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Pulok Chaterji to be ED World Bank (UPDATED)
Now no Rakesh Mohan or Anil Razdan,Secretary to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Pulok Chaterji will be new ED of the World Bank. Appointment of 1974 batch IAS officer of UP cadre Pulok Chaterji will be effective from January 31,2009.

Will Balakrishnan be Secretary Tourism ?
Now the name of C Balakrishnan has started doing the round for the post of Secretary Tourism in the Government of India. He is 1974 batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre.
Will Dua be Chairman of Competition Commission ?
Name of A K Dua has also started doing the round for the post of Chairman of the Competition Commission. He is 1971 batch retired IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre.
Samntaray to be CVO IOC
Dilip Samantaray is all set to take over as CVO of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).He is 1982 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre. Samantaray is presently Additional Secretary in the UPSC.
PM clears 1987 batch IPS empanelment file
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has cleared the empanelment file of 1987 batch IPS officers to the rank of IG in the Government of India.
Manoj Saunik to be Joint Secretary, Commerce
Decks have been cleared for Manoj Saunik to become Joint Secretary Commerce in Government of India (GoI). Saunik at present is Private Secretary to Indian Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde. He is 1987 batch Maharashtra cadre IAS officer.
(We said this on September 16,2008)
Mahendra Jain tipped to be Commissioner SEZ, Navi Mumbai
Mahendra Jain is poised to be Development Commissioner Navi Mumbai located Special Economic Zone (SEZ). At present he is Backward Classes Welfare Commissioner with the Karnataka Government. He is a Karnataka cadre IAS officer who belongs to the 1985 batch.
P K Mishra to be Member of the Competition Commission
Former Member of the CBDT P K Mishra is being tipped to be Member of the Competition Commission.
1975 batch IPS promoted in UP
1975 batch IPS officers have been promoted to the rank of DG in Uttar Pradesh. They are Mssrs :- Rajiv, VN Roy, RS Dhillon, PPS Sidhu, Babu Lal Yadav, DK Sharma and VC Goyal, Bidhan C handra Nayak, O P Malik and Karamveer Singh.
Panel sought ED,PCRA
Petroleum Ministry has reportedly sought a panel from the Department of Personnel for filling up the vacancy of Executive Director(ED),Petroleum Conservation Research Association(PCRA). At present D. N. Narasimha Raju, Joint Secretary in Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas is holding additional charge of ED ,PCRA. He is an IAS officer of the 1984 batch who belongs to the Karnataka cadre.
VS Vijairaghawan tipped to head Coir Board
Former MP V.S.Vijairaghawan is tipped to be Chairman of the Coir Board.
CEC stays transfer orders
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India has stayed the transfer orders of IAS and IPS officers which were issued by the J & k Government on Sunday soon after the announcement of Assembly elections.
Two posts of Special DG created in BSF
Two posts of Special DG are being created in the BSF.So far no name is in circulation.
Bipin Bihari is Secretary Delhi Jal Board
Bipin Bihari has assumed the charge as Secretary Delhi Jal Board. He is 1985 batch Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of the AGMUT cadre.
Bureaucratic changes in Maharashtra
In a minor bureaucratic reshuffle the Maharashtra Government has transferred Mrs.Ranjana Sinha (IAS-1975 batch)Secretary Finance (Treasuries) to Secretary Textiles. The slot fell vacant as her husband Ashok Sinha who is also an IAS officer of the 1975 batch had become Secretary Food Processing in Government of India(GOI).Others who were transferred on October 18, 2008 were Mrs.Kavita Gupta (IAS-1985 batch) on her return from training to Commissioner Employment & Self Employment, BR Jadhav Commissioner Sangli Municipal Corporation to Commissioner Women & Child Welfare, Mrs. Shaila (IAS-2003 batch) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) District Panchayat Dhule to Deputy Secretary Tourism & Mrs. Jayshree Bhoj CEO District Panchayat Bhandara to CEO District Panchayat Kolhapur.
Narayanan Joins National Wild Life Crime Control Bureau (UPDATED)
S. Narayanan has joined as Regional Deputy Director (Southern Region)of the National Wild Life Crime Control Bureau, Chennai. Prior to this assignment, he was working as Deputy Secretary in the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. He is an Indian Forest Service Officer, belonging to 1997 Batch of Haryana Cadre.
102 officers transferred in Nepal (UPDATED)
102 senior officials serving under various government departments in Nepal have been transferred.

CORPORATE
Three Director level posts in CIL vacant
Three posts of director in different subsidiaries of the Coal India Limited (CIL) are lying vacant. The PESB will be interviewing the candidates for the posts in the last week of this month.
Rajendra Nigam is GM,Samrat Hotel
Rajendra Nigam is the new General Manager (GM) of the ITDC run Samrat Hotel, Delhi. Nigam who so far was Resident Manager (RM) with ITDC Ashok Hotel, Delhi, has succeeded Vinod Sharma who has retired.
Jayant Khanna is RM, Ashok Hotel, Delhi
Jayant Khanna is who so far was Marketing Manager (MM) with ITDC Ashok Hotel, Delhi is now its Resident Manager(RM).
Rajit Mehta appointed COO
Rajit Mehta, Max New York Life's Deputy Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of the joint venture.
Kaul is COO Bharti Airtel AP
Rajnish Kaul has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mobile Services for the Andhra Pradesh Circle by Bharti Airtel Ltd. .
SCI gives final Dividend of Rs. 90.47 crore
Indian Minister for Shipping, Road Transport & Highways TR Baalu received from S Hajara, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), a cheque for the final dividend of 40% declared by the Company for the Financial Year 2007-08, amounting to Rs.90,47,68,920/- (Rs. 90.47 crore). This is in addition to Interim Dividend of 45% amounting to Rs.101,78,65,035/- (Rs. 101.78 Crore) paid earlier, thus making a total amount of dividend paid to the Government of Rs. 192,26,33,955/- (Rs. 192.26 Crore).This dividend amount reflects the earnings on the 80.12% shareholding of the Government of India in the SCI. It may be recalled that SCI has declared a net profit of Rs. 814 Crore for the financial year 2007-08.It may be recalled that the Shipping Corporation of India, was recently been granted the coveted "Navratna" status.

Aaj Ki Aawaz
This Government is in denial on economic woes!!!!
Very obvious from Montek's responses ….. clearly shows!!!
As per Montek real inflation has not gone up!!!
And for this he gives seasonal and unseasonal prices gupp (fib)!!!!!
Tell Montek to go and check out this by talking to people on the street!!!
After talking to a few hastily he'll beat a retreat!!!
Because after realizing how they feel he'll be sacred that they could recognize him!!!
In such a case not hastily beat a retreat would be considered as something dim!!!
On manufacturing growth falling Montek says wait for more data to come in!!!
And he says this with a 'know all' grin!!!!!
Montek is what you can call a political economist!!!!
As per his Master's requirements he can be an optimist or pessimist!!!
Now his Masters want him to paint a rosy picture on inflation and growth!!!
And so he's doing so for both!!!
FDI into India will take a huge hit!!!!
In American slang…… it'll go down to chicken shit!!!
Speculative money has flown away,
Like homing pigeons back home where for quite some time it'll stay!!!!
Worry now is not of a recession,
Now people worry this could lead to a depression!!
Montek and gang want interest rates to fall!!!
But in such times raising deposits should be the call!!!
Problem is these people plug for growth that is exclusive!!!
And sham that development is inclusive!!
BJP must ensure that if it comes to power to make an Economist the FM!!
And ensure that he does not keep hourly check on the Stocks via TV or FM!!!
Our present FM says stocks do not reflect economy's health and wealth!!!!
But he keeps a minute to minute check on the Sensex and Nifty's health!!!
Even when he's out of Office his staff keep him updated on the Sensex and Nifty!!
And when markets fall they say PC really gets very shifty!!!
Rumor on the street is that PC dabbles heavily in Stocks,
If this is true then his Oath of Office he blatantly mocks!!!!
Why do you think do they say PC means Punter Chiddy.... Punter Number Ek!!!!
They say a lot of moolah kiya hai PC ne rake!!!
Shivraj 'smarty pants' Patil should avoid interviews,
Because he does more damage to himself with his views!
In one interview he says…. people say I'm soft on terror… what should I do????
Well when it comes to act to change your togs stop running time and again to the loo!!!
And he does not need to shout from the rooftops!!!!
When action is seen shouting automatically stops!!!
Many Journalists allege that in Jamia Nagar it was Amar who caused the attack!!!
'Biased and anti Muslim' Media ko diya flack!!!
Rest assured if tomorrow Amar Singh wants Hindu votes!!!
He'll go all out to show that on Hindus he really dotes!!!
Confucius says……. artificiality some day is seen and even if one uses tact!!!!
You cannot get perfume from artificial flowers is a fact!!!
Bharat Kumar

Forum
Downright derogatory
Some of the recent posts on your website against the service chiefs for having demanded parity and removal of certain anomalies are not only lacking in good taste but also downright derogatory. One should think several times before using harsh words against those who lay down their life in the line of their duty and suffer every kind of deprivation silently and smilingly while serving in remote and inhospitable terrains in the country away from their families and loved ones. Small concessions like CSD are inconsequential compared to the hardships they undergo. The concerns of the services are genuine and demand urgent corrective action.
Hard reality is that those who are getting maximum benefits in terms of pay, promotions, perks, lucrative foreign assignments and post retirement jobs are the ones who while not taking any responsibility for the state of affairs characterised by all pervasive corruption, poor state of service delivery, inefficiency, poverty, unemployment and hunger and host of other ills are quite vocal in criticising the services pseudonymously. Since this site is mostly visited by civil servants that does not mean it can be used freely to hit below the belt against the services .One should see through the game and not fall in their trap.
Sudhir Chopra
Civil Aviation scenario - an employee viewpoint
Airlines are suffering a slump, and there is no denying it. Steep hike in fuel prices have taken a toll, no doubt. Airlines have pared their costs, and searched for all ancillary revenues, to boost their chances of survival through this downturn.
What went wrong in the growth plans for all airlines? Did they wrongly assess their own growth based on 2005-07 rapid increase in travel, particularly due to the very competitive low cost entrants expanding the market breadth?
Did they underestimate the decline in global economies? Could no one foresee the rising demand and speculative power operating in the futures market for oil supply ?
The employees at Indian and Air India were observing rapid loss of market share to the new entrants who were armed with new technologies, foreign know how and dynamic managements, and full support of the civil aviation ministry, and friends elsewhere. We saw Kingfisher flamboyant entry, and purchase of Airbus fleet just like Indian Airlines, while a much more established Jet Airways bought Boeing aircraft, almost the same type as those being purchased by Air India.
Meaning was seen in this strategic purchase strategy. This was fuelled by talks of a sale of stake, or a management takeover of Air India and Indian by private entities. It was therefore very little surprise when NACIL was populated almost exclusively by management of Indian, with a lions' share of Executive and Functional Director appointments, while Air Indians were sidelined.
Coming back to the recent aviation scene: Jet had in the interim swallowed Sahara with some indigestion on the payment terms, which was eventually settled by political, bureaucratic and judicial interventions. Kingfisher then swallowed Deccan with a few hiccups, some being heard even now when the former promoter of Deccan speaks.
Many other airlines have been floated with travel industry players acting as promoters. The financing of all the private airlines have always been questionable, with several governments refusing entry into their sovereign domain, till the Government of India pushed Air India to give a piggy-back ride to Jet aircraft into USA, and later negotiated with US government to give security clearance to Jet. We do seem to be living in interesting times, where marriages whether forced, or arranged, seem to be falling apart.
Astra Smith

Classify them as OBCs
Since VI CPC has officially declared the Central Services as IInd class, should they not be entitled to be classified as OBCs, the second tier of the four-class Hindu caste system.? At least some more perks would come their way, if not promotions.
S Bose

Then only God can save our country
All defence service officers are selected on a strenuous entry system including a 5 days physical and psychological analysis. IAS selection is a sort of lottery, many suitable candidates failing in examinations due to pure ill luck. There is no psycho analysis of their suitability. Many get in because of reservation. And many are found unsuitable for the posts, they just drag on. If this type of officers are posted in command positions in the Armed Forces, God will save our country.
N Krishnan

Historical development
Two finest institutions of the Raj bequeathed by Indian republic were the Indian Army and ICS. Indian Army has developed from a rag tag second world war tethered and partition effected force to a very well organized, professional and admired Armed Forces in spite of all limitations of economy and obstacles from the known sources. The present day IAS is not even a shadow of the of the Gentlemen called ICS. As on the day, it finds mention as the one of most corrupt and politicized regressive bureaucracies in the world.
Sunial Khadirwal

Corners of fear
The First thing the Civil Bureaucracy in this country calls Army is "Dictatorship" as against the peoples perception of Army being "Our Army". Many scholars researchers and Civil Bureaucrats fail to observe the role the Civilian Bureaucracies played in bringing in "Coups" and then sustaining the Coups in countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar and other third word countries. It was always Bureaucratic and Military collusion against the Political leadership that brought in the Coups and never alone by one agency. No wonder, our wise past leaders always created a rift between the two in India.
However, they are negligent on observing another powerful collision that has emerged between IAS and IPS / IPS controlled Police and PMF. This nexus has already brought in the existing "Dictatorship in the Name of Democracy" in our Country. Look carefully and one may not come out without surprise... and surprises..
The first thing that needs to be done by the "Wise Political Class" of the Country is to free the CPOs from the control of IPS and perhaps militarise it with dual purposes.
This nexus has already brought an end to district level peoples institutions thereby denial of the benefits of democracy to the People. It will ultimately bring an end to the democracy in Delhi...Do not only watch and see, as citizens of the country do something positive to end it....
Nayan

'The Chandryaan - India's First Mission To Moon'
Assuming sufficient interest will arise for this topic, let us begin this discussion with some start comments : 1. The First Mission to Moon was made in July 21, 1969 almost 40 years ago, with the famous words of Neil Armstrong "That is one small step for (a) man but giant leap for man kind". However, we are yet to see any great leap for mankind just with this mission. All great communication inventions and improvements in space technology have to do with scientific studies and technology on the earth rather than the soil of the moon.2. It is not known how many missions to moon have been made subsequent to this till date and what have been the definite benefits by way of new technology or new discoveries.3. However, there does not seem to be any amount of interest in the world space community now to explore moon, any further, apart from academic interest. If such is the case, what is the need for the mission, apart from satisfying the Indian Psyche ?4. One foreigner (Australian) recently told me that the west sees this mission more as a symbol of someone's (read "politician")slogan or dream of "Reaching for the moon or stars" than for anything practically useful or scientific. 5. One reason also cited for the mission is that "India is becoming Global power and this will promote this image". Do we need to spend such a huge amount of money for this mission, when the majority of the country is still in poverty and nowhere compared to developed countries even for basic human needs ? Happy to find any takers for this discussion.
Narayan

Chidambaram may explain ?
The IIP growth has touched a low of just under 2%.

The WPI has touched just under 12%.

Chidambaram may explain that the calculation workings were mixed up by the concerned departments.

This he may claim that actually, IIP growth is just under 12% and WPI

I Khan

Modified parity destroyed
The clarification of 3rd October has destroyed the Modified Parity introduced by 5th CPC and endorsed by 6th CPC. This affects mainly non-IAS officers who retired from posts equivalent to Additional or Joint Secretary (over 90% of IAS officers retire as Secretary or Special Secretary)or IAS officers belonging to SC/St categories most of whom retire as Additional Secretary.
Surinder Pal.

IPKF Vs CRPF
In the Wake of Sri Lanka Army's Advances towards Jaffna (Yalpanam as known to Tamils) I was reminded of my horrible days of the thick mosquito ridden tropical jungles of Vanni (Vavuniya) during IPKF.
IPKF as a name became maligned. This time around, if India is required to send any one, it should be named CRPF (Chalte Raho Peace keeping Force) and only CRPF be sent there as they stand paid better than Armed Forces.
Kannady

Sad happenings
The happenings in MCD are really very sad. The administration has collapsed; the officers are demoralised; a coterie seems to have taken over ;rules and merit have been given a go -bye and most unfortunate this has been done under the garb of transparency.
Madhav

Disparity between IAS and other two AIS at the SAG level
I draw attention of the readers to the strange ( but true ) insertion of Note 3 under Rule 3 of the IPS / IFS Pay Rules, 2008 which entitles an IPS / IFS officer of a State cadre to be given higher grade / grade pay on non functional basis from the date IAS officer two years his junior in the state / Joint cadre is appointed to a particular post carrying a specific grade / grade pay in PB3 or PB4.
The real game starts from SAG ( grade pay of 10000 and 12000 ). At these levels, grant of higher grade on non functional basis restricted it to be based on IAS officer of the same cadre will create further disparities among officers of various cadres. The cabinet decision in this regard was totally different and entirely without malice to the other two All India Services. It was however, the twist in the drama provided by certain officials of Finance Ministry, which culminated in perhaps the most discriminatory provision incorporated in IPS / IFS Pay Rule. Look at the sheer PUN intended there! An IAS officer can be appointed to a cadre post in the State to Principal Secretary's grade in 25 years but such a step shall not benefit officers two year senior to him in the State. It's only when an IAS officer of the cadre is appointed to a post in the centre carrying the Principal Secretary's grade shall officers of the other two services two years senior to him be granted the same grade on non functional basis. In the centre officers of 1978 batch are being considered for promotion as Additional Secretary. But, back in many States officers of 1983 batch are already working as Principal Secretary! Some justice this! And that too for providing some justice to the stagnating officers of IPS / IFS in many cadres. A better way would be to amend the Note 3 to restrict the grant of higher grade to officers on the basis of any officer of their batch of the service junior in All India Seniority to them appointed to higher grade / grade pay. Hope, the mandarins concerned take due note of this plea.
Ashok Sharma

Sixth Pay commission (Pre-2006 pensioners)
Department of pension's circular dated 3rd Oct. completely decimates the principle of "Modified Parity" as recommended by the fifth pay Commission in regard to basic pension payable to pre-2006 pensioners. I may add that modified parity principle has also been endorsed by the Sixth pay commission and what is more accepted by the Government.
Interestingly for the higher grades (22400-26000and24050-26000), the parity basis has been maintained This amounts to adopting double standards for the two categories of pensioners .Thus the clarification in 3rd Oct. orders not only negates the modified parity basis (e.g. for pre revised scale of pay 22400-24500 the pension works out to less than 40% as against stipulated 50%) but is also discriminatory in application and therefore illegal. Affected persons need to act fast to undo the damage caused
N N Kansal

TAIL-PIECE
The following are the major personalities in the US Govt.'s bid to help the world economy.

Bernanke - Bear ke nanke - in English the "maternal grandparents of a Bear"
Paulson - remember Polson butter?
and to top it all - the Bair in sheep's clothing or is it Bull's clothing!

So the bear's nanke are applying Polson on the economy, while the bear is dancing around like a bull.

And all the while "Oil's well that ends well"

Contributed by-Anita Saxena