COM.K.G.JAYARAJ, GENERAL SECRETARY HAS CONTACTED THE DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE ON TODAY, THE 16TH OCTOBER,2014 .REGARDING THE 78.2% IDA MERGER,THE DIRECTOR STATED THAT THE FILE IS SENT TO THE UNDER SECRETARY, DOE, YESTERDAY, FOR RETURNING TO THE DOT. THEREFORE,GENERAL SECRETARY TALKED TO THE UNDER SECRETARY, WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE FILE WAS RECIEVED AND IS SENT BACK TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS. NOW, AS PER THE DIRECTIVES OF DOE, THE DOT HAS TO PREPARE CABINET NOTE FOR BOTH PRE 2007 AND POST 2007 BSNL RETIREES AND CIRCULATE TO THE CONCERNED DEPARTMENTS FOR THEIR CONSENT AND AFTER RECIEPT OF WHICH THE SAME WILL BE SUBMITTED FOR CABINET APPROVAL.

Hundreds of BSNL casual and contract workers conducted an impressive March to the BSNL Corporate Office on 15th October,2014 in protest against the negative approach of the BSNL management towards their genuine demands. The March started from the Eastern Court where a meeting was held. Com. V. A. N. Namboodiri presided over and Com. A. K. Padmanabhan, President, CITU inaugurated the March. Com. P. Abhimanyu, General Secretary, BSNLEU, Com. Tapas Ghosh, Secretary General, BSNL CCWF. Com. Animesh Mitra, Dy General Secretary, BSNLEU etc addressed. On reaching the Corporate Office, an effective and powerful demonstration was held after which a delegation of leaders met the CMD and discussed the issues.

KARNATAKA CIRCLE CONFERENCE HELD ENTHUSIASTICALLY.

The Reception Committee under the leadership of Com. B. Narayana Rao, District Secretary, Mangalore made fine arrangements to hold the 3rd biennial Circle Conference of Karnataka on 12th & 13th October, 2014 at Samruddhi Bhavan, Mangalore. The Circle Executive Committee Meeting was held on 12th October which was addressed by Com. V. A. N. Namboodiri, Advisor and Com. K. G. Jayaraj, General Secretary. Com.R. B. Patil, Circle President presided and Com. K. G. Deshpande, Circle Secretary briefed earlier the points for clarifications from CHQ.

The open session on 13th morning was inaugurated by the Chief Guests by lighting the lamp. Shri. Y. C. Mishra, General Manager, BSNL, Mangalore while addressing the open session wanted to settle the pensioners issues with out delay, once the the issue is brought to his notice. Com. V. A. N. Namboodiri gave a detailed accounts of the decisions of the Coimbatore CEC and the present pathetic condition of BSNL and exhorted for joint efforts to protect it with complete unity of the workers. Com. K. G. Jayaraj, in his address , explained the issues of the pensioners and the efforts being taken by AIBDPA to solve. Com.C. K. Gundanna, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU, Com. G. G. Patil, CHQ Organising Secretary and Com. K. G. Deshpande, Circle Secretary also spoke. Com. P. Harishchandra Rao, Veteran P&T union Leader was honoured. Com. M. Sureshchandra Shetty, Chairman, Reception Committee welcomed the gathering of about 350 pensioners.

In the delegates session the report and audited accounts presented by Com. K. G. Deshpande, Circle Secretary and Com. S. L. Hiremath, Treasurer, respectively, were adopted and all the District Secretaries participated in the discussion on the organaisational matters. There after Office bearers were elected with the following impotant functionaries.

President : Com. Monappa Poojari. Circle Secretary : Com. S. A. BILAGI and Treasurer: Com. C. G. Annigeri.

The Jalgaon District, in Maharashtra has successfully held its biennial District Conference on 10-10-2014. Com. B. P. Petkar, Circle Secretary delivered the inaugural address, explaining the 29 demands and the decision of Coimbatore CEC to conduct the Sanchar Bhawan March on 20-11-2014.

Office bearers were elected unanimously with Com. A. S. Choudhary, Retd SDE (President), Com. R. N. Patil, Retd Sr TOA (District Secretary) and Com. b. s, Badgujar, Retd TM (Treasurer)

One of the best District Branches in Tamil Nadu, ERODE held its biennial District Conference in a very enthusiastic atmosphere on 10-10-2014. Com. K.Karunanidhi, District President controlled the proceedings. Com. S. Ayyasamy, District Secretary welcomed the partcipants including Com. D. Varadharajan, Retired CGMT, Tamil Nadu. Com. C. K. Narasimhan, Circle Secretary inaugurated the conference, explaining in details,the issues of the pensioners and the importance of the Sanchar Bhawan March on 20-11-2014. Thiru. K. S. Venkatasubramonian, General Manager, BSNL,  Erode felicitated the conference and assured all cooperation in solving the pensioners issues. Com. Guru Chandrasekharan, State Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Government Pensioners Association made a special address.

Com. S. Mohandoss, CHQ Vice President as well as Circle President, inaugurated the delegates session, thoroughly exposing the pro corporate policies of the BJP led NDA government.

Following are the important Office Bearers elected unanimously. President: Com. A. Sivagnanam (DGM,Retd) District Secretary: Com. N. Kuppusamy (SDE,Retd) Treasurer: Com. S. Ayyasamy (CTS,Retd)

Palanpur District Branch has been formed in the meeting of BSNL DOT pensioners held on 10-10-2014. Com. M. B. Chaniyara, Circle Secretary inaugurated the meeting. Com. A.Y. Ghori and Com. M. S. Korot, District Secretary and District President, respectively, of BSNLEU addressed the meeting. Office bearers have been elected unanimously with Com. N. M. Parmar (President), Com. J. K. Rami (District Secretary) and Com. V. M. Darji (Treasurer)

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The 3rd phase of the agitational program of BSNL Casual Contract Workers Federation for the settlement of their genuine demands is being held on 15th October,2014. Hundreds of casual and contract workers from all parts of the country will March to the Corporate Office of BSNL, the Bharat Sanchar Bhawan raising their anger and resentment against the lethargic attitude of the BSNL management.

CHQ calls upon all its units to extend full support by cooperating by all means to make the CMD Office March a grand success. 

AIBDPA district branch has been formed in Mahesana in a well attended meeting of pensioners on 9th October,2014. Com. M. B. Chaniyara, Circle Secretary inaugurated the meeting and Com. T. V. Ghelani, Circle President addressed.. Office bearers were elected unanimously with Com.J. B. Chauhan (President) Com. L. M. Prajapati (District Secretary) and Com. G.B.Darji (Treasurer).

The Department of Expenditure with whom the file of 78.2% IDA merger to BSNL pensioners is pending for the last three months, is yet to clear the file. This fact is revealed when Com K. G. Jayaraj, General Secretary contacted the DOE on today, the 9th October, 2014.