTOBEA

Com.V.A.N. Namboodiri is elected as the convenor and Com. Suresh Kumar is elected as the Chairman. The National Steering Committee has decided that similar Steering Committees of the United Forum should be formed at all circle and district levels, with two representatives from each union / association. It is emphasized that formation of such Steering Committees are very essential for the cohesive functioning of the alliance. March 15^th is fixed as the ultimatum for formation of the Circle and District level steering committees as well as for finalizing of the nominations to the Local and Circle Councils. District and Circle Secretaries are requested to make note of this and implement the decisions meticulously.

Decisions of the United Forum Meeting held on 26.02.2011 

United Forum meeting took place today the 26.02.2011. Com.Suresh Kumar (GS, BSNLMS) presided over the meeting. Convenor, Com.V.A.N. Namboodiri welcomed all. The representatives of BSNLEU, TEPU, BSNLMS, SEWA BSNL, NFTBE and FNTOBEA attended today’s meeting. A new National Steering Committee with two members from each union is constituted. Com.Suresh Kumar is elected as the Chairman and Com.V.A.N. Namboodiri is elected as Convenor of the National Steering Committee.

The Steering Committee reviewed the formation of Steering Committees at Circle and District levels. It was decided that Steering Committees wherever not formed, should immediately be formed by 15^th March, 2011. The nominations for District and Circle councils should also be got approved in the Steering Committee by the 15^th March, 2011. Circle and District Secretaries are requested to note this. They should ensure that nominations to District and Circle councils are approved by the concerned Steering Committee by 15^th March, 2011.