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RVNL invites applications for posts of GM/ AGM, Corporate Office

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Baid Finserv Ltd re-appoints Panna Lal Baid as CMD

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MP Agro Industries Ltd re-appoints Yunus Memon as MD

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Sundaram Multi Pap Ltd re-appoints Amrut P. Shah as MD

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Godrej Properties Ltd re-designates Pirojsha Godrej as NE Chairperson

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Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd re-appoints JP Chowdhary as Executive Chairman

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Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited appoints Independent Directors

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Harishanker Panicker, IAS dreams to make Darjeeling a global tourist destination

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IPS Rakesh Sahoo's fight against human trafficking in Gajapati, Odisha

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Students get a closer look at governance in West Delhi with IAS Hari Kallikkat “Dialogue with DM”

IAS Hari Kallikkat, Collector of West Delhi, has launched "Dialogue with DM - Aapka Collector, Aapke Beech," a monthly initiative that gives meritorious students direct access to interact with the District Magistrate on governance, careers, leadership and personal growth.

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Himachal Pradesh’s Baba Balak Nath Temple gets a modern revamp under IAS Gandharva Rathore

IAS Gandharva Rathore is transforming Himachal Pradesh's Baba Balak Nath Temple with digital services, transparent governance, improved infrastructure, sustainable development and livelihood opportunities for local communities.

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IPS Gaurav Rai: Building trust through Sports, supporting investigations with AI

From village sports programmes to an AI-powered CCTV analytics platform, Gaurav Rai a 2019 batch IPS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre focused on building stronger community connect while making investigations more technology driven as SP Dantewada. Rai has now been transferred as SP, Balodabazar-Bh

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IPS Abhinay Vishwakarma introduces corporate standards to Katni Police

Katni Police gets a corporate upgrade. IPS Abhinay Vishwakarma, a 2019 batch officer of MP cadre currently posted as SP Katni is redefining what quality policing looks like. Under his leadership,16 police units and offices received ISO certification making Katni one of the few districts in Madhya Pr

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Action First, Talks Later: How IAS officer Manisha Khatri is taking Nashik's monsoon preparedness to streets

By replacing review-room governance with field leadership, Nashik Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri is attempting to redefine how cities prepare for the monsoon. For most urban local bodies, the monsoon begins with review meetings, presentations and emergency control rooms. For IAS officer Manis

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Rebuilding Hope, Nurturing Talent, and Reviving Tourism: IAS Pooja Elangbam’s Vision for Bishnupur, Manipur

From resettling displaced families to promoting young athletes and showcasing local culture, Bishnupur in Manipur is witnessing a series of initiatives aimed at restoring lives and  creating opportunities. Leading these efforts is IAS Pooja Elangbam,a 2018 batch officer of Manipur cadre cu

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That means 4 promotions in 16 years - AC- DC-JC-ADC-Commnr. Whereas Central excise CBIC Inspectors joined in 2008 just got 1 promotion as Superintendent. So much difference.
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And 1997 batch inspectors are superintendent. Just one promotion compared to 4 promotions in IRS.
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Promotions in 10 years
Let's not forget about tax assistants they are getting promoted in 10 years to executive assistant.
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DATE WITH RTI

Residential address of the retired employees

A retired employee had filed a case challenging the selection of APO SG2 to entry Level Executive in (E2) and requested information of residential addresses of certain retired officers/ employees of NLCIL. The PIO submitted before the CIC that the information regarding residential address of the Retired Employees could not be furnished as the information is related to personal information and the disclosure of the same has no relationship to any public activity or interest which would cause unwarranted invasion of the privacy of the individual is exempted from disclosure under Section 8 (1) (j) of RTI Act, 2005. The Respondent submitted that the Appellant is seeking personal information of a third party which is exempted from disclosure under Section 8 (1) (j) of the RTI Act. The CIC observed that the PIO has furnished appropriate reply, applying the relevant provision of RTI Act to deny third party information and no cause of action exists in this case for adjudication.

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There have been many RTI applications seeking information about the residential information of the officers / staff - both serving and retired. In certain organisations like those involved in security operations, disclosure of such information may have an impact on the life or physical safety of the concerned.

Citation: S Sarangapani v. NLC India Limited, Neyveli, File No: CIC/NLCOR/A/2025/101631; Date of Decision: 27.03.2026

Dr. Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is an accomplished Right to Information (RTI) consultant currently working with the IIM Visakhapatnam. She is the co-author of two widely acclaimed books, PIO's Guide to RTI and Right to Information – Law and Practice. She conducts training programmes, workshops, and capacity-building sessions on the RTI Act. She also provides consultancy services on RTI implementation, compliance, and third-party audits. Her weekly article is being published on this website since 2008 other articles and publications can be accessed on the RTI Foundation website at: www.rtifoundationofindia.com

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Bureaucracy

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IPS officers Raja Babu Singh and D P Gupta to get DG Rank in MP

IAS transfers in Chhattisgarh soon?

13 SAG level ITS officers get new postings

2 ITS officers get promotion to SAG

Govt extends deputation tenure of ITS officer Puspendra Kumar

Govt appoints ITS officer Ashutosh Jain as CMD, NHFDC

New postings for 4 IDAS officers

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Sports ministry extends last date to apply for Members, NST post

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NDA and Naval Academy Examination (II) to be held in September

Ministry of Skill Development advertises post of DG, NIESBUD, Noida

TRAI advertises two Associate Consultant posts for Tech-ECE

Cochin Shipyard Limited advertises various posts

New Mangalore Port Authority extends last date to apply for Dy, CE post

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Government directs ministries to fill CPSE top vacancies within 3 months

PSB Manthan to review PSB performance

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President approves 78 Gallantry awards

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EIL records strong financial performance in Q1 FY 2026–27 with 55% rise in PBT

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New Mangalore Port Authority extends last date to apply for Dy, CE post

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Corporate

Baid Finserv Ltd re-appoints Panna Lal Baid as CMD

MP Agro Industries Ltd re-appoints Yunus Memon as MD

Sundaram Multi Pap Ltd re-appoints Amrut P. Shah as MD

Godrej Properties Ltd re-designates Pirojsha Godrej as NE Chairperson

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd re-appoints JP Chowdhary as Executive Chairman

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited appoints Independent Directors

Initiatives

Harishanker Panicker, IAS dreams to make Darjeeling a global tourist destination

IPS Rakesh Sahoo's fight against human trafficking in Gajapati, Odisha

Students get a closer look at governance in West Delhi with IAS Hari Kallikkat “Dialogue with DM”

Himachal Pradesh’s Baba Balak Nath Temple gets a modern revamp under IAS Gandharva Rathore

IPS Gaurav Rai: Building trust through Sports, supporting investigations with AI

IPS Abhinay Vishwakarma introduces corporate standards to Katni Police

Action First, Talks Later: How IAS officer Manisha Khatri is taking Nashik's monsoon preparedness to streets

Rebuilding Hope, Nurturing Talent, and Reviving Tourism: IAS Pooja Elangbam’s Vision for Bishnupur, Manipur

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