Category Archives: BSNL – Better Service to the Nation

The BSNL Employees under the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations are making all out efforts to ensure a better service to the customers. It has given a detailed Memorandum to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, Communications Minister, Secretary DOT, CMD BSNL etc. with proposals for improvement and strengthening the company. The issues coming in this category are connected with the same.

BSNL opposes TRAI’s recommendation of surrender of CDMA spectrum

26 Wednesday Feb 2014

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News, February 25, 2014

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has opposed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) proposal to take back the spectrum it held in the 800 MHz band ahead of the
CDMA spectrum auction.
Earlier, in its pre-auction recommendation for auctioning spectrum in the 800 MHz band, the regulatory body had put forward this proposal to enable the government to carve out a contiguous block of pan-India CDMA spectrum. TRAI has recommended that BSNL be allowed to keep only one block of spectrum (1.25 MHz) in all service areas except Assam, Northeast and Jammu and Kashmir where it could retain its current CDMA spectrum holdings of 2.5 MHz
each.
At present, BSNL has 2.5 MHz of CDMA spectrum in 19 circles and 3.75 MHz of spectrum in Kerala. Citing a steady fall in BSNL’s CDMA subscriber base, TRAI has suggested that the operator may be allowed to just hold 1.25 MHz of spectrum in the 800 MHz to continue providing services to rural customers.

BSNL has claimed that TRAI’s proposal if accepted by DoT, will lead the loss-making operator to make additional investments worth Rs 3 billion by migrating the majority of its 10 million-plus
CDMA customers to lower frequencies, thereby compromising on quality of the service.

Why delay payment of NOFN to BSNL and Partners?

26 Wednesday Feb 2014

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The media has reported that the delay in the cabinet decision for payment of Rs.1,500 crore to BSNL, Powergrid and Railtel (70%, 15%, 15%) for the administrative charges is delaying the NOFN activities. The National Optical Fibre Networks proposes to connect the villages through out he country, which is an ambitious programme of the government.
The government should pay the amount to the BSNL and others to enable them to move quickly and proceed with the laying of the cables etc.

Meeting of Forum will be held on 27th February

25 Tuesday Feb 2014

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An emergent meeting of the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations is notified to be held at 16.00 hours on 27th February 2014 at BSNLMS Office. The main issue in the agenda is about the proposal of the government for merger of BSNL and MTNL. The Forum, as per the decision of the earlier meeting had already sent  letters to Prime Minister with copy to Communications Minister, Members of the Empowered Group of Ministers(EGoM) on Revival of BSNL/MTNL, Secretary DOT, CMD BSNL  etc. expressing strong protest at the move, without settling conflicts on pay scale, disinvestment of shares, pension etc.

It is understood that due to the objection of the Forum, no decision was taken in the last meeting. But the issue is still hot and may require further action on the part of the BSNL employees. These issues will be discussed in the emergent meeting on 27 February. All the affiliates of the Forum have been requested to be present without fail.

Meeting with Administrator, USOF

25 Tuesday Feb 2014

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Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener, Forum, today (25-02-2010) met Shri N.Ravi Shankar, Administrator, Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) and discussed about the assistance to be provided to BSNL from the Fund. Com. Namboodiri asked the Administrator to release the Rs. 1,250 crore which is approved for BSNL for 2012-13 in lieu of ADC at the earliest. He stated that there was much delay from BSNL for getting reply to certain clarifications. After getting the clarifications, they have been forwarded NIC for approval. Once the approval comes, the amount will be released.

The Administrator also stated that the NOFN, installation of 2200 towers in the naxalite area, the network for the defence for release of spectrum etc. are being delayed and require urgent attention by BSNL, for which funds are being allotted by the USOF.

Kerala Casual/Contract Workers on struggle

22 Saturday Feb 2014

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The Kerala CCLU has given call to organise Dharna on 26th February at SS/Circle level to protest against the non-implementation of the strike agreement reached between the Circle Management and the Casual Contract Workers Union.

As per the CEC decision of BSNLCCWF, it has already given call to organise Demonstration on 26 February on the Charter of Demands presented to the DOT/Government.

Make the programmes successful!

CDMA Spectrum on Auction – Spectrum with BSNL/MTNL to be put on auction – TRAI

22 Saturday Feb 2014

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Saturday announced reserve prices for CDMA (800 MHz band) spectrum, putting minimum cost of pan-India per MHz of radio waves at Rs.2,685 crore, almost 50 per cent jump for the last auction’s base price. Of 22 telecom circles, the top five service areas in terms of their reserve price are – Delhi Rs.450 crore per MHz, Mumbai Rs.352 crore, Maharashtra Rs.282 crore, Tamil Nadu Rs.247 crore and Gujarat Rs.212 crore.

The regulator has also recommended that the entire CDMA spectrum held by the telecom PSU MTNL in Delhi and Mumbai be put up for auction as it is underutilised, besides suggesting that spectrum held by BSNL should be taken back and put for auction, except for one block of frequency in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and North-East service area. (Courtesy: Hindu)

BSNL C.O. Reminder to CGMs on the suggestions of Forum on Revival of BSNL

21 Friday Feb 2014

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Urgent Reminder-III
To

All SSA Heads (Except RPR&SRR SSAs)
Punjab telecom Circle

No.:-CFA/CSC/PB/CO/CSC INFRA/86 Dated 20/02/2014.

Sub:-Regarding Compliance of issues presented by Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations in the meeting with the CMD BSNL on 30th November 2013
Ref:- BSNL CO Office D.O. no. 7-1 /CSC/ 2012-13 dated 16-12-2013
Kindly refer to this office letter no CFA/CSC/PB/CO/CSC INFRA/75 Dated 19/12/2013 &followed by reminder dated 07/01/2014&27-01-2014 regarding above noted in subject. A meeting between CMD BSNL and the Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations was held on 30th November 2013.Issues presented by BSNL Unions/Associations in the meeting out of which following issues pertain to Customer Service centers were forwarded for necessary compliance .
1 Circulation/Propagation of BSNL Plans for subscribers
2 One Window System for dealing with Customers (Single Window System)
It is once again requested to send the fortnightly progress report to this office immediately on FAX No.0172-2608844 & on mail ID adcscpb@gmail.com for onward submission to BSNL Corporate Office.
Kindly treat it as most urgent pl.
A.G.M.(CS)

Seminar at Raipur

21 Friday Feb 2014

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A Seminar was held at Gass Memorial Hall, Raipur today, 21 February, organised under the auspices of BSNLEU, AIBDPA and BSNLCCWF, Chhattisgarh Circle Unions.
The Union flag was hoisted by Com. VAN Namboodiri, President BSNLEU and Advisor All India BSNL-DOT Pensioners Association and President, BSNLEU and BSNLCCWF. All comrades paid homage at the martyrs column.
Com. D.R.Thakur presided. Com. R.P.Atmapoojya, Circle Secretary, AIBDPA welcomed all. President, Coms. Namboodiri, S.C.Bhattacharya, Om Prakash Sahu, Circle Secretary BSNLCCWF, D.N.Bhandarkar, Vice-President, AIBDPA, Parmar, TF, Bhilai and other leaders on the dais were honoured by garlanding them.
Com.S.C.Bhattacharjee, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU and President, BSNLCCWF, inaugurated the Seminar on “Pension – Past, Present and Future”. He spoke about the background and also the present attack on pension and retirement benefits.
Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, in his speech explained the struggles organised by the working class for pension and other retirement benefits in past and the achievements made. As part of the neo-liberal policies being implemented, attack is made on the rights of the workers and pensioners and their hard-earned rights. He spoke the situation world wide and the reports in the Trade Union International Conference of Pensioners and Retirees held at Barcelona, Spain, in February 2014. He also spoke about the Revival of BSNL, the demands of the BSNL employees and also casual and contract workers. He called upon the workers to be ready for serious struggles on the demands raised by the Central Trade unions.
Coms. Sahu, Circle Secretary, BSNL Tekha Mazdoor Union, Chhattisgarh,and other leaders addressed the seminar.
A large number of workers, pensioners and casual/contract workers attended the seminar. The seminar and discussions have given a new enthusiasm to the Chhattisgarh BSNL Unions.

Meeting with Member (Finance), DOT

20 Thursday Feb 2014

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Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, President, BSNLEU and Advisor,AIBDPA met Smt. Annie Moraes, Member (Finance), DOT and discussed the issues of the pensioners.
1. 78.2% IDA for Pensioners: The resentment and restiveness of the pensioners due to the delay in issuing orders for 78.2% IDA was brought to the notice of the Member (Finance).She was requested to take up the matter at Secretary level so that early approval is received from the Department of Expenditure. She agreed to do the same and make efforts for early clearance from DoE.
2. Delay in payment of pension revision cases of pre-2007 and post-2007 pensioners: Advisor AIBDPA brought to the notice of the M(F), the undue delay taken place in fixation and payment of pension arrears and requested for early settlement. Member (F) stated that the matter is being monitored on weekly basis and the CCAs have been instructed for clearance of these settlements at the earliest. BSNL Management also have been directed for suitable action in the matter.
3. The views of the union in connection with the revival of BSNL, Merger proposal of BSNL and MTNL were also discussed.

Meeting with Additional Secretary, DOT

20 Thursday Feb 2014

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Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Convener Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations met Smt. Rita Teotia, Additional Secretary, DOT, and discussed about the issues to be settled before any merger can take place between BSNL and MTNL. Addl. Secretary gave a patient hearing to the points raised by Convener. Copy of the Memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister by the Forum and also issues raised with the CMD for Revival of BSNL were handed over to the Addl. Secretary.
Smt.Rita Teotia, Addl. Secretary, explained that certain committees/groups have been formed to discuss in detail the issues concerned with the merger and the issues raised by the Forum will also be taken in to consideration. She stated that the merger is intended for the revival of both PSUs. She also stated that full co-operation of the staff is required for better service to the customers.