Monthly Archives: April 2015

Gift limit increased to Rs. 5,000 for IAS, IPS, IFS officers

19 Sunday Apr 2015

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The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has notified the All-India Services (Conduct) Amendment Rules, 2015, through which it has increased the value of gifts to be received from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 5,000 for the IAS, IPS and IFS officers. The value of the gifts from relatives  for marriage, birthday etc. can be up to Rs. 25,000. Permission has to be taken for gifts valued more than that. Such restrictions are there for all central government employees, with difference in the limit.

Is this rule ever complied with? WHETHER ANY OFFICER, EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN CHARGED FOR VIOLATING THIS RULE?

 

 

Only One Day for the BSNL Strike to start – Make last minute preparations

19 Sunday Apr 2015

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The 2 Days Strike of the BSNL Employees will start on 21st April 2015 and will continue for 22nd. This is a strike to SAVE BSNL and SAVE NATION. If BSNL is not there, workers also will not be there. Hence this is a “DO OR DIE” situation for the employees. There is no other way but to strengthen BSNL and compel the Government to support BSNL and ensure that the assurances given by the Government at the time of corporatisation are honoured. The government should assist its own PSU company. The entire work force have to ensure a better customer service.

MAKE THE STRIKE COMPLETE, MAKE IT A BIG SUCCESS BY FULL PARTICIPATION.

Election Funding by Corporates – BJP and Congress supports

19 Sunday Apr 2015

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Once again it is exposed that the maximum benefits from the election funding by corporates are going to BJP and Congress.

In a recent meeting by the Election Commission, opinions were asked whether Corporate funding of political parties are to be banned. While many of the political parties including the Left Parties opposed election funding by corporates, both the BJP and Congress strongly pressed for corporate election funding.

The Election Commission should take a strong stand and stop the election donation to the political parties by the corporates.

Com.Sitaram Yechury, the new General Secretary of CPI(M)

19 Sunday Apr 2015

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The 21st Congress of the CPI(M) has unanimously elected Com. Sitaram Yechury as the new General Secretary of the Party. Hearty Congratulations to the General Secretary, PB Members and the Central Committee Members!

AIBDPA supports BSNL Strike

19 Sunday Apr 2015

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Com. K.G.Jayaraj, General secretary of All India BSNL DOT Pensioners Association (AIBDPA), the Pensioners Association of DOT and BSNL have supported the 21-22 April 2015 strike of BSNL Employees and called up to its members to organise demonstrations on the days. We thank AIBDPA and its members. The statement is given below:

THE TWO DAYS STRIKE IN BSNL ON 21-22, APRIL, 2015 BY THE FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS/ ASSOCIATIONS IS A DO OR DIE BATTLE TO PROTECT BSNL. 2.5 LAKH WORKERS BOTH EXECUTIVES AND NON EXECUTIVES ARE DETERMINED TO GO FOR THE STRIKE AS NO FRUITFUL DISCUSSION HELD TO AVERT THE STRIKE. THOUGH THE STRIKE NOTICE WAS SERVED LONG BEORE AND SEPERATE LETTERS SENT TO THE PRIME MINISTER AND THE COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER, THE APPROACH OF THE GOVERNMENT AND THE COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER TO IGNORE IT IS TO BE PROTESTED AND CONDEMNED. THE MAIN DEMAND FOR THE STRIKE IS TO REVIVE BSNL BY EXTENDING NECESSARY HELP BY THE GOVERNMENT TO MAKE IT VIABLE AND ENSURE BETTER SEVICE TO THE CUSTOMERS.

ALL AIBDPA UNITS ARE REUESTED TO SUPPORT THE STRIKE BY ALL MEANS AND ALSO ORGANISE SOLIDARITY ACTION.

AIIEA supports 2 Days Strike of BSNL employees on 21-22 April 2015

19 Sunday Apr 2015

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Com. V.Ramesh, General Secretary, All India Insurance Employees Association, the mighty union of the LIC employees, have extended its support and solidarity to the two days strike of BSNL Employees on 21-22 April 2015 for the Revival of BSNL. We thank AIIEA for the support. The Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations have sought their support in the struggle. The copy of the letter is given below: ALL INDIA INSURANCE EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION LIC BUILDING  SECRETARIAT ROADHYDERABAD  500063 Email: aiieahyd@gmail.com   PRESIDENT:                                                                                                                   Phone: 040-23244595 AMANULLA KHAN GENERAL SECRETARY:

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17th April, 2015. To All Zonal General Secretaries & Secretary, Standing Committee (GI)   Dear Comrades, Express Solidarity to BSNL Employees’ Strike BSNL Casual and Contract Workers’ Federation issued strike notice to the BSNL management and DoT for strike on 21 and 22nd April, 2015. The Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations has given call for two days strike during the same days. The strike call is given to “SAVE BSNL, SAVE NATION” andto revive the public sector BSNL.  The employees while deploring the attitude of management/government are demandingto take necessary steps for procuring sufficient equipment to improve the service and paving way for expansion and development of this public sector. Apart from the above demand the employees are also demanding the regularization of left out casual labour and contract workers and implementation of social security measures like EPF, ESI, and Gratuityetc. to these workers. AIIEA while extending its solidarity to the two days strike of BSNL employees on 21st and 22nd April, 2015 urges the BSNL management to respond positively to the demands of the employees. We call upon all our units to extend support to theBSNL employees’ strike rally across the country in coordination with BSNL Unions/Associations. With greetings, Comradely yours, General Secretary.

Confederation extends support and solidarity to BSNL Strike

19 Sunday Apr 2015

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Com.M.Krishnan, Secretary General, Confederation of Central government Employees and Workers have extended solidarity and support to the two days strike on 21-22 April 2015 by the BSNL employees demanding Revival of BSNL. The Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations has sent letters for support from all the central trade Unions and Federations of Central/State Govt. Employees, PSU Unions etc. The copy of Confederation letter is given below:

SOLIDARITY TO BSNL EMPLOYEES

                           All Affiliates & State Committees (COCs)

Dear Comrades,

  As you are aware BSNL Employees are organizing TWO DAYS NATIONWIDE STRIKE on 21st & 22nd April 2015. Their main demand is “SAVE BSNL & SAVE NATION” ie:; to change the anti-BSNL and anti-people Telecom policy of the NDA Govt which is aimed at destroying the public sector BSNL paving way for for eventual privatization. After Modi Govt coming to power, the same policy is being vigorously pursued in all Central Govt services including the biggest departments like Railways, Defence and Postal. Needless to say that success of our struggle against this policy of the Govt depends upon the success of the struggle of BSNL workers. .

National Secretariat of the Confederation calls upon all affiliates and COCs to express solidarity with the fighting BSNL workers by holding demonstration in front of BSNL offices at all important centers during the two day’s strike.

Yours fraternally,

MKrishnan,  Secretary General, Confederation.

Forum thanks Confederation for the support and solidarity.

 

TRAI proposes exemption of licence fee for landline broadband

18 Saturday Apr 2015

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TRAI proposes exemption of licence fee for landline broadband

The proposal of the TRAI to exempt licence fee for the broadband based on landline is a correct step.  The landlines are mostly loss-making or with hardly any profit. Under such circumstances, universal service by land-lines becomes difficult. If licence fee is exempted companies will be able to provide more landlines and promote broadband.

Further this will benefit BSNL, which is the leader in the landlines and hold the majority market share.

Meeting of Forum will be held on 20th April

18 Saturday Apr 2015

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A meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations will be held at 11.00 A.M. on 20th April 2015 at BSNLMS Office for the final preparations for the Two Days Strike on 21-22 April 2015.  All are requested to be present in time.

Support increases for Net Neutrality

18 Saturday Apr 2015

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The Airtel Zero Scheme for offering internet services with a charge has created a storm. The new generation has opposed it tooth and nail. More and more support are coming for Net Neutrality. The DOT is supporting the net neutrality and feels that it is essential for internet growth. The Party Congress of CPI(M) at Visakhapatnam has adopted a resolution in support of net neutrality.

The Internet can not be restricted for the benefit of some private companies who wants to maximise their profit at the expense of the people.