Case of Basic pay Anomaly of JTO Batch-2007 of BSNL(Justification for giving us fitment)
gautam
(Querist) 30 April 2011
This query is : Resolved
Sir
1> We (2007 Batch JTOs, BSNL) have been recruited in the pre-revised scale of 9850 same as JTO 2005 batch. But they(2005 Batch JTOs) are getting 21,620 starting basic. We got only 16,400. Difference is an appalling 5220. Taking 47.2% DA and 30% HRA, the difference comes to be about Rs.9250 (this is only the difference in salaries considering different starting basic). Actually after having got few increments more than us, with just 2 years more service in BSNL, they are drawing about Rs.12,000 more salary per month which is extremely demoralizing for 2007 Batch JTOs.
2> It is not only a matter of salary. It is a matter of career progression as well. We know that BSNL employees are given time bound promotion once they touch the lower end of a scale. In such a scenario with a difference in starting basic of Rs.5220, and increment of Rs.500 per year in E1 scale, we would require 11 years more to reach a level as 2005 batch JTOs. If 2005 batch JTOs touches the bottom of a scale in ‘X’ years, then we will require ‘X+11’ years of service to reach that position. Something which is absolutely unacceptable.
3> We(2007 Batch JTOs) are similarly qualified as the 2005 batch JTO or previous DR-JTO batches and have been recruited by the same mode and same organization. Same work(profile) is done by us. So such a big difference between 2005 batch JTOs and 2007 Batch JTOs are clearly de-motivating. We feel that starting basic should be same that any difference between 2007 Batch JTOs and 2005 batch JTOs should only be of annual increments and nothing else.
4> We have not found it written anywhere that fitment benefit cannot be given to executives recruited after 1.1.2007. What we have found is that fitment would surely be given to executives working in the organisation as on 1.1.2007. For other executives, giving fitment is totally in the hands of the management. Majority of JTOs of 2005 batch joined after 1.1.2007 but were given the fitment benefit. If they could get it, 2007 batch can too. (Why should not 2007 batch). The argument that they were recruited before 1.1.2007 does not stand.
Further, the fitment benefit was only for executives. It was not mandatory for non-executives. However, part of this benefit was also extended to the non-executives due to which their salaries got multiplied by a factor of 1.91. Considering that there are well over 2 lac non-executives in BSNL, the financial implications of this decision was huge. But still it was done for the benefit of the employees. So, now when it comes to the case of only a few thousand well qualified young and talented JTOs of 2k7 who have been recruited via a very tough All-india level entrances exam from among lakhs of candidates, saying that financial condition of BSNL is poor is extremely unfortunate. If BSNL could give huge benefits to over 2 lac non-executives when it was not mandatory and when financial implications were huge, then extending similar benefit to few thousand JTOs of 2k7 batch could be justified.
5> We have been recruited in the pre-revised E1A scale of 9850-250-14600. Also, recruitment orders was done before the pay revision order, 1-2-2007 for 2007 batch . The pay revision order only came out on 5-3-2009, much after recruitment orders as well as advertisement had been done for this batch. So, fitment benefit can be extended to us as our recruitment advertisements had been made well before the Date of the pay revision order—Similar to the case for 2005 batch. Also, when we have been recruited in E1A scale, then we can never be given E1 scale as under-fixation is illegal. Giving E1 with few increments also amounts to degradation of scale which cannot be done. Further, it is not necessary that if fitment is given to us, it has to be given to all JTOs in future. JTOs who will be recruited in future will be recruited according to the revised pay scale, and their recruitment orders and advertisement will be done much after the pay revision order. So, fitment can be extended to us without any future complications.
R.Ramachandran
(Expert) 30 April 2011
Dear Mr. Gautam,
If you want a clear cut answer to your query, you have to make available the following information:
1. Take any one JTO of 2005 batch JTO. Indicate when did he join. Indicate what was the basic pay fixed for him when he joined.
2. Indicate what was the basic pay of the person at 1 above, on 31.12.2006.
3. Take any one JTO of 2007 batch. Indicate when did he join. Indicate what was thebasic pay fixed for him when he joined.
4. What is the basic pay fixed for person at 1 above on 1.1.2007.
5. What is the basic pay fixed for person at 3 above as on 1.1.2007.
Upon receiving this information, I shall provide you the correct position.
gautam
(Querist) 02 May 2011
thank you Sir,for your response.
I have to collect these information and I will available here soon.
gautam
(Querist) 12 May 2011
Sir information as asked by you are below-
JTO of 2005 date of joining - 12-03-2007 basic at joining 9850 (1st PRC)
Basic at 1-1-2007 was 9850.
After 2nd PRC basic was fixed as 21600 (16400+30% fitment)
For JTO of 2007 date of joining - 15-06-2009 and basic fixed as 16400/-
but during training period stipend was given on 9850 basic for period 09-03-2009 to 14-06-2009.
In JTO 2007 recruitment advertisement basic was given as 9850 plese refer attachement
gautam
(Querist) 12 May 2011
Sir please guide us that firment can be applicable for us (JTO 2007) or not.
R.Ramachandran
(Expert) 12 May 2011
Dear Mr. Gautam,
Your query is not clear. Can you telephone me on my mobile 9868211477?
