- Personal tax exemption limit raised to Rs 2.5 lakh from current Rs 2 lakh for taxpayers below 60 years
- Senior citizens’ tax exemption limit hiked from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh
- No change in surcharge for corporates, individuals
- Education Cess to stay at current 3%
- Investment limit under Section 80C hiked to Rs 1.5 lakh from current Rs 1 lakh
- Exemption on housing loans interest on self-occupied property increased from Rs 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh
13.07.2014: D.P.E. issues I.D.A. orders w.e.f. 01.07.2014s..Click
13.07.2014: BSNL CO endorses DPE Order on IDA..Click
13.07.2014: BSNL CO writes for Anomaly Information to all CGMs..Click
13.07.2014: GS Writes to BSNL CO on Gujarat Transfer issue and in turn BSNL CO writes to CGM Gujarat.Click
13.07.2014: GS Writes to BSNL CO on Orissa Transfer issue and in turn BSNL CO writes to CGM OrissaClick
13.07.2014: GS Writes to BSNL CO on MP Transfer issue and in turn BSNL CO writes to CGM MP.Click
13.07.2014: GS Writes to BSNL CO on UPEAST Gujarat Transfer issue and in turn BSNL CO writes to CGM UPEAST..Click
30.06.2014: Shri Avadhesh Kumar Mishra, Ex-Publication Secretary, FNTO NEWS and Sr.TOA Gr-IV, born on 30.06.1954, retires to-day afternoon on Superannuation. FNTO wishes him happy, wealthy and prosperous retired life and appreciates services rendered by him for contributing Hindi translation in our magazine. He had joined service on 07.10.1977 and rendered total 36 years, 8 months and 18 days satisfactory service.
24.06.2014: Funds for GPF payments : ED (Finance) Mrs. Sujata Ray says that the funds were allotted to Circles on uniform basis. Efforts are on to allot more funds to circles.
24-06-2014 : JAO R/R:- BSNL management has approved 5 years service condition for JAO Deptl Candidates. The matter has been sent to Board for approval.
24-06-2014 : Approval of JTO and TTA R/Rs and E1 scale for non-executives could not materialize due to absence of Govt nominees in Board meeting of BSNL.
24-06-2014 : Pension revision of Pre/post 2007 retirees due to 78.2% IDA fixation benefit:- DOT has still not replied to the points of DOE of Ministry of Finance.
24.06.2014: BSNLEU not to participate in the talks to be held on 27.06.2014, on the 30 point charter of demands. The Joint Action Committee of the Unions and Associations of the Non-Executives submitted a 30 point charter of demands on 09.04.2014. Most of the demands contained in the charter, are burning and long pending demands of the Non-Executives. Surprisingly, the Management has taken the decision not to hold any talks with the JAC. Instead, it has called only BSNLEU and NFTE for the talks to be held on 27.06.2014. The All India Centre of BSNLEU met on 20.06.2014 and discussed the issue. It is decided in the meeting that BSNLEU should not participate in the talks, if the JAC is not invited. BSNLEU has given a letter to this effect to the Management. It is understood that NFTE has also taken a similar decision
24-06-2014 : DPE issued clarifications to CPSEs for finalizing the pension and post superannuation medical benefit scheme w.e.f. 01-01-2007. F. No.-W-02/0017/2014-DPE-(WC)-GL-XI/14. Dated:-21-06-2014
20.06.2014: Shri S.N. Sharma, Circle Secretary, FNTO, M.P. Circle, passed away to-day morning. FNTO CHQ Conveys its heartfelt condolances to bereaved family. May his soul rest in eterneal peace in heavenly abode. G.S. FNTO.
13.06.2014: Obituary : Smt Rashida Begum, Wife of Br. Islam Ahmed, President NFTE, expired on 12. 06.2014. Her burial took place at 5PM, June 12th at Nazarganj near Allahabad. FNTO conveys its heartfelt condolences.
13.06.2014: FNTO HQ Phone No. 23723202 is restored from 12.06.2014.
06.06.2014: UNI Delegation comprising Br. Zakari Koudougou, Regional Secretary, UNI South Africa, Br. Bones Zingisile Skulu, General Secretary UNI South Africa and Br. Rajendra Aharya UNI Director, Kathmandu, Nepal visited FNTO Office, New Delhi on 05.06.2014. They discussed organizational activities with Shri K. Jayaprakash GS FNTO and assured support to FNTO for its growth. Shri Tyagarajan, SG PO was also present. GS extended thanks to all for their visit.
02.06.2014: Former Organizing Secretary of FNTO, Shri P.D. Thomas passed away at Trichur. His body will be taken for funeral at 3.30 PM from his residence at Trichur. FNTO convey heartfelt condolences
31.05.2014: Photographs of Kerala Circle held on 23.5.2014 & 24.05.2014 by Circle Secretary, Kerala.Click
28.06.2014: Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala Shri Oommen Chandy inaugurated the conference. Shri K. Babu Hon Minister for Excise & Ports Kerala, Shri P A Madhavan MLA, Shri Therambil Ramakrishnan MLA,Shri T.V.Chandramohan, President .Guruvayoor Devaswom Board, Hon Mayor of Trichur,Shri Thomas John ,All India President, Shri Jayaprakash, General Secretary, K.K.Gopkumar (former AGS) , Shri Jayakumar,District Secretary ,Shri etc delivered felicitations. Shri M.G.Mohanan Nair,State president presided, Shri K.V.Jose State secretary welcomed the gathering.Click
Hon Chief Minister said the Country achieved 50 years progress during Late Rajeevji’s 5 year rule as PM. The revolution in Telecom during that period is unforgettable. He assured the conference continued support from the party and Government in future activities.
The Hon Minister K Babu said that Shri Kapil Sibal "s decisions in the past was not helping the Union. He said any body having the basic knowledge of Arithmetic will round off 6.89% votes received by the Union as 7 enabling the union to get one seat in negotiating council. This attitude of the Union Ministers paved the way for the failure of the Party in the Country.
Shri M.G.Mohanan Nair,TM,Kottayam was elected as President. Shri K.V.Jose, Sr TOA(P), Ernakulam elected as Circle Secretary and Shri Abdul Raghman, TM, Cochin elected as Treasurer. 678 delegates elected from various branches of Kerala state participated.
Gopkumar – Former AGS. 28.05.2014 (email).
24.05.2014: S/Shri Thomas John K, President & K. Jayaprakash GS FNTO attended 4th Circle Conference of Kerala Circle on 23.05.2014. Hon’ble Shri Balakrishnan, Minister State inaugurated the conference and Shri Omanchandi, CM Kerala will attend the conference on 24.05.2014.
23.05.2014: Thanks:
I personally thank all those friends and colleagues who conveyed their condolences on the demise of my mother, in Person, over Phone and SMS.
K. VALLINAYAGAM
EX.G.S. FNTO.
20.05.2014: OBITUARY: Shri K. Vallinayagam, ex-GS FNTO's mother passed away to-day morning. We convey our heartfelt condolances to him and his family.
08.05.2014: Shri K. Jayaprakash GS & Shri Mahendersing CS NTR, met the GM(SR) and discussed regarding Transfer cases and harassment caused to workers on issuance mass transfers orders in Gujarat by SSA Heads and not granting interviews to our leaders. He also submitted a letter to Director (HR).Click here.
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24.04.2014:
Formation of a BSNL subsidiary company for tower management.
BSNL management has called a awareness session on the formation of a subsidiary tower company and a presentation was made by the Management, to the unions on 20/04/2014 on basis of the report of the Consultant Company, KPMG, engaged by BSNL for this purpose. FNTO was represented by S/Shri Thomas John K President and Mahinder Singh, C/S NTR Delhi.
The BSNL could lease out less than 700 towers only though it has more 60000 odd towers. This low tenancy can overcome by efficient operations. Improved performance of the tower business could add to BSNL finances significantly.
In view of the above, the BSNL Management has decided to form a subsidiary tower company and BSNL board’s resolution has been sent to the Group of Ministers for approval. It is also recommended for formation of a joint venture subsidiary company with strategic partner having technical expertise and investing capacity.
FNTO expressed deep disappointment on this unilateral decision and specifically lodged our objection in forming a subsidiary company with strategic partner. While we whole heartily support all other efforts of the management to build-up the tower business through a STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT (SBU) within BSNL.
10.04.2014.All the Non-Executive General Secretaries met Shri R.K. Upadhyaya, CMD and submitted Joint Memorandum on pending issues. Click here for Memorandum.
06.04.2014: There is reduction in I.D.A. rates w.e.f. 01.04.2014 by 2.1% making total 88.4% . The DPE issued the orders. Endorsement from BSNL awaited.
31.03.2014: : View brief Report of 4th A.I.C. Click here for view.
27.03.2014: The 4th A.I.C. of NUBSNLW FNTO was held at Chennai on 21st & 22nd March, 2014. The CWC was held on 20.03.2014. The Open Session was held on 21st March, 2014. The details follows. Click here for list of elected office bearers.
27.03.2014 : View of 4th A.I.C. Open Session.Click here for view.
27.03.2014: Obituary: We are deeply grieved to know that the daughter of Bro. Shri Islam Ahmed, President, NFTE BSNL, passed away at Allahabad on 24.03.2014. She has been ailing and was under treatment for the past several months. FNTO conveys heartfelt condolences to Shri Islam and members of his family.
18.03.2014: Copy of English Brochure issued by the A.I.C. Reception Committee, is placed here for information of all concerned.Click.
18.03.2014: Copy of Posters issued by the A.I.C. Reception Committee.Click.
18.03.2014: Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Unions and Associations of the Non-Executives of BSNL formed.
With a view to conduct sustained struggles for the settlement of the important and burning problems of the Non-Executives, it was decided to form a platform of the Unions and Associations of the Non-Executives of BSNL. Accordingly the Joint Action Committee of the Unions and Associations of the Non-Executives of BSNL was formed in yesterday's meeting. The following comrades are unanimously elected as the office bearers of the JAC.
President: Com.Chandeswar Singh, GS, NFTE BSNL
Convener: Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU
Joint Convener: Com.Jayaprakash, GS, FNTO
Joint Convener: Com.Pawan Meena, GS, SNATTA
Treasurer: Com.R.C.Pandey, GS, BTEU BSNL
All the General Secretaries of the affiliated Unions and Associations will be the members of the JAC.
14.03.2014: Meeting of all Unions and Associations of the Non-Executives of BSNL, held at New Delhi.
A meeting of all the unions and associations of the Non-Executives of BSNL was held at New Delhi, yesterday the 11-03-2014. The meeting was held in the office of BSNL MS and was attended by the general secretaries of BSNLEU, NFTE BSNL, FNTO, BTEU BSNL, SNATTA, NFTBE and BTU BSNL. It was also attended by com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, President, BSNLEU and representatives of BSNL MS, TEPU, BSNL ATM and ITEF. Com. Chandeswar Singh, GS, NFTE BSNL presided over the meeting. Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU, welcomed every one and explained about the purpose of the meeting. Thereafter, a detailed discussion took place on the pending burning issues of the Non-Executives as well about the indifferent and insensitive attitude of the BSNL Management, towards the settlement of them. The issues that are to be taken up with the Management were identified. It was decided to immediately submit a memorandum on the pending issues to the Management and also to go on struggle, demanding settlement. It was decided that the struggle will take place after the forthcoming elections to the parliament. However, in view of the urgency of the issues, it was decided to conduct a dharna by the General Secretaries in the Corporate Office, in this month
13.03.2014: Shri K. Jayaprakash, GS FNTO and Shri Mahendra Prasad, CS NTR, met Shri S.C. Misra, Member services, DoT. It was informed that the file on 78.2% IDA Merger issue for Pensioners is pending for clarification on pension contribution sought for by the Department of Expenditure. He also extended invitation for 4th AIC at Chennai on 21.03.2014. The GS also met the CMD BSNL and extended invitation for 4th AIC at Chennai on 21.03.2014.
09.03.2014: A.I.C. English Poster. Click.
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08.03.2014: FNTO NEWS FEBRUARY 2014 posted to all Branch/District/Circle Secretaries & C.W.C.Members. Please ensure your copies.
04.03.2014: NUBSNLW (FNTO) Chattishgarh Telecom Circle held its 4th Circle Conference on 25.02.2014 at CCA Office Conference Hall, Raipur under the Presidentship of Shri Abdul Aziz Khan. S/Shri A. P. Mishra, Aziz Khan, G. S. Sharma, Ratan Podar, U. K. Chouhan have been unanimously elected as Circle President, Working President, Circle Secretary, Treasurer &Circle Organizing Secretary respectively.
27.02.2014:
Organise Lunch Hour Protest Demonstration on 28 February 2014 against proposal of Merger of BSNL & DOT and Formation of Companies bifurcating BSNL.
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Click Forum Circular.
14.02.2014: GS FNTO issues Notice for 4th A.I.C.Click.
14.02.2014: GS FNTO issues Notice for CWC at Chennai.Click. 14.02.2014: GS FNTO writes to the Director (HR), BSNL CO for special C/L.Click. 14.02.2014: GS FNTO writes to the GM (SR), BSNL CO for special C/L.Click. 14.02.2014: GS FNTO writes to the CMD BSNL submitting suggestions for BSNL MTNL Merger issue.Click. 02.02.2014: GS was in Chennai on 29th January, 2014 and hosted FNTO Flag at Chennai Beach CTO Office and addressed a meeting. Shri Lingamurthy, CS also spoke. He met Chairman Reception Committee SRI. G.KAMARAJU and reviewed AIC arrangements. 31.01.2014: GS attended Retirement Party of Shri M.MURTHUJA ALI, Circle Vice President AP, Amarachintha Dist Mahabubnager and addressed a grand gathering on 31.01.2014. 28.01.2014: BSNL HQ signed MOU with Canara Bank for extending various Loan Schemes to BSNL Employees - C.O. has issued order dated 07.01.2014.
23.01.2014; Shri K. Jayaprakash, GS FNTO attended and addressed Kolkata Telephone Circle Conference on 22nd & 23rd, January, 2014 where more than 500 delegates were present, unanimously electing Shri ALOK NANDI, as Circle Secretary. 17.01.2014: All India Conference of NUBSNLW (FNTO) will be held on 21st & 22nd March, 2014 & C.W.C. Meeting on 20.03.2014 at Chennai. All the participants are requested to book their tickets timely. 16.01.2014: Jamnagar Circle Conference Photographs.Click. 13.01.2014: EPFO approves raising Provident Fund interest rate to 8.75 per cent: New Delhi: Retirement fund body EPFO on Monday decided to increase the rate of interest on Provident Fund deposits to 8.75 per cent for 2013-14, a move that will benefit about 5 crore subscribers. "We have decided to recommend to the government 8.75 per cent rate of interest for 2013-14 to its subscribers," Labour Minister Oscar Fernandes said after a meeting of the EPFO trustees in New Delhi. The Central Board of Trustees, which is the apex decision-making body of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), met on Monday and approved the interest rate. The Central Board of Trustees, the apex decision-making body of the EPFO, met on Monday and approved the interest rate. According to sources, the body had surplus funds, which enabled the interest rate to be increased from 8.5 per cent in the previous financial year (2012-13). The EPFO's recommendation will be vetted by the Finance Ministry. Once the ministry approves the decision, the interest would be credited to the accounts of subscribers. According to sources, the decision to enhance the rate was taken in view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Payment of interest at the rate of 8.5 per cent to subscribers would have required Rs 20,740 crore and left a surplus of Rs 56.96 crore, according to earlier projections.(IBN) 13.01.2014: Happy Makarsankranti, Happy Pongal & Vaishaki to our valued viewers and members. 01.01.2014: I.D.A. w.e.f. 01.01.2014 works out to be 5%, making total 90.5%. 01.01.2014: A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014 TO YOU ALL. 27.12.2013: Pension of MTNL staff cleared.Click. 25.12.2013: Wish you all Marry Christmas & Happy New Year. 25.12.2013: The GS BDPA (INDIA) undergone left-eye cataract operation on 20.12.2013 and hence could no up-date web during this period. He conveys his personal thanks to one and all who paid personal visit, conveyed their good wishes through phone, mail and messages. He will resume daily routine by next week. 25.12.2013: 78.2% IDA Merger Issue – It is learnt that DOP&PW approved DoT’s proposal for extending 78.2% to pensioners and now it may go for Dept.of Expdr. 17.12.2013: Forum of BSNL Non-Executive Unions.. Click. 15.12.2013:Sub:-Revision of flat rates of licence fee for departmental Qtrs w.e.f. 01.07.2013-Reg. BSNL HQ
No. l6-1/SR/2013 dated 11.12.2013.Click. 15.12.2013:Revised flat rates of licence fee applicable for residential accommodation in BSNL w.e.f. 01.07.2013.Click. 15.12.2013:Updation of leave accounts in service books – regarding. BSNL HQ No: 15-1/2013-14/IA-BSNL/Vol.II/ Dated: 10.12.2013.Click. 15.12.2013:Problems connected with the implementation of NEPP – Corporate Office has called for live cases – All the Circle/District Secretaries are requested to act immediately.Click. 11.12.2013: To-day, S/Shri K. Jayaprakash GS and M.R.Vashist Patron addressed District Conference at Muzaffarpur (Bihar). Shri R.P. Sinha CS also spoke. Shri N.K. Thakur a A.I.President arranged District Conference. Bihar INTUC President Shri Chandra Prakash also spoke. 10.12.2013 : Meeting with Hon’ble Minister of State in PM (O) Shri V.Narayanasamy on 10-12-2013: 10.12.2013: Meeting with Shri S.C. Misra, Member Services DoT: S/Shri K. Jayaprakash GS FNTO, M.R. Vashist, All India President BDPA (I), and D. Chandrashekaran AGS; on 09.12.2013 met Shri S.C. Misra, Member Services DoT on the issue of merger of 78.2% IDA for BSNL Retirees w.e.f. 01.01.2007. It was revealed that file is sent back on 06.12.2013 to DOP & PW by answering the queries raised by them. 05.12.2013: On 12th Dec 13 as for the Central Trade unions programme. Tthere is a Massive Parliament March on 12th Dec 13 in which the INTUC, BMS, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, TUCC, SEWA, AICCTU, UTUC, LPF and Independent Workers/ Employees Federations For the settlement of following Demands in this connection the FNTO CHQ is requesting all to participate and success the Parliament March on 12th Dec. 13- Jayaprakash GS FNTO 03.12.2013: Information on BSNL financial position and its future plan and discussion with Unions/Association. Information on BSNL financial position and its future plan and discussion with Unions/Association.Click. All the Circle Secretaries are requested to send their views/suggestion within one week so as incorporate the same in our suggestions to BSNL Management. 02.12.2013: Shri K.C.G.K. Pillai, Director Finance – Retirement Eve Message. Click. 02.12.2013: BSNL HQ releases Welfare Grant for all CGMs for 2013-14 for Rs.492.50 lakh. Click. 02.12.201: All Unions/Association Meeting with BSNL HQ:BSNL’s awareness session with unions and associations - An extensive session for revival of BSNL‘s awareness session with unions/Associations was held on 30th November. The CMD, Director (HR), Director (Enterprise), Director(F) and Director(CFA) and the PGMs, Sr. GMs, and GMs were present on the occasion. The session was specifically for the issues relating to growth of the BSNL. Initially Sr. GM(SR) welcomed and said that the buildup of staff relation in the PSU is excellent. Time has come when we should have faith on each other, mutual cooperation and team sprit for revival of BSNL. Director(HR) and (Enterprise) stated that it has been felt there has been communication gap and it should go to upgrade ourselves. Shri K. Jayaprakash, GS FNTO attended. 02.12.2013: Shri K.C.G.K. Pillai, Director (Finance) retired : Shri K.C.G.K. Pillai, Director (Finance) retired on 30.09.2013 on superannuation. Shri K.C.G.K. Pillai had been sympathetic towards the problems of the BSNL Workers & Pensioners He took a very positive stand on the issue of 78.2% IDA merger, which helped us to have incorporating the clause for agreement’s applicability to BSNL Pensioners while signing the agreement on 12.06.2012. He is a sincere and honest officer. BDPA conveys it’s hearty Greetings to Shri K.C.G.K. Pillai and wishes him a long, healthy, prosperous and happy retired life. 24.11.2013: BSNL NEWS IN BRIEF: BSNL CO vide No: BSNL/20-10/sr/2013 Dated 14.11.2013 convene All Unions Meeting with Management on 30.11.2013 at 10.00 hours as due to dissemination of details of strategic needs to be done among all the associations/unins in order not only to seek cooperation and support, but to generate a deep; sense of involvement of all employees. Revision of Recruitment Rules of TTA-2001: BSNL CO vide letter No: 250-7/2013-Pers.III dated 18.11.2013 circulates proposal to revise old RR of TTS issued on 27.07.2001 and calls for comments from BSNLEU/NFTE. New Scheme of Bonus/PLI based on performance of Management System: BSNL CO vide No: 1-5/2012-Restg dated 20.11.2013 includes names of Secretary & Leader Staff Side where Smt. Madhu Arora GM (Restg) is Member-Convener. Selection for the Post of CMD – Mahanagar Nigam-TD(MTNL): BSNL CO vide No:414-06/2013-Pers.I Dated 18.11.2013 informs Shri ParveenVarshney Sr.CH(Engg) and Shri A.K. Jain, PGM (BB) BSNL CO informs them that the meeting is rescheduled on 28.11.2013. Holding of 29th Meeting of National Council: BSNL CO vides No: BSNL/39-3/SR/2013 dated 22.11.2013 notifies the meeting at 11.00 AM on 23.12.2013. Extension of CGHS facilities to absorbed BSNL Employees: BSNL CO vide No: BSNL/Admn.i/14-15/09(pt) dated 6.11.2013 addressed to NFTE writes saying before pursuing the case with the CGHS authorities Staff Unions and Associations views are called for. A case is under deliberation to request CGHS authorities to extend its facilities to absorbed retired and serving employees of BSNL as it will save expenditure for reimbursement and there is no limit in CGHS in providing medicines required for sufferers from chronic diseases. Revision of pay of Board level and below Board level executives w.e.f. 01.01.2007 – BSNL CO vide No: 1-29/2010-PAT(BSNL) dated 11.11.2013 issues clarification on reduction of emoluments of directly recruited JTOs of 2007 and 2008 Batch & directly recruited JAOs in respect of whom result was declared in April-10.JTO (Telecom) Induction Training Structure & Syllabus-regarding; BSNL CO vide No. 4-1/2013-Trg Dated: 13/11/2013 writes “ 2. In this regard, it is to convey that Departmental qualified candidates who possess qualification viz. B.Tech, B.E, AMIE or equivalent qualification in any disciplines viz. (i) Telecommunication, (ii) Electronics, (iii) Radio, (iv) Computer, (v) Electrical, (vi) Information Technology, (viii) Instrumentation plus M.Sc(Electronics) shall be allowed to undergo directly Phase-I training, at par with DR JTOs, so far as JTO induction training is concerned. 3. Further it is also informed that the officials who have already undergone existing Pre-Basic-I & II -2006 (revised) JTO(T) training syllabus, such officials may also be allowed to undergo directly Phase-I training, so far as induction training is concerned. 4. In all other cases not covered under Para 2&3 above, Pre-Basic-I and Pre-Basic-II training as prescribed prior to Phase-I training, shall be imparted as per existing JTO(Telecom) Induction Training Structure and syllabus.” Encashment of earned leave to the employees appointed In BSNL after technical resignation from Government: BSNL Co vide No: 1-39/2012-PAT (BSNL)/Pt dated 22.11.2013 says Approval has been conveyed from the competent authority that all lsuch cases may be decided in terms of DOP&T clarification communicted by DOT vide letter No: 7-26(1)/2013-PAT dated 21.01.2013 and encloses copy of said letter. 12.11.2013: Shri K. Jayaprakash, GS attended AIC of AIBSNLEA at Nasik on 11.11.2013. 03.11.2013: WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY DEEPAVALI AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. 01.11.2013: JTO LICE passed Engineering graduates and MSC ( Electronics) graduates will directly undergo Phase I training:Click 28.10.2013: Meeting with DDG (ESt) 13.10.2013: Wish you all A HAPPY DUSSDERA. 12.10.2013: DPE issues orders on I.D.A. w.e.f. 01.10.2013. Click. 05.10.2013: GS FNTO writes to BSNL CO on Court Case & to remove discrimination in LDCE Exam. Click. 03.10.2013: Read Letter on Bonus & GS FNTO Circular dated 30.09.2013 Click 30.09.2013. IDA INCREASE W.E.F. 01.10.2013, 6.6%, MAKING TOTAL 85.5%. 29.09/201: Discripancies/Error in LDCE Examination. Click 28.09.2013 : On 27,09.2013, GS & C.S. FNTO met the Director Finance, BSNL CO. and requesed for payment of GPF Advance in 1st Week of October, 201, i.e. before DASSERA. He agreed and issued orders to all concerned. K. Jayaprkash GS. 18.09.2013: BSNL sign MOU with State Bank of India. Click. 16.09.2013: WISH YOU ALL HAPPY ONAM. 07.09.2013 ; The Kerala High Court has issued order on 4th Sept. 2013. " BSNLEU moved the Hon High Court vide IA 10908/2013 praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith the High Court be pleased to vacate the interim order dated 30.5.2013. The observation of the Hon Court "I do not find anything wrong with the interim order, but in view of the doubt expressed by the learned counsel for the 3 rd respondent (BSNLEU),I clarify that the direction to the second respondent (BSNL,CMD) is not to accept nomination of anyone of the Unions which has not secured 7% votes in the referendum" BSNL in their counter affidavit filed in this Hon Court reads as follows in page 6; " It is also made clear that there is no proposal from the part of this respondent to induct any person who is a member of the union which did not secure the minimum of 7% votes .In fact on the issue of formation of Cartel by the Unions at the time of referendum it was clarified by this respondent that BSNL does not recognise any form of alliance by the Unions but gives recognition only to the majority unions and that the formation of any alliance /consortium will not confer any right to its member for grant of recognized representative status and facilities which are meant only for the majority union in what so ever manner. The representation in the Councils from the staff side is given by the management only to recognized representative union and not to other un recognized unions." Any deviation from this affidavit will definitely attract Contempt of Court proceedings. All the Circle/District Secretaries are requested to monitor the nomination process and immediately inform to the CHQ, if slighest deviation is noticed in nominations of other unions members. GS in CHQ now. 01.09.2013: BSNL HQ issues clarification on immunity of transfer. Click 20.08.2013: Wife of Bro. K. Ramamurthy, former Secretary General of FNPTO expired at her Ashok Nagar house, in Chennai on 17.08.2013. FNTO convey heartfelt condolences to her bereaved family members 18.08.2013: BSNL HQ issues new guidelines for Dharna in office premises. Click 17.08.2013 : GS Circular and letter for Grace Marks to JAO. CLICK. 15.08.2013: WISH YOU ALL HAPPY 67th INDEPENDENCE DAY. 09.08.2013: ID MUBARAK 09.08.2013: The Central Working Committee Meeting of NUBSNLW (FNTO) was held at C.T.O. New Delhi Sabha Gruh at 15.00 hours on 03.08.2013 & 04.08.2013. Shri Thomas John K, All India President presided over the meeting. The next AIC will be held in Tamilnadu/Chennai. The details of proceeding are already posted to all CWC Members and Districts through a special circular. View Photographs of CWC National Convention of the BSNL Employees held in Delhi on revival of BSNL. A Historic convention of BSNL Employees and Officers’ was held on 3rd August, 2013 at Mavlankar Hall, New Delhi to protest against introduction of 100% FDI in Telecom Sectors. S/Shri Thomas John K, represented INTUC and K. Jayaprakash FNTO and spoke on the subject. Other General Secretaries of Forum Unions also spoke. Formation of GOM was also criticized by majority of speakers. It was called upon to maintain cordial relations with the customers and provide fault free and efficient Telecom Service. About 1000 Members/delegates from various Union participated. All the invitees and CWC Members of FNTO also participated in the meeting. On 5th August, 2013, S/Shri Thomas John K, All India President, K. Jayaprakash, General Secretary, D.D. Mistry AGS, D. Chandrasekharan AGS, R.P. Sinha CS Bihar and Chhatrapal Jharkhand met Shri S.C. Misra, Member Services DoT and discussed the important issues such as VRS, Merger of MTNL & BSNL, Pension Revision. The discussion was fruitful. 0n 6th August, 2013, S/Shri Thomas John K, All India President, K. Jayaprakash, General Secretary, D.D. Mistry AGS, D. Chandrasekharan AGS, V.N. Rathod, CHQ Vice President met Shri Neeraj Varma, G.M. (SR) and discussed the irritating staff transfer issues. The Cases of Gujarat and Andhra Circle were also figured in the discussion. 0n 6th August, 2013, S/Shri Thomas John K, All India President, K. Jayaprakash, General Secretary, D.D. Mistry AGS, D. Chandrasekharan AGS, V.N. Rathod, CHQ Vice President met Shri K.C.G.K. Pillar, Director Finance, BSNL Board and discussed issue of 78.2% IDA Merger. He said that the letters are received from DoT and will be replied soon. On the issue of restoration of Quarterly Medical Allowance without voucher, he said that it will not be possible in near future in view of financial condition of the company. 30.07.2013: To-day, Mr. Thomas John K, All India President is celebrating his Birthday. We wish him many happy returns of the day. 28.07.2013: GS in in CHQ since last two weeks. CWC is being held as scheduled. All concerned are requested to attend the same. The participant may inform the CHQ regarding their presence. 12.07.2013: BSNL HQ asks information for reviewing SC/ST Result for JAO Competetive Exam. Click 10.07.2013: GS FNTO issues notice for convening CWC at New Delhi on 3rd & 4th August. 2013. Click. 29.06.2013: I.D.A. : 4.0% IDA increase on Revised (2007) pay/pension becomes due w.e.f. 1st July, 2013, i.e. 74.9 + 4.0 = 78.9%. 28.06.2013: Read Circular dated 17.06.2013 issued by GS FNTO.Click. 27.06.2013: Yesterday a forum meeting was held under the convenership of Bro. VAN Namboodiri at 1330 hrs in which FNTO GS K .Jayaprakash also participated and decided to donate the one day pay from our salary to Uttarakhand people through Prime Minister Relief fund. All the workers are requested to donate the same. 27.06.2013: BSNL HQ issues communication based upon the Court Stay order for formation of N JCM and Councils.Click. 27.06.2013: Shri Raghunandan Sharma, Sr TOA o/o GMTD Morena, founder member FNTO passed away due to heart attack last night. CHQ Conveys heartfelt condolancdes to bereaved family.
15.06.2014: FNTO Web crossed 22,000,00 viewership since 9.11.2007. We thank the viewers for their trust in our web.
14.06.2013: BSNL HQ issues clarification that 78.@% IDA Merger will not be applicable for any Allowance like Medical/HRA and skill updation etc. Click.
12.06.2013 : TELEGRAPH SERVICES - DEATH KNELL W.E.F. 15.07.2013.Click for BSNL Order.
11.06.2013: BSNL HQ issed orders for 78.2% IDA Merger issue. Click. The Strike is called off by Forum as orders are issued by DoT & BSNL. Click for Withdrawal Letter.
10.06.2013 : 78.2% IDA Merger. DoT issued orders to-day. BSNL may issue to-morrow. Click for DoT Orders.
08.06.2013: 78.2% IDA Merger – Orders are expected to be issued on Monday. 08.06.2013: Senior FNPTO Leader Shri G.K. Padmanabhan, expired on 7.06.2013 at New Delhi. FNTP expresses heartfelt condolences to bereaved family.
04.06.2013:
Office Accommodation for Council Office withdrawn.Click.
01.06.2013:
Hon. Kerala High Court, Kerala, at Ernakulam on 30.05.2013 admitted a Writ Petition No: 13605/2013(A) filed by the National Union of BSNL Workers (FNTO) New Delhi, praying “to issue an interim direction to the BSNL (2nd respondent) not to induct or grant membership to members belonging to any one of the Unions which has not secured the prescribed 7% votes in the referendum and to to stay all further proceedings for so inducating ineligible persons in the Council at all levels formed by the BSNL, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition. The Court passed following Order:
29.05.2013: BSNL HQ vide letter No: BSNL/39-11/SR/2007 Dated 25th May, 2013 issued revised instructions on Re-Constitution of Works Committees on introduction of BSNL Recognition of Non-Executive’s Unions and Representation in the Councils 2012.Click.
26.05.2013:
26.05.2013: Corporate Office endorses Ministry of Health & Family Welfare order on reimbursement for Liver Transplantation surgery.BSNL ORDER. 
The EPFO is estimated to have an income of Rs 20,796.96 crore in the current financial year.
12.01.2014:4th Circle Conference of FNTO Gujarat Circle was held at Jamnagar on 11th & 12th January, 2014. Open Session was held on 12.01.2014. It was addressed by Shri Prakash Goplani, GM, Thomas John K All India President, K. Jayaprakash, GS FNTO & Shri D.D. Mistry. In the meeting more than 300 members were present. S/Shri D.D. Mistry, A.V. Flia & .V.N. Rathod were elected as Patron, Circle President & Circle Secretary.
10.01.2014: 5th District Conference of FNTO Ahmedabad District ws held on 10.01.2014 where more than 150 members were present. S/Shri Bal Raj Singh, PGM ATD, Thomas John K, All India President, D.D. Mistry GS BDPA & V.N. Rathod VP FNTO addressed the session. Shri R.G. Singh was elected as District Secretary & K.T. Makwana as District President.
Shri K.Jayaprakash, General Secretary and Shri D.Chandrasekaran, AGS met Shri V.Narayanasamy, Hon’ble Minister of State in PM (O) and the Minister –in-charge of Dept of Pension and Pensioner Welfare at New Delhi today at 9.30 hrs and submitted a memorandum seeking merger of 78.2% IDA for Pensioners also with the benefit of arrears of Pension from 1-1-2007 for pre-2007 pensioners and arrears of Pension, Gratuity, Commutation etc for post 2007 retirees as well. The Hon’ble Minister assured to look into the matter sympathetically and favourably.
N.B. The Pension file was sent back by the DOT to the Dept of Pension & PW last week duly replying the queries raised by the Dept of P & PW.
Shri Thomas John K, President FNTO, met DDG (Est) BSNL Corporate office and discussed the following long pending issues.
The GS FNTO writes letters on following subjects on 06.09.2013.
“ORDER
Admit.
Assistant Solicit general of India takes notice for R1. Standing Counsel Sri. Maathew K. Philip takes notice for R2. Urgent Notice by speed post to R3 & R4.
25.05.2013: 10th Meeting of BSNL Sports & Cultural Board- Calling for Agenda.Click.
FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS / ASSOCIATIONS issues strike notice on 17.05.2013. Click.
25.05.2013: BSNL HQ issues instruction on: Prevention of sexual harassment of women employees at their workplaces” vide order dated 07.05.2013.
21.5.2013;
Shri C.R. Sasthri, DS, TR, passed away to-day. Body will be in Trichy to-day and taken to Perambalur for final rites at 10.00 hours on 22nd. FNTO Conveys heartfelt codolances to bereaved family and remember his services randered for upliftment of FNTO in his District.
14.05.2013
FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS / ASSOCIATIONS appeals to workers. Click.
13.05.2013:Memorandum submitted by FORUM OF BSNL UNIONS / ASSOCIATIONS to Hon. Shri P. Chidambaram, Finance Minister on 09.05.2013 on Measures to be taken for revival and revitalization of BSNL and MTNL, the strategic Telecom PSUs, to protect the interest of the Telecom Industry as well as that of the public. Click.
10.05.2013:
FORUM TAKES DECISION TO GO ON INDEFINITE STRIKE, DEMANDING IMMEDIATE SETTLEMENT OF 78.2% IDA MERGER.
The meeting of the Forum, which took place today the 09-05-2013, has taken the historic decision to go on indefinite strike, demanding the immediate settlement of 78.2% IDA merger. The issue of 78.2% IDA merger was sent to the approval of DoT. However, the DoT, instead of giving its approval, has referred the matter to the BRPSE (Board For Reconstruction of Public Sector Undertakings).This is nothing but putting 78.2% IDA merger in the cold storage.
After discussing the issue threadbare, the Forum has decided to give call for the following agitational programme. Today's meeting was attended by com.V.A.N.Namboodiri (Convener) com.K.Jayaprakash, GS, FNTO, com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU, com.C.Singh, GS, NFTE, com.K.Sebastin, GS, SNEA, com.Prahalad Rai, GS, AIBSNLEA, com.Suresh Kumar, GS BSNL MS, and com.S.P.Sharma, President, WRU.
AGITATIONAL PROGRAMME:-
1) Demonstrations on 22-05-2013.
2) Dharna on 05-06-2013.
3) Indefinite Strike from 12-06-2013.
CHQ calls upon the circle, district and branch level organizations to immediately swing into action to make the agitational programme hundred per cent success. The joint appeal of all the general secretaries will be issued tomorrow.
09.05.2013:
09.05.2013; Bhilai Telecom District Factory IS FORMED ON 209.04.2013, where 23 members joined, S/Shri Lakhan Singh Verma, Jameel Ahmed and R.P. Viswas were elected as District President, District Secretary & Cashier respectively. Shri Rattan Pillai Circle Secretary approved the list. FNTO well come all the members.
08.05.2013: Circle Secretaries & District Secretaries are requested to note that now you can request the Department to remit the Union Subscription CHQ Quota directly in our Bank Account. The Bank details are given below.
Bank Account detail for RTGS/NEFT
Name and address of Beneficiary- NUBSNLW (FNTO) New Delhi
T-16 Atul Grove Road, New Delhi-110001.
Bank Account Number- 0307101049540
Name of Bank and Branch name- CANARA BANK
Janpath New Delhi-110001.
IFS Code of Bank- CNRB0000307
08.05.2013: Mr. S. Krishnamurthy, Patron FNTO, TN Circle Retirement function held.Click.
04.05.2013 ; G.S. FNTO Circular - English & Hindi. Click.
01.05.2013: FNTO Conveys MAY DAY GREETINGS TO ALL WORKING CLASS.
28.04.2013: Obituary: Shri Palani, S.S.(O), very active worker of FNTO expired on 27.03.2013. We convey our heartfelt condolence to colleague of TLV SSA, Tamilnadu Circle and his family.
26.04.2013: BSNL HQ Vide letter dated 25th April, 2013 grant recognition to non-executive unions in BSNL and Minimum Trade Union Facilities.Click.>
22.04.2013: K. Jayaprakash GS to-day met Director HRD and sought for allotment of 1 Seat in the Council at all levels citing Apex Court judgment and new recognition rules. The CMD is on leave and the PGM SR is on tour. Any decision on seat allotment will be taken in consultation with CMD & PGM-SR on their return next week. Positive out vomr is indicated. GS is now in C.H.Q.
1.04.2013: OBITUARY: We regret to inform that Sri. C.Kuppusamy (Ex. MP) President, LPF (Also President TEPU) passed away on 19/4/13 at Chennai. K.Vallinayagam Ex.GS and S. Lingamurthy Jt. GS paid homage on behalf of FNTO.
19.04.2013:K. JAYAPRAKASH GS FNTO thanks one and all who contributed for FNTO at all levels and assure to work for betterment of workers service conditions.
Election Result Letter.Click.
Election Result Sheet.Clilck.
17.04.2013 : on 16/4/2013, the 6th membership verification held peacefully and majority members are cast their votes no untoward incidents were reported as per the circle secreteries reports. Our union NUBSNLW(FNTO) will get more then 15% votes FNTO CHQ CONGRATULATE ALL THE LEADERS _Jayaprakash GS
16.04.2013:NUBSNLW(FNTO) IS GOING TO BE WIN WITH Number ONE POSITION IN 6TH VERIFICATION ---WHY--- 1) BECAUSE THE BOTH COMMUNIST UNIONS ARE FAILED TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE BSNL WORKERS. BSNLEU IS SURENDERD THE TOTAL RIGHTS OF THE WORKERS EX;- BONUS , LTC, MEDICAL REUMBERSMENT (W/O VOUCHER), PERIODICAL SUPPLYS TO THE FEILD STAFF BOTH UNIONS ARE FAILD TO GET BETTER WAGE REVISION WITH 35% FITMENT 5 PROMOTIONS ON PAR WITH EXCUTIVES, 78.2% IDA MERGER , 25% BONUS SURENEDER , EDP SCALES TO SrTOAs , JTO PROMOTION TO TTAs AFTER COMPLETION OF 5YEARS SERVICE , OFFICIATING JTOs REGULARISATION, RM,TM,DRIVERs PROMOTION TO HIGHER CADER . DISCRIPENCY IN NEPP PROMOTION . BOTH UNIONS ARE FAILD TO STOP THE NEW POINT SYSTEM FOR CONSIDERATION OF COMPOSINATE APPOINTMENTS CASES AT PRESENT NOTHING IS LEFT TO THE WORKERS ALL ARE SEIZED BY THE MANAGEMENT DUE TO INEFFICIENCY OF BOTH THE COMMUNIST UNIONS BSNLEU AND NFTEBSNL ALL THE VOTERS ARE REQUSTED TO THINK ONCE AGAIN WHILE VOTING NUBSNLW(FNTO) IS ASSURING TO ALLTHE BSNL WORKERS (EMPLOYEES) OUR UNION WILL GET BACK ALL RIGHTS SURRENDERD BY ABOVE UNIONS IF YOU ALL GIVE A CHANCE BY VOTING TO DEEPAK SYMBOL SL NO 16 AT BALLAT PAPER VOTE TO NUBSNLW(FNTO) AT SL NO 16 DEEPAK SYMBOL TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND TO SAVE BSNL
15.04.2013: Election Ballot Paper - Clilck.15.04.2013: Since I am to under go my right eye cataract eye operation; there will be no updating of web for few days. Please bear with me. D.D. Mistry, Web In charge
15.04.2013 : Shri M.F. Farooqui, IAS, has taken over charge as the new Secretary, DoT, on 1st April, 2013 as Shri R.Chandrashekar, retired on 31st March, 2013. Shri M.F.Farooqui, is a Tamil Nadu cadre IAS officer of the 1978 batch, who had also served as the secretary of the Dept. of Heavy Industries. He will be in charge of Head of Telecom Department for the next 15 months. Now we will have to move with him for the implementation 78.2% IDA merger for BSNL working employees as well as for pre 2007 BSNL pensioners.
15.04.2013: 78.2% IDA Merger – latest : The file is now with Member Finance DOT. After his clearance it has to go to DOT Secretary and then go to Board For Reconstruction of Public Sector Enterprises (BRPSE). It may take another 4 to 6 weeks time for DOT to release the final orders in this.
14.04.2013: FNTO will make History this time.
SNATTA leader for FNTO.
A largely attended BSNL workers meeting organised by Shri Sailesh G. Dande, coordinator of SNATTA Maharashtra at Nasik for FNTO. He said that FNTO will make history this time and assured to bring maximum TTAs to FNTO fold. Shri L.B More and Javalkar Circle president/ Secretary also addressed the meeting.
FNTO ranks swell
63 workers of Bhilai (Chatisgargh) Telecom Factory led by Shri Jamil Ahmed resigned protesting the anti workers attitude of BSNLEU and joined FNTO.
Shri Brahmanand Pandey District Secretary BMS and entire body of Gonda Janpad dist. (UP East) joined FNTO, in the presence of Shri Nimesh Chandra Gupta, Circle Co-ordinator FNTO UP.
139 workers of Jamnagar dist (Gujarat) headed by Shri Ghyan Chand Singh left BSNLEU and joined FNTO.FNTO will be the largest union of Jamnagar division.
70 workers of Amerli SSA of Gujarat Circle joined FNTO in the presence of Shri Thomas John K All India President.
Large number of workers of CGMT Gujarat/ Ahmadabad Telecom District led by Shri B.P Vanker Union leader and General Secretary Dalit Sena joined FNTO.
Lucknow a mass meeting held in connection with 6th membership verification:
In this meeting UP (East) Circle co-ordinator Shri Neemesh Gupta , Circle President Shri Ram Kushal Yadav, Circle Secretary Shri Santhkumar, CHQ Vice President Smt. Madhu Trivedi and BSNLNTSU General Secretary Shri Om Prakash Mishra , Circle President Shri Kushiramji, Circle Secretary Shri Tawsyaji, were present and addressed meeting. The meeting was arranged by Shri Rajkumar Yadav Laknow FNTO Dist coordinator, Shri ASHOK MISHRA, A. K. Jaiswal addressed nearly 600 members were meeting.
14.03.2013: Thomas John K, All India President release in Hindi on achievement of FNTO and future plans of FNTO.Click.12.03.2013: Election Meeting: Kolkata : K. Jayaprakash GS & Alok Nandi DGS addressed electioneering campaign meeting at Kolkata on 12.02.2013 at Telecom Stores & CGM Office. A mass meeting was conducted at telephone Bhavan Kolkata where more than 1000 members participated. M,Q. KMAR, SG INTUC WB and Ramanpande, Working President WB INTUC also addressed gathering assuring full support of INTUC for betterment of BSNL Workers service conditions.
11.03.2013: D.D. Mistry, AGS addressed a mass meeting at Jamnagar at 18.00 hours where more than 300 workers were resent. S/Shri A.V. Falia, C.P. Sanjay Parmar, CS & J.B. Kumpavat Executive President BDPA (INDIA) also addressed the gathering. Click.
ELECTION MEETING AT PGMT OFFICE ERNAKULAM ON 12 TH APRIL 2013.
Shri Thomas John ,All India President inaugurated the meeting of activists at PGMT Office Cochin at 1 P.M. He explained in detail how the workers lost their legitimate rights when union monopoly continued for the last 8 years under BSNLEU, He reminded the period of 2 year monopoly of NFTE union. Thomas John promised that if FNTO is voted back to the negotiating councils we can guarantee to get back the lost rights of the BSNL workers. Shri Gopkumar AGS also addressed the workers. Shri K. V. Jose Circle Secretary, Shri Lal Jose District Secretary,Shri K A Babu, Asst District Secretary and V, C, Somasundaran were all present .
ELECTION MEETINGS AT CHENNAI ON 11 TH APRIL 2013 : A meeting of the activists of NUBSNLW(FNTO) was held at DGM office Chennai at 1 P.M.Shri K.K.Gopakumar ,AGS inaugurated the meeting Shri Radhakrishnan presided in the meeting. Shri Lingamoorthy,Jt,General secretary,Shri G Kothandan,Shri Krishnamoorthy,Shri Monikantan ,Shri Chandrasekharan,,Shri A rishnamoorthy,Smty Radhika ,Shri S Krishnamoorthy addressed the meeting .Shri Gopkumar pointed out that Nampoothiri owes an apology to the workers for not securing their rights in time and also for loosing their already achieved rights. Mr Lingamoorthy told that he wanted to felicitate Mr Gopkumar who could achieve more than one union set up in BSNL through legal and political methods. (Photos 2nd and 3rd follow )
MEETING AT FLOWER BAZAR EXCHANGE AT 4 p.m. : A well attended meeting of the activists of FNTO was held at Flower BAzar Exchange Compound.First FNTO Flag was hoisted by Shri K.K.Gopkumar AGS among fireworks sound and slogan shouting..Shri Subramanyalu presided in the meeting.Shri Lingamoorthy,Shri Babu,Smt Radhika,Shri S Krishnamoorthy, Shri Thirusnakethu,and others spoke elaborately .The meeting remained till 8.30 P.M. All the participants lent a patient hearing and vowed to canvass at least one vote per person.They understood the need for a recognized status for FNTO as was the case during P&T and DOT days when three Federations were there. Click for Chennai & Kannanur Photos
Shri Gopkumar who inaugurated the meeting told there was no difference between both Communist unions ,Nampoothiri Union (BSNLEU) is instant poison and NFTE is slow poison. He wanted the workers to teach both Communist unions this time for their misdeeds to the workers.All the speakers were all praise for the role played by Kerala Circle under the leadership of Shri Gopkumar in changing the very old Code of Discipline framed in 1956 and bringing BSNL s own rules recognizing more than one union.Union which secures 35% vote will get First position that which secures 15% vote second union and that which secures 7% one seat in all negotiating councils at all levels.This will save BSNL Employees from one union monopoly.Last 13 years were lost by the Employees.Company dipped in to huge loss.Mr Lingamoorthy explained how Gopkumar fought the Court Case at Kerala High Court for the CHQ and won .He reminded that BSNLEU could not get any relief when it approached the Andhra High Court.NFTE also could not get any relief from Madras High Court.The political pressure mounted from Kerala also helped in a big way in changing the old rule.The peculiarity of the meeting was that all present there remained till the end of the meeting braving scorching heat of 40 degrees. (Phots 1 and 5 follow)>
Nampoothiri hiding under the cover of DMK Party : (photo attached) .: The so called CPM union BSNLEU which gives link only to CITU in their web site and is open followers of CPM are under the shelter of DMK. Shri Stalin son of Mr Karunanidhi the new power center of DMK and ,Shri Karunanidhi photos prominent..Nampoothiri in order to secure votes and safeguard his recognized status compromised with any thing .It is a shame for all the Communists in the Country.
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13.04.2013: Read Thomas John K Article in Hindi on Why TTA should vote for FNTO. Click.
13.04.2013 Mr. K. Gopakumar, send detailed coverage to election news in Kerala & Tamilnadu Circle. Click.11.04.2013: Kerala & Tamilnadu Election Meeting Photos.Click.
11.04.2013: Thomas John K, President - Eyeopener Article for TTAs - Least you miss to read.Click.
11.04.2013; INTUC CWC DEMANDS INCREASE IN RETIREMENT AGE TO 65 YEARS.Clilck for detailed report.
11.04.2013: D.D. Mistry AGS & J.B. Kumpavat Executive President BDPA (INDIA) will address a meeting at Jamnagar to-day evening.
10.04.2013: Rajastian BSNL workers pledge to give Platform for FNTO so that workers get justice. FNTO President Shri Thomas John, addressed meeting of BSNL employees on 8th April at Udaipur. Large number of employees assembled in the meeting assured support to FNTO.
In Court Churai Exchange Compound meeting large number of technical employees like TTAs, TMs gathered and promise to work for FNTO.
>11.04.2013: M.R. Vashist & B.D. Sharma addressed mass meeing at Karnal (Haryana) on 09.04.2013, where C.S. ASHOK HONDA& C.P. KUNDANLAL also addressed the meeting.
10.04.2013: DPE issued orders for IDA increase of 3.4% w.e.f. 01.04.2013 on 8th April, 2013.
10.03.2013; K. Jayaprakash, GS addressed election meeting at GMTD Office, Bhubneswar (Orissa) on 09.03.2013. S/Shri R.K. Gahan, CP, S.N. Ponda DS, S.K. Sahoo DS, N.C. Dalia and J.R. Das also addressed meeting where more than 300 members present.08.04.2013: K. Jayaprakash GS addressed meeting at Telephone exchange, Bhopal and GM Office compound, Bhopal, At both places numerous members attended and assured their cooperation to FNTO this time. Sharma CS & Saket Shukla also addressed meetings.
06.04.2013: K. Jayaprakash GS & M.R. Vashist Patrol attended well organkised meeting at GMTD Office Dhanbad (Jharkhnd) where more than 200 members were present. C.D. Prasad CS & Manohar C.P. Mukesh Kumar D.P. Tiwari and Shailendra Prasad also addressed the gathering.
08.4.2013>Read Circular by G.S. on electioneering campaign and with latest details on organizational campaigning in all Circles.Click.
Thomas John K, All India President conducted hectic tours in Gujarat Circle from Mehsana, Palanpur, Jetpur, Junagadh, Gandhidham, Ahmedabad, Vadodara and other places across the tour map and addressed workers where thundering response was noticed as the workers are suffocated and have realized the importance of FNTO being in power.
08.04.2013; Read and let other read and know - Why should you vote for FNTO. Click to read informative article by Mr. Thomas John K. President.
04.04.2013: To-day, K. Jayaprakash GS & M.R. Vashist Patron addressed gate meeting at C.G.M. Office, Ranchi ( Jharkhand) in lunch hours and mass meeting at Telephne Exchange at 3.00 P.M. where more than 300 workers were present. S/Shri C.D. Prasad CS, Manohar President, Mahender Pratap JCS, also addressed the meeting and assured that they will get more votes for FNTO in ensuing membership verification.
04.04.2013: NUBSNLW (FNTO) is not enterd in any allaance with any union.
NUBSNLW(FNTO) is contesting independently with DEEPAK SYBMBOL.
NUBSNLW(FNTO) is getting very good response from all over India We are expecting more than 15% votes in HARYANA EX CS B.R.SHARMA resigned for his selfish cause because he came from other union only in the last verification no single member has gone with him now SRI ASHOK HANDA Sr TOA Is Nominated As Circle Coordinater For Haryana Circle. .
In Andhra KADAPA SSA THE NFTE has misguided our members to join in JAC after clarification from circle they dissolved The JAC and working indipendently for FNTO winning A Copy of their letter is enclosed. .
Circle Secretaries/Circle Coordinaters are requested to work hard and try to convince the each and every member .
As FNTO is also entering all JCMs as per the new recognition rules and we are already having more then 10% votes as per our CHQ quota receipt. .
Dont beleive any roumers spreded by communist unions. .
Everybody expecting FNTO to get recognition and save the BSNL workers rights and also to save BSNL. .
This time we are getting new members in every circle. .
GS is on tour from 2nd to 6th at BHIHAr and JHAKAND circles. .
04.04.2013: K. Jayaprakash GS & M.R. Vashist Patron attended election campaign meeting at PATNA P & T Club Hall where more than 1000 members attended assuring the FNTO to win with thumping majority. Shri R.P. Sinha, AGS, Tiwari VP, R.B. Thakur, Umesh Mishra Presidentand Chadra Prakash also participated in the meeting requesting the members to make FNTO NO. 1 in Bihar Circle. .
03.04.2013: Election meeting of Punjab circle was held on 03.04.2013 at Hoshiarpur where more than 200 workers participated in the meeting. B.D. Sharma also spoke. .
04.04.2013; Mr. Thomas John K, commenced his Gujarat Circle starting from addressing Ahmedabad Telecom District Active workers, followed with meeting at Mehsana & Palanpur with rousing response.
31.03.2013: K. Jayaprakash GS Tour Programme - 3/4/13 to PATNA , 4/4 Ranchi. 5/4 Dhanbad 6/4 Delhi 8/4 Bhopal, 9/4 Bhubaneswar 10/4 Hyderabad 12/4 Kolkata 13/4 Lucknow 14/4 Baroda
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30.03.2013: To-day, K. Jayaprakash, GS addressed a mass meeting at Telephone Bhavan, Hyderabad where more than 400 workers were present and heard him with enthusiasm and gave signal that this time FNTO will move ahead for victory with all the forces at its command in order to serve the BSNL Workers who have become victim of anti-worker policy for other Unions. CS. ACS and other dignitaries such as R.K. Prasad, Mohandas, Nasing Rao also addressed the gathering.
30.03.2013: K. Jayaprakash GS addressed election meetings at Mahabubnagar, Gadwal, Kothakot, Wanaparthy, Nagarkurnool (A,P. Circle). Naseer Ahmad, Special Invitee, Venkatreddy, ADS, Sudhakar DS & m.r. Suryanana President also participated.
District Secretaries Convention Kerala. Click.
District Secretaries Convention Kerala. Click.
District Secretaries Convention Kerala. Click.
29.03.2013: I.D.A. due w.f.f. 01.04.2013 - increase of 3.4%, making total 74.9%.
28.03.2013: K. Jayaprakash GS addressed mass meeting at Guntur Telephone Exchange, where more than 300 members were present.Naseer Ahmed Special Invitee, Ch. Venkateshwarlu CS and R.K.Prasad, Jt. CS also spoke.
7.03.2013: K. Jayaprakash GS is touring South India from t0-day to 1st April, 2013.
An election meeting was held at Adyapaka Bhavan (Sishak Sadan) Ernakulam on 23 rd March 2013 at 2 P.M. Shri Hybey Eden MLA of Ernakulam inaugurated the Convention attended largely by lady members .Shri Gopakumar ,AGS,Shri K.V.Jose ,Circle Secretary and Shri M.G.Mohanan Nair ,Circle President ,K.A.Babu,Jt Secretary,EKM SSA,V.C.Somasundaran,Ekm SSA ,Shri George,District President,Abdul Rahman,circle Treasurer,K.P.Chellappan,District Secretary BDPA. addressed the gathering.
Palghat 25/3/2013 11 A.M.
Election meeting was held at GM office Compound .The meeting was scheduled on 26 th inst of March 2013.BSNLEU using its position as recognized union arranged a meeting of their union with VAN Nampoothir as speaker at the same venue.Hence FNTO was forced to pre pone the meeting to 25 th March 2013.A good gathering with ladies attended the meeting braving the hot sun and remained till the meeting is over at 1.15 Noon,Shri Gopkumar AGS,,Shri K.V.Jose,Circle Secretary,Shri M.G.Mohanan Nair ,Circle president ,Shri Vijayakrishnan,Circle Organising secretary and Shri Jawahar Raj ,District Secretary,Vijayakumar (BDPA) addressed the gathering.Shri Gopkumar said the claim of BSNLEU is hollow since they are having 1,41000 odd members in check off they are sure to win 50% vote.This shows the false pride of BSNLEUand their contempt of BSNL Employees voting strength. .He pointed out the simple example of Ernakulam SSA in Kerala where NUBSNLW(FNTO) has a check off figure of 856 members where as in the last election it got 999 votes .How? He also requested the BSNLEU members hearing him to verify from Mr Nampoothiri the next day why he surrendered the future of Non executive employees of BSNL and also ask Nampoothiri and his comrades how they are getting statutory pension ? .If FNTO was not there Nampoothiirs pension would have been affected when BSNL is in loss.(BSNLEU did not participate in the strike of FNTO& NFTE for Government pension,GPF,Leave & Job security.in 2000.)
Trichur GM Office 25/3/2013 3.30 P.M.
In the compound of the GM office Trichur a well attended meeting with large number of ladies was inaugurated by Shri K.K.Gopakumar,AGS...Shri K.V.Jose,Circle Secretary,Shri M.G.Mohanan Nair,Circle President ,Shri Kochu Devassy ,Circle Org Secretary,Shri Jayakumar District Secretary Shri SASI ,District Secretary BDPA addressed the gathering.
Shri Gopkumar wanted BSNLEU members to ask Mr Nampoothiri who is coming the next day to clarify why differential treatment in promotion for Executive& Non Executive. He also said BSNLEU is now BSNL EXECUTIVE UNION.
24.03.2013: To-day, K. Jayaprakash GS, B.C. Pathak FS & Madhu Trivedi VP addressed a mass meeting at Saharanpur (UP West) and Chhatrapal CS also spoke.
23.03.2013; To-day, K. Jayaprakash, GS, B.C. Pathak, F.S. and Smt. Madhu Trivedi VP addressed mass meeting at Dehradun (Utrakhand) where more thn 300 members were present assuring their vote in favor of FNTO. Heera sing INTUC State President and Sita Ram CS also spoke on the occasion.
23.03.2013: A.V. Falia, C.P. V.N. Rathod VP, D.D. Mistry AGS, Netaji (Jam Khambhalia) toured Mehsana, Palanpur & Himatnagar and revitalized all the branches and spontaneous response was received from all the cadre to vote for FNTO in the membership verification. In Godhra none has left FNTO and propaganda by other organization is based on false concept for propaganda purpose. On the contrary many members from other unions has joined the FNTO and made it stronger than ever before. FNTO activists are making tours and propaganda countering false rumors spread by others.
21.03.2013; To-day, K. Jayaprakash GS & B.D. Sharma AGS addressed election meeting at Debrugarh (Assam) at CGM Office. Mr. D.K. Lekaru DP & Mr. Bhattacarya, CS also spoke and assured maximum out-put for FNTO. Sample Ballot Paper 2013 Click.20.03.2013: To-day, K. Jayaprakash GS & B.D. Sharma addressed a mass meeting at Guwahati (Assam). More than 400 members were present in the meeting. On 21st, they will address meeting at Dibrugarh (Assam).ujarat Circle moves for Electioneering. Click for Gujarati Material.
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20.03.2013: K. Jayaprakash GS & B.D. Sharma AGS addressed a large meeting at Shillong (Meghalaya) on 19.03.2013.Bhattacharji CS Assam & Deka President, Kharbuli CS Meghalaya & Doery President also spoke in the meeting.Thomas John K, All India President is on electioneering tour to Maharashtra Circle and addressed meeting at Pune.
Chennai Telephone Election Meeting Click on www.fntochennai.com17.03.2013: K. Jayaprakash GS & B.D. Sharma AGS are now on tour to Assam & Meghalay from 17th to 21st March.2013.
15.03.2013: The General Secretary and AGS B.D Sharma visited Simla and addressed membership verification canvassing meeting which was a grand success, assuring more than 300 votes.14.03.2013: Tour Programme of Thomas John K , All India President.
9th to 11th march 2013. Bangalore/ Karnataka.
14th March 2013 Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
16th March 2013 Trivandrum, Kerala.
18th to 20th March 1`3 Pune/Nasik, Maharashtra.
21st March to 23rd Chennai, Tamil Nadu/ meeting, INTUC CWC.
25/26/27 March Kerala circle.
2nd April to 7th April Gujarat Circle.
8th April to 10th April Rajasthan Circle.
11th April 2013 Delhi Circle.
12th April 2013 Cochin, lunch Hour Meeting.
13th April 2013 Thiruvalla Lunch Hour meeting. .
2.03.2013: Down Poster For Election Campaign. Click.
09.03.201 On 8th March, a mass meeting was held at Annaroad Exchange,Chennai,in connection with 6th Membership verification. Nearly 40 members from FNTOBEA including Circle President Shri Kodanraman,and also from BSNLEU and NFTEBSNL and TEPU joined in our Union in presence of GS.More than 300 members attended this meeting in which Shri K. Vallinayagam,Ex-GS and INTUC President and Postal Leaders participated in this meeting. The meeting is successfully conducted by Shri S. Lingamurthy, CS Chennai Telephones.In Karnataka Circle, FNTOBEA Circle Secretary Shri Meghavannan with his large followers joihed in FNTO at Sanjaynagar Bangalore Branch Meeting held on 7th March, 2013. We welcome them.
It is also a matter of joy that we are getting news that large number of members from other Unions are joining in our Union in North India. K. Jayaprakash,
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2.03.2013: Extension of Trade Union facilities during the electioneering period – orders by BSNL HQ dated 11.02.2013.Click.
28.02.2013: NEW OTA RATES - BSNL HQ CLICK.
27.02.2013: ULTA CHOR KOTWAL KO MARE (THIEF BEATING THE POLICE).Click.
27.02.2013 ; G.S. Tour Programme : 7th to 10th March, 2013 – Chennai – Tamilnadu Circle. 3rd April to 6th April, 2013 Bihar & Jharkhand. All the Circle Secretaries are requested To send their proposed dates for their circle for election canvassing well in advance.
26.02.2013: List of Unions contesting 6th Membership Verification. Click. 17.02.2013: Varanasi District Conference was held on 16.02.2013 and Shri K. Jayprakash, GS attended. 137 Members from BSNLEU joined FNTO in his presence and Circle Vice President is also joining with 150 members. FNTO welcome all new members.13.02.2013: The Asstt. Labour Commissioner New Delhi convened a meeting of Union Representatives and Management on 13.02.2013 at 15.00 hours to discuss on Strike Notice demands. S/Shri K. Jayprakash, GS & M.R. Vashist Patron attended meeting.CLICK.
11.02.2013: BSNL HQ issues order for facilities during election period.Click.
11.02.2013: BSNL HQ issues Time Schedule for Election.Click.
10.02.2013: 6th Membership Verification 2013 – Supply of Electoral Rolls.Click.
09.02.2013: List of Eligible Unions for 6th Membership Verification. Click.
08.02.2013: As per the decision taken in the Designation Committee meeting held on 31.01.2013, the new designation for the cadre of Regular Mazdoor will be Telecom Assistant and for the cadre of Telecom Mechanic will be Telecom Technician. For other cadres of Sr.TOA, TTA, as well as other cadres, further talks will take place for finalizing new designations.05.03.2013: FNTO issues strike notice for 20th & 21st Februry, 2013. All concern to take note and act at all levels. Click.
02.02.2013: NUBSNLW-FNTO CWC held at Kozhencherry, Kerala on 27th, 28th Jan 2013 passed the following resolutions.
1. FNTO will fight its own name in the 6th verification. The symbol will be DEEPAK.sss
2. FNTO will make efforts with other likeminded unions to form and Anti communist Democratic alliance in ensuing 6th verification, on the basis of a common minimum programme.
4. FNTO will participate in the General Strike of 20th and 21st FEB 2013 called by the central trade unions led by INTUC.
5. FNTO resolved to demand that the Engineering Graduates among the TTAs shall be permitted to sit in the JTO competitive Examination on completion of 3 years service, as the JTO vacancies are more than the eligible candidates. Such relaxation can be given by executive orders of the BSNL Board.
6. In TMs to TTA Competitive examinations the total qualified candidates are less than 15% of the total vacancies, due to the negative marking system introduced in the just completed exam. FNTO demand that considering the high standard of question papers which was not suitable to the target group the TMs, the results shall be re-calculated removing the negative marks and additionally giving 5% grace marks to candidates.
7. FNTO urged that with any delay the pay anomalies raised out of the 1st &2nd wage revision shall be settle in tune of Kerala High court Judgment.
8. The qualified TTAs officiating JTOs shall be given regularly promotions by upgrading the basic TTA posts to JTOs.
9. FNTO Demanded 8.33% statutory Bonus to BSNL workers and a new formula on basis of Productivity Linked shall be devised delinking profit liked Bonus signed by the BSNLEU.
31.01.2013 A Seminar on “Empowering BSNL – Ways and Means” was held on 28th January, 2013. The CGM Kerala and other dignitaries’ such as GM, Local MLA, CPPC President and others from various field also attended and participated.
FNTO GS filled application for 6th verification today.
18.01.2013; On 17.01.2013 BSNL HQ endorses order on IDA WEF 0101.2013.Click.
17.01.2013; 75 Members from BSNLEU joins FNTO in Jamnagar and forms submitted in office. FNTO Welcome all the members.
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11.01.2013: The notice for FNTO CWC to be held in Kerala Circle on 27th & 28th 2013 has been posted to all concern on 16th December, 2012. It is reported that it has not received by few and as such it is notified here. Click.
12.01.2013: All India Conference of NUPE Class III (FNPO) was held on 10.01.2013 at Guntur, GS FNTO attended the conference and extended greetings to the conference. Smt. D. R. Kruparani Killi, Minister for State for Communication and Shri Sanjeev Reddy, President INTUC also addressed the conference.
10.01.2013 : D.P.E. Vide No; F.NO.2(70)/2008-DPE(WC)-GL-IV/2013 Dated 08.01.2013 issues order for I.D.A w.e.f. 01.01.2013, making total 71.5%.Click.
08.01.2013: D.D. Mistry, Web Incharge thanks all the readers who are regularly visiting. We have crossed mark of 20,00,000 viewers.Our site was launched on 09.11.2007.
06.01.2013: Shri O.P. Gupta, veteran trade Union Leader of P & T Trade Union movement expired to-night. His contribution towards betterment of workers service conditions will be remembered by and all for the years to come. FNTO convey heartfelt condolences to bereaved family. GS FNTO.
06.01.2013: Shri R.J. Jaiswal, D.S. FNTO ATD Ahmedabad expired on 04.01.2013 morning at his residence due to severe heart attack. In his demise, FNTO has lost one of the most active D.S. in Gujarat. CHQ conveys heartfelt condolences to bereaved family. GS BDPA joins FNTO and conveys condolences.AAA Shri M.K. Raval, SDE Rajkot Telecom District, lost his grand-mother on 03.01.2013. CHQ conveys heartfelt condolences.
06.01.2013: Recognition of majority representative union(s) of non-executive employees in BSNL - Holding of 6th Membership Verification process - calling up of applications.Click
06.01.2013: No transfer of Non-Executive staff during the 6th Membership Verification process in BSNL<Click
06.01.2013:Appointment of Chief Returning Officer - Conduct of 6th Membership Verification for electing majority representative union(s) of non-executive employees in BSNL. Click
06.01.2013: Conduct of 6th Membership Verification to elect majority representative union(s) of non-executive employees in BSNL - Preparation of revised Electoral Rolls regarding. Click.
01.01.2012; Today G.S. met with Director HR (HR) and PGM (SR) and discussed about Recognition of more than one union GS requested to recognize our union FNTO also, in this regard a letter is addressed to CMD BSNL.
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01.01.2013: FNTO WISHESS A HAPPY AND PROSPOROUUS NEW YEAR 2013. GS is now in Head Quarter.
I.D.A. due w.e.f. 01.01.2013 4.2%, i.s. total 71.5%
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