Current Events (Updated on 21.05.2013)

Agitation program on 78.2% IDA merger

Circle Secretary Com. I H Mandal requests all DS/BS and all members to ensure 100% participation on Lunch-hour demo (1 pm to 2 pm) on 22-5-2013 at Circle & SSA HQ.

Hon. PB CAT New Delhi delivered judgement in LDCE (JTO to SDE) Case:

Hon. PB CAT New Delhi did not cancel LDCE examination. How ever Hon.PB CAT adjudicated that answer key will have to be finalized afresh in accordance to the opinion of the expert committee set up by BSNL management. This means that fresh evaluation of candidates who appeared in the LDCE would be done in accordance to the new answer key.Hon. PB CAT also observed that BSNL management has by and large conducted the examination in transparent and clear manner. Detailed judgement running in about 70 pages is awaited within a couple of days.

Association impleaded in the case and strongly pleaded that the examination should not be cancelled. With this judgement of PB CAT, New Delhi, all OAs transferred from various Tribunals in the country are disposed off.

The Central HQ of Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations on 17-5-2013 served notice for Trade union actions on the issue of 78.2% IDA merger w.e.f 01.01.2007 protesting management's dishonour of the agreement signed between the BSNL Management and BSNL Unions/Associations on 12.06.2012 and demanding immediate introduction of 78.2% IDA merger. The Demand is genuine and we must achieve it.

AGITATION PROGRAMME

1) Demonstrations on 22.05.2013.

2) Day long Dharna on 05.06.2013.

3) Indefinite Strike from 12.06.2013 onwards...

The Forum leadership of Assam Circle met on 18.5.2013 and decided to observe the agitation as scheduled, starting from Lunch hour Demonstration on 22.5.2013 (From 1 PM to 2 PM).On 27.5.2013, the Circle and District/branch Executive members of all the constituent Associations/Unions stationed at Guwahati shall meet at Panbazar IQ at 4.30 PM to form new body of the Forum and choke out plans for success of the Dharna and Strike program. All necessary instructions shall be communicated by the new body to the Districts for the Day-long Dharna and Indefinite Strike and all other future programs as and when required.

All the District/branch bodies of the constituent Associations/Unions are requested to make extensive preparations and ensure grand success of the agitation program. The Demand is genuine and we must achieve it.

(19.05.04.2013)

We are deeply saddened at the news of sudden death of Smt. Labonya Prabha Devi, mother of Com. Satyen Kr. Sharma, JTO(NIB), Kamrup on 28/04/2013. On behalf of SNEA family Com. I.H. Mandal extends heart felt condolences to the bereaved family and pray to the Almighty for eternal peace of the departed soul.(02.05.2012)

Attention : All DS regarding payment of CHQ quota:

Circle Secretary took up the issue of financial assistance to Bongaigaon SSA from CHQ for the Association case pending at Bongaigaon. As decided by CHQ and reported by CHQ Treasurer, the expenditure against the case has to be adjusted from CHQ Quota and Legal fund payable to CHQ from this circle. Therefore, all the District Secretaries/ District Treasurers are requested to contact CS/Circle Treasurer before sending any quota to CHQ.

Meeting with CGMT, Assam Circle

Circle Secretary along with ACS Com. Shyamal Dutta and Com. N C Bhagabati, DS (Guwahati) has met CGMT Assam Circle on 23-4-2013 and discussed the pending inter-SSA transfer cases and matters relating to financial up-gradation.

CGMT has agreed to immediately consider the transfer of Com. U C Baishya from Tezpur SSA to Kamrup SSA. He has also positively responded to the issue of Financial up-gradation of Com. Dilip Sarma, Sadananda Das and M C Bania and agreed to take necessary steps for an early solution.(23.04.2013)

SNEA Assam Circle condoles the death of Com Arun Dutta , retd JTO, who has expired today (19th April,2013) at 07:15 am at his residence in Jorhat. He was an active member of NEA(I),Jorhat district. We pray for eternal peace of the departed soul.

Assam Circle Office is yet to receive Assessment sheets/ACRs from TEZPUR SSA for JTO to SDE promotion under Seniority quota. District Secretary Tezpur has been once again requested by CS to expedite and for sending the documents to Circle office.

JTO to SDE promotion order dated 30.3.2011 and modification of place of posting:

Circle Secretary expresses strong resentment on modification of posting order dated 18.4.2013 of promoted SDEs, completely ignoring the serious situation in Assam, NETF, NE-I, NE-II circles due to huge shortage of executives. Out of 72 promoted SDEs 18 SDEs were posted to NETF, 16 to Assam , 6 to NE-I and 15 to NE-II circles in original order dated 30.3.2011. But NOT A SINGLE SDE has been posted in any of the circles in the modified posting order dated 18.4.2013. This is quite shocking !

As SNEA Assam Circle has reiterated several times, SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE for executives (JTOs) for NE region seems to be the only solution to this grave situation created by total neglect of the region by people in power in Delhi.

Circle Secretary has once again requested Com. GS to take up the long pending issue of Special Recruitment Drive of JTOs for NE region without further delay.

On behalf of SNEA Assam Circle, Circle Secretary Com. I H Mandal along with Com. Shyamal Dutta, ACS met Director (HR), BSNL Board, Shri A. N Rai at Guwahati today, the 5th April, 2013 in spite of his tight schedule and submitted one Single point Memorandum. The Association has requested BSNL management to recruit youths of North-East region to the cadre of JTO to fill up the huge (around 70%) available vacancies through Special Recruitment Drive in line with the other CPSUs operating in this region. Director (HR) has asked the Association to send copy of Advertisement of such local recruitment done by any CPSU to him for taking further positive action in this regard. Circle Secretary requests the members of Assam and NE region to send available Advertisements to CS in his e-mail Id for further action on this vital issue.

... View copy of the Memorandum (05.04.2013)

Inter-Circle Transfer for SDEs :

Corporate office has issued inter-circle transfer order for two Nagaon Comrades Com. Y. B. Singh (AS to NE-II) and Com. S. K. Roy (AS to CTD) on 2nd April 2013. Circle Secretary extends thanks and gratitude to Com. General Secretary for such early action !

The pending cases of Com. Kiran Nath (AS to CTD) and Com. Sailen Kakati (NETF to AS) are under process in Corporate office for which Circle Secretary is in constant touch with Com. General Secretary. (03.04.2012)

INVITATION FROM AIBSNLEA: CS, AIBSNLEA, Com. K K Das has invited SNEA members to attend the Open Session organized as a part of CWC meeting of the Association being held at Guwahati, in which CMD BSNL, Director (HR) and Director (Fin) are expected to participate.

In response to the invitation from sister organization, Circle Secretary, Com. I H Mandal requests all the SNEA members, especially the members of Guwahati District, to attend the Open Session at Hotel Prag Continental (7th Floor), Panbazar, Guwahati on 5th April,2013 at 1600 hrs.

View The Invitation Letter

ASSESSMENT SHEET OF JTOs: There is inordinate delay in sending Assessment sheets for JTO to SDE promotion from Kamrup, Dibrugarh, Nagaon and Tezpur SSA. The respective district Secretaries are once again requested to sit before SSA heads and expedite sending the documents to Circle Office. (01.04.2013)

Circle Secretary extends thanks and gratitude to CGMT, Assam Circle for his kind Recommendation for INVALID PENSION to Com. Nitul Hazarika, SDE (E). The matter has been forwarded to Corporate office by the circle for further processing to obtain necessary approval of CMD. Circle Secretary has also requested Com. General Secretary to pursue the matter so that Com. Hazarika gets the pension to support his family which is passing through a very difficult time. ...... View the letter from Circle (23.03.2012)

For JTO to SDE promotion, ACRs/Assessment sheets have not reached Circle Office till to-day from Kamrup, Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh, Nagaon, Tezpur and ETR (Assessment Sheet). The respective District Secretaries are once again requested by the CS to expedite without further delay.(14.03.2013)

ITS REPATRIATION ISSUE

SNEA, BSNLEU and AIBSNLEA today filed contempt petition in the Hon'ble Delhi High Court against Secretary/DoR and CMD/BSNL on ITS Redeployment.

Through the so called Repatriation and Redeployment of unabsorbed ITS officers on 11.3.2013, the DOT/ BSNL management has given a clear indication that they are not going to challenge the recent order of Hon'ble Delhi High court before the Apex court. Instead they have started a dangerous game with the Indian judicial system. Let us wait for the decision of CHQ to know the future happenings. (13.03.2013)

WHILE EXTENDING THANKS AND GRATITUDE TO ALL THE DONORS ONCE AGAIN, IT IS DECLARED THAT RECEIVING OF DONATIONS BY THIS ASSOCIATION IN AID OF COM. NITUL HAZARIKA IS HEREBY CLOSED. ANY PERSON WILLING TO DONATE MAY DIRECTLY CONTACT THE FAMILY OF COMRADE HAZARIKA FOR THIS PURPOSE.

VIEW THE ACCOUNT ( MAINTAINED BY JORHAT DISTRICT)

ITS REPATRIATION ISSUE

DOT filed a fresh application in Hon. High Court of Delhi last week praying before the Hon. High Court that DOT will comply with the direction of the Hon HC to end deemed deputation of ITS by repatriating them from BSNL / MTNL to DOT. The application further prayed that DOT in compliance to the decision of the Union Cabinet may be permitted to send repatriated ITS back to BSNL / MTNL on deputation for a period of 10 yearsin a diminishing manner.

This application of DOT came up for hearing today (04-3-2013) in the Hon. High Court of Delhi and the application was summarily dismissed. Hon. High Court directed DOT to respect the law of the land and comply with the direction of Delhi High Court.

( 04.03.2013)

FINANCIAL AID TO NITUL HAZARIKA, SDE(E) ..

On behalf of entire membership of Assam Circle, Circle Secretary takes the pleasure and some satisfaction to announce that under the initiative of SNEA Assam Circle and as a result of tireless efforts of Jorhat district, we have been able to collect so far a total amount of Rs 1,38,722 in aid of terminally ill Com. Nitul Hazarika. CS once again extends heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all the donors spread over Assam to Maharastra and Ghaziabad to Chennai. The comrades of Jorhat district has handed over the cheques to the family of beloved comrade Hazarika at his residence at Jorhat. Feel the blissful moments of humanity ..

Some salient features contained in the Cabinet decision on absorption of ITS Group "A" in BSNL/MTNL:

Comrades, as reported by us in the last CWC meeting at Chennai on 07^th and 08^th January, 2013, the Cabinet memo contains the following proposals:

a) Group �A� Absorption process in BSNL/MTNL stands concluded which in effect means that the seniority of the absorbed ITS is delinked from those who would, according to the note, continue on deputation for a fixed time frame. (This undoubtedly paves the way for promotion of absorbed ITS against BSNL posts as CGMs/GMs/DGMs etc).

b) All the BSNL posts have to be filled up by absorbed officers to the extent absorbed officers are available on priority basis. (ITS who are to continue on deputation in BSNL/MTNL in accordance to terms and conditions of the Cabinet decision will not be eligible for consideration for promotions against BSNL posts hereinafter. That in essence means that absorbed and eligible JAG will get promotion to SAG and eligible SAG will get promotion as HAG, overriding seniority of those ITS who would be on deputation but are otherwise eligible for promotion in all respects).

c) Govt fully empowers BSNL/MTNL to make recruitment to top Management posts which remain unfilled after promotion of eligible absorbed officers. This recruitment would be allowed under provisions of Rule 37which envisages that unabsorbed ITS would be also eligible to be recruited in BSNL/MTNL afresh after they get their pension and retirement benefits from Govt. for the service rendered by them in DOT. Their countdown for seniority in the respective cadres they are recruited in BSNL shall start ab-initio. They will be eligible for further promotions in BSNL.

d) BSNL/MTNL is allowed to retain the unabsorbed ITS officers on deputation (BSNL-941 and MTNL-83) for a maximum period of 10 years in a diminishing manner ie 10% will be repatriated/retired every year (Majority of repatriation on a year to year basis is from the DGM cadre and retirement from CGM/GM cadre). In MTNL, repatriation will be completed in 3 years time. However, these 941 & 83 unabsorbed ITS on deputation in BSNL/MTNL and about 400 repatriated officers would be eligible for promotion against only 65 posts at HAG/SAG level in DOT which is already filled up (Total DOT posts-463: Advisor / HAG-04, CGM / HAG-05, GM/SAG-56, DGM/JAG-100, STS-280, JTS-18). DOT will be conducting cadre review.

e) The deemed deputation period from 2005 also stands regularised

Comrades, first three provisions cited above, except fourth one, and contained in the Cabinet decision address comprehensively our concerns in so far as our persistent and fundamental demand that BSNL should be led by a management belonging to the Company and posts of BSNL should be earmarked exclusively for absorbed people. These provisions have been included in the Cabinet decision because of strenuous and sustained efforts of the Association and the Joint Forum. Tireless efforts of the Association in the form of consistent and endless interactions with the bureaucracy in DOT and extensive and invaluable inputs that it gave to the concerned officers in DOT dealing with absorption process facilitated and enabled bureaucracy in DOT to include critical and significant provisions in the Cabinet note. The three provisions cited above and contained in the Cabinet decision is a landmark breakthrough as these three core provisions meet our critical concerns comprehensively and the concerns of the Company as well.

We have no words to congratulate our base level membership throughout the Country for their unstinted, unqualified and total support and hugepatience that alone helped and enabled us to get these critical provisions included in the Cabinet decision to fully safeguard our career growth in BSNL as well as the growth of the Company. We also take this opportunity to assure our Comrades that whateveradverse provisions are contained in the Cabinet decision that affect us or growth of the Company in any manner would be fought tooth and nail legally. There would be absolutely no let up in our sustainedfight to safeguard our legitimate interests and those of the Company.

This decision of the Cabinet dated 13.02.2013 finally lay to rest the issue of absorption of ITS in BSNL/MTNL. However, to know the finer and elaborate contents of the Cabinet decision, minutes of the Cabinet meeting are being awaited.

Circle Secretary thanks RTTC/Guwahati for their generous contribution of Rs. 4500 towards the aid of terminally ill Com. Nitul Hazarika.(11.02.2013)

Circle Secretary, on behalf of SNEA(I) family, offers deep condolences to Com. Rajib Kr. Barman, SDE(TX), Kamrup, and his family on the sad demise of his beloved father on 02/02/2013. We all pray to the Almighty for eternal peace of the departed soul! (05.02.2013)

A cheque of Rs. 70,000.00 has been handed over to the family of Com. Nitul Hazarika on 2nd Feb,2013 by SNEA(I), Jorhat Division. Circle Secretary extends heartfelt thanks to all the donors for their act of benevolence.

Under the initiative of SNEA, Assam Circle, CGMT has approved one week preparatory class-room training, to be held at RTTC, Guwahati, before appearing in online Mandatory Training against Time-bound financial up-gradation under EPP. (28.01.2013)

(Click here to view the Schedule (CFA, E&WS , CM) and the order)

Attention : All DS, BS and JTOs of Assam Circle, ETR and NETF

The preparation of Assessment sheet for the eligible JTOs for promotion from JTO to SDE(T) under Seniority quota is going on. The eligible JTOs include those up to 2001 year of recruitment under OC, OBC and SC category and up to 2005 year of recruitment for ST category. Please verify the enclosed list of 150 JTOs of Assam Circle, ETR and NETF and ensure that the following documents reach circle office at the earliest from the respective units.

1. ACR for 7 years ( 2003-04, 2004-05,2005-06,2006-07,2007-08,2008-09,2009-10).

2. Latest VC Status.

3. Screening committee report from the respective unit/SSA.

Please note that if any name is missing from the enclosed list, it should also be included while sending the above documents without waiting for any further correspondence from the Circle Office. (C.O reference no. STS-5/3/Elg./Pt-VI/44 Dated 15-01-2013).

Circle Secretary along with ACS Com. Shyamal Dutta met CGM/ NETF on 21st January, 2013 and discussed various issues including recent staff relocation and other service matters relating to Task Force. They requested CGM/TF to initiate discussion with CGM Assam Circle afresh regarding the long pending issue of accommodation of Task Force office establishments in Circle Administrative building. The CGM TF agreed to go ahead with the proposal at the earliest and the Association assured him of full support in this regard.(22.01.2013)

Appeal by DS, Guwahati : Com. N. C. Bhagawati, DS Guwahati Division, calls upon all the members to donate generously towards the medical assistance of terminally ill Com. Nitul Hazarika. Members are requested to deposit the amount to the following office bearers who will hand it over the same to the DS Com. Bhagawati.

Com. Gobinda Sarma, Panbazar. Mobile: 9435599111
Com. Arun Kr. Das, Panbazar. Mobile: 9435000225
Com. Dilip Kalita, Dispur. Panbazar. Mobile: 9435599222
Com. Sabiram Kalita, ETR, Ghy. Panbazar. Mobile: 9435599116
Com. Kadam Ali Ahmed, T/F, Ghy. Panbazar. Mobile: 9435599105

Circle Secretary Com. I H Mandal and CWC Member Com. H P Dutta attended the recently concluded CWC meet at Chennai on 7th and 8th January 2013. They have raised a lot of issues concerning Assam Circle and took part in all other discussions held in the meeting. (21.01.2013)

View the brief report on the presence of Assam Circle in CWC

On behalf of SNEA(I) family, Circle Secretary offers heartfelt condolences to Com. Kaustav Chakraborty, ACS on the sad demise of his beloved mother on 09/01/2013. Let the Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal peace! (08.01.2013)

Circle Secretary thanks Com. Suresh Motgi, DS BSNLEU, Solapur, Maharstra for donating of Rs. 5000 and Com. R. Ashokan, AGM Chennai, for his contribution of Rs. 500 to Com. Nitul Hazarika.

Circle Secretary thanks Com. S. Ramakumar, JTO, & other employees of BSNL Greams Road Building,Chennai-6 , for his generous contribution of Rs. 12600 towards the aid of terminally ill Com. Nitul Hazarika. (08.01.2013)

Circle Secretary thanks Com. Pichai Kuppan, AGM(ERP), ALTTC Campus, Ghaziabad, for his generous contribution of Rs. 2000 towards the aid of terminally ill Com. Nitul Hazarika.(03.01.2013)

To all District Secretaries/District Treasurers :

Please clear the CHQ quota @Rs 40/- and Circle Quota @ Rs 15/- per member per month (from 01.4.2012 onwards) up to December 2012 before CWC meeting to be held at Chennai on 7th & 8th January 2013. CHQ Quota may be sent directly to CHQ Treasurer or may be handed over to Circle Treasurer Com. Manik Deka (94355-99015). Circle Secretary and CWC member are scheduled to leave for Chennai on 4th January 2013. (28.12.2012)

DGM Direct Recruitment : Apply before 31 December, 2012 if you are an Engineering Graduate (Elect, E&T, IT, Comp. Sc) and below 45 yrs of age on 01.08.2012, having 12 yrs service and total emoluments Rs. 7 Lakhs during 2011-12. For other details pl visit CHQ website.

Status on ITS repatriation case at Hon Delhi HC

ASG submitted the minutes of the Committee of Secretaries final meeting held on 12-12-2012. ASG informed the bench that Cabinet is likely to take a final decision on this recommendation by the middle of January 2013. Hon. HC of Delhi extended the last date for implementation of its order to 01-02-2013. The matter is posted to 1st February 2013.

Cs requests For the Agitation program on 17th & 18th December, all DS are requested to ask 100% members to assemble before SSA/Circle HQ building and follow instruction of JF leaders to execute the program

The Central Working Committee meeting is going to be held at Chennai on 7th and 8th January 2013. The meeting will be attended by CS and CWC member. All the districts of Assam Circle are requested to hold General Body meetings and send resolutions on CHQ issues to Circle Secretary by mail before 28th December 2012. After proper compilation, the resolutions will be placed before CWC by the Circle Secretary. (15.12.2012)

We are all deeply saddened at the sudden demise of Com. Rajani Deka, JTO, Nalbari, on 02/12/2012. On behalf of SNEA(I) family, Circle Secretary expresses heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray to the Almighty for eternal peace of the departed soul.(05.12.2012)

A VIRTUAL CLASS ROOM IS SET UP AT CONFERENCE HALL OF ASSAM CIRCLE OFFICE REGARDING MANDATORY TRAINING UNDER EPP FOR E3-E4 PROGRAM (IN CM) FROM 26TH DECEMBER 2012 FOR A WEEK. INTERESTED MEMBERS MAY JOIN THE PROGRAM. (....Copy of Circular) (26.11.2012)

Joint Forum of BSNL unions and Associations at Silchar met Hon'ble Ex-Minister of State for Communication and present MP from Silchar Constituency Sri Kabindra Purkayastha and Hon'ble MP of Karimganj constituency Sri Lalit Mohan Suklabaidya and submitted the memorandum. (21.11.2012)

Memorandum was submitted to the Hon'ble MP of Guwahati, Smt. Bijoya Chakraborty on 15th November 2012 on behalf of Joint Forum of Assam Circle by Com. I H Mandal, CS (SNEA), Com. Santanu Chaudhury, CS (AIBSNLEA) with President, Com. P K Sahu, CS (AIGETOA), Com. Bijoy Deka, CS (BSNLEU) and Com. Purakayastha, AGS (BSNLEU) at her residence at Guwahati.

The Hon'ble MP, Smt Bijoya Chakraborty is the National Vice President of BJP and she promised to write to Prime Minister on our behalf with support and signature of at least 15 MPs. (19.11.2012)

Under the initiative of SNEA, Assam Circle, CGMT has approved Class-room training under Executive Promotion Policy.

Accordingly, the week-long preparatory class-room training will be held at RTTC, Guwahati for appearing in e-mode Mandatory Training against Time-bound financial up-gradation under EPP.

The Schedule of Class-room Training (for CFA) is as follows:

1. For E2 - E-3 : from 19th November to 24th November, 2012.

2. For E3 - E4 : from 26th November to 1st December, 2012.

Interested members are requested to submit willingness to and obtain necessary release orders from their controlling officers to attend the program.

Efforts will be made continue such programs in future also.

(......Copy of Memorandum)

2. The SNEA (India) Assam Circle will extend active support to the Strike call on 16th November, 2012 given by BSNLEU demanding immediate repatriation of Shri A. K. Gupta, GMTD/Ghaziabad from BSNL for brutal murder of Com Sukendar Pal Singh, Dist Secretary of BSNLEU at Gaziabad on 22/10/2012. (12.11.2012)

WHERE DO WE STAND ON THE ISSUE OF ITS REPATRIATION ?

�....crises and deadlocks have the advantage that they force us to think� � Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

HAVE THE ITS OFFICERS MADE ANY MISTAKE BY NOT OPTING ABSORPTION IN BSNL/MTNL ? HAVE THEY POSED A CHALLENGE BEFORE THE RULES, LAW OF THE LAND AND ALSO BEFORE THE GOVT. POLICY ? HAVE THEY PUT BSNL MANAGEMENT & GOVT IN A FIX ? HAVE THEY PUT THE COMPANY IN A FIX ?

OR HAVE THEY PUT THEMSELVES IN A FIX?

Let us have a simple analysis to find out the truth and the obvious answer

(View Analysis) ( 09.11.2012)

"ITS Repatriation Issue"

What does the the order of 7th Nov. mean: DOT has moved a proposal before Govt. to repatriate all unabsorbed ITS in a period of next 10 yrs. (What a joke !). Hon'ble High Court, Delhi rejected this stand and order to complete repatriation by 15th December,2012. Now, it is before the CHQ leadership to decide as to when and what EFFECTIVE action to be taken to settle the issue once for all. ( 08.11.2012)

CGMT Assam Circle has agreed to arrange classroom training program for mandatory training under EPP at RTTC, Guwahati for interested Executives as per request of Circle Secretary. Accordingly, the first list of executives has been submitted to the CGMT by the CS on 07/11/2012. Now, RTTC, Guwawhati is going to arrange the training program very shortly ..... the CS Letter | The List. ( 07.11.2012)

"ITS Repatriation Issue"

The Circle Secretary extends thanks and congratulations to the entire membership of Assam Circle for their wholehearted support and participation in all the programs so far launched by CHQ and specially the week-long Hunger Strike from 29th October .

Comrades, due to sudden strike by the public transport from 2nd November (evening) for indefinite period and related disturbances in Guwahati and a few other unavoidable circumstances, the Forum of Unions and Associations of the circle has decided to skip the Relay Hunger Strike on 3rd November. However, the indefinite Non Co-operation with the unabsorbed ITS officers that started from 29th October will continue as per program and the members are requested to observe the same without any leniency. (3.11.2012)

The Forum is eagerly waiting to see the outcome of the case pending in Hon'ble Delhi High Court on 7th November. If the contempt being committed by the BSNL management continues further even after 7th November order, there is possibility of launching Total and Indefinite Strike after Diwali. Members are requested to keep ready for the final battle and for any eventuality.

Members who are interested to undergo classroom training at RTTC, Guwahati, with regards to mandatory training under EPP, are requested to submit names to respective District Secretaries mentioning their willingness to forgo TA/DA. The consolidated list will be forwarded to CGMT by CS for arranging such training program.

Hon. High court of Delhi briefly heard the matter on 31st Oct relating to ITS repatriation. Senior counsel representing BSNLEU, SNEA(I) and AIBSNLEA informed the bench that he representing thousands and thousands of  absorbed employees who are fully qualified, talented and competent enough to maintain telecom operations in BSNL, even better than unabsorbed ITS who lack commitment and sense of belonging to the company. Senior counsel pleaded that he be given an opportunity to argue the case on merits. After the brief arguments by our counsel, junior counsel representing the UOI pleaded for passing over of the matter since ASG was not available. When the case came up for hearing in the afternoon junior counsel informed the bench that ASG was held up in some other bench and sought adjournment. Bench however adjourned the matter to 7^th November only and directed  UOI to file its reply by that date.
(1.11.2012)
Comrades, this is the last and deciding struggle on the issue of ITS repatriation and future existence of executives in the company. Keep the movement going on in full force.

Who knows, 7th November may be the last day of unabsorbed ITS officers in BSNL !

Members who are interested to undergo classroom training at RTTC, Guwahati, with regards to mandatory training under EPP, are requested to submit names to respective District Secretaries mentioning their willingness to forgo TA/DA. The consolidated list will be forwarded to CGMT by CS for arranging such training program. (26.10.2012)

Colourful Greetings to one and all from SNEA(I), Assam Circle, on the occasion of Durga puja Dussehra and Eid-ul-Azha. CS wishes this Festive Season will bring all Happiness and Prosperity to the whole BSNL Family. (25.10.2012)

Circle Secretary congratulates all the comrades of Assam Circle for overwhelming support and participation in the Massive Day long Dharna on 15th October 2012. CS Com. I. H. Mandal appeals similar response during the remaining agitation programs.
Glimpses : Photo-1 | Photo-2 | Photo-3 | Photo-4 | Photo-5 | Photo-6 |Photo-7 . (17.10.2012)

On 13th October 2012, Circle Secretary addressed the well organized 8th District Conference of Tezpur District in Hotel Centre Point where more seventy percent of the members of the SSA were present. The conference was also addressed by Com. Monoj Karki and Com. Sushil Sarma, Area Secretary among others. A new district body was elected unanimously for the next term with Com. Promod Pathak, Com. Dilip Ghosh and Com. A.K. Dey as President, District Secretary and Treasurer respectively.

Cs requests all District and Branch Secretaries to make Massive day long Dharna on 15-Oct-12 a GRAND SUCCESS. He calls upon all to hold combined GB meetings and prepare to ensure maximum impact through Total Non co-operation from 29-Oct-12. Circle Secretary is now on organizational tour in Tezpur SSA for addressing District Conference on 13-Oct-12 and will attend Dharna on 15-Oct-12. (13.10.2012)

Under the initiative of Circle Secretary Com. I H Mandal, a meeting of Forum of BSNL Executive Associations and Non-executive Unions, Assam Circle took place in Guwahati on 10/10/2012 where Com. Bijoy Deka, CS- BSNLEU, Com. KK Das, CS- AIBSNLEA and Com. P K Sahu, CS- AIGETOA were present along with other leaders and respective district Secretaries of Guwahati. In this meeting, a detailed discussion took place regarding implementation of the Agitation program announced by the Central HQ, New Delhi on the issue of ITS. The leaders also elected Com. Bijoy Deka, CS-BSNLEU as the Convenor. (11.10.2012)

The Forum appealed to all the employees of Assam Circle to take part actively in the agitation program as given below :

11^th -13^th October, 2012                : SAVINGRAM CAMPAIGN

11.10.2012                                        : Lunch hour demonstrations.

15.10.2012                                        : Mass Dharna.

26.10.2012                                        : Parliament/RajBhawan/

                                                             Collectorate     March.

29.10.2012 onwards                        : Indefinite Non-Co-operation.

29.10.12 to 03.11.12                         : Day long Hunger Strike.

Continuous agitational programmes including Indefinite Strike will follow till the demand is met (11.10.2012)

Circle Secretary thanks all the participants for their encouraging and spirited involvement on today's lunch hour demonstration. The leaders of the Joint Forum, Assam will sit together soon to chalk out the actionable and effective trade union activities to be followed from 11-Oct-2012 in line with the program charted by the central leadership.

ITS Issue ..

Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations met on 04-Oct-12 at New Delhi and unanimously decided to launch trade union programes till all the deputationists are relived from BSNL. (01.10.2012)

Circle Secretary thanks all the participants of today's demonstration and requests for 100% participation of members at Lunch Hour Demonstration on 05-Oct-12 demanding immediate release of unabsorbed ITSfrom BSNL. (03.10.2012)

The IA filed by BSNL management in Hon'ble Delhi HC came up for hearing to-day, 1st Oct. 2012. BSNL prayed for extension of time against the order for release of non-optee ITS officers by 30th Sept. 2012. The HC has not issued any order for extension as prayed for and posted the matter on 31.10.2012. This means the officers are continuing in BSNL quite illegally. Our agitation program will continue as scheduled. CS extends thanks to all the members for participating in today's demonstration and requests to continue wearing black badge and to participate in Lunch hour demonstrations on 3rd and 5th October 2012 with full force. (01.10.2012)

REAL STRUGGLE BEGINS ..
United Forum of BSNL Executives' Associations, CHQ, New Delhi served Notice for organisational actions to Shri R. K. Upadhyay, CMD BSNL regarding protest actions demanding immediate relieving of unabsorbed Group-'A' working in BSNL. As per the Hon High Court direction, all the deputationists have to be relieved by 30th September. Instead of relieving them, BSNL has filed an application pleading for continuation of deputation for indefinite period. Protest actions will continue till the non-optee ITS are relieved from BSNL. Intensified future course of action will be intimated in due course. Meanwhile Forum of BSNL Executives/Non Executives will meet shortly to decide future course of organizational actions.

CS requests all District Secretaries and fellow comrades to ensure successful implementation of above organizational programmes. View the Letter Written by UF to CMD. (28.09.2012)

WLB Update Circle Secretary has received a lot of suggestions under WLB service to improve the BSNL services. The suggestions are being examined for implementation. Here is an example of one important feedback/suggestion from Mr Anoop from Kerala Circle which has been forwarded to Com. General Secretary for necessary action. Just go through the suggestion.
CS along with representatives from AIBSNLEA and BSNLEU met CGMT, Assam Circle and requested him to abandon the process of leasing out the ground floor of new Nagaon Admin Building. The Joint Action Committee representatives demanded that CSC should be opened there immediately. CGMT agreed to do the needful as demanded by the JAC. (26.09.2012)
Circle Secretary Com. Mandal along with ACS Com. S. Dutta made a courtesy visit to the new CGMT, Assam Circle Shri A. K. Mehra on 21-Sep-2012. Sr. GM(HR) in-charge was also present and discussed about officiating promotion from SDE to DE and urged the CGMT to expedite the pending cases of financial upgradation under EPP among others. (21.09.2012)
CS expresses wholehearted thanks and congratulations to all the Comrades for their overwhelming participation in the lunch hour demonstration throughout the Circle on 18^th Sept. on ITS issue.
The eligibility criteria designed by management for Recruitment of DGMs in 2013 is such that NO EXECUTIVE OF BSNL will be eligible to take part. The in-house talents are always ignored. ASSOCIATION IS GOING TO OPPOSE such recruitments.
On 13.9.2012, CS along with President Com. V. Nath, ACS Com. S. Dutta & Com. N.C. Bhagabati,DS Guwahati, had a detailed discussion with CGMT, on the performance of Call Centre. Association vehemently protested against the poor performance of the Call Centre. Sr.GM(Mkt), GM(F)& DGM(CSC) were also present & assured necessary action to improve performance of the Call Centre.
Sr. GM (Mkt) has sent a list of around 1500 franchises of private operator to all the SSAs who can be engaged as ours also for selling Recharge vouchers etc. All DSes are requested to pursue with GMTDs to ensure its implementation.
CS Com. Mandal writes to the CGMT, Assam, in strong words about the poor level of performance of GSM Call Centre at Guwahati and surprisingly hectic activity at Circle Office to make payment to the Call Centre vendor ignoring the essential requirements to be fullfilled by the firm. He also takes up the issue of early release of JTOs from Assam Circle well before completion of the specified period without any consideration to its detrimental effect to the BSNL Services. Read the letters from CS on: GSM CC | Release of JTOs
Com. N. C. Bhagawati, DS of Kamrup District, requests all the members to renew expired BSNLMRS cards soon. Medical Claim Guidelines.
Download: The Eligibility List of JTOs of Assam Circle
Under the initiative of CS, a Joint Action Committee meeting was held on 13/8/12 on the issue of letting out building space at Nagaon. JAC decided to pressurize management to open up CSC and give up the idea of offering to outside organizations on rent. A memorandum was also signed and submitted to all concerned. Click here to view the memorandum