In continuation of the detailed report on SNEA Meeting with CMD BSNL as on 07/04/2026 on non-financial and general HR issues, the details of discussions on other HR issues with financial implication and response from Management is as follows.
Restoration of LTC Facility for BSNL recruited and absorbed Officers: SNEA drawn attention of CMD BSNL on the disparity created by withdrawal of All India LTC facility for BSNL Absorbed/Recruited Executives and it discontinuation for years together and how it is demotivating Executives as others are enjoying this facility. We explained that Home Town LTC is allowed but All India LTC is stopped and if All India LTC is restored it will not have much financial impact as is being projected. CMD BSNL confirmed the factual positions from Director HR and issues if any in restoration of All India LTC facility. Director HR confirmed that except financial implication there is no issue and added that it will not have much impact if Home town LTC is extended as All India LTC. CMD BSNL agreed to it and assured the restoration of the all India LTC facility and directed Director HR to complete the required formalities.
Clearing disparity in TA/DA rates of AGM and below level officers with DGM and above level officers: We reminded that SNEA has been requesting management for clearing disparity in TA/DA Rates below and above DGM level since last three years and it has been principally agreed for the same including in formal meetings but the final decision is not taken. We also shared difficulties faced by AGM and below level officers who are having such responsibilities of tours for office works as at present rates of DA even one time food cannot be afforded forget about other expenses. We categorically narrated that AGM and below are paid TA/TA rates at the rates of 2002 and DGM and above are paid TA/DA Rates of 2023 and this day light discrimination is directly affecting the overall working of BSNL. Director HR also supported our stand and added that there is a notable difference in TA/DA Rates and the demand raised is genuine. CMD BSNL agreed for the submission and assured that the disparity in TA/DA rates will be cleared and instructed Director HR to complete the formalities required for the same.
Enhancement of Transport allowance for BSNL Executives: We brought to the notice that the Transport Allowance being paid to BSNL Executives is very old and there is a huge increase in the Transportation charges and requested for the enhancement of Transport allowance for all executives. But CMD BSNL said that Transport allowance is related to the Pay revision and hence it is paid at the rates of second PRC and will be enhanced at the time of implementation of third PRC and not at this time.
Restoration of days and DA limit for Medical O/D claims: We narrated our persuasion for last two years and assurance by Management in restoration of Basic and DA limit frozen at 2019 to current year and restoration of days of month calculated for the same. CMD BSNL asked the details from Director HR who informed that as per discussions this issue is under consideration for restoration of Basic plus DA limit to current year basic plus DA, but there are issues in restoration of limit of days. At present the existing limit is used only by 2% executives and 98% executives are not using this given limit also. These 2% are exceeding the given limit in critical illness cases and for such cases no limit is applied. CMD BSNL directed him to look into issues and to settle whatever is possible and was of the opinion that the medical benefits may be restored to possible extent.
Enhancement of SAB Contribution of BSNL Recruited executives: We narrated this long pending HR issue which is affecting each and every BSNL Recruited Executive and requested enhancement of SAB contribution by BSNL. We elaborated how it is affecting retirement benefits of BSNL recruited Executives and how the same has not been settled after repeated assurances. We reminded that in the formal agenda meeting also, it was principally agreed and it was assured that the proposal will be discussed with the Finance wing and decided, but not yet decided. CMD BSNL informed that he is aware of the issue and recently some presentation was made at DoT on this subject and categorically informed that as per discussions held thereof it is decided for no immediate enhancement in SAB contribution. When we elaborated about unrest among BSNL Recruited executives and stressed the need for security of their future, CMD BSNL responded positively and asked us to have some more patience for a few months and assured that this issue will be again discussed and decided in the coming days.
Upgraded Standard Pay Scales for BSNL Recruited Executives: We requested for settlement of the important and prime issue of majority of BSNL recruited Executives for grant of upgraded standard Pay scales. CMD BSNL informed that BSNL has already recommended the upgraded E2 pay scales for JTOs/JAOs. The matter is to be decided by DoT as per proposal by BSNL and shared that whatever information is called by DoT on this subject matter is being given by BSNL.
Implementation of third PRC: We conveyed thanks for sending proposals of Wage Negotiation and PRC as asked by DoT and requested for intervention and persuasion at DoT for its implementation. CMD BSNL added that though he personally support implementation of third PRC in BSNL, he is finding certain difficulties in immediate implementation of PRC and assured that he along with his Board and DoT are working on different proposal adding profit to BSNL and was optimistic that the revenue can be increased by providing improved service quality. He added that certain steps like BINCC and other measures should be supported by the associations so that we will be in a better position for implementation of the third PRC. We narrated certain issues and hurdles related to implementation of third PRC and not only to focus on profit of BSNL, he added that management is aware about it, but till some time is required for implementation of Pay revision in BSNL and was optimistic on its implementation.
In conclusion, CMD BSNL appealed to all the executives to give their best and assured to look into this important financial issue for all Executives and Non-Executives in the coming days. We reciprocated this appeal and conveyed thanks for positive and firm assurances for resolution of certain HR issues and giving some hopes to executives in BSNL.
In the meeting lasted about 40 minutes, we had fruitful discussions with positive assurances and this time we are hopeful that at least issues agreed by CMD BSNL will be given consideration at the earliest. Let us think positively and hope for the best.
