Monthly Archives: January 2014

11 Coal Blocks allocated by-passing rules _ Govt. to SC

17 Friday Jan 2014

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Now it is official. In the face of undeniable evidences, the government conceded in the Supreme Court that 11 companies were allotted Coal Blocks with out going through the approved process.
These companies are Reliance Energy, Tata Power, Balco, SKS Ispat and Power, Prakash Industries, Green Infrastructure, Visa Power, Vandana Vidyut, GVK Power, Gagan Sponge Iron and Lanco Group Limited. Some of the big corporates like Tata, Reliance vedanta and others are included.
This is only the start. Many more skeletons are in the cup board waiting to fall down. Already the government has stated in the SC that they are going to cancel about 90 licences issued.
The Coal Gate is one of the biggest scam the country has ever witnessed and the Congress Party/UPA Govt. will have to answer the people in the loss of about Rs. 2 lakh crore tot the government. The people are going to give a suitable reply to the UPA at the time of General Elections.

BSNL Contract Workers on agitation in Hisar SSA

16 Thursday Jan 2014

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The contract workers in Hisar SSA under the leadership of BSNL Casual and Contract Workers Federation (BSNLCCWF) are on continued agitation for getting the minimum wages paid and also for the implementation of EPF and ESI. They are being paid much lower than ordered by the Govt. of India and also BSNL Corporate Office.
Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, President, BSNLCCWF visited the comrades who are on dharna for the last 67 days in front of the GM’s Office and enquired about the condition of payments and other issues. He addressed the workers and assured all support from CHQ for settling the demands. CHQ has already met the Sr.GM(Admn) on this issued and demanded settlement of the demands.

AIBDPA Haryana Circle formed

16 Thursday Jan 2014

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The Circle Convention of DOT-BSNL Pensioners of Haryana Circle was held today, 16th January, at Hisar. A large number of Pensioners from all parts of the circle participated, despite very unpleasant and cold climate. The meeting was presided by Com. B.R.Ghai, Retired AGM.Com. Naresh Kumar, Circle president, BSNLEU, welcomed all and expressed satisfaction for the good participation.
Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor, AIBDPA, inaugurated the Convention and thanked the organisers. He spoke in detail about the issues of the senior citizens and Pensioners and the cases taken up by the AIBDPA, the prominent organisation of the DOT and BSNL Pensioners, including the pension based on the 2007 wage revision, medical issues, anomaly of 2000 pension revision,78.2% IDA pension fixation etc. He explained about the formation of the All India BSNL – DOT Pensioners Association and the growth and actions taken by the Association.
Coms. M.S.Kadian, Circle Secretary BSNLEU, Kuldeep Singh, All India Asst. treasurer BSNLEU, Senior leader P.C.Tanwar and many other comrades addressed and expressed their happiness in forming the AIBDPA in Haryana.
The Convention unanimously decided to form the Circle branch of the AIBDPA and elected Circle Office-bearers with Coms. M.S.Kataria as President, Hari Krishan Sharma as Circle Secretary and Gulshan Kumar Dhingra as Treasurer.
The District Union of AIBDPA, Hisar SSA was also formed. It was decided that all SSA Branches in Haryana will be formed within the next two months.
Congratulations to BSNLEU and AIBDPA comrades for the successful formation of the Circle branch of AIBDPA!

Govt. on the move to disinvest 10% stake in IOC

15 Wednesday Jan 2014

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If there is any Department of the Central government which is working 24 hours, it is the disinvestment Department. Their duty is to sell stakes in PSUs one after another and if possible privatise the same at the earliest.
Tomorrow, 16th January, the Empowered Group of Ministers(EGoM) headed by Finance minister P.Chidambaram is expected to take a decision on selling 10% stakes of Indian Oil company (IOC). 24.27 crore shares are expected to fetch around Rs. 4,800 crores. The government at present holds 78.92 % shares and after the present disinvestment, it will be reduced to 68.92%.
The Central Trade Unions have to strongly protest and put a halt to these PSU stake sales.

8 companies apply for spectrum auction on 8th February

15 Wednesday Jan 2014

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Unlike last auction, the present auction for spectrum will have more telecom companies to bid. The auction is scheduled to be held on 8th february and already eight companies have already applied. They are Vodafone, Airtel, Aircel, Tata Tele Services, Idea cellular, RJIL,Telewings(Uninor) and Reliance Communications.

The Government is expecting about Rs. 11,343 crores as per budget estimates. But it is expected, the auction may get more than that.

AIBDPA – Formation in Haryana Circle

15 Wednesday Jan 2014

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A massive meeting of pensioners will be held t Hissar on 16th January 2014 to form the Circle union of AIBDPA. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor, AIBDPA, Com. M.S.Kadian, Circle Secretary BSNLEU, Naresh Kumar, Circle President BSNLEU, Kuldeep Singh All India Asst. Treasurer BSNLEU and other leaders are expected to be present.

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs decides on 30% Quota to ITI

15 Wednesday Jan 2014

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The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the proposal of the DOT to continue allotment of 30% quota on telecom equipments for BSNL, MTNL to the ITI. The Press Statement issued by the Govt. in this connection is given below:

Procurement quota to M/s. Indian Telephone Industries Ltd. on procurements made by BSNL and MTNL

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the following proposal of the Department of Telecommunications regarding continuation of reservation quota for M/s Indian Telephone Industries Limited (M/s. ITI Ltd.).

This will enable ITI to survive in the competitive environment of telecom manufacturing.

a) To continue the reservation quota policy for M/s ITI Ltd. by reserving 30 percent of procurement orders placed by BSNL and MTNL for M/s ITI Ltd., for products manufactured by ITI Ltd. and 20 percent of the network roll out orders for their turn key projects (like GSM network roll-out) of BSNL and MTNL.

b) ITI would accept orders under the reservation quota only after the price is known and it is commercially viable.

c) BSNL/MTNL will give 10 percent advance against the orders placed on ITI, subject to liquidation of advances outstanding against previous projects awarded to M/s ITI Ltd. by BSNL/MTNL., so that ITI does not face the problem of working capital for execution of orders, subject to adequate safeguards for proper utilization of these advances.

d) ITI shall exercise its option under the reservation quota within 15 days of the opening of bid.

e) The aforesaid policy measures shall remain in force for a period of one year with effect from 21.09.2013 and shall again be reviewed considering the financial health of ITl after the expiry of this period. However, the Government has introduced the Public Procurement Bill 2012 in Parliament, and under the provisions thereof, procuring entities, including CPSEs, would have to frame Rules for Public Procurement of Goods, Work and Services. Once such public procurement rules for CPSEs are framed after the enactment of the Public Procurement Act, these would also be applicable to CPSEs under the administrative control of the Department of Telecommunications.

BSNL and MTNL will be requested to extend the benefit of reservation quota to ITI Limited for a period of one year with effect from 21.09.2013.

The extension of the benefit of (i) 30 percent of procurement orders placed by BSNL / MTNL for M/s ITl Ltd. for products manufactured by it and (ii) 20 percent of the network roll out orders for turn key projects (like GSM network roll-out, etc.) of BSNL/ MTNL with 10 percent advance against the orders placed on M/s ITI Ltd., subject to liquidation of advances outstanding against previous projects awarded to M/s ITI Ltd. by BSNL/MTNL will ensure enough orders for ITl for production activities.

All Preparations for CEC of BSNLCCWF at Bhubaneshar

15 Wednesday Jan 2014

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The Reception Committee of Central Executive Committee of BSNLCCWF to be held at Bhubaneswar on 18-19 January has made all arrangements for the accommodation and conduct of the CEC in a good way.
All the Comrades participating are requested to intimate their time of arrival, flight/train No. and time etc. to the Reception Committee ( Com.Sahdev Biswal Mob: 09437006660) and Secretary General Com.Tapas Ghosh (Mob: 09434759450) with out fail to enable them to make arrangements for the reception and accommodation in time.

Towards the Bhubaneswar Central Executive Committee with Determination for struggle and achievement!

Centre fumes at AAP Government for withdrawal of FDI in Multi-Retail Brand

15 Wednesday Jan 2014

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The strong and quick reaction of the central government against the withdrawal of the FDI in multi-retail brand by the Delhi Government shows its intolerance and arbitrary nature.
It has to be noted that the Parliament passed the 49% FDI in multi-brand retail against very strong opposition in the Parliament. This will adversely affect crores of retail traders in the country. But the UPA government wanted some how to get it passed to please the imperialist countries, especially US and the MNCs like Waltmart.
The AAP government has only implemented its poll assurance that the FDI in retail will be withdrawn.
The reaction of Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma that the AAP Government decision is ” irresponsible, ill-considered, abrupt and arbitrary” is nothing but intoleration of views of others. This once again shows that the UPA government is completely under the influence of the imperialists, MNCs and big business.

Hindustan Zinc Limited being privatised.

15 Wednesday Jan 2014

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The Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Central PSU will be privatised shortly. The Government is having only 29.5% stake in the PSU now. This also will be sold through action. the proposal is already approved with the Attorney General clearing the proposal. The Government is expecting Rs. 16,000 crore from the sale.

One after another, the Public Sector Units are being sold to the private companies at cheap rates. These PSUs are located in central areas with a large area of land. The market prices are high. The equipment, building etc. also cost much. But in the name of liberalization, all these are handed over to the private at very cheap rates.

The Government is only the Manager and not owner of these PSUs. The people are the owners. But the Management is selling these PSUs at their whim and fancy. A strong movement should come against these anti-national disinvestment.