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10-04-2024 |
Meeting with CMD --
Joint Forum Meeting was convened with
the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)
of MTNL on 9th April 2024. Present at
the meeting were Mr. V K Tomar, General
Secretary of MEA; Mr. Dharamraj Singh,
GS of MTNL Mazdoor Sangh; Mr. Ashok
Singh, Secretary General of ITEF; Mr.
Sunil Kumar, Circle Secretary of MEA;
and Mr. Ramchander, Circl Secretary of
MMS Trans.
The meeting deliberated on several
critical points:
Status of MTNL Merger with BSNL: The CMD
apprised the attendees that the merger
issue is under discussion within the
Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Additionally, the possibility of
technical resignation from MTNL and
subsequent employment with BSNL under
BSNL's terms and conditions is also
being explored by DOT. The CMD expressed
consent to this option. A note for the
Committee of Secretaries is pending
submission. The transfer of the
sovereign guarantee of Rs 10 thousand
crores from BSNL to MTNL was declined by
the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), which
asked a comprehensive proposal. The CMD
stated that he has written to the
Secretary, DoT, urging for arrangements
of Rs 12000/- crore to prevent MTNL from
defaulting on 22nd May 2024.
Formation of Wage Negotiation Committee
in MTNL for Non-Executives: Recognized
unions have long demanded the formation
of a wage negotiation committee for
non-executives, akin to BSNL. The DoT
has communicated this demand to the
management, proposing two options:
either form a committee within MTNL or
include representatives of recognized
unions in BSNL's negotiation committee.
The CMD informed that the management is
responding to the DoT, agreeing to
establish a wage negotiation committee
within MTNL.
Organization Restructuring and Regular
Promotions: The CMD committed to
initiating action in this regard
independently of the outcome of the
Committee of Secretaries. He assured the
prompt resolution of this matter.
Gratuity for Employees with Less Than
Ten and More Than Five Years of Service:
Efforts are being made to resolve this
issue with the DoT, although MTNL's
provided information was found to be
confusing. The CMD instructed the
Director (Finance) to furnish the
necessary information to the DoT in the
correct format for expedited resolution.
Double Condition in Promotions of
Non-Executives: Despite previous
denials, the CMD agreed to reconsider
this issue after detailed discussions.
Counting Casual Service for Employees
with Less Than Ten Years of Service or
Fresh Option of Combined Pension: While
the CMD expressed positive engagement
with the DoT on this matter, no
agreement has been reached yet. However,
he assured that the issue would be
revisited after June 2024.
The CMD exhibited positivity towards
resolving all issues discussed. Any
remaining matters will be addressed in
the subsequent meeting with him and the
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23-03-2024 |
CEC of MEA Delhi circle will be held on
28th March in room no. 555 Kidwai Bhawan
at 11am. All CHQ office bearers, Delhi
circle office bearers, Area secretaries,
Divisional secretaries and CEC members
are requested to kindly attend the CEC
at 11am.
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22-03-2024 |
Meeting with Member (Services)
on
21st March 2024, GS, MTNL Mazdoor Sangh
Shri Dharamraj Singh & GS, MEA Shri V K
Tomar met Member (Services) for
persuasion of several crucial issues
discussed in 6th March meeting. DDG (Estt)
was also present to provide necessary
insights.
Key points discussed included:
1-Formation of Wage Negotiation
Committee:
Member
(Services) informed us that DOT is in
the process of communicating with MTNL/BSNL
management to form a committee or
include recognized union representatives
in the existing BSNL wage negotiation
committee for non-executives.
2-Merger Process:
We
were briefed that a COS note regarding
the merger process is being prepared in
DOT and will be forwarded to COS
shortly.
3-5% IDA Neutralization:
Unfortunately, MTNL has declined to bear
the financial liability for the 5% IDA
neutralization. The matter is now being
escalated to the finance wing for
further action.
4-Pension Revision:
Member
(Services) assured us that pension
revision will be executed in accordance
with court orders and same is in
process.
5-Gratuity of Employees with Less Than
Ten Years of Service: DOT has engaged in
discussions with MTNL management
regarding this issue and is committed to
resolving it positively. However, Member
(Services) has requested accurate
information from both Delhi and Mumbai
unions and management regarding left out
employees who may have been overlooked.
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29-02-2024 |
Meeting with Director (HR)-- Forum of
MTNL Unions and Associations Meeting
with the Director (HR) held on February
28, 2024, at MTNL CO committee room.
Here's a summary of the management's
views on the discussed issues:
DPCs for Regular Promotions:
Previous Stand of management: Promotions
would be granted only after the decision
of the Committee of Secretaries (CoS) on
the proposal sent by management to DoT.
Now after discussions with the CMD, it
was decided that cadre restructuring for
promotions would proceed without waiting
for the CoS meeting outcome. And after
restructuring DPCs will be conducted
Pension Fund under 30% Corpus:
CMD assured in various meetings, but the
management now shows reluctance, citing
financial problems. and the issue is
still pending.
Training Increment:
The MTNL board approved training
increments in 2017 from a prospective
date, but orders were not issued. Now
the issue will be taken up for issuing
orders. The Forum aims to fight for
implementation from a retrospective
effect to cover all left-out employees.
IPD Insurance Coverage from 6 to 8 Lakhs:
Current Status: The case is in the
process of approval, and the Forum is
actively pursuing it.
Other agenda points for both
non-executives and executives were
discussed, and the management side
explained the actions being taken.
Issues related to the Department of
Telecommunications (DOT) are being
pursued and coordinated.
GS, MEA and GS, MTNL Mazdoor Sangh along
with other office bearers attended
meeting from Forum Side and GM (HR)
along with other officers of HR wing
were also present in this Dir (HR)
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16-02-2024 |
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba called a
review meeting with the
senior officials of BSNL and MTNL
earlier this week to take an
update on the monetisation process.
"They have been asked to
prepare a detailed circle-wise report,
with the land parcel and reason for the
delay
or possible hurdles, by May 31," another
official said.
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12-01-2023 |
Meeting with CMD- Meeting held on
11-01-2024 between the Forum of MTNL
Unions and Associations and CMD at the
BSNL Corporate Office. The key points
discussed:
Status of MTNL Merger with BSNL:
* The CMD shared insights on the
developments in the DOT regarding the
merger proposal.
*. Various options, including
liquidation, were explored, but it seems
liquidation is not currently on the
table.
*. A note for the Committee of
Secretaries is being prepared, and
efforts are underway to send it to CoS
soon.
*. Final decisions will be taken by the
Hon’ble Minister.
*. If Govt doesn't provide sovereign
guaranty for raising funds, MTNL may
default in April 2024.
*. Efforts are being made to transfer
BSNL sovereign guaranty to MTNL to
prevent default.
Employee Welfare and Pending Issues:
*. Forum representatives strongly raised
pending promotions, 30% corpus ,
allowing deputation & Sabbatical leave,
and other concerns of Executives and
non-executives.
*. They emphasized the need for swift
resolution and highlighted the impact on
management's credibility.
* CMD affirmed to look into some of the
issues raised by forum.
Services and Infrastructure:
> The Forum raised concerns about poor
services and infrastructure of MTNL.
> Specific problems were highlighted,
and CMD assured to investigate and
improve the situation.
The following representatives attended
the meeting: Shri V K Tomar, GS, MEA;
Shri Dharamraj Singh, GS, MTNL MS; Shri
Mahavir Singh, President, MTNL MS; Shri
Ashok Kumar, SG, ITEF; Shri Sunil Kumar,
CS, MEA; Shri Satyavir Singh, AGS, MEA;
Shri Pawan Dixit, Jt Secy MEA; and Shri
Ramchander, CS (Trans), MTNL MS. |
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10--01-2023 |
Forum Discussion with
DoT Officers
On January 1, 2024, we had a discussion
with key officers of DOT, Member (
Services ), Member ( Fin), Joint
Secretary & DDG ( PM) regarding the
MTNL-BSNL merger. We discussed the
concerns and interests of MTNL
employees, both working and retired. As
per discussion,the government aims to
expedite the merger process due to the
potential default of MTNL in April 2023.
Efforts are underway to expedite the
process to minimise the financial,
brand, and credibility costs.
We highlighted our concerns and
emphasized the importance of
safeguarding the rights of MTNL
employees. The government officials
assured us that steps are being taken to
address these issues of working
employees and they sought some inputs,
which we have provided. They also
informed that the pension revision and
5% IDA neutralization are actively being
processed and will be resolved in
consultation with relevant authorities.
Meeting with the DoT Secretary
Furthermore, on January 9, 2024 we met
with the Secretary, DOT & Chairman DCC
to continue discussions on the MTNL-BSNL
merger. The Secretary reassured us about
the bright future of MTNL/BSNL and
emphasized that the government won't
allow any default. While he couldn't
provide specific details on the merger
process, he assured us that the
interests of employees will be taken
into account, and updates will be shared
with the forum as soon as available with
him. He also said that he has gone
through the representations of the forum
and is aware of the employees' concerns.
Sh V K Tomar, GS, MEA, Shri Dharamraj
Singh, GS, MTNLMS, Shri Sunil Kumar , CS
Delhi participated in these meetings,
Shri Pawan Dixit , Jt Secretary, MEA was
also there in one meeting and provided
relevant inputs sought by DoT |
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19-12-2023 |
Grand dharna / Satyagrah by FORUM OF
MTNL UNION AND ASSOCIATIONS. More than
2000 working and retired officers and
employees were participated. At 1 PM,
Member (services) DOT has called a
meeting with FORUM. GS Sh V K Tomar with
other members of FORUM attended meeting.
They assure to safe guard the future of
MTNL employees in the transition. FORUM
submitted memorandum to The
Secretary(DOT).
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01-12-2023 |
PROTEST ACTION NOTICE
FORUM of MTNL UNIONS and ASSOCIATIONS
serves NOTICE to Honble' PMO, Honble'
Minister of Communication , Secretary
DOT, CMD MTNL/BSNL to clear road map of
MTNL employees to absorb BSNL /
VRS before transition of MTNL services
to BSNL. FORUM called Satyagrah / Dharna
at Sanchar Bhawan on 19th December,
2023. Around three thousands employees
will participate in the Dharna. All are
requested to make it a grand success.
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30-11-2023 |
FORUM of MTNL UNIONS and ASSOCIATIONS
writes letter to Honble' Minister of
Communication to immediate intertwine on
staff matter in the transition of MTNL
services to BSNL, and demanded meeting
urgently on staff merger issue.
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15-11-2023 |
Dear friends,
I hope this message finds you well. As
we celebrate the festive season, I
wanted to take a moment to update you on
the ongoing discussions regarding the
MTNL and BSNL merger issue.
Recently, We had the opportunity to
discuss this matter with the CMD and
other board members when extending
Diwali greetings. From our conversation,
it became apparent that the proposal,
which was previously discussed with all
unions and associations, remains
unchanged. However, it is still under
discussion with the Department of
Telecommunications (DOT) and management.
The timeline for its execution is
uncertain at this point.
The key takeaway from our discussion is
that the execution of the merger is
contingent upon political will. As we
navigate through these uncertain times,
I want to reassure you that the MTNL
Executives Association is vigilantly
monitoring the situation. We are
committed to ensuring that the interests
of all employees are protected
throughout this process.
In light of the ongoing discussions and
the uncertainty surrounding the merger's
execution, I urge all members to remain
calm and avoid unrest. Rest assured, the
association is actively engaged in the
dialogue with the relevant stakeholders,
and we will keep you informed of any
developments.
While we navigate through these
challenges, it is crucial for us to stay
focused on our mission of providing
efficient services to our customers and
contributing to the growth of our
company. Your dedication and hard work
are instrumental in this endeavor. I
appeal to each member to continue
working diligently, delivering
exceptional services, and collectively
striving to increase the revenue of the
company.
Your commitment to excellence is more
important than ever. By maintaining our
dedication and unity, we can not only
navigate through these uncertain times
but also contribute to the revenue
generation of MTNL. Together, we can
overcome challenges and build a stronger
future for ourselves and our
organization.
Thank you for your continued dedication
and hard work. Wishing you and your
families joyful festivals and a
prosperous year ahead.
Best regards,
V K Tomar
General Secretary, MEA |
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14-11-2023 |
GS writes letter to CMD to extend CGHS
medical facility to MTNL Recruited
employees after retirement.
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03-11-2023 |
GS writes letter to CMD MTNL for urgent
meeting regarding merger of MTNL in BSNL
and employees issues.
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11-10-2023 |
GS MEA AND SG NCOA, Sh V K Tomar
writes letter to Honbl'e Fin Minister,
PMO regarding perquisite tax on
accomodation: "to treat CPSEs employees
at par with Central Govt employees".
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03-10-2023 |
DPE insured NCOA to put up the case
of removal affordability clause in 4rth
PRC.
DPE also forward NCOA letter to DIPAM
regarding privatization.
DPE also forward NCOA letter to
Finance Ministry to consider CPSEs
employees as per with central govt
employees.
<<DPE
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21-09-2023 |
MTNL and BSNL signed MOU for synergy of
operations.
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20-09-2023 |
MTNL CO issued seniority list of
SDE(Telecom).
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13-09-2023 |
GS, MEA Mr V K Tomar along with CS,
Delhi Mr Sunil Kumar, AGSs Mr Satyavir
Singh, & Mr Sunil Sonkar met Dir ( HR)
on 12th September, 23 and discussed the
following issues. GM(HR), DGM( HR) , DGM(
Pers) & DM(IR) were also present in the
meeting.
1. Status of MTNL/ BSNL merger issue.--
New Secretary, Mr Neeraj Mittal has
asked CMD to give him presentation on
this issue on 14 th September 23, after
which the case will be moved for the
Committee of Secretaries' approval.
2--DPCs for regular promotions - It was
informed that CMD is waiting for the
approval of CoS on the proposal of
parity of promotions in MTNL and BSNL as
proposed by management. The issue will
be further discussed with CMD.
3- 30% corpus- Board note is being
prepared for board approval.
4. Enhancement in IPD limit--case is in
process of approval.
5. Other issues agreed in JCM are also
being processed, like Enhancement of
CGHS reimbursement, double transport to
differently able employees.
Some individual pending cases were also
discussed. Dir ( HR) was very positive
on all the issues. Meeting ended with a
positive notes. |
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12-09-2023 |
GS writes letter to CMD to reimburse a
portion of income tax on perquisites on
accommodation in line with BSNL.
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05-09-2023 |
BSNL to rope in IIM-A, Deloitte to
expedite merger with MTNL.
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31-08-2023 |
MTNL, BSNL ink pact for synergy of
operations.
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20-08-2023 |
CBDT issued order regarding new rate in
respect to perquisite tax rate on
accommodation.
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20-08-2023 |
The CEC of MEA Delhi circle is scheduled
for 23rd August 2023. All CHQ/Circle
office bearers, Area Secy and Divisional
Secy are requested to kindly join the
CEC . After the CEC there is an
arrangement of Lunch so all are
requested to kindly join the CEC at 11am
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13-08-2023 |
Group of secretaries to seal the fate of
BSNL, MTNL merger.
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05-08-2023 |
Reply of DPE on TAX parity of PSU
employees at per Central Govt employees
in response to NCOA letter.
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05-08-2023 |
Reply of DPE on 3rd PRC in response to
NCOA letter for loss making PSUs.
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05-08-2023 |
Cabinet Secretariat writes to DPE in
response to SG NCOA letter to PM and FM
on 3rd PRC to loss making CPSEs and
taxation of PSU employees at par with CG
employees.
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22-07-2023 |
Secretary General, NCOA writes letter to
Honble' Finance Minister, GOI regarding
Tax parity of PSU employees at par with
Government employees.
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20-072023 |
JNC meeting outcome held on
19-07-202:
All the issues of the JNC agenda were
discussed in detail. JNC was chaired by
CMD . Dir ( HR), Dir ( Fin), Dir (T),
GM( HR), ED, Delhi/ Mumbai, GM( A),
Delhi/ Mumbai and other Officers of HR
wing were present from the management
side.
Let us wait for the minutes of the
meeting. But the intention of CMD on
some issues is
1--- wage revision committee -- will
take up with DoT
2..Agreed to increase Rs 2 lakh in IPD
limit through top up to increase it from
Rs 6 lakh to 8 lakh.
3-. no one will be asked to vacate Powai
quarters. There was pressure from DoT,
but board has not taken any decision to
vacate these buildings
4-- DPC in executive cadres -- Case will
be taken up to work out parity in
promotions with BSNL. Exercise will be
done by HR team
5- 30% corpus- CMD has once again agreed
principally to create corpus but no time
limit could be decided.
6. Agreed for double transport allowance
to handicapped employees
7. Agreed to increase CGHS reimbursement
from Rs 20000 to Rs 30000 and Rs 40000/
to Rs 60000/
8. Positive development in case of
gratuity for employees for less than 10
years service . Issue is being processed
in DoT
9. Agreed to take up some of the issues
of the JNC agenda with DoT.
10-- Merger of MTNL with BSNL. Note for
committee of secretaries has been
prepared in DoT. Secretary has to
discuss it with minister before sending
to committee. No Discussion has taken
place with the minister till date.
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03-07-2023 |
Management called a meeting of
representatives of FORUM of UNIONS AND
ASSOCIATIONS on 4rth July, 2023 at
conference hall at MTNL CO, Lodhi Road
to discuss the issues raised in our
Agitation programme.
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30-06-2023 |
SG NCOA writes letter to PM of INDIA to
implement 3rd PRC in loss making PSUs.
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28-06-2023 |
FORUM of MTNL UNIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
writes letter to CMD to oppose the
proposal of Management to make C-Block
as Boy's Hostel ( for NFSU) in
Staff qtr, sector-03, Rohini, New Delhi.
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27-06-23 |
EPFO extends last date for joint option
of higher pension till 11-07-23
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17-06-2023 |
EPS-95 > UPDATE
All employees working and retirees are
requested to please check
www.mtnldelhi.in on daily basis for
discrepancies in their data on EPFO
Portal. If found your name in the list,
kindly go on epfo portal, delete your
EPS-95 form and fill again with right
credentials. MTNL ED office issued a
letter regarding this.
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11-06-2023 |
FORUM of Unions and Associations of
MTNL serves Protest Action Notice to
Secy, DOT, CMD MTNL for legitimate
rights of employees of MTNL.
Be ready for fight
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09-06-2023 |
Resolutions of NEC of NCOA held on 26 to
27 June, 2023 at Mazegaon Shipyard,
Mumbai.
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05-06-2023 |
It is to inform to all CPF optees who
applied for higher pension please check
your name and correction needed on epfo
portal and notice from ED Delhi office
regarding this.
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03-05-23 |
NEC OF NCOA will be held on 27th and
28th May 2023 in Mumbai.
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03-05-23 |
EPFO issued order regarding resubmit and
editing of option form of EPS-95.
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02-05-23 |
Last date for opting of EPS-95 higher
pension is extended upto 26 June, 2023.
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01-05-23 |
Kindly submit necessary information for
preparation of new Identity cards at
link provided below-
"https://jobvoo.com/resister_mtnl.html"
Under column valid up to kindly fill
date as 31st Dec, 2026.
It is requested from all to complete
filling necessary details of all
employees working under different GM
units latest by 15th May, 2023.
It will be responsibility of concerned
GM Units and employees to submit correct
data online. Unit officers will be
responsible for submission of data of
all Non-Executives working under them
latest by 15th May, 2023.
In case of any difficulty in opening
provided link, kindly contact IT unit,
MTNL, Delhi. |
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18-04-2023 |
General Instructions to file Joint
option form for Post-14 retirees and
working employees:-
All are requested to fill the form after
10 PM (in day time portal remain busy)
on portal and save the draft without
form 26 and declaration which will be
available on WFMS within 2 two days.
MTNL will issue order within two days
Following information will be required
for online filing of Joint Option Forms:
1) UAN,
2) Aadhaar No
3) Bank Account details (Name of Bank,
A/c No., IFSC),
4) Certificate under para 26(6) of EPS
(Issued by MTNL)
5) Duly filled & signed Undertaking
(Annexure-I)
6) EPFO passbook
While submitting Joint option form.
Application Form. Following details
maybe required to be filled:
Click here.
https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberInterfacePohw/member
Fill the following details
UAN
Name
DOB
Adhaar card no
Aadhaar Linked Mobile
One window 🪟 to click.
Click on Get OTP.( You will get OTP by
SMS)
Fill OTP
System will go to second page.
Here you see your details
Name, father name,etc
Date of joining, date of exit EPS etc.
Here one window to click 🪟
System will go to third page
Here four no of column are there. And
you have to click Yes or No
1) click Yes.
Below this attach certificate issued by
MTNL (document size less than 250Kb)
2) Click Yes.
Below this again attach certificate
issued by MTNL.(document size less than
250Kb)
3) here click NO. (Here retired
employees will click NO.
Here working employee will click YES.
And attach document.
4) Here click YES.
Below this attach undertaking duly
filled and signed.(document size less
than 250Kb)
Here Save as draft or Submit.
You can Save as draft, right click &
save the draft
If submitted.
Acknowledgment Number is Generated.
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Meeting with Dir ( HR)---GS along with
DGS, Sh D P S Chaudhary, CS, Shri Sunil
Kumar, AGSs Shri Satyavir Singh& Shri
Sunil Sonkar and VP, CHQ, Shri R S Maan
met Director ( HR) on 15 th April, 2023.
GM( HR), ED, Delhi, DGM ( HR) and other
officers of HR and Finance wing were
present.
Following issues were discussed
1- Status of MTNL/ BSNL merger- Director
( HR) informed that Management proposal
and Union Associations views were sent
to DoT who in turn sought BSNL
management' s views on this proposal
which has been sent to DoT. Now DoT has
to take this proposal to a committee of
secretaries. As per his views, merger
may take place in this financial year.
2- DPCs for regular promotion of
Executives-- Association pressed for it
and informed him about GS discussion
with CMD on this matter. Dir ( HR) also
informed about his discussion with CMD.
He felt further discussion of
Association with CMD is required. He
also assured to discuss issue with CMD
once again. CMD wants promotion of
officers of MTNL with the merger as per
merger proposal
3--EPS95 higher pension option-
Association stressed for immediate
issuance of certificate in lieu of
option under 26(6) which has been made
mandatory by EPFO for exercising option
for higher pension as per SC Judgement.
The issue was discussed in length with
the HR and Finance wing which is already
working on this matter. Dir( HR) gave
the target date of 20 th April to
complete all formalities for filing
online options.
4--Double transport to Handicapped
employees as per Govt orders-- after
discussion on this issue, Dir ( HR)
asked the concerned officer to put up
the case
5--Antidation cases-- Concerned officer
informed that details of cases have been
sought from the Mumbai Unit and assured
revised DPC will be conducted and
seniority will be refixed when final
seniority of MTNL officers is fixed.
6-- Pending IPD bills of employees.
Detailed status of pending cases and
rule position was briefed to Dir ( HR)
by concerned officers of HR wing. Action
on these cases will be taken after
discussion with CMD |
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30-03-2023 |
GS writes CMD MTNL regarding Regular
promotion in all cadres before merger in
BSNL.
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22-03-2023 |
Meeting with CMD, MTNL:
GS, MEA Shri V K Tomar, GS, MTNL MS Shri
Dharamraj Singh along with other office
bearers met CMD on 23 March 23 and
discussed various pending issues and
issues related to BSNL & MTNL merger
He informed management proposal
regarding merger along with MTNL/ BSNL
Unions/ Associations views has been sent
to DoT on 21 March,23 for their
consideration and action. He also
informed that BBNL merger is the first
priority and is expected to be completed
in April 2023 . Minister of
Communication is authorised to approve
the BBNL merger, while in case of MTNL
merger, MoC and Finance Minister are
authorised to approve the merger, So it
will take some more time.
• We stressed on 3rd PRC implementation
before merger of MTNL services and any
option to employees to make pay scale
parity as per our agreement at the time
of settlement of pension issue at par
with BSNL.
• We also pleaded for promotion of
officers in MTNL in all cadres and
streams immediately before merger
decision. CMD noted our demand and said
he will call for the details in this
respect and take action |
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21-03-2023 |
GS Sh V K Tomar was participated in L20
inception meeting of G20 at Amritsar,
Punjab on 19th and 20th March, 2023, and
honoured to Preside the session on Skill
upgradation and training - role of
employee, employer and Government.
L20 is one of the most important
engagement group of India’s G20
presidency . The key issues concerning
the global workforce to provide
direction to the G20 nations and
institutions to focus on development
reaching to the last person. The key
priority areas discussed were:
• Universalisation of social security
and
• Women at the centre of future of work.
Shri Hiranmay Pandya, President of
Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) was the
Chair of L20.
The L20 event had delegates from Trade
Union representatives of G20 nations
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23-02-2023 |
FORUM OF MTNL UNIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
writes Hinble' MOC, Secy DOT, CMD MTNL
their views on Operational Merger of
MTNL with BSNL.
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21-02-2023 |
Meeting with MTNL/ BSNL BOARD on BSNL
and MTNL merger
CMD called meeting of MTNL Unions and
Associations today at BSNL Conference
hall and gave presentation of proposal
of operational merger of mtnl bsnl,
which he is going to take to GOS. Dir (
HR), Dir ( Fin), Dir ( Tech), ED, Delhi,
ED, Mumbai, and GM( HR) along with other
officers were present from management
side. from MEA, GS, Sh V K Tomar, DGS,
Sh D P S Chaudhary, AGS, Sh Satyavir
Singh, AGS, Sh Sunil Sonkar and Jt Secy
, Sh Pawan Dixit Participated in the
meeting.
There are two part of the proposal
1. Delisting of mtnl ,and carving
operationally usefull asset of mtnl and
transfer of these asset to bsnl
2. Merger of mtnl workforce in bsnl with
these three options
1. Absorption in bsnl with bsnl term and
conditions, bsnl basic with PP ,pp will
sub subsumed with future increment, for
dot absorbees seniority from 01/10/2000
with promotion at par with bsnl from
back date, in case of DRs seniority
recruitment year wise. 5% Sab and other
allowance as being given in bsnl. Take
home salary will not reduce.
2. VRS
3. Continue with mtnl the company of
assets and liability.
>We raised issue of 3rd PRC
implementation
>Protection of Basic pay and increments
> 30% corpus from back date ie from the
date of formation of corpus in BSNL
> Concern of Mktg, HR, legal streams etc
We have to give our views in writing
shortly. CMD will also discuss this with
BSNL's Unions and Associations in a
week. And Then it will be submitted to
CoS for approval. |
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19-01-2023 |
Meeting on 21 Jan, 2023 under the
chairman ship of Dir ( HR) to take
action on Joint option for higher EPS-95
pension as per SC Judgment.
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18-01-2023 |
MEA meeting with the Director ( HR & EB)
on 18-01.23. GM (HR) & his DGMs were
also present. General Secy Sh V K Tomar
led the MEA delegation.
Point of discussion:
1. Holding of DPC for regular promotion
in all caders: Dir( HR) asked GM( HR) to
submit details for further discussion
with CMD before 26 Jan for clearance of
restructuring. MEA however stressed for
immediate holding off DPCs without
waiting for restructuring and maintain
the parity with BSNL . Dir also asked GM
to consider this aspect also
2. EPS higher pension option: MEA put
forward that joint options for higher
pension as per SC Judgment are to be
exercised before 03 March 2023, so
management has to start the process at
the earliest. After detailed discussion,
Dir ( HR) asked the concerened officers
to study the issue and decide a meeting
of all concerened officers in two /
three days to take action on this
matter.
3.GS raised the issue of long pending
anti-dating cases. Dir HR asked to
collect the information and put cases
with all information within a week .
4. GS raised the issue to open the
window of CGHS option again for retired
employees particularly in Mumbai. Dir HR
asked GM/ DGM HR to collect information
from the Mumbai unit in this regard for
further action to take decision on this
matter.
5.GS asked to post a few lady officers
near their spouse/ family on compensate
ground. Dir HR asked GM/DGM HR to
suggest a feasible option.
6. Different issues related to MTNL and
BSNL merger were also discussed .
7. Including the children of employees
expired during service in IPD till the
retirement date of deceased employee.
Dir ( HR) asked the concerened officers
to put up the case
Following office bearers attended
meeting along with GS, Shri R S Maan,
CHQ Vice President, AGSs Sh Satyavir
Singh& Sh Sunil Sonkar, Circle
Secretary, Sh Sunil Kumar & Jt Secy ,Sh
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03-01-2023 |
GS writes CMD MTNL and Dir HR
for Calling of "Option" under Para 11/3)
and Para 11 14) of Employees Pension
Scheme 1995 based upon the Hon'ble
Supreme Courts judgment in CA No.
008143-008144/2022 titled EPFO Vs. Sunil
Kumar pronounced on 04.11.2022 and
Compilation of Data for Higher Pension
under EPS-95.
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02-01-2023 |
Meeting with CMD---GS, Sh V K Tomar
along with Sh Sunil Kumar, CS, Delhi, Dy.
GS Sh D P S Chaudhary, AGS Shri.
Satyavir Singh , AGS Shri. Sunil Kumar
Sonkar ,Org. Secretary Shri Birgesh
Kumar Sharma , Circle Treasurer Shri
Vikrant Singh & Sh Pawan Dixit JS, met
Shri P. K Purwar CMD, MTNL & BSNL on 02/01/23,
though it was customary meeting on the
occasion of the new year, but some
issues were discussed.
CMD told he has given a presentation in
the DOT last week regarding steps he is
going to take for MTNL like delisting,
share buyback etc. DOT in principle on
board with these proposed steps, now he
is going to start the process of taking
approval from COS and Cabinet if
required. He expects this process is
going to take 8-9 months to complete.
On HR front he
told MTNL's HR restructuring file is
with him he will soon look into it. GS
raised the issue of promotion AM to DM
to SM to DGM and AM(Mkt/HR/etc) strongly
,GS told as he has streamlined promotion
in BSNL now he expects the same to be
done in the MTNL as soon as possible, GS
told there is no litigation or any other
issue of seniority list in MTNL, if
management wishes, Promotion can be done
within a month. CMD said now after
streamlining the promotions in BSNL, his
focus will be in MTNL and assured to
take all decision in this respect within
three months.
Regarding the workforce merger with BSNL,
CMD told he will finalize what he is
going to do by March 2023, and fairness
and justice will be criteria in deciding
the same. He will call also stakeholders
to discuss the same. He told the
process of implementing this may start
in 2024. He is of opinion that MTNL's
employees are getting 11-14% higher
salaries. He also told he wants the
scales BSNL and MTNL should be the same.
Therefore In the
case of Option to BSNL to MTNL
employees, he is thinking of
implementing (Basic of BSNL +DA of
BSNL)+ Personal Pay for MTNL
employees, where Personal Pay will =
(Basic of MTNL+DA of MTNL) - (Basic of
BSNL+DA of BSNL)-5% Superannuation (if
applicable). This Personal pay will be
subsumed in future increments. He sees
there may some difficulty in Matching
the seniority of MTNL employees in the
BSNL, for which he is planning to have a
joint consultation with the
association/union of MTNL and BSNL.
GS strongly raised the issue of 30%
Superannuation, to which CMD replied it
is not under consideration, looking at
MTNL's workforce merger into BSNL.
GS strongly raised
various issues, and showed his
displeasure and anguish that despite
several meetings and assurances MTNL's
employees' issues were not given due
importance, be it promotion,30%
superannuation or any other HR issues.,
he expects management to change this in
the year 2023 and also assured full
co-operation and ready to contribute in
finding solution of MTNL's HR issues
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20-12-22 |
Meeting with
Member (Services)--- GS, MEA Shri V
K Tomar, GS, MTNL Mazdoor Sangh, Sh
Dharamraj Singh & AGS, MEA Shri Satyavir
Singh met Member (Services), DOT, Dr
Mahesh Shukla today 19th December, 2022
and had a discussion on pension
revision. Member ( Services) informed
that Pension revision proposal moved by
DOT and agreed by DOP&PW was sent to
Department of Expenditure, Ministry of
Finance, who in turn has asked the
financial implication in the pension
revision proposal mooted by DOT. So,
Now, DOT is working out the financial
implication with 0, 5, 10 and 15%
fitment. Secretary, DOT has also spoken
to Secretary, DOE for early and
favourable decision.
We expressed our concern on two
points
1- Our demand of pension revision with
CPC was to ensure further revisions
smoothly without any linkage of pay
revision of MTNL/BSNL, but revision of
pension according to PRC may next time
also require same lengthy procedure to
get pension revision delinked with pay
revision. Therefore, a permanent
solution is to be devised to avoid
future problems. He asked us to write
him, and assured to make a provision in
the proposal to get pension revision
delinked with pay revision for future
pension revisions also.
2- When pension revision has been
delinked with pay revision and MTNL/BSNL
absorbed employees are being treated as
govt employees after retirement than why
0,5 0r 10 % fitment calculations are
being made. It should be 2.515 as per
CPC or 15% as per PRC. Member (Services)
said that these calculations will help
DOT and Hon'ble Minister to decide
maximum fitment.
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20-12-2220-12-22 |
Meeting with CMD- Yesterday ( 30th Nov,
2022) GS, MEA met CMD, MTNL/ BSNL Sh P K
Purwar, and discussed following issues
1- Promotions of Executives in MTNL*-
while expressing the concern of MTNL
Officers over long delay in promotions
in every cadre of all disciplines , GS
pleaded for expediting the promotion
process, and also year of recruitment
parity in promotions with BSNL to
minimize the hurdle in merger process.
CMD was requested to ensure pending
promotions in all cadres before merger.
He was also apprised of the 15 year
stagnation in the cadre of AM, Mktg, HR,
Fin, legal , Civil & Elect and 20 years
stagnation in DM cadre. CMD assured to
expedite the process and also said that
he would try to get all staff related
issues to be resolved in MTNL before
merger to avoid post merger problems.
2--Merger of Services and staff in BSNL--
CMD said earlier target of merger by
March ,2023 is now deferred to Sep 2023.
He said he has to discuss this issue
with Secretary, DoT, Hon'ble MoC, and
than Group of Secretaries through
Secretary , DoT before processing the
merger issue . CMD indicated that
merger/ option will be with pay scale
parity with BSNL and basic will be
protected with personal pay, which GS
strongly opposed. This issue will be
discussed at appropriate time in formal
meeting .
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10-12-2210-11-22 |
Delhi Circle CEC has been conducted today
at 2pm in room number 555 kidwai bhawan.
A large number of CHQ, Circle office
bearers, area secy and other office
bearers participated in the CEC. The
following resolutions have been passed by
the CEC Unanimously -
1. Basic pay with continuation of
increment should be protected at the time
of merger of MTNL executives with BSNL.
2. Promotion should be given in mtnl
before the merger to maintain the parity
in seniority.
3. Informed choice should be given to
executives at the time of the merger of
MTNL executives with BSNL.
4. 3rd PRC should be implemented before
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5-11-22 |
After long battle with GOI and EPFO Vs
NCOA and NCR in SC, Honble' SC given
judgment in the favor of NCOA and NCR.
Simple Understanding of Supreme Court
Judgment on EPS 95 Pension delivered on
4.11.22
As per judgment those who are in service
on or after September 2014 can opt for
higher pension.
After the SC judgment the revised
contribution to EPS95 Pension scheme will
be 8.33 % of actual salary without any
ceiling.
(Actual salary means Basic + DA.)
Those who are willing to opt, the amount
to be transferred to EPS95 scheme is almost
70% of Management contribution in your PF
account. ( Amount to be transferred to
EPS corpus will be calculated on
differential amount on the actual salary
plus interest thereon at the rate PF
trust earned, year wise from 1995. In
case any employee already drawn NRL,
equal amount may be transferred as per
above formula from Employee
Contribution).
Eigible pension is as per the formula:
5 Years average Actual salary x
pensionable service from 1995 devided by
factor 70.
For Example :
Basic + DA = Rs 1,20,000
Pensionable service from 1995 ,at the age
of 58 is 27
Pension for month is around Rs 46500
(120000×27÷70).
50% for widow/ minor childrens
# It will not be of any benefit to those
who retired prior to 31.08.2016 i.e
without applying before 1.9.2014 for
higher pension , but those who applied
for higher pension in service before
1.9.2014 ( retired in August 2016, but
EPFO either rejected or didn't process
their application) are eligible to get
higher pension by opting & depositing the
difference of contribution (after issuing
the guidelines expecting in First week of
Jan 2023, process of Option and payment
should be completed within in 4 months as
per SC guidelines).
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12-10-2022 |
Mumbai Circle CEC & CHQ Office Bearers
meeting at Mumbai on 7th and 8th October,
2022—
A well-organized and well attended Mumbai
CEC was held on 7th October, 2022 at
Conference Hall BKC, MTNL Building under
the presidentship of Shr JJ Mathias
,Mumbai circle president. Mumbai Circle
under the leadership of Shri G P Yadav,
Circle Secretary Mumbai gave warm welcome
to CHQ office bearers by presenting
flower bouquet. GS and CHQ President
along with other CHQ/ Circle office
bearers of Delhi & Mumbai attended and
addressed the CEC meeting. GS and other
office bearers threw light on the ongoing
developments related to the cabinet
decision to take over the MTNL operation
by BSNL and future of MTNL employees in
this changing scenario. GS also said that
Association has demanded settlement of
pending HR issues and interest protection
of employees in future scenario before
taking over the operations of the company
by BSNL.
CEC members raised various queries
related to job security, pay protection,
seniority, promotion & 30% fitment and
options with informed choice amongst BSNL/MTNL/DOT
or any other possible option in other
govt organizations.
GS apprised the house of the efforts
being made by Association to resolve the
pending HR issues, and replied all the
queries and clarified all doubts and
apprehensions with a strong resolution of
the Association to protect the interests
of all DOT/MTNL recruited officers in
this changing scenario. He said that
Association is constantly persuading the
management to settle the HR issues at the
earliest and protect the legitimate
rights of employees in the process of
merger.
GS asked members not to come under any
panic and stress in this new situation
and assured that Association will take
care of all concern of executive. But
asked membership to be ready to face and
challenge any situation with
organizational and legal battle if
required.
CEC meeting ended with an exhaustive
deliberation and vote of thanks by Sh
Avinash javliker CHQ VP.
CHQ office bearers meeting was held on
8th October, 2022:
at
same Venue, which was attended by CHQ
office bearers of Delhi and Mumbai,
Circle Presidents/ Secretaries/
Treasurers of Delhi & Mumbai Circles
along with some other office bearers
under the presidentship of Shri P N
Vasane, CHQ President.
A very healthy and elaborate discussion
was held and all office bearers gave
their views and suggestions on various
issues which were discussed in Mumbai CEC.
Broadly following issues were discussed
1. All pending HR issues are to be
settled before BSNL takes over MTNL
services and offer any option to MTNL
employees
2. Option to BSNL/MTNL/DOT/VRS/ any other
govt organization be given to MTNL
employees in case of taking over of MTNL
operation by BSNL/ closure
3. Protection of pay/pay scale for those
who opt for BSNL
4. Regular promotions in all cadres
before taking over of services by BSNL
and offering any options
5. 3/5 years transfer Moratorium for
those who opt for BSNL
CHQ office bearers decided to strongly
stand by the demand of the members and
fight with all might to protect their
interest and legitimate rights. The
meeting ended with through deliberation
and vote of thanks by Sh SS Shete AGS
CHQ.
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24-09-2022 |
Meeting with Member (Services), DOT—GS,
MEA Sh V K Tomar, GS, MTNL MS ( BMS) Shri
Dharamraj Singh, DGS, MEA Shri D P S
Chaudhary, AGS, MEA, Shri Sunil Sonkar
met Member (Services) DOT on 23rd
September, 2022. Following issues were
discussed.
1. Pension revision of MTNL/BSNL retired
employees—He elaborately explained the
whole exercise in reaching to the
decision to de-link the pension revision
from pay revision. He said DOT maintained
that the day MTNL/ BSNL absorbed employee
retires, he becomes ex Govt employee so
his pension revision has nothing to do
with the pay revision of working
employees of MTNL/BSNL, and so the
proposal to de-link the pension revision
from pay revision with notional fixation
of pay w.e.f 01-01-2017 with 0% fitment
was sent to DoP&PW, which has been
principally agreed by DoP&PW and sent
back to us with certain queries and
proposal to form an inter- ministerial
committee to take a final decision on
this issue. DOT has replied queries and
is in talk with DOP&PW in respect of
committee formation on which both the
departments are not on same page.
Forum representatives expressed their
sincere gratitude to Member (services)
for his excellent efforts to get DOT/
ministry agreed to de-link pension
revision from pay revision and notional
fixation w e f 01-01-2017 which will
extend benefit of pay revision to
employees who have retired before or
after 2017 and will be retiring in
future. We opposed 0% fitment and
demanded full fitment as per 3rd PRC. He
said even with 0% fitment there is a gain
of about 8 to 13% in cases where
employees are on minimum of their scale
and this will reduce as slab of scale
increases, but no one will be in
disadvantageous position and everyone
will get less or more benefit with point
to point fixation, and also next revision
will be insured. But later he appeared
positive to reconsider it and asked
suggestions and cooperation from forum to
address the issue of fitment so that it
doesn’t twig at any stage because it has
to pass many stages before govt approval.
Forum assured him to give suggestions and
cooperation to ensure that pension is
revised with higher fitment. His approach
was very positive and practical.
2. Pension fund for MTNL recruited
officers/employees (30% corpus)—He showed
his concern towards the social security
of employees so instantly agreed to write
to MTNL management to create pension fund
for employees who are not covered in govt
pension scheme.
3. Fitment of retired employees with 5%
more IDA neutralization—He said that DOT
proposal has already gone to DOE
(Department of Expenditure) and is being
pursued frequently by DoT to get their
approval.
4. Counting of casual service for
pension—He showed his concern on this
issue and assured to look into it and
asked to write to him on this matter
also.
5. Merger of MTNL/BSNL—His opinion was
that when only 3.5 thousand employees are
left in MTNL, its should be merged. But
he said that first MTNL has to be
delisted from stock market.
6. 3rd PRC implementation—He said let
management take its decision on this
issue first
Meeting was very positive, interactive
and cordial . He is a very nice officer
who discusses issue with full
concentration, solution and right
approach. He asked us to come again to
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07-09-2022 |
MTNL CO issued confirmation orders of
2018 batch Assistant Managers (Telecom).
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30-08-2022 |
Meeting with Director ( HR)---GS, Sh V K
Tomar along with Sh Sunil Kumar, CS,
Delhi, Sh D P S Chaudhary Dy. GS, Sh R S
Maan, VP, & Sh Pawan Dixit JS, met
Director ( HR) on 30 th August 2022.
GM(HR), along with Team HR officers were
also present in the meeting.
The following issues were discussed:
1. Restructuring and Promotion Issues --A
presentation on restructuring was given
by the HR team, GS raised the issue of
less number of vacancies at the SM
level(162) and asked about the rationale/
formula used to drive these vacancies. GS
demanded all promotions should be done at
par with BSNL before any absorption in
BSNL. Issue of promotion of HR/Mkt/Legal
is also raised. Issue of disadvantageous
position MTNL DR with respect to BSNL DR
also raised, and requested Dir HR to find
out mechanism so that this MTNL DR should
also get the promotion.
2. Issue of informed choice to MTNL
employees --A detailed discussion took
place on this issue, Dir HR told that
decision on informed choice/BSNL
absorption will be taken by the Committee
of Secretaries when the transfer of MTNL
operation to BSNL happens. As of now no
serious discussion took place in the
management on this issues, due to other
critical issues are being handled by BSNL
management. GS raised concerns of the
employees and to address the prevailing
uncertainty, management should make
employees' issues a priority and start
working on the modalities of the informed
choices. GS explained the expectations of
employees from management on various
options.
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27-08-2022 |
GS writes CMD MTNL, MOC &IT, SECY DOT
to give informed choice option (including
absorption in BSNL) to MTNL employees
before transferring services to BSNL.
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05-08-2022 |
In view of cabinet decisions/ approval on
DOT proposals for BSNL revival , to find
a way forward for MTNL merger with BSNL,
other relief and CMD assurance to
discuss these decisions and other issues
raised by forum on 10th August 2022, we
have decided to defer our protest of
SATYAGRAH at Sanchar Bhawan on 5th
August,2022.
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04-08-2022 |
NCOA/ NCR, EPS95 proceeding status
Please note that the batch of EPF cases
were heard yesterday when the counsel for
the Union of India and TATA motors
addressed the Court.
The supreme court poked holes in the
Acturial analysis of the ASG Mr Vikramjit
Banerjee and refused to believe the
validity of the he report.
The supreme court compared between
paragraph 26 of the PENSION FUND and
paragraph 52 of the Provident Fund and
opined that investement in both funds was
identical and to be made in same manner.
Similarly Mr C U Singh counsel for TATA
motors was also admonished by the court
which refused to believe the distinction
between PF AND PENSION FUND.
Today the supreme court took up the
Kerala High court batch cases first and
allowed Mr Pillai and Mr Muthuraj Senior
Advocates to appear for the pensioners
and defend the High court judgement.
Mr Pillai made a laboured argument while
defending the judgment of the Kerala High
court. However he was able to bring on
record the loopholes in the Acturial
report. He relied on various charts.
Mr Muthuraj Senior Advocate too made
forceful argument in favour of the EPF
scheme and the challenge to the 2014
amendment
In the afternoon Mr Vikas Singh senior
advocate , Mr Venkataramani senior
advocate and Gopal Shankaranarayanan
Senior advocates made a plea that the
referral.order had ignored a fifth batch
of EPF cases namely Writ Petitions filed
directly before the supreme court.
To this the court enquired whether the
main issue in those cases pertained to
Exempted and unexempted establishment.
Mr Vikas Singh and Mr Gopal
Shankaranarayanan senior advocate both
vehemently argued that the main issued
even in writ petition were the
applicability of the R C Gupta Judgement
and the 2014 amendment and the EPFO
circulated of may 2017.
They stated that a subsidiary issue was
the exempted established argument which
was dependent on the outcome of the main
issues and hence they must be heard else
it would prejudice the entire case of
lakhs of pensioners all over the country.
The court agreed to hear our batch of
Writ petitions .
Mr R Venkataramani senior advocate took
my help in arguing before the court.
After his turn Mr Vikas Singh Senior
Advocate commenced a detailed argument.
He started with the preliminary
submission that exempted establishement
under section 17 of the act were never
excluded from Pension scheme .further he
took the court to the definition clause
Section 2 , section 3, section 5, section
6, section 6A , section 7, section 17
(1)(2)(3)(6) .
Thereafter he commenced with the Pension
scheme which excluded only section 16
employees and not section 17 employees.
He also poked holes in the actuary report
and relied on the 2 page table circulated
by Mr Kohli to me to show that except one
case of pensioner receiving benefit of R
C Gupta Judgement who received Rs 60000
pension 78 percent received pension below
10 thousand .
The bench wanted to wrap up arguments
however Mr Gopal Shankaranarayanan and Mr
Singh Argued that since the EPFO and UOI
HAD been granted 2 days it was necessary
for us to be heard on another day also to
do justice to the case. The court then
agreed to give 2 hours tomorrow afternoon
at 2 pm
Mr Singh will continue to argue tomorrow
and further stated that he would continue
with respect to the legal provisions of
the pension scheme and provident fund
scheme tomorrow.
Overall the day was a satisfactory day
for our side with Mr Singh Mr Gopal
Shankaranarayanan staying the entire day
and closely watching the case .
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29-07-2022 |
Today on dated 29/07/2022, in the 1st.
Phase of agitational program, "Forum of
Unions and Associations of MTNL" staged a
"Day Long Dharna & Lunch Hour
Demonstration" in the premises of Eastern
Court.
A huge gathering of about 1000
participated in the agitation. More than
100 Retired Executives were also present
on the short notice call of MREWA.
Sh.D.C. Sharma, CHQ Vice President SNPWA,
Sh. R. K. Mudgal, G/S MREWA, Sh. R. P.
Sharma, President, MTNL DOT Retired Class
III & IV Association addressed the huge
gathering and briefed the long pending
issues of Retired and Working Employees
of MTNL like :--
Pay Revision, Pension Revision, 5% IDA
Neutralisation, Interest payment for the
delayed period of release of GPF, Payment
of GLIS, Enhancement of OPD & IPD medical
limit of CPF Retirees, Settlement of 10
months anomaly cases, Extension of date
of CGHS reimbursement, Payment of
difference of Ex-gratia to the VRS-19
Retirees, whose DPC of TBFU was conducted
after January, 2022 due to administrative
reasons, Option of commutation to the
family pensioners of VRS-19 Retirees in
case of his/her death before their
superannuation or January,2025,
Preparation of Pensioner's I-cards of CPF
Retirees from MTNL.
From the Forum of MTNL, the gathering was
addressed by Sh. V. K. Tomar, Secretary
General, NCOA and G/S, MEA, Sh. Dharam
Raj, G/S, MTNL MS, Sh. Mahavir Singh,
President, MTNL MS, Sh. Sunil Kumar, C/S
MEA Delhi Circle and other Association &
Union leaders and briefed the long
pending issues of Retired and Working
Employees.
Next programme is "Day Long Satyagraha"
at Sanchar Bhawan on 5th. August, 2022.
All the Executives are requested to reach
Sanchar Bhawan at 10 AM on dated 5th.
August, 2022 positively to raise your
voice for the legitimate long pending
demands of Retired and Working Employees. |
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27-07-2022 |
MEA writes letter to CMD MTNL in
respect to the comments sought by GM HR
regarding HR restructuring.
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20-07-2022 |
FORUM serves protest action notice to
CMD and Secy DOT for our long pending
issues.
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08-07-2022 |
GS writes letter to Secy DOT and CMD MTNL
regarding early payment of Salary for the
month of June 2022.
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01-07-2022 |
Today, GS com V K Tomar talked to Dir (
Fin) Mrs Yojna Das regarding salary
payment of MTNL employees. She informed
that funds are not available that is why
salary payment of this month is getting
delayed. She also said that management is
vigorously presuming with the different
banks to get loans and also arranging
funds from other sources also. But she
was unable to tell any deadline of salary
payment except assuring her best efforts
to arrange funds as early as possible.
Regarding cabinet note she said things
are moving in right way but no one in
management is aware when decision will be
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28-06-2022 |
Meeting with GM( HR)--GS along with AGSs
Sh Satyavir Singh and Sh Sunil Sonkar met
GM(HR) on 28-06-22 and discussed
following issues
1. Organization restructuring. He
informed that almost work of
restructuring is complex and will be
finalized by the end of this week and
most probably will be sent to CMD next
week for his approval after which DPC
process will be started.
2. 2019 AM(T) batch ..after detailed
discussion he assured orders will be
issued next week.
3. Individual cases of antidation and
pending promotions were also discussed.
He conveyed the progress of such cases
and assured early settlement. |
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16-06-2022 |
Meeting with Joint Secretary,( A), DoT:
GS, MEA, Sh V K Tomar, GS, MTNL MS, Sh
Dharmraj Singh & DGS, Sh D P S Chaudhary
greeted new Joint Secretary (A) Sh Sunil
Kr Verma today 16th June, 22 and
discussed following issues.
1. Revival/ MTNL& BSNL merger and fate of
MTNL employees in present uncertainties.
Forum representatives elaborately
explained and apprised him with the
present situation of MTNL and Forum view
point on MTNL/ BSNL merger and Revival of
MTNL and also the concern of employees
regarding their fate in this condition.
Being new in DoT, he was not much aware
of the situation and status of the
ongoing developments on this issue, yet
he showed keen interest and noted all
relevant points for his knowledge and
further persuasion at his level
2. Implementation of 3rd PRC and wage
revision...This issue was also explained
to him in detail for further discussion
with secretary to get affordability
condition relaxation from cabinet. He
noted down relevant points.
3. Pension fund for MTNL recruited
employees and pension revision of DoT
employees absorbed in MTNL. These issues
were also explained in detail and again
he noted these issues for further action
by concerned officers of DoT/ MTNL
4. 5% fitment to retired employees. He
was updated with the present status of
this issue and his intervention was
sought to get it expedited.
5. Delay in GPF withdrawal of working
employees and other issues related to CPF,
gratuity and counting period for pension
etc were also apprised to him for DoT
intervention.
He listened representatives very
patiently and attentively and noted all
the issues and also marked our
representation on these issues to
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15-06-2022 |
GS, MEA met Dir( HR) on 14 th June 22 to
discuss and expedite following issues.
1. Status of cabinet note on certain
issues of MTNL...He informed cabinet note
was sent to PMO who in turn sought
certain information which has been
clarified and a presentation has been
given to PMO who can send our proposals
to cabinet for its consideration any
time. He ruled out any possibility of VRS.
2..Organizational restructuring. He
informed one or two meetings are still
required to finalize the restructuring
hopefully it will be completed by the end
of this month after which process of
promotion can be started. He was conveyed
the feelings of officers who are very
much frustrated and demoralized because
of reluctant approach of management on
career prospects of the officers and also
the very survival of company and its
employees fate in it.
3. Other issues like 30% corpus,
confirmation of 2019 batch officers ,
antidation etc were also discussed and he
was requested to get expedited the issues
which come in his office domain .
Regarding 30% corpus formation, he asked
GS to discuss with CMD.
4. Concern of officers of MTNL regarding
merger of MTNL & BSNL and fate of
employees was also conveyed to him . He
maintained to wait some more time to get
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07-05-2022 |
GS writes letter to Secy DOT, CMD MTNL,
DIR(HR) MTNL regarding Manpower
restructuring and promotion of
executives.
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04-05-2022 |
Meeting with Director( HR)---GS, Sh V K
Tomar along with Sh R S Maan, VP, Sh
Satyavir Singh, AGS, Sh Sunil Sonkar, AGS
& Sh Sunil Kumar, CS, Delhi met Director
( HR) on 5th May 2022. GM(HR), DGM(HR)s
were also present in the meeting.
Following issues were discussed
1. 2nd revival package of MTNL/ BSNL...Dir
(HR) informed that DoT, after
inter-ministerial consultation, has sent
cabinet note on 2nd revival package to
cabinet, in this cabinet note there are
many proposals for way forward of BSNL/
MTNL revival. Let us wait for the
decision of the cabinet on these
proposals.
2..Regular promotions of
Executives--Association expressed its
deep concern over undue delay in
promotions of executives of all wings.
Dir(HR) said that restructuring is
expected to be finalize by end of this
month , and after that DPCs for
promotions will be started. Association
informed Dir(HR) that it is learnt that
restructuring committee is going to
recommend very less number of posts of SM
and DGM because they are comparing the
Delhi/ Mumbai with other metro cities of
BSNL like Kolkata/ Chennai and also
taking the criteria of executives posts
on the basis of present working
connection. This criteria of
restructuring of man power was strongly
opposed by Association and submitted that
significance, demography and strategic
importance of these two capital cities
can not be compared with other cities.
And also officers strength is to be
decided keeping in view the future growth
and development of the company as well as
total network, not merely on present
working connection. One other factor was
also brought to the knowledge of Dir (
HR) that in Kolkata/ Chennai, there are
thousands of JE/ TTA working in these
cities, while there is no such supporting
staff in MTNL and so all work is done by
AM/ DM/ SM/ DGM.
More over, less number of posts in SM and
DGM will affect the promotions of
officers who are stagnating in one cadre
for 20 years. So promotions are to be
given on time bound basis or posts are to
be created in such a way that officers
get promotion in 8/ 10 years.
Director ( HR) was very cooperative in
the discussion and reciprocated in the
very positive way who asked Association
to give its views again in writing on
promotions and restructuring. He also
sought certain information from committee
member on the basis of facts raised by
MEA.
3..30% Corpus...Dir( HR) categorically
said that this issue is with CMD and so
is to be discussed with CMD only
4...Enhancement in IPD
limit...Association opined that present
IPD limit of 6 lakhs is very less so it
is to be increased atleast to 10 lakhs.
It was also informed to Dir(HR) that
during last protest of Forum on this
issue, CMD assured to review and enhance
it. Dir(HR), after discussion with
concerened dealing officers said that
this issue of IPD enhancement will be
taken up when present IPD insurence
scheme is reviewed in June 2022.
5..Trg increment for MTNL recruited
officers/ employees:
Dir(HR) was elaborately apprised of the
past developments on this issue and
requested him to reopen and settle it. He
discussed this issue with keen intrest
but was not in position in this issue
neither to deny nor accept. We will
further discuss with him and CMD.
6.Enhancement of transport allowances..
Association raised that transport
allowance of Rs 750/ is too less which
has not been revised for almost last 20
years. He said issue of revision of
transport allowance is also being raised
in BSNL. We asked him to bring us to the
level of BSNL transport allowance at
least. On this issue also he remained
indecisive. Issue will be further taken
up with CMD.
7..Five days week in CO
BSNL board is looking after the MTNL
board and ultimately both the boards are
to be merged and there is 5 days week in
BSNL CO, So, there should also be 5 days
week in MTNL CO. By doing so, MTNL can
save electricity / water charges and
other expenditure. Association has raised
this issue for consideration of
management.
8..Entitlement of staff quarters on the
basis of grade instead of post.
Association has raised this issue. Dir(HR)
will look into it.
9..Confirmation of 2019 AM(T) batch...
Association raised this issue and
informed Dir( HR) that this issue has
been discussed two times but still
confirmation orders are pending because
of pendency of case of one officer.
Association asked to issue confirmation
orders of the batch immediately. Dir (
HR) assured that orders will be issued
shortly.
10--Pending antidation cases..
Association informed Dir ( HR) that
in-spite of repeated request from
Association and direction from him to
concerned officers, antidation cases are
still pending. Dir ( HR) again asked
concerened officers to initiate the
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22-04-22 |
Meeting with GM(HR):
GS along with DGS, Sh D P S Chaudhary and
CS, Sh Sunil Kumar met GM(HR) on 22/4/22
and discussed following points:
1. Restructuring of Man power: GM(HR)
informed that final meeting of
restructuring committee is scheduled to
be held on Monday, 25th April.
2..Confirmation of 2019 batch AM(T). He
informed that there is some issue with
one officer of this batch so DPC members
are waiting clearance from Mumbai unit.
We have asked him to issue confirmation
orders of whole batch leaving one case
whose clearance is awaited for quite long
time and as and when this officer's
clearance is received he/she may be
confirmed. GM( HR) will try to convince
other DPC members for the same.
3. 5% fitment case reply to DoT.. He
assured to send the reply in 2/3 days.
4. Pending antidation cases.. Association
once again reminded and pressed him to
settle the long pending antidation cases.
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22-04-22 |
Meeting With Jt Secretary,
DoT:
Forum had given a agenda to Secretary,
DoT and sought appointment for
discussion. But because of busy schedule
of Secretary and Add Secretary, AS asked
Jt Secretary to discuss the agenda points
with Forum representatives.
GS MEA, Shri V K Tomar & GS, MTNL MS, Sh
Dharamraj Singh met DDG, ( PM) who is
looking after the charge of Jt Secretary
on 20th April, 2022 and discussed the
following points
1. Fate of MTNL employees in case MTNL
services are transferred to BSNL as per
proposal in cabinet note.
2. Implementation of 3rd PRC
3. Revision of pension of retired
employees and formation of pension fund
for MTNL recruited employees
4. Salary payment on time.
5. Counting casual service for pension.
6. 5% fitment of retired employees.
DDG(PM) who is looking after the charge
of JS has joined recently, so he was not
well aware of the issues so he asked
forum representatives to brief him in
detail about the issues raised in agenda.
Forum representatives made him aware of
the status of the issues. He was very
positive and discussed all the issues
with keen interest and asked
representatives to meet him after some
time.
He informed that cabinet note for second
revival package is still under inter
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21-04-22 |
Meeting with Dir(T):
GS MEA com sh V K Tomar, Vice President
sh R S Maan, CS sh Sunil Kumar, AGS sh
Sunil Kumar Sonkar, President delhi Unit
sh Arun Dixit, met and welcomed New Dir(T),
BSNL/MTNL sh V Ramesh, in BSNL CO.
We apprised him with current situation of
MTNL's services, vendor payment, working
employees, etc. We told him that MTNL has
best officers, we are handling VVIP
customer day and night without resources.
He told early integration of network. We
told him to get absorb employees also
with network.
We request him to invest in MTNL network.
We held a detailed discussion for the
betterment of services.
He is very positive and hopeful that
Glorious days will come. And told that
Second revival package is in active
consideration of govt and communication
Ministry is very positive.
We assured him to give our full support
for the betterment of MTNL. |
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