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Dear Comrade,

Let me thank you all for having given me an

opportunity to serve you as “General

Secretary” of the most enlightened

association “SBIOA (CC), a pioneer in the

Banking Industry.

Within a short span of nine months,

Com.G.Selvaraj, Former General Secretary

of SBIOA (CC) had taken lot of initiatives

conducting Elders Meet, Conclaves for

Youth and also Women Officers at Module

level, Area Meetings etc., which resulted

not only the connection inbetween the

membership and the office bearers but

also the bondage between them to the

organization and also the faith on the

leadership.

Training and Awareness Programmes in

Credit Area for our Field Officers handling

advances under “Personal Segment”

“SME” and also DPC Workshops for Office

Bearers sensitized the Membership and the

Executive Committee Members.

Pan India issues like Merger of Banks,

Banking Reforms, Problems of Digital

Banking, Policies of the Government of

India, the HR policy of Bank Managements

det r imenta l to the interest of the

Membership are being taken care by the

leadership at Apex Level – UFBU/AIBOC/

AISBOF respectively and we contribute a

lot to the leadership in all the issues and the

same has been acknowledged by the

leadership on many times and we continue

to do it in coming days also.

An order of suspension has the effect of

debarring an Official from exercising the

powers and discharging the duties of his

office for the period the order remains in

force. Though suspension is not a

punishment, it constitutes a great hardship

for an Official. With continuous follow-up

with the Management, the CMC Members

have revoked the suspension orders of

seven officials and they have joined their

duty.

Many issues have been resolved in the

Circle Negotiating Committee Meeting

Persistence & Patience Perspiration – an unbeatable combination of SUCCESS

April - 2019

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the issues of our Circle be it a Staff Shortage,

Inter Circle Transfer, Inter Module Transfer,

our demand of conversion of Specialist

Officers to Generalist, Fitment on Promotion

in time, DPC related issues and other issues

pertaining to Non Transactions areas will be

resolved through our cordial relationship

with the Circle Management.

Our Commitment, Conviction, Courtesy,

Courage, Positive Attitude, wisdom in

discharging duties will certainly achieve

the business growth and goals, result the

outstanding performance and the desired

expectation of the Management to bring

back the Circle to the top position, without

comprising the officer's self esteem and

dignity. This financial year is a challenging

one for us and with your immense co-

operation, co-ordination, Unity and

Solidarity with the SBIOA(CC), together we

can achieve the laurels.

Dreams and Dedication are powerful

combination. Let us dream, dedicate and

achieve the success.

held on 27.03.19 and Corporate Centre

Negot ia t ing Meet ing w i th A ISBOF

Representatives of various affiliates held at

Mumbai on 28.03.2019 ended with a

positive response for opening Crèche

facility at Metro Centers, Release of

Stagnation increment in case of short

residual service, officers under suspension;

Conversion of Specialist Officers (Agri &

CRE) to General Cadre etc.

We are happy to announce that the long

pending issue of F i tment after the

completion of rigour period has been

settled for two officers. We thank the HR

Department and the concerned Regional

Manager in resolving the issues.

A fitting “Thanks Giving” functions have

been ar ranged at a l l Modu les to

commemorate the superannuation of our

Member Centric General Secretary

Com.G.Selvaraj. Shri.Vinay M Tonse, our

CGM, Shri.P.V.Rama Prasad, CDO and

Deputy General Managers of all the

Modules have attended the functions and

honoured our General Secretary. It is a rare

occasion to witness the felicitation of

Com.G.Selvaraj at CNC, Chennai and

CNC, Mumbai. The militant, enthusiastic

and vibrant members have thronged in

large number to felicitate our General

Secretary in all the functions conducted

which has sent a strong message to all that

solidarity of membership cannot be shaken

by any one.

The New Tamil Year brings a lot of cheer,

enthusiasm, energy and vigour among

Membership and we are confident that all

Comradely Yours,

(R. BALAJI)GENERAL SECRETARY

“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes

people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.”

– Rosalynn Carter, former first lady of the United States

SBI Officers’ Association (Chennai Circle) April 2019

HEART TO HEART2

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The following issues were discussed in the CNC Meeting with Representatives of AISBOF held at Mumbai.

Implementation of Compassionate Appointment Scheme – Enhancement in the cut of age from 30 years to 45 years

Release of Stagnation increment in case of short residual service

Reimbursement of Dental Implants & Cost of Spectacles

Conversion of RMROs/CREs to General Cadre

Opening of Currency Chest Branches on nd th

2 & 4 Staturdays/Sundays (Affecting Work Life Balance)

Direct Placement of JMGS I officers in Scale II to be restored

Special concession to officers working in Kashmir Valley

Delay in issuance of Charge Sheet and completion of enquiries

Release of Stagnation increment to officers under Suspension

Penalty levied by RBI – Cash Remittance to RBI and Maintenance of Chest

R e v i s i o n i n c e i l i n g o f F u r n i t u r e entitlement, 4 – in – 1 etc.

Provision of Creche facility

Individual Housing Loan – Group Insurance Policy to be extended to all loans

LFC Matters – Clarifictions

Attack on Officers by Politicians

Shri.K.T.Ajit, Chief General Manager (HR) felicitated Com.G.Selvaraj, General Secretary of SBIOA(CC) on the eve of his superannuation in the presence of Shri.Prashanth Kumar, DMD (HR) & CDO, Com.Soumya Datta, President, AISBOF & G e n e r a l S e c r e t a r y , A I B O C a n d Com.Ramkumar Sabapathy, General Secretary, AISBOF and the President and General Secretaries of all affiliates of AISBOF.

Corporate Centre Negotiating Council Meeting held at Maurya Hall, Mumbai on 28.3.2019

The Executive Committee of our SBIOA(CC) has placed on record the excellent contribution

and also recognized the services rendered by Com.G.Selvaraj, General Secretary;

Com.A.Ravichandran, Regional Secretary, Chennai Zone II, Com.M.Sekar, Deputy Regional

Secretary, Madurai Module, Com.G.K.Muralidharan, Zonal Secretary, Erode Zone and

Com.B.Ramachandran on their super annuation as on March 2019. In their responses, they

have expressed their fullest satisfaction for their service rendered to the Members in time and

also their position in the EC as an office bearer in different level has given their rich experience

which would be cherished forever in their life time.

FELICITATION TO COM.G.SELVARAJ, COM.A.RAVICHANDRAN, COM.M.SEKAR,

COM.G.K.MURALIDHARAM AND COM.B.RAMACHANDRAN

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In the glorious history of State Bank Officers'

Association (Chennai Circle), many

leaders and stalwarts in the past had made

their impact by their knowledge, acumen

and unassailable faith in the organization.

Com.G.Selvaraj stands as an icon for his

commitment and passion to the SBIOA

(CC) and its Membership.

Com.G.Selvaraj joined our Bank at

K a r u v e p p i l a n k u r u c h i A D B o n

03.06.1981.He was promoted as a JMGS-I

on merit on 01.08.1997 and become the

Member of SBIOACC. His experience in

the union activities at various branches as

an Award Staff kept h is v ibrancy,

enthusiasm and vigor intact in the activity

of the association and he was identified as

a committed cadre of SBIOA (CC) by the

ester year stalwarts.

Com.G.Selvaraj inducted to Executive

Committee of SBIOA (CC) as Zonal

Secretary of our Nagapattinam Zone. He

was transferred to Erode and his stint at

Zonal Secretary of Erode Zone is an

impeccable record. Anyone can work

with a wished list on hand. But taking the

initiative to lead is what sets apart a person

truly valuable to the organization.

SBIOA (CC) BIDS ADIEU TO COM.G.SELVARAJ, MEMBER CENTRIC GENERAL SECRETARY

He was co-opted as Deputy Regional

Secretary of our mighty Coimbatore

Module. His ability to motivate the

members in pursuit of their common

interest and goals and his willingness to

stand up in the face of pressure all made

him a unanimous choice to be the

Regional Secretary of Coimbatore Module

in July 2012. He derived happiness and

satisfaction in redressing the grievances of

the Members and serving them from whole

heartedly. The office bearers under his

dynamic leadership have gained the

knowledge, sk i l l , empathet ic and

sympathet ic understanding of the

members, made the Coimbatore Module

as No.1 in Chennai Circle.

Com.G.Selvaraj was elected as General

Secretary by the Executive Committee

and assumed his office on 01.07.2018.

After taking over the office of General

Secretary, in his indomitable style resumed

the lost communication with the Circle

Management on issues concerning the

Bank and the Members through series of

letters, meaningful discussions with CMC

Members with expression of purpose and

desire to build the morale and bondage

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amongst the Membership.

The last nine months witnessed a series of

activities starting from Module Level Elder's

Meet , Youth Conc lave , Women ' s

Conclave rejuvenated the Membership

and brought vibrancy to the Organisation.

With his negotiating skill, many issues ie. ICT,

IMT, Revoking of Suspensions, Posting of

Doctors at Dispensaries, availability of

M e d i c i n e s , H o l i d a y H o m e s a t

Tourist/Historical Places, Opening of

Currency Chests, ATM Cash loading,

Health Check Test, Outsourcing etc. have

been resolved. He took keen interest in

sensitizing the Office Bearers through

v a r i o u s D P C P r o g r a m m e , C a d r e

Development Programme for their skill

development and leadership qualities.

A fitting “Thanks Giving” functions have

been ar ranged at a l l Modules to

commemorate the superannuation of our

Member Centric General Secretary

Com.G.Selvaraj. The militant, enthusiastic

and vibrant members have thronged in

large number to felicitate our General

Secretary in all the functions conducted

which has sent a strong message to all that

solidarity of membership cannot be

shaken by any one.

Our Association has been pioneer for

various trade union activities and shown

proved the same under the dynamic

leadership of Com.G.Selvaraj, as its

General Secretary and also as President of

AIBOC, TN Unit conducted various

programmes. Dreams and Dedications

are powerful Combination. With this when

love and skill work together, expect

masterpiece. Patience, Persistence &

Perspiration – an unbeatable combination

of Com.G.Selvaraj's success in all his

endevours.

He leads a contended life and the family

members are well educated and settled in

life.

C o m . G . S e l v a r a j , t h e d a r l i n g o f

membership, shown the path that

L e a d r s h i p i s “ A b o u t V i s i o n ” a n d

“Responsibility” not “Power”. A true hero is

not measured by the size of his strength,

but the strength of his heart. We bid adieu

to Com.G.Selvaraj who rejuvenated our

Association with his valiance. SBIOA(CC)

wishes him a happy, healthy and active

retired life.

SBIOA (CC) BIDS ADIEU TO COM.G.SELVARAJ, MEMBER CENTRIC GENERAL SECRETARY

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Most people have conventional values, as learned from their parents, teachers and peers. These basically say 'here are the rules to live in reasonable harmony with other people. When we are truly principled, we believe in our values to the point where they are an integral and subconscious part of our person. Right and wrong are absolute things beyond the person. The test of a principled person is that they will stick to their values through thick and thin, and even will sacrifice themselves rather than break their principles. Our SBIOA(CC) has seen many stalwarts and intellectuals as its President and they brought glory to the organization.

stCom.C.Balaji, born on 1 June 1960, joined the Bank in the year 1985 graduated and became a JMGS I in 2005, now working as Deputy Manager, LCPC, Chennai Zone 2. He is a committed Cadre, always think about the betterment of our Association and Membership.

He has been inducted in the Executive Council as Zonal Secretary of Dharmauri Zone in the year and elevated as Deputy Regional Secretary of Coimbatore Module.

He has lead our Salem Module as its first Regional Secretary covering the length and breadth of area of nearly 8 Districts and served for the member's interest. He became Treasurer of SBIOA(CC) in August'18 in the close contested election and unanimously co-opted as President in the

rdExecutive Committee held on 23 March 2019. His thinking on long term protection of members is remarkable and his ideas, suggestions definitely a boon to the Association. SBIOA(CC) welcomes our new President who assumed office on 01.04.2019 and wish him all the best for his future endeavors.

COM.C.BALAJI TAKES OVER AS PRESIDENT OF SBIOA (CC)

WEDDING BELLS

SBIOA (CC) Wishes a very happy married life to the newly wedded couples.

Chi. M.Aravindan S/o.Com.R.Manikandan, Dy.Manager, RASMECCC, Madurai married Sow. C Pavithra on 08.03.2019 at Madurai.

Sow. N.Vani tha, Branch Manager , Mannachanallur Branch, Married Chi. M . V e n g a t e s a n o n 0 1 . 0 2 . 2 0 1 9 a t Tiruchirapalli.

Sow. P.Gayathri, D/o Com. S. Pandian, Branch Manager, Cherry Road Branch, Salem married Chi.Sakthi @ K.Anbarasan on 17.02.2019 at Salem.

Com. Sandeep Kumar, Branch Manager,

Bhuvanagiri branch married Sow. Neelam on 19.02.2019 at Bhojasar, Rajasthan.

Com.S.Rahul, Deputy Manager, SME branch Pondy married Sow.G.Azhagu on 15.02.2019 at Panruti.

Sow.Vaishali D/o Com.N.Sowmya Narayani, Deputy Manager, RASMECC, Pondy married Chi.Balanarasimhan @ Sairam on 18.02.2019 at Chennai.

C h i . P r a d e e p E l a n g o v a n S / o Com.Meenakumari Elangovan, Chief M a n a g e r , S M E C , S a l e m m a r r i e d Sow.Vanathi on 11.02.2019 at Chennai

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COM.R.BALAJI, TAKES OVER AS THE GENERAL SECRETARY OF SBIOA (CC)

O u r c o m r a d e s a r e a w a r e t h a t

Com.G.Selvaraj, the General Secretary of

SBIOA (CC) and President of AIBOC (TN st

UNIT) laid down his office on 31 March

2019, on account of his superannuation

and in adherence to the rich tradition that

we have been following both in the

Federation as well as the Circle Association

that the serving officers will only lead our

movement.

The Executive Committee of the SBIOA RD(CC) which met at Chennai on 23 March

2019 had an occasion to deliberate on the

issue of filling up of the post of the General

Secretary, fallen vacant on account of

Com.G.Selvaraj, demitting his office of the

General Secretary of the SBIOA(CC) and

the need for filling up the vacancy so

caused. Com.R.Balaji, the President of

SBIOA(CC) has been elected as the

General Secretary of SBIOA(CC) in the

Executive Committee Meeting held at rdChennai on 23 March 2019 in the place of

Com.G.Selvaraj.

rdCom.R.Balaji, born on 3 April, 1963 joined

the Bank in the year 1985 graduated as a

CAIIB and became a Trainee Officer in

1997, now working as Chief Manager (RB-

FI), Administrative Unit, Chennai Zone I. He

is also a faculty member of the Cadre

Development Programme. A voracious

reader and a powerful orator, he was

elected as a Deputy Treasurer in the year

2008 and became the Deputy General

Secretary of SBIOACC in the year 2011. He

became the Regional Secretary of

C h e n n a i M o d u l e h a v i n g l a r g e s t

Membership of prominent units in 2012. He

became President of our mighty SBIOACC

in April '18 and co-opted as Deputy

General Secretary of AISBOF May'18. Thus

he comes backed by the banking

experience and is in a posit ion to

understand the intricacies of the banking

work as well as the trade union issues

comprehensively.

He saved many of our colleagues in the

disciplinary proceedings as Defence

Representative. He authored the popular

book on DPC “One Point Reference Book

for Defence Representatives”, “One Point

Reference Book of SBIOSR Service &

Conduct Rules” and periodically updates

the most sought after “Gateway to

Promotion Book”, and contributed for “You

Should Know” and “Service Conditions of

SBI Officers”.

We are confident that Com.R.Balaji, our

General Secretary of the SBIOA(CC) will

deliver the things up to the expectation of

the members and also keep the legacy of

our great association, The activities

undertaken by the SBIOA (CC) in the last

nine months along with then General

Secretary, vouch his capability of taking

the organization to a greater heights of

glory and success in the days to come.

SBIOA(CC) wishes Com.R.Balaji, General

Secretary for his resounding success in all

his endeavors.

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The Presidents and General Secretaries Meet was held at Maurya Hotel, Patna on 22.02.2019. The discussions were held on various issues for more than 8 hours making it a significant one in the history of AISBOF.

Issues discussed

Mandate Issue and the stand of AIBOC in the UFBU/IBA Meetings – it should be unconditional one and for Scales up to VII

Implementation of Compassionate Appointment Scheme – Modification done approved by the Board. Waiting for the GOI approval

Personal Allowance and Fitment formula from Clerical to JMG I

Unilateral implementation of HR Policies

Handling and Counting of Currency Notes by Outsourced agencies – Pilot implementation in a few circles

Refund of recovery made from Officers who have been paid LRA/HRA

Issues pertaining to Patna Circle

Follow-up Meeting with the Management

Sanction of Personal Loan to eAB officers

Demand of Health Check-up Facility to all officers

Personal Pay – Clarification

ICT – Repatriation of 2013 Batch Officers – 179 Ahmedabad & Patna Circle

1371 Spouse Cases

Man Power Planning 2019 – 2020

Promotion Policy – Changes which is affecting the Seniors

Increasing trend of suicides in Banks

Excluding JMGS – I for Confirmation Test as direct MMGS II

SBI Life / SBI – Conflict of Interest

Pulawama Issue – Timely action and gesture by the SBI Management

A f f i l i a t e s i n respective Circles hav ing schoo l s e x p l o r e t h e possibility of taking care of School education of the wards of martyrs of P u l a w a m a incident

NPA – Preparation of white paper and presentation to the Management

Vacation Policy – 10 Working Days – Issue

Work Life Balance – only on paper – not

p roper l y imp lemented by C i rc le

Management

Our General Secretary Com.G.Selvaraj

voiced the concern of SBIOACC on many

issues pertaining to Membership and the

details are as under:

Participation of Members in AIBOC/UFBU

Strike

Seniority to be considered for ICT instead

of first cum first serve basis adopted as of

now

Penalty imposed by RBI and Cash

Recovery made on account of Soiled

Note Remittance – the need for sensitizing

our membership

Need of revision in enhancement/

improvements in 4-in-1 benefits – pending

for a long period

Revision in Closing allowance – a decade

old agenda

Revocation of Suspension – after a period

of 6 months – Undue delay causing

mental agony to the Members as well as

their family.

Reimbursement of expenses and on duty

for attending CBI Cases referring the case

of Com.Paul Prabakar

THE PRESIDENTS AND GENERAL SECRETARIES MEET HELD ON 22.02.2019 AT PATNA

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Payment of Encashment of Leave when there was no loss for the Bank in the case of officers who have been given dismissal orders

Non payment of Gratuity to the Dismissed Officers quoting the service conditions – Com.J.V.Bavani&Com.Parthasarathy – Issue to be taken up with the Corporate Centre

Constraints faced by the officers in Single Man Branch for opening of accounts due to the recent CBS Promotion

Retired Officials engaged for Staff Accountability exercises – constraints faced by our Membership. Federation immediately to take up the issue with the Management to stop this.

Cross Selling – KRA issues – Affecting the promotional aspects of our membership

ATM – SBIOACC suggestions given to the Management – its present status from leadership

Fitment issues – Restoration of Basic Pay after completion of Rigour Period to the Officers who been given punishment orders – Financial loss to the Membership

Premium charged for REMBS is very high. I s s u e t o b e t a k e n u p w i t h t h e Management

Anomaly in sanctioning the increment – Date of Promotion or Date of Joining – to be sorted out

Conversion of Special ist Cadre to Generalist – a long pending issue – present position

Press Statement of AIBEA Leadership – concerns of our membership and the action taken by AIBOC

CEEP – a failure in the Bank. What is the view of the Management?

Revision of LRA – Members are out of pocket in

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING: SUCCESSION PLAN

rdThe Executive Committee of our Association met on the 23 March 2019 and elected

Com. R. Balaji, Chief Manager, Chennai Zone I as General Secretary of our mighty

Organization. Other co-options are detailed as under.

Sl No.� Name� Co-opted as� Branch� Mobile

1� C. Balaji� President LCPC, Chennai 9445000834

2� S. Manimaran Treasurer� LCPC, Chennai 9445000811

3� S. Muthukumar Dy.Treasurer Tuticorin 9445088194

4 M. Muralidharan Regional Secretary, Che. Zone 2 CCPC, Chennai 9445000803

5 A. Deenadayalan DRS, Chennai Zone 2 SMECC, Ekkaduthangal 9445000812

6 K.S. Rukmangadan ZS, Che. Zone II, Che. Module 2 LCPC, Chennai 6381931290

7 C. Velayutham ZS, Che. Zone III, Che. Module 1 SME 2, LHO, Che. 9445442514

Wishing them all the very best to take the association to greater heights.

THE PRESIDENTS AND GENERAL SECRETARIES MEET HELD ON 22.02.2019 AT PATNA

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To protect the interest of the Members and

to train our Office Bearers to enhance their

skill in handling DPC cases, our Association

proactively thought and conducted a DPC

work shop at our refurbished Mercantile

Plaza for three days from 11.02.19 to

13.03.19. The Workshop was inaugurated by

our Member Centric General Secretary

Com.G.Selvaraj appraised the office

bearers about the importance of such

Programme in the context of prevailing

scenario in the bank and the role to be

played by the office bearers as Defence

Representative.

The Course Coordinator Com.K.Rajaram,

DGS welcomed the Faculty Members,

Guests and the participants and briefly

explained about the topics and its values.

Com.A.Sridhar – Former Deputy General

Secretary of SBIOA (CC) sessions of Ice

Breaking, Knowledge Incubator – an

interaction with participants; Bird's Eye View

on DPC; Process – Do's & Don'ts Inquiry;

Analysis of various cases etc. in his

indomitable style with lot of anecdotes,

references from Tirukkural and Bharathiar

Poems, explaining the role of Defence

Representative, its intricacies and nuances,

the snippets for becoming a successful DR.

Com.G.D.Nadaf – Former General Secretary

– AISBOF & AIBOC has handled the sessions

on Process of Inquiry proceedings and the

art of Cross Examinat ion with vast

knowledge and experience by quoting

various cases and its success stories.

Com.R.Balaji, President, SBIOA(CC) has

handled the sessions on Deciphering the

Charge Sheet; Understanding the Charge;

Process Flow Mapping of Complaint :

Initiation of Disciplinary Proceedings; The

Making and Nuances of Defence Brief in his

own way citing various live cases.

Fifteen Executive Committee Members,

Com. J Jeeva, Com. S Manimaran, Com.J

R a v i K u m a r , C o m . R . A n b a r a s u ,

Com.M.Muralidharan, Com.Nithish A R

Singh, Com.V.Murugesan, Com.Venkatesh

Kumar, Com.V.Saravana Raja, Com. S.

R a v i c h a n d r a n , C o m . S r i v e n k a t e s h

Com.M.Vajravelu, Com.N.Raja Perumal,

Com.K.Selvaraj and Com.S.Ravichandran,

participated in the workshop on hands on

experience on understanding the charges,

its presentation besides conduct of Mock

Inquiry Proceedings on three charge sheets.

On the concluding day, apart from

feedback, the General Secretary had

interactive session with the participants and

urged upon them to use the knowledge

gained while handling the DPC cases.

The programme ended with the Vote of

Thanks rendered by Com.S.Manimaran.

PROGRAMME ON DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS WORK SHOP AT CHENNAI

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The Internat ional Women's Day was celebrated on 07.03.2019 at Kamarajar Hall, SBOA JC, Chennai under the leadership of Com.G.Selvaraj, General Secretary of SBIOA (CC). Com.S.Santhi, DGS and Convenor Women's Wing of SBIOA(CC) along with Com.Shanthi Rangarajan and Com.Usha Arivazhagan, Lady Representative of Chennai Zone I were instrumental for the mamooth gathering of Women Officers with their family members.

A woman is an emblem of beauty; an enigma that harbors a myriad thoughts and emotions within the crucible of privacy. She drives you crazy, and yet one cannot fathom how insipid the world would be without her. Because of these qualities, our Association SBIOA(CC) Chennai has always thought proactively and take all steps for the betterment of comforts for our woman comrades. Name a few (i) a separate lady representative for each cluster (ii) a woman director in the society (iii) a soft transfer policy for the women officers (iv) a women convention conducted at each cluster (v) A grand gala women's day celebration to air the views, ideas, suggestions for the improvement of service conditions for women officers.

"By providing platform to the women who have done something different for society, a

woman in particular, is a much needed step that has been taken by SBIOACC.

"Women leaders should not be a topic for discussion in 21st century. However, given the shortage of women leaders across almost all sectors we need to figure out them to have more of such leaders. Society, family, workplaces, all need to relook how they can support women to perform their best,". This event would be a landmark in the direction of recognition of the women making difference in the Association and being the inspiration for other women too to derivethe path to success and self-esteem.

The little masters and students of Airtel Super Singers enthralled audience with their superlative performance and Member's were astonished to witness the abundant and outstanding talents available with our new generation.There was a fusion dance, few group songs, a funny skit by Mrs. Elizarasi and Mrs. Meera , CCPC officials & an energetic dubsmash performance by ou r Comrade Uma Gopa l , SMECC, Tenyampet. Our General Secretary Com G.Selvaraj, responded to the queries raised by the members and appreciated the performers.Com.Shanthi Rengarajan, Zonal Secretary, Chennai Zone 2, proposed the vote of thanks.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

The theme for International Women's Day 2019“Think equal, build smart, innovate for change”

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Members meet and Felicitation function to

the above three leaders of our mighty

organisation SBIOA (CC) who laid down their

office on superannuation at the end of

March 2019 was arranged by both Chennai

Zone 1 & Zone 2 at Chennai on 22.03.2019.

The meeting was honoured by the presence

of Sr i Vinay M.Tonse, Chief General

Manager,LHO Chennai as the chief guest.

Com.R.Balaji, President, SBIOA (CC) had

presided over the function. The meeting

began with the welcome Address by

Com.A.V.Joseph, Regional Secretary,

Chennai Module I. Com.R.Balaji in his address

mentioned the Services rendered by the

retiring comrades to the Association and to

the welfare of members and the presence of

the Association in maintaining the industrial

harmony of the Bank.

Sri.Vinay M.Tonse in his special address

praised the smooth interactions by the

General Secretary G.Selvaraj over the period

of time both worked together as a General

Secretary and as CGM at LHO. He also

mentioned and remembered the days he

and Com.A.Ravichandran interacted with

each other when both of them worked at

Bangalore LHO. Then he mentioned about

the functioning of Com Ramachandran, as a

Zonal Secretary, LHO.

The meeting was attended by various

dignitaries including DGMs, AGM (HR) and

department heads from LHO, Zone I & Zone II

.The Regional Secretaries Com.A.Senthil

Ramesh, Madurai, Com.A.Asok,Tr ichy

Com.K.Gunalan Sukirtharaj, Salem and

Com.R.Rajavelu , Coimbatore attended the

meeting.

The three retiring comrades were felicitated

by the Circle office bearers, Regional

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MEMBERS MEET AND FELICITATION FUNCTION TO COM.G.SELVARAJ,GENERAL SECRETARY COM. A.RAVICHANDRAN, REGIONAL SECRETARY CHENNAI ZONE 2 AND COM

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The RNC meeting of Chennai Zone 2 was

held on 11.03.2019 at AO, Chennai Zone 2.

The management side was headed by Shri.

R. Guruprasad, DGM (B&O) and all Regional

Managers were present along with their

respective Manager (HR). All office bearers

u n d e r t h e l e a d e r s h i p o f C o m . A .

Rav ichandran, Regional Secretary ,

Chennai Zone 2 were present . S r i .

Ramanathan, Ch ie f Manager (HR)

delivered the welcome address.

Shri. R. Guruprasad, DGM (B&O) in his

presidential address congratulated the

Regional Secretary for the excellent

relationship between the Management and

the Association. He praised the efforts of the

officers of Chennai Zone 2 for achieving the

feat of Rs 1000 crore growth in housing loan.

Likewise in NPA and AUCA recovery, he said

that the module is confident of achieving

the annual budget. He also sought the help

of the Association in recovering Staff NPA

account s . The Reg iona l Sec re ta ry

responded saying that the Staff NPA

accounts needs to be thoroughly checked

for Technical / human errors.

After the Presidential address, the following

issues of our members were discussed in the

forum.

S B I B r a n c h a t U n i t y E n c l a v e ,

Mambakkam

HRMS related issues

Bills related to medical, compensation

for demonetization and out of pocket

expenses

Premises of branches related issues

Com. A. Ravichandran, Regional Secretary,

was felicitated by Shri. R. Guruprasad, Dy.

Genera l Manager (B&O), Regional

Managers and HR team on account of his

superannuation from Bank's service.

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Secretaries and EC members from all the

modules.

The Militant Members of SBIOA (CC) have

gathered in large numbers and wished the

retiring comrades on the happy occasion

thereby proving their solidarity and loyalty to

the organization. The presence of galaxy of

Executive Members, former office bearers

and retired officers have made thanks giving

function a memorable one.

The meeting came to an end by the vote of

Thanks proposed by Com.M.Muralidharan,

Dy. Regional Secretary, Chennai Zone-2.

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MEMBERS'MEET AND FELICITATION TO COM. G. SELVARAJ, GENERAL SECRETARY

Coimbatore Module Level Members' Meet and felicitation to our General Secretary, Com. G. Selvaraj was conducted on 17.03.2019 at Coimbatore on the eve of his superannuation from Banks service on 31.03.2019. Welcome address was delivered by our Dy. Regional Secretary, Com. M. Murugesan.

Shri. A G K Sathya Prakash, DGM (B&O) was the Chief Guest. President, Com. R. Balaji presided the function. Com. Ramkumar Sabapathy, General Secretary, AISBOF, General Secretary, SBIOA of Mumbai Circle,Com. S. M. Selvaraj, General Secretary, SBSU(CC) accompanied with other office bearers and Com. S. Sridharan, Regional Secretary, SBI Pensioners' Association(cc), Coimbatore Module participated &

falicitated our General Secretary for his tireless efforts taken for the welfare of the Members and Pensioners' of our mighty Organisation.

Former General Secretary, SBIOA(CC) Com.G.Santhanam, former Office Bearers of SBIOA(CC),Com. C Balaji, Treasurer and Regional Secretaries Com.A.V.Joseph, Chennai Zone 1, Com.A.Ravichandran, Chennai Zone 2, Com. A Asok, Trichy, Com. A Senthil Ramesh, Madurai, Com.K.Gunalan Sukirtharaj, Salem and Com.R.Rajavelu, Coimbatore along with Circle and Module Office Bearers felicitated our beloved General Secretary, Com. G. Selvaraj. Com. G Selvaraj delivered the acceptance speech. Com. V. Murugesan, Dy. Regional Secretary, Coimbatore Module, delivered the Vote of Thanks.

COIMBATORE MODULE

Bhoomi Pooja ceremony for our SBIOA Public school, Coimbatore and Salem were conducted on 23.01.2019 and 18.03.2019 respectively. The foundation stones were laid on the same day. The opening of CBSE

BHOOMI POOJA CEREMONY FOR SBIOA PUBLIC SCHOOL, COIMBATORE AND SALEM

schools at prominent places definitely be a boon not only to our members but also to the Public. Our Circle and Module office bearers had graced the occasions by their presence.

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MEMBERS' MEET OF ERODE ZONE AND FELICITATION TO COM.G.K.MURALIDARAN

The members' meet of our Erode Zone was held at Erode Branch on 26.03.2019 on the eve of retirement of Com.G.K.Muralidaran, Zonal Secretary, Erode Zone from Bank's service on 31.03.2019.

The meet ing was p res ided over by Com.R.Balaji, President of SBIOA(CC). Welcome address was del ivered by Com.V.Murugesan, Dy. Regional Secretary of Co imbatore module . The P res ident , Com.R.Balaji, in his presidential address appreciated the ro le per formed by Com.G.K.Muralidharan as Erode Zonal Secretary since 2015 and his calm and polite approach helped him to resolve the issues raised by the members.

Our General Secretary Com.G.Selvaraj in his s p e c i a l a d d r e s s , t o l d t h a t Com.G.K.Mura l idharan has in-depth knowledge and his attitude is positive in staff matters. He is very prompt in taking up the issues of the members and resolving them. His service as Zonal Secretary of Erode zone is commendable. The General Secretary also spoke in detail about the present stage of wage revision talks and the stalemate in resolving the mandate issue. He further informed about the forth coming meeting to

be held with State Bank Management at Circle level as well as at Corporate level.

Com.S.Rajendran, Regional Manager of Erode Region and Com.K.Balasankar, Asst. General Manager of Erode Branch also f e l i c i t a t e d C o m . G . K . M u r a l i d h a r a n . Com.A.Asok, Regional Secretary of Trichy Module and Com.S.Gunalan Sugirtharaj, Regional Secretary of Salem Module with his module office bearers graced the occasion and felicitated Com.G.K.Muralidharan.

Com.R.Rajavelu, Regional Secretary of Coimbatore Module, in his address, recalled the contribuition of Com.G.K.Muralidharan in fulfilling the aspirations of the members of Erode Zone. He also recalled the intiative taken by Com.G.K.Muralidharan to conduct the first ever Zonal Level Sports Meet at Erode on 25.11.2018.The members and retired officers also spoke on the occasion and offered felicitation.

Com.G.K.Muralidharan, in his acceptance speech thanked the leadership for giving an opportunity to serve the members and accepted the felicitation. The meeting c o n c l u d e d w i t h v o t e o f t h a n k s b y Com.M.S.Venkateshkumar, Zonal Secretary, Namakkal Zone.

Fourth quarter Regional Negotiating Council Meeting was held on 16.03.2019 at the Zonal Office with the respective controllers. Many issues/grievances had been discussed and resolved across the table under the proper guidance of our beloved DGM (B&O),

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Coimbatore. Our Association honoured CM (HR), Shr i . K. Balasundaram who was instrumental in maintaining a harmonious relationship between the Management and Association in all issues particularly HR related issues.

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Members' Meet and Feliciation to our G e n e r a l S e c r e t a r y o f S B I O A ( C C ) , Com.G.Selvaraj, Regional Secretary of Chennai Zone 2, Com.A.Ravichandran and Dy.Regional Secretary of Madurai Module, Com.M.Sekar was conducted on 20.03.2019.

Com.R.Balaji, President, SBIOA(CC) presided over the function. Dy.Regional Secretary Com.K.Pitchai delivered the Welcome address. Shri.S.Ravikumar, DGM (B&O) was the Chief Guest. Com.R.Bharathan, DGS, S B S U ( C C ) , R e g i o n a l S e c r e t a r i e s C o m . M . A s o k , T i r u c h i r a p a l l i , Com.A.Ravichandran, Chennai Zone

C o m . A . V . J o s e p h , C h e n n a i z o n e I , C o m . R . R a j a v e l u , C o i m b a t o r e , Com.K.Gunalan Sukirtharaj, Salem and Com.A.Senthil Ramesh, Madurai felicitated the retiring Office Bearers Com.G.Selvaraj, Com.M.Sekar and Com.A.Ravichandran. Circle Office bearers, Office Bearers of other Modules, Retired Office bearers and Regional Secretary SBIPA, Madurai Module graced the Occasion. Com.G.Selvaraj, General Secretary addressed the gathering. Z o n a l S e c r e t a r y , M a d u r a i Z o n e I I Com.Philipraj Peter proposed the Vote of thanks.

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MEMBERS' MEET AND FELICIATION TO COM. G. SELVARAJ, GENERAL SECRETARY & V. SEKAR DY. REGIONAL SECRETARY, MADURAI MADULE

Area meeting of Tirunelveli zone was held at our Tirunelveli Branch on 01/03/2019. Members discussed about their problems faced in branches. Regional Secretary C o m . A . S e n t h i l R a m e s h , D R S

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Com.D.Srivenkatesh and Zonal Secretary, T i runelve l i zone Com.V.Saravaaraja intracted with members. Zonal Secretary, Madurai Zone I Com.Laser Jayaprakash also participated in the meeting.

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Final day of IXth Annual Sports Meet of our Module was held at our SBOA Matric Higher Secondary School, Madurai on 09/03/2019. More than 150 members including lady comrades and their family members actively participated in the Sports events. Regional Secretary Com.A.Senthil Ramesh presided o v e r t h e f u n c t i o n . C o m . K P i t c h a i , Dy.Regional Secretary welcomed the Chief

SPORTS MEET AT MADURAI

Guest Shri.K.Muniasamy, Former Regional S e c r e t a r y , S B I O A ( C C ) M a d u r a i . Sh r i . K .Mun iasamy spoke about the importance of Sports and distributed the pr i zes to the winners . Com.C.Lazer Jayaprakash, Zonal Secretary, Madurai zone II proposed the Vote of Thanks. All our Module Office bearers attended Sports Meet.

RETIREMENTS

1. T. Rajaraman Dy. Manager Ayanavaram

2. J.A.J.V Pillai Asst. Manager Chennai Main

3. G. Selvaraj Dy. Manager ZO Chennai General Secretary, SBIOA(CC)

4. M.A. Rangaraj Dy. Manager ZO Chennai

5. K. Senthamizh Selvan Chief Manager LHO Chennai

6. B. Ramachandran Dy. Manager LHO Chennai Zonal Secretary, Chennai I, Zone III

7. M. Pragbhakaran AGM LHO Chennai

8. V. Sekhar Dy. Manager LHO Chennai

9. Paulose PC Asst. Manager Tiruvallur

10. K.P. Palane Dy. Manager Sathuvachari

11. A. Ravichandran Chief Manager AO Chennai Zone 2 Regional Secretary, Chennai Zone 2

12. Arumugam Dhanapal Dy. Manager RACPC OMR Che.

13. K. Balasundraram Chief Manager ZO Coimbatore

S/Shri Name BranchDesignation S/Shri Name BranchDesignation

SBIOA (CC) wishes a very happy, healthy and peaceful retired life.

14. G.K. Muralidaran Dy. Manager Erode, Zonal Sec. CBE Module, Erode Zone

15. M. Sekar Dy. Manager RASECC, Madurai Dy. Regional Sec, Madurai Module

16. PPR Kannan Manager SARC Madurai

17. Dhyanesh Babu S.R Manager Virudhunagar

18. D. Devadass Chief Manager Panruti

19. S. Ramaraju Manager Kallakurichi

20. P. Kurusave Br. Manger Murukkeri

21. P. Balachandra Bhat AGM AO Salem

22. S. Valayapathi Chandran Dy. Manager AO, salem

23. Samynathan Periasamy Manager RBO, Salem

24. M. Arunachalam Asst. Manager Ammapet

25. N. Vasudevan Manager ZO Tiruchy

26. K. Balasubramanian Dy. Manager ZO Tiruchy

27. V. Asai Thambi Manager Karur

28. M. Baskaran Dy. Manager SBILD, Trichy

MARCH 2019

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To honour our member centric General Secretary Com.G.Selvaraj, owing to his superannuation from Bank's services, a members' meet cum thanks giving function was conducted at Salem on 18.03.2019. The Circle Office Bearers and other Module Office Bearers had participated in the meet.

Com.M.Vaj ravel , Deputy Regional Secretary, delivered the welcome address and thanked all the members for having gathered in huge numbers.

The Presidential address was delivered by Com.R.Balaji. Chief Guest, Shri. Gundu Rao Khadri, Deputy General Manager (B&O), AO Salem delivered the special address. In their address, both of them had mentioned about the relentless services and sacrifices made by our leader all along his career for achieving members' welfare.

The Regional Secretaries Com. K. Gunalan S u k i r t h a r a j , C o m . A . V . J o s e p h , Com.A.Ravichandran, Com.R.Rajavelu and the representatives from other modules viz., Com.K.Selvaraj,Dy. Regional S e c r e t a r y , T r i c h y M o d u l e , Com.S.Muthukumar, Zonal Secretary, Tut icor in Zone had addressed the gathering. In their testimonial speech, they all have showered lots of accolades and

MEMBERS' MEET AND FELICITATION TO GENERAL SECRETARY, COM.G.SELVARAJ

encomiums about our General Secretary Com.G.Selvaraj. They remembered the tireless and persevering efforts of our leader when it comes to resolving members' issues. They also recalled some of the Herculean task successfully done by Com.G.Selvaraj in helping our members those who were affected by DPC cases.

Com.G.Se lvara j had del ivered h i s acceptance speech. He recalled his early d a y s i n t h e B a n k a n d t h a n k e d wholeheartedly all the friends, family and other persons who had helped him during those early days. He also recollected his entry into the trade union career during the year 2004 and initial struggles fought by him in achieving members' welfare. Also, he advised the newly joined office bearers that members' welfare should be their first and foremost motto and that they should try to achieve the Organization goal (i.e) Service before Self.

Our beloved leader's address was well received by the gathering and the entire gathering was very much moved in bidding farewell to a firebrand trade unionist.

Com.G.Mounissamy delivered the vote of thanks.

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appreciated the move of the bank in recruiting Specialist Officers that caters to the ongoing needs of the industry and the agriculturists.He further said this was an effort to channelize the ever dynamic energy of the Specialist Officers'.

General Secretary, Com.G.Selvaraj in his address explained the reason behind conducting these kind of conclaves and emphasized that the present leaders of the Association firmly believe that they have a noble responsibility to create hea l thy work p lace fo r the new generation Specialist Officers.

The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Com.Simon Mathew, Dy. Manager (Specialist),Sastri Nagar Branch.

SPECIALIST OFFICERS’ CONCLAVE

State Bank of India Officers' Association, Chennai Circle organised a Specialist

rdOfficers' Conclave on 3 March 2019 at T i ruchi rappal l i . The theme of the conclave was “You are Special” and the conclave was the brainchild of our beloved General Secretary, Com. G. Selvaraj. The Specialist Officers from all over the Chennai Circle participated in the conclave.

The Regional Secretary, Com.M.Asok in his welcome address expressed his pleasure for giving the opportunity to conduct the conclave in Trichy which e n a b l e d t h e S p e c i a l i s t O f f i c e r s throughout the Circle attend the same.

Com.R.Balaji in his Presidential address

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thOn 19 March 2019, Members' Meet and felicitation functionto our General Secretary, Com.G.Selvaraj was conducted by our S B I O A T i r u c h i r a p p a l l i M o d u l e a t Tiruchirappalli.

Com.R.Balaj i , Pres ident (SBIOA CC), Treasurer, Com.C.Balaji along with all Circle Office Bearers and Office Bearers from all M o d u l e s a t t e n d e d t h e f u n c t i o n . Com.C.T.Nagappan, DRS, Trichy Module in his welcome address told that the forum is an opportunity for interaction with the members and said that he was delighted to learn how keenly all members continue to think about the welfare of the Bank and the Association and welcomed all to the meet.

Com.S.Venkatesan, AGM in his felicitation speech said that the bank where it stands today is the resultant of persistent hard work of the employees over the years and urged upon the leaders to enhance the concept of mentoring young leaders. In his Presidential address, Com.R.Balaji heaped praises on the

MEMBERS' MEET AND FELICITATION TO COM. G. SELVARAJ, GENERAL SECRETARY

retiring leader saying that he was always thinking about the welfare and security of members and expressed the hope that Com. G. Selvaraj will offer his valuable experience rich suggestions towards the betterment of the Association.

Com.M.Asok, Regional Secretary thanked Com. G. Selvaraj for extending enormous amount of support and recalled his amazing journey along with him to accomplish so many great achievements.

In his acceptance speech Com.G.Selvaraj expressed his deepest sense of thankfulness to the Trichy Module team and members for their support and words are immaterial to acknowledge all. Regarding wage revision, he said that all issues mentioned in the charter of demands will be followed up with vigor. Com.Manohari, Zonal Secretary proposed the vote of thanks and thanked the leaders and members for making the meet a resounding success.

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The RNC meeting of Tiruchirappalli Module s t

was held on 21 March 2019 at the Administrative Office, Tiruchirappalli. The meeting was held in a cordial manner and all the issues of the members were resolved amicably by the Module Management.

Com.M.Asok, Regional Secretary in his address appreciated DGM, Tiruchirappalli Module for conducting the meeting at the regular periodicity which will enhance inter personal relationships. He thanked the Management for the structured positive soft approach presently employed by them

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which was good and effective and will definitely help the officials enhance their leadership skills and will not miss on achieving targets. He thanked the Regional Managers, Chief Manager (HR) and HR Managers of all Regions for resolving the pending issues of the officials.

Shri.Sanjeev Nair, Dy.General Manager thanked the Association for maintaining an excellent relationship with the Management and always likes to walk hand in hand with the Association to take our Module to greater heights.

thAn area meeting was held on 15 March 2019 at our SB I Pudukotta i B ranch. Com.N.Ravishankar, Zonal Secretary, P u d u k k o t t a i Z o n e w e l c o m e d t h e part icipants to the Association area meeting. Com.M.Asok, Regional Secretary in his address, spoke about his recent participation in the Maha Morcha at New Delhi and explained about the firm stand of AIBOC regarding the mandate issue. He appraised about the demand of disabling the login access of all the employees during holidays.

stAn area meeting was held on 01 March 2019 at our SB I SME, S ivagangai Branch. Com.A.K.A.VellayamPillai, Zonal Secretary, Sivagangai delivered the welcome address. Com.K.Selvaraj, DRS, in his speech said that every member makes some sacrifice to be part of the Association and these area meetings help the leaders in a better way to know the members grievances. Com.M.Asok Regional Secretary spoke about the

stalemate on the ongoing wage revision talks and the stand taken by AIBOC regarding collective mandate. He also said that the Government has to look into the various problems and issues faced after the merger of Banks. Other office bearers Com.K.Selvaraj DRS, Com.C.T.Nagappan, DRS and Com.Ravichandran, DRS also attended the meet.

hAn area meeting was held on 12 March 2019 at our Karur branch. Welcome address was de l ivered by Com.Manohar i , Zona l Secretary, Trichy Zone II Com.Asok in his s p e e c h e x p l a i n e d i n d e t a i l t h e developments in the wake of the 10the Bi-partite settlement and confirmed the stand taken by AIBOC and NOBO that not to participate in the talks unless the mandate issue is resolved. He further reiterated the fact that the PSBs are facing huge human capital challenge for few years which was due to the recruitment freeze during 1990 and told that all our officers' organisations met in Mumbai on 29th September 2018 and discussed the work life balance issue.

AREA MEETING AT PUDUKOTTAI

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AREA MEETING AT SIVAGANGAI

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thThe 76 CNC Meeting was held at LHO,

Chennai on 27.03.2019. The meeting was

inaugurated by our Chief General Manager,

Shri Vinay M. Tonse.The management

representatives and office bearers of

SBIOA(CC) participated in the meeting. The

welcome address was delivered by our Dy.

General Manager & Circle Development

Officer, Shri P.V. Rama Prasad.

Shri Vinay M. Tonse, Chief General Manager,

in his inaugural address, felicitated all new

office Bearers of SBIOA(CC). He called upon

the leaders to take the message of making

Chennai Circle NO.1 in the All India Rankings

to all the members of the organization.

Regarding the retirements of Com. G.

Selvaraj, General Secretary and Com. A.

Ravichandran, Regional Secretary, Chennai

Zone 2, he expressed that the Bank would

lose the enormous wisdom and extensive

experience they had.

Shri R. Balaji, President, SBIOA(CC), in his

address, expressed his happiness over the

successful conduct of all quarterly meetings

for the year. He was grateful that cases

related to Niranjan Lal and Gowtham which

had been pending since 2014 have been

resolved. He assured that the Association

stands for the Bank first and with the

prevailing cordial Industrial Relations, we

could do wonders.

In his address, Shri Selvaraj, General

Secretary, SBIOA(CC), thanked CDO for

arranging the meeting in spite of year end

pressures. He lauded the effect ive

functioning of HR Team. He expressed great

satisfaction that many of the long pending

issues have been solved. He was happy to

note the reduced pendency in DPC cases,

reinstatement of many suspended officers,

etc..

The following are the agenda submitted for th

77 CNC meeting – March 2019

01. Disparity of categorization of urban to

metro-Madurai

02. Business more than 100 cr in single officer

branch

03. Scale – I officers posted in Scale – II

incumbency Branches

04. Fitment / Personal allowance

05. Non- payment of travelling expenses

06. Non- payment of out of pocket expense

07. Non Payment of Medical Bills and

Permanent Medical Officer to be posted

at Administrative Office Salem.

08. Non- payment of enter ta inment

expenses

09. Non- payment of CDS incentive

10. Transfer related issues and repatriation of

2014 to from erstwhile Hyderabad circle

11. leased accommoda- Non- payment of

tion

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12. Leave on LOP not regularized

13. Non sanction of extension of leave after

maternity

14. Leave updation in HRMS

15. Non transfer of HRMS ID

16. Delay in confirmation

17. HRA on capital cost basis

18. Demonetisation compensation

19. Non- payment of Mobile bill

20. E n h a n c e m e n t o f a l l o w a n c e s o f

physically challenged officer

21. Specialist officers attached to more than

one branch

22. Posting related issues

23. IFAMS related issues

24. Presence of outside officials during P-

review meetings

25. Working on holidays

26. Introduction of gold loan cell

27. Officers under long period of suspension

28. Seniority issue on account pregnancy

29. Oral instructions given by controllers

30. Premises with inadequate/ lack of

infrastructure/ dilapidated condition

31. Staff quarters related issues

32. Opening of Unity enclave branch at

Mambakkam

33. A T M related issues

34. Miscellaneous issues like CKYC, adding

BMs in many Whatsapp groups, Leave for

BMs and Non- approval of 4- in 1

35. Penalty imposed by ombudsman to

Officers

36. Closing of accounts in the absence of

branch head due to capability level

37 Non- payment of Scholarship.

38. Unresolved CNC issues

Module related issues were escalated to

concerned Module for resolving. Shri P.V.

Rama Prasad, CDO presented the Circle

related Agenda items in seriatim which were

discussed elaborately by the CMC members

and the office bearers of the SBIOA (CC).

Single Officer Branch with business more

than 100 Cr.

Repatriation of TO 2014 Batch.

Creche Facility.

Deployment of Watchman at ATMs

LRA at SAF Games Village.

Improving Uptime of ATMs and Avoiding

Dry Runs

Presence of Outside Officials during P-

Review Meetings.

Working on Holidays.

The CMC felicitated Com. G Selvaraj,

G e n e r a l S e c r e t a r y a n d C o m . A

Ravichandran, Regional Secretary of

Chennai Zone 2.

Vote of Thanks was delivered by Shri V.

Radhakrishnan, Asst. General Manager

( H R ) . H e t h a n k e d t h e C G M f o r

inaugurating the meeting. He expressed

gratitude for the CDO for motivation,

guidance and support in the successful

conduct of the meeting. He thanked

both GM-1 and GM-2 for sparing their

time to contribute immensely in terms of

ideas and action plans. He thanked Shri

G Selvaraj, General Secretary, SBIOA(CC)

and all office bearers of the Association

for having graced occasion and for the

professional conduct of the meeting.

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Crime in any form adversely affects all the members of the society. In developing economies, cyber crime has increased at rapid strides, due to the rapid diffusion of the Internet and the digitisation of economic activities. Thanks to the huge penetration of technology in almost all walks of society right from corporate governance and state administration, up to the lowest level of petty shop keepers computerizing their billing system, we find computers and other electronic devices pervading the human life. The penetration is so deep that man cannot spend a day without computers or a mobile. Snatching some one's mobile will tantamount to dumping one in solitary confinement!

02. Fraud and identity theft (although this increasingly uses malware, hacking or phishing, making it an example of both "computer as target" and "computer as tool" crime) ... Phishing scams. Spam. Propagation of illegal obscene or offensive content, including harassment and threats.

03. Cyber Crime is not defined in Information Technology Act 2000 nor in the I.T. Amendment Act 2008 nor in any other legislation in India. In fact, it cannot be too. Offence or crime has been dealt with elaborately listing various acts and the punishments for each, under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and quite a few other legislations too. Hence, to define cyber crime, we can say, it is just a combination of crime and computer. To put it in simple terms 'any offence or crime in which a computer is used is a cyber crime'. Interestingly even a petty offence like stealing or pick-pocket can be brought within the broader purview of cyber crime if the basic data or aid to such an offence is a computer or an information stored in a computer used (or misused) by the fraudster. The I.T. Act defines a computer, computer network, data, information and all other necessary ingredients that form part of a cyber crime, about which we will now be discussing in detail.

04. In a cyber crime, computer or the data itself the target or the object of offence or a tool in committing some other offence, providing the necessary inputs for that offence. All such acts of crime will come under the broader definition of cyber crime.

Types of Cyber Crime

Phishing scams. Phishing is a practice of a cybercriminal or hacker attempting to obtain sensitive or personal information from a computer user

Cyberstalking.

Online identity theft.

Ransomware attack

Internet fraud (online scams)

Invasion of Privacy

Causes of Cybercrime: Cybercriminals always opt for an easy way to make big money. They target rich people or rich organizations like banks, casinos and financial firms where a huge amount of money flows daily and hack sensitive information. Catching such criminals is difficult.

It is against this background the Government of India enacted its Information Technology Act 2000 with the objectives as follows, stated in the preface to the Actitself.

“to provide legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange and other means of electronic communication, commonly referred to as

"electronic commerce", which involve the use of alternatives to paper-based methods of communication and storage of information, to facilitate electronic filing of documents with the Government agencies and further to amend the Indian Penal Code, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891 and the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.”

The Information Technology Act, 2000, was thus passed as the Act No.21 of 2000, got President assent on 9 June and was made effective from 17 October 2000.

The Act essentially deals with the following issues:

Legal Recognition of ElectronicDocuments

Legal Recognition of DigitalSignatures

Offenses andContraventions

Justice Dispensation Systems for cybercrimes.

Amendment Act 2008: Being the first legislation in the nation on technology, computers and e- commerce and e-communication, the Act was the subject of extensive debates, elaborate reviews and detailed criticisms, with one arm of the industry criticizing some sections of the Act to be draconian and other stating it is too diluted and lenient. There were some conspicuous omissions too resulting in the investigators relying more and more on the time-tested (one and half century-old) Indian Penal Code even in technology based cases with the I.T. Act also being referred in the process and the reliance more on IPC rather on the ITA.

Some of the notable features of the ITAA are as follows:

Focussing on InformationSecurity

Foucssing on Privacy Data

Defining cybercafé

Making digital signature technologyneutral

Defining reasonable security practices to be followed bycorporate

Redefining the role ofintermediaries

Recognising the role of Indian Computer Emergency ResponseTeam

Inclusion of some additional cyber crimes like child pornography and cyberterrorism

authorizing an Inspector to investigate cyber offences (as against the DSPearlier)

Technology is always a double-edged sword and can be used for both the purposes – good or bad. Steganography, Trojan Horse, Scavenging (and even DoS or DDoS) are all technologies and per se not crimes, but falling into the wrong hands with a criminal intent who are out to capitalize them or misuse them, they come into the gamut of cyber crime and become punishable offences. Hence, it should be the persistent efforts of rulers and law makers to ensure that technology grows in a healthy manner and is used for legal and eth ica l bus iness growth and not for committingcrimes. The cyber crimes are criminal crime and only punishable under Indian Penal Code – Sec. 192, 204, 463, 464, 464, 468 to 470, 471, 474, 476.

There are no defined guidelines and instructions on IT related issues by the Banks in regard to cyber crimes and the outcome is nothing but the sufferings of our officers at all levels.

CYBER CRIME

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AISBOF-COMMUNICATION WITH MANAGEMENT/MEMBERS

th No:6180/14/19� 8 March, 2019

The Chairman,State Bank of IndiaCorporate Centre, Madam Cama Road, MUMBAI.

Dear Sir,

CROSS SELLING: ISSUES

We invite your kind attention to our letter No.6180/11/18 dated 09.03.2018 pointing out the irregular practices in the area of Cross Selling. Thereafter, the then Chairman had addressed the staff on the need and importance of Cross sell ing which we appreciate. The Bank also issued Circulars advising the functionaries at various levels to ensure that there is no mis-selling. However, it is with utmost pain that we are forced to bring to your kind knowledge that nothing has changed since then and situation has only worsened as far as the Cross selling is concerned.

2. The issue was discussed at length in the meeting of the President and General Secretaries of our affiliates and the aff i l iates were unanimous in their feedback that mis-selling and forced selling are rampant and this is mainly because of the huge multilayered incentives, foreign trips, undignified felicitations and repeated awards and lavish, glamorous & gala parties. It is also reported that there is huge unrest amidst the staff due to the incentives and Foreign in trips doled out by SBI Life. These incentives have also become the main reason for the disproportionate time allotted by the Controllers at various levels and the pressures for achieving unreasonable targets on a daily basis and this is hampering the Core Business of the Branch. It was also pointed out that despite the incentive for recovery in AUCA accounts; the focus on recovery of amounts held in AUCA was missing

It is surprising that Management did not object to the foreign trips arranged by SBI

Life even during the months of February and March and deputed huge number of executives and officers. During the current year too, such trips are reportedly arranged and for Mumbai Circle, Cruise is arranged for GOA in groups in the month of March starting on a working day.

3. Further, we have been coming across repeated incidences of monitoring of our Officers by the employees of SBI Life in person and through whatsApp groups and many a times our Officers are humiliated on whatsApp groups. The Contro l le rs tend to ignore these humiliations unless raised by the Office bearers of the Association.

4. During the last year, one of our affiliates took up the issue of irregular practices adopted by the employees of SBI Life with the MD-SBI Life, along with the proof. However, SBI Life did not respond to the communications or conf i rm what corrective actions were taken by them.

5. We have now come across the serious & objectionable methods of promoting campaigns through social media wherein the campaigns are named after Gallantry Awards given to Armed forces and term surgical strike along with photographs our officers in the Military Uniform holding guns are circulated. After investigation of both the cases, it is revealed that such objectionable pictorial messages are prepared by the employees of SBI Life and circulated in the social media. Yesterday, the employee of SBI Life Circulated the message of Surgical Strike on whatsAPP with photos of our Officers the uniform of Jawans with the help of Photoshop software. These pictorial messages were deleted on the intervention of the Controllers and our Office bearers but the damage was already done as things get circulated in whatsApp immediately across the country. We enclose the two

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photographs of the images circulated in whatApp groups for your ready perusal. It is indeed sad that at a time when you were the first from the Banking Industry to address the concerns of the Martyrs of Pulwama attack, the employees of SBI Life are using the Armed forces for p r o m o t i n g c a m p a i g n s i n a n objectionable manner and tarnishing the image of State Bank of India. This may a l s o a t t r a c t s t r i c t u r e s f r o m t h e Government.

6. It is with pain that we are forced to bring to your knowledge that our Controllers have forgotten the ethics and social responsibilities and are carried away by the incentives to such an extent that the felicitations, lavish parties in Five Star Hotels are held on the day and in the same Centre, where the One of their colleague committed suicide citing his inability to cope up with workload. Over 100 pictures of the felicitations and party were getting circulated on social media along with the message of the suicide committed by one of the Officer. Can we afford to be so irresponsible?

7. The undersigned have encountered number of occasions when the CRPF Personals on duty at Airport request for various clarifications related to the Interest rate and Loan products. Many a times, they also the raise the issue of forced selling of Insurance Policies at the time of availing of Personal Loans and on other occasions and the undersigned keep explaining to them that though it is in their interest to have the Insurance, the same cannot be forced. However, it hurts that such feedbacks are not restricted to one part of the country and the issue is same across the country.

8. The list of other unethical practices adopted by the Controllers is huge and to quote a few, the differential treatment meted out by the Controllers to those

who could not meet the target of Cross Selling but have done well in the Core Business, the strange and undignified method of felicitations by cake cutting at the hands of the so cal led non-performing Branch Manager in presence of the representatives of the SBI Life etc. It is our sincere and honest feedback that the root cause for all this is the foreign trips and the incentives that are being doled out.

9. In view of the above, it would be in the interest of the Bank that the payment of incentives/commission to the Officers are stopped and the same are credited to Bank's Commission Account and the Foreign trips are stopped forthwith. We also request you to instruct the Cross Selling department suitably, to stop the interference of employees of SBI Life with our Branches and Officers directly.

10. We understand that the Staff Federation has already requested the Management to credit the commission/ incentives on Cross sell ing to Bank's commission Account rather than crediting to the account of the staff. We therefore request you to bestow your personal attention to the issue and arrange to review the Cash incentives and foreign trips urgently as this will go a long way in weeding out the unethical practices which tarnishes the image of Bank.

11. We hope that you will consider the issue seriously considering the fact that both the federations have suggested for

withdrawal of incentives on Cross Selling in the interest of the Bank.

Yours faithfully,

(RAMKUMAR SABAPATHY)GENERAL SECRETARY


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th No:6180/13/19 8 March, 2019

The Chairman,State Bank of IndiaCorporate centre, Madam Cama Road, MUMBAI.

Dear Sir,

PAYMENT OF DEMONETISATION COMPENSATION TO OFFICERS OF EABS

We invite your kind attention to the long pending issue of payment of compensation and recovery of compensation amount paid to the officers of erstwhile Associate Banks. The issue of payment of Compensation to the Officers for the late working and working on Holidays during the demonetization period was settled by the HR department at Corporate Centre after repeated discussions in the CNC meeting, follow up meetings. The Corporate Centre advised the Circles to release the compensation to Officers at Circle level in consultation with the Circle Association.

2. Accordingly, the issue was discussed at all the Circles with the Circle Associations and formula worked out considering the total officers including the Officers of erstwhile Associate Banks and considering the cost involved, it was mutually agreed in the Circles to pay for less number of days as against the actual working by the Officers. The note for compensation was approved by the CMC and the discussion held with the Circle Associations is also recorded in the note. Thereafter, the Payment was released to all the Officers in some Circles and was in the process of being released in other Circles.

3. Suddenly, the Corporate Centre raised telephonic objections on the payments released to the officers of the EABs and ordered for recovery of the amounts already paid to these Officers. This was followed up by written instructions. This resulted in unrest amidst the officers as they were discriminated and the issue was repeatedly raised in the meeting of Officers across the country. We took up the issue again with HR department

and have been following up with them including the last follow up meeting held on

th30 January, 2019. Now, we have been advised that the issue stands closed and does not warrant to be raised in the forum.

4. The issue came up for discussion during the meeting of President and General Secretaries of the affiliates held at Patna recently and it was reported that the Officers of the EABs feel let down by the Management and they are discriminated. We are of the opinion that the recovery of amounts already paid as approved by the CMC of Ci rc les in consultation with the Circle Associations as directed by the Corporate Centre has not only resulted in discriminatory treatment to these set of officers but is also not in keeping with the HR practices adopted by the Bank especially the visible approach to ensure the best HR practices after your taking over as the Chairman of the Bank. The more serious question that has arisen is the way the recovery was ordered from these officers and the issue of disrespecting the bilateral understanding reached by the Circle Managements with the Circle Associations as per the directives of the Corporate Centre. It is a lso disturbing that whi le the Circ le Associations and the Circle Managements adopted the inclusive approach at the cost of lesser compensation to the Officers of the SBI in order to compensate the officers of EABs, the Corporate Centre reversed the dec i s ion th rough an exc lu s i ve and discriminatory approach and has now closed the doors on the discussions on the subject.

5. In view of the above, we request you to bestow your personal attention to the issue and arrange to release the payment of the said compensation amount to the Officers of EABs who have not been paid and also restore the amounts already recovered.

Yours faithfully,



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CIRCULAR NO. 18 DATE: 15.02.2019

TO ALL OUR AFFILIATES/MEMBERS:

EXECUTIVE HEALTH CHECK UP SCHEME (EHCS)

The Executive Health check-up scheme (EHCS) was available only for Officers' from MMGS-III onwards. We were demanding to extend the same facility to all the Officers since long time both at CNC Meetings and we have written number of letters in this regard. The issue was taken up in the last CNC

thMeeting held at Mumbai on 17 Sept.2018

thand also at follow up meeting on 30 Jan, 2019.The Management agreed to look into the matter.

Accordingly, the Bank has now issued the Circular NO.CDO/P&HRD;IR/88/2018/19

thdated 15 Feb. 2019.The salient features of the scheme is as follows.

a. The MMGS-II Officials above the age of 35

years are covered under the scheme.

b. The facility under executive health check-up scheme is available once in a financial year.

c. The package cost the common tests has been fixed at Rs. 4,500 in case of male officers and Rs. 4,700 in case of female officers.

d. The list of common tests under the scheme has been revised.

We shall continue to pursue the issue for the extension the scheme for all the officers irrespective of the grades.

Please take note of the circular instructions and make use of Executive Health Check up regularly

With Warm greetings,



RETIREMENTS

1. R. Sridharan Chief Manager RBO I, Chennai

2. V Paneerselvan Manager RASECC, Madurai

3. A.L. Thirunavukkarasu Manager Madurai

4. S. Chandrasekar Manager Ambasamudram

5. L. Baskaran Manager LHO Chennai

6. S. Sivanandam Chief Manager LHO Chennai

7. R. Kanagarajan Chief Manager LHO Chennai

8. M. Lakshmanan Dy. Manager CVRDE Chennai

9. M. Navindran Manager Kurusilapattu

10. K. Narayanan Nambiar Chief Manager RBO, Vellore

11. K.G. Padmanabhan AGM ZO, Chennai

12. Girija Venkatachalapathy Dy. Manager CMECC, Chennai

13. Nl Sundaresan Manager SBILD, Nungambakkam

14. D. Francil Mohan Singh Manager CCPC, Chennai

15. R. Vasantha Dy. Manager E. Treasury Chennai

16. K. Moolanantha Sundaram Chief Manager LCPC Chennai

17. R. Mathialagan AGM Treasury Branch

18. Jothi Parthiban Dy. Manager GST Road, Chennai

19. K. Gnanamoorthi Dy. Manager Selaiyur

S/Shri Name BranchDesignation S/Shri Name BranchDesignation

SBIOA (CC) wishes a very happy, healthy and peaceful retired life.

APRIL 2019

20. B. Ambigai Dy. Manager Coml Guindy

21. K. Kumaresan Manager RACPC OMR Che.

22. K. Krishnakumar Dy. Manager PBB, Indira Nagar

23. Swamydoss M. Madasamy Chief Manager CCPC Coimbatore

24. M. Thangaraju Dy. Manager Kuniamuthur

25. C. Rajagopal Manager RACPC, Coimbatore

26. D. Kanchana Asst. Manager SME, Coimbatore

27. M. Thirunavukkarasu Manager Kangeyam

28. M. Piramanayagam Dy. Manager OSB Tirupur

29. K. Karunakaran Asst. Manager Myleripalayam

30. V. Raveendran Dy. Manager Derisanamcope

31. Ronald J. Masterly Chief Manager PSB Nagercoil

32. R. Veerapandian Dy. Manager Villupuram

33. K. Balakrishnan Dy. Manager RBO, Salem

34. C. Emanu Manager Tiruvarur

35. P.L. Somasundram Manager Karaikkudi

36. R. Ravisankar Dy. Manager Turaiyur

37. S. Vijayakumar Manager SCAB Trichy

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