COM CHINNASAMY SDE NWOP PRA RETIRED ON 28-2-2017.SNEA ERODE WISH HIM A HAPPY RETIRED LIFE.DISTRICT UNION HAD PARTICIPATED IN BRANCH SEND OFF MEETING AND GARLANDED WITH SHAWL AT PRA. DISTRICT UNION VERY SINCERELY THANKS CHINNASAMY FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION OF RS 2000 FOR SNEA ERODE

The second CEC meeting of TN circle was held at Kanyakumari on 4-2-2017. National flag hoisted by Com Muthiyalu CWC member and SNEA flag hoisted by Com.S Balasubramanian Circle President. The CEC meeting was presided over by Com S.Balasubramanian Circle President. Com N.Albertsingh DS NGC proposed welcome address. Circle President delivered presidential address covering the functioning of circle assn, success in  MVP campaign, Rule 8 transfers, E2 E3 pay scales, promotions, posting of JTOs etc.

        Com. A.A.Khan CHQ President inaugurated the CEC meeting. In his speech CHQ President appreciated the TN circle for the victory in MVP . He addressed about the status of issues after the MVP, the danger of disinvestment, strategic sales, financial viability of BSNL, the latest situation in E2,E3 pay scales CPSU hierarchy, Superannuation benefit, social security issues, cadre name change and our two fold responsibility of strengthening the SNEA and profit making of BSNL he mentioned, JTO to SDE, SDE to DE, DE to DGM promotions merger of Civil and Electrical wings with main stream and problems in accounts wings, LDCE, Rule-8 transfer cases,  pending the HR issues.

        Shri K.Saju Geroge GM NGC delivered his special address. He mentioned that the telecom field now is turbulant situation.The dangers of JIO he cautioned. The MNP is positive and in NGC it is 5 :1, he appreciated. Positive mind feeling, team work, effective utilisation of available  resources, manpower  he covered in his motivational speech. He insisted to create some examples of excellence in our work.

        Circle Secretary presented his report  for the period 23-4-2016 To 3-2-2017. He covered the local agitations during this period in STR, Tuticorin, Madurai, Salem, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore and  Erode. He informed the work done during the MVP through out TN and our success in transfer and posting were also informed. The re-allottment of DGM postings, Incoming DEs posting, Posting of  LICE and offg JTOs, Rule -8 transfers, achieving the request transfers with in 11 months a major breakthrough in transfer policy were pointed out.

            Com R.Rajan CHQ Treasurer greeted the CEC and explained the MVP, 3rd PRC and subscription deduction forms collection by DSs. 

The CEC ended at 20-40 hrs with Vote of thanks by Com Rose Cyril Xavier, CWC member which followed by National Anthem.

Pay protection on Offtg promotion for the JTO/JAO/SDE/AO/AD(OL)s etc officiated as SDE/AO/DE/CAO etc in DoT/BSNL: The proposal for protection of the pay drawn during Officiating promotion is approved by CMD on 23.02.2017 as assured to us. The orders are expected tomorrow.

The proposal to constitute a Committee to deliberate on our suggestion for Term Insurance as social security for the BSNL direct rects is approved by DIR(HR). Letter will be issued in a day or two.

Salient features of 3^rd PRC recommendations:

a) Fitment benefit: Uniform fitment of 15% on Basic + IDA.

If the additional financial impact on the average of last 3 years PBT (Profit Before Tax) is less than 20%, the fitment will be 15%. If it is more than 20% but less than 30%, the fitment will be 10%. If it is more than 30% but less than 40%, the fitment will be 5%. If it is more than 40%, the fitment will be NIL.

b) Annual increment: 3%

c) Promotion Increment: 3%.

d) Pay scales:

Level                Pre-revised                              Revised

E0                    12600-32500                   30000-120000

E1                    16400-40500                   40000-140000

E2                    20600-46500                   50000-160000

E3                    24900-50500                   60000-180000

E4                    29100-54500                   70000-200000

E5                    32900-58000                   80000-220000

E6                    36600-62000                   90000-240000

E7                    43200-66000                   100000-260000

E8                    51300-73000                   120000-280000

E9                    62000-80000                   150000-300000

e) Stagnation increment: One increment after every two years, upto a maximum of 3 such increments.

f) IDA as on 01.01.2017: 100% neutralisation on 01.01.2017.

g) HRA: 24%, 16%, 8% in place of existing 30%, 20% and 10%. The HRA will be revised to 27%, 18% and 9% when IDA crosses 50% and further revised to 30%, 20% and 10% when IDA crosses 100%.

h) Superannuation benefits: It has to be under defined contribution scheme instead of defined benefit scheme.

i) Ceiling of gratuity to be enhanced from Rs 10 lakhs to Rs 20 lakhs from 01.01.2017. The ceiling of gratuity shall increase by 25% when IDA crosses 50%.

ii) The current limit of 30% of Basic pay +IDA will continue.

iii) The minimum qualifying service of 15 years not to be mandated for contributory pension. However it will be mandatory for medical benefits.

i) Date of effect: 01.01.2017 for pay scales, benefits and allowances.

j) Retirement age: No change.

k) Periodicity: Not later than 10 years, in line with Central Govt employees. Under no circumstances periodicity of wage revision for workmen should be less than the periodicity of the Executives. 

The SNEA proposal for Term Insurance for the BSNL rects is under consideration of management. Restg Cell moved a proposal to constitute a Committee to have deliberations on the issue. The proposal is send to DIR(HR) for approval.

Similarly our proposal for formation of Corpus Fund is send to Estt cell for collecting the data pertaining to all the employees through ERP.

Pay protection on Offtg promotion for the JTO/JAO/SDE/AOs officiated as SDE/AO/DE/CAO in DoT/BSNL: The proposal for protection of the pay drawn during Officiating promotion is cleared by DIR(HR) and send to CMD for approval. GS, President and AGS met CMD today and requested to approve the proposal. CMD assured to approve the same immediately.

In fact the provision for pay protection has been withdrawn by BSNL on 19.02.2010 through a clarification. This resulted reduction of pay by two to three increments and recovery of lakhs of rupees for thousands of Executives. Assn was opposing the same and demanding the restoration of pay protection.

GUIDELINES FOR FILLING OF APAR IN ESS MODULE:

order copy:http://sneaindia.com/files/Important%20Circulars/APAR/Guidelines%20for%20filling%20of%20e-APAR%20through%20ERP%20reg%20%2023-02-17.pdf