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What Bureaucrats think about the formation of next government at the centre?
The general elections are round the corner and the bureaucrats have started making their own assessments as to who would rule the country in the days to come. Whether it will be the Congress, the BJP or the respective fronts - UPA and NDA - lead by these parties. Will it be a third Front that will govern the country? We tried to elicit the views of bureaucrats across the country. They feel …………
(3) Madhya Pradesh- Total seats 29
BJP 22
Congress 6
BSP 1
Who will be new Foreign Secretary ?
Who will succeed Shiv Shankar Menon as Foreign Secretary ? Tie is said to be between Nirupama Rao and Nalin Surie.
Madhukar Gupta or new face ?
Will the Government of India go by the advice of the Election Commission to give three months extension to Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta beyond March 31 or will it appoint a new Home Secretary ? Earlier it was almost decided to give extension to 1971 batch Uttarakhand cadre IAS officer Gupta. One can now only wait and watch.
Rakesh Chopra to be Member (Engineering) Railway Board
General Manager of the Southern Railway Rakesh Chopra is being tipped to be new Member (Engineering) of the Railway Board.
1979 batch IAS empanelment meeting now this week
Scheduled meeting for the empanelment of 1979 batch IAS officers to the rank of Additional Secretary in the Government of India did not take place on Saturday. Now the meeting is expected to take place this week end.
PSUs Pay revision ?
File of pay-revision of the PSU employees has reportedly been cleared. Now calculations for arrear with respective company is under process. Arrear is likely to be disbursed with March salary. Where is the circular in this regard ?.
Swiss Government's decision casts its shadow on LS polls
The recent decision by the Swiss government that in line with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD rules, it would now respond to overseas requests for information in cases of suspected tax evasion, and not just tax fraud, has created a consternation of sorts in India. Political analysts say that decision has cast its shadow on ensuing Lok Sabha polls. The main difference between tax evasion and tax fraud is that the former is the deliberate concealing of assets, while the later also involves lying on official documentation. Only tax fraud is a criminal offence.
Railways posts 19 SA grade officials as DRMs
Railway Ministry has issued orders for the post of 19 DRMs. Among those posted are MS Chauhan, SAG/IRSEE/Northern Railways as DRM - Mumbai CST - Central Railway; Prabhat Sahai, SAG/IRSME as DRM - Pune - central Railway; MK Mathur, SAG/IRSEE/South Eastern Railways as DRM - Malda Town - Eastern Railway; A Sivaprasad, SAG/IRSSE/South Western Railway as DRM - Sambalpur - East Coast Railway; Ramesh Chandra, SAG/IRSS/Railway Board as DRM - Moradabad - Northern Railway; Ashok K Singh, SAG/IRSME/DLW as DRM - Lucknow Junction - North Eastern Railway; CG Agarwal, SAG/IRSME/Integral Coach factory as DRM - Jodhpur - North Western Railway; BD Garg, SAG/IRSE/East Central Railway, DRM Danapur as DRM - Delhi - Northern Railway; Arvind Kumar, SAG/IRTS/Railway Board as DRM - Nanded - South Central Railway; Avinash K Garekar, SAG/IRSME/Western Railway as DRM - Adra - South Eastern Railway; VK Agarwal, SAG/IRSEE/ Western Railway as DRM - Ranchi - South Eastern Railway; Girish Pillai, SAG/IRTS/Railway Board as DRM - Bilaspur - South East Central Railway; AS Garud, SAG/IRSE/North East Frontier Railway (Const) as DRM - Ahmedabad, Western Railway; Sanjay K Pathak, SAG/IRSME/North Eastern Railway as DRM - Ratlam - Western Railway; M Meshram, SAG/IRSEE/Central Railway as DRM Kota, West Central Railway; SK Luthra, SAG/IRSME as DRM - Jabalpur, West Central Railway; KS Swaminathan, SAG/IRSME/ South Eastern Railway as DRM - Solapur - Central Railway; KB Nanda, SAG/IRAS/Railway Board as DRM - Izzat Nagar - North eastern railway and GPR Srivastava, SAG/IRTS/Western Railway as DRM - Danapur - East Central Railway.
High Alert in Jammu & Kashmir
Dreaded Militants have reportedly barged into Indian side unnoticed, from across the LOC in J&K. Security forces are on high alert.
Shankar Singh Vaghela's green signal to Manoj Singh
Textile Minister Shankar Singh Vaghela is learnt to have rendered NOC to his private secretary Manoj Singh who has been empanelled for the post of Joint Secretary. He is 1989 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.
More than 100 IFS officers empanelled as Jt .Secretaries
There are more than 100 officers belonging to the Indian Forest Service (IFS) who are empanelled with Government of India (GOI) to be posted as Joint Secretaries.
Appointment of EDs in banks delayed
Appointment of three incumbents as Executive Directors (EDs) in three different banks have been delayed as Government of India (GOI) has sought some clarifications.
BJP is a shambles
List of BJP candidates for the ensuing election is yet to take a final shape. As the fight between BJP national president Rajnath Singh and General Secretary Arun Jaitley is gathering momentum, over a decision of Rajnath, the final list of party candidates is half-cooked: a matter of great concern for the ticket aspirants.
EC clips Maharashtra DGP's wings
Election Commission (EC) has barred Maharashtra DGP from getting involved in the ensuing election process in the state. SS Virk, the controversial IPS officer of 1970 batch, has been appointed as DG Police, Maharashtra, but, the EC's decision to keep him out of election process has sent shock waves across the mandarins.
Work paralysed in GOI
Functioning in the power corridor is at a standstill without any legal advisor? Awe of Election Commission has overrun the length and breadth of North/South Block.
Threat of 3rd Front non-existent?
External Affairs Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, pilloried the possibility of any Third Front in the emerging political scenario, pointing towards the want of any acceptable leadership that can ensure cohesiveness to fight UPA & NDA.
Deteriorating Law and Order situation in Delhi?
Looting spree, by anti-social elements, in broad daylight is on the rise.
Ms. Uma Nanduri to be Director Defence
Ms. Uma Nanduri an Indian Forest Service (IFS) of the Orissa cadre is set to take over as a Director in the Defence Ministry. She belongs to the 1993 batch.
Two 1984 batch IPS of Bihar cadre empanelled for JS post
Two 1984 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre, Rajesh Ranjan and K S Dwivedi, have been empanelled for the post of Joint Secretary in the Government of India.
Alind Chandra is also on a post at par with Jt. Secretary
Alind Chandra is another Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer who on central deputation is on a post at par with Joint Secretary to Government of India (GOI). He is ADG (Marks) in Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). He is Maharashtra cadre IFS officer of the 1978 batch.
Appointment of Advisors in SBI triggers resentment
Appointment of two incumbents, who had retired as Deputy Managing Directors (DMDs), of State Bank of India (SBI) as advisors has triggered resentment among serving senior officers of the SBI. It may be stated that Ms. Bharati Rao was was appointed as Advisor Mergers in SBI after her retirement while Deepak Chawla in post retirement period is serving as Advisor New Business in SBI.
RPF cadre 1985 batch to be promoted as IG
Police officers belonging to 1985 batch in RPF are soon likely to be promoted to the rank of Inspector General (IG). The probable list has following names: Mahim Swami, PM Sahadev, Mrs. Jaya Singh Chauhan, AK Singh and Anup Srivastava.
IAS postings in Uttar Pradesh
Mohammad Mustfa will be new DM of Balrampur. Dhiraj Sahu has been made DM Siddharth Nagar. Amit Gupta will now be DM of Srivasti.
IPS changes in Uttar Pradesh
Kamal Saxena has been appointed IG Varanasi. Sanjay Srivastava will be SP Sultanpur.
Sanjay Dube is new Additional CEO Madhya Pradesh
Sanjay Dube has been appointed new Addtional Chief Electoral Officer ,Madhya Pradesh. He is 1993 batch IAS officer.
Former IAS joins Shiv Sena
Former IAS officer Avinash Dharmadikari has joined the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.
Former IAS Joins BJP in Punjab
Former 1993 batch IAS officer Som Prakash has reportedly joined the BJP in Punjab. He is likely to contest Lok Sabha election from Hoshiyarpur.
Swarn Singh to quit IAS
Swarn Singh is reportedly quitting the IAS to join politics. He is 1982 batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre. He is likely to get Congress ticket from Jullandhar.
IPS officer to contest Lok Sabha election in Bihar
Gupteshwar Pandey who has sought VRS in Bihar is likely to contest Lok Sabha ticket from Buxar on BJP ticket. He is 1987 batch IPS officer.
PK Mishra back from deputation
An IRS(IT) officers of 1991 batch P K Mishra has joined as Additional Commissioner Central Charge Kolkata after reverting from deputation to the Government of Chhattisgarh. He was posted as MD of Chhattisgarh Mining Corporation.
Appointment of five GMs in FCI on the anvil
As the grapevine has it five incumbents are soon to be appointed as General Managers (GMs) of Finance in Food Corporation of India (FCI).
Five UT cadre IPS officers empanelled for DIG level post
Five UT cadre IPS officers of 1994 batch have been empanelled to hold DIG and equivalent level posts under the Government of India. They are Neeraj Thakur, Mrs. Garima Bhatnagar, Anand Mohan, Rajesh Khurana and Anurag Kumar.
CBDT to transfer ACs & DCs
As the grapevine has it proposals are being prepared for transfers of Assistant Commissioners (ACs) & Deputy Commissioners (DCs) by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Officers above them will be transferred only under the new regime at the center.
Dr Satyagopal is Additional CEO TamilNadu
K Satyagopal has been appointed Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Public (Elections) Department in Tamil Nadu. He is 1987 batch IAS officer.
Bihar DGP under scanner of EC
Did Bihar DGP D N Gautam visit to Chief Minister on Holi Day in Kurta -Pyjama ?. The Chief Electoral Officer has sought the report from the Home Secretary .
CVC penalizes Senior Manager, Canara Bank
CVC has recommended reduction of one stage for one year against R Gopalan Senior Manager, Canara Bank.
Tamil Nadu CM is furious with CEO
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Karunanidhi has publicly charged the Chief Electoral Officer Naresh Gupta of dancing to the tune of the main opposition party. Will the Election Commission come to the rescue of the CEO ?.
Haren Pathak's seat yet to be decided
The Bhartiya Janata Party(BJP) is unable to decide the ticket of senior leader Haren Pathak who wants to contest from Ahmedabad.As the grapevine has it Narendra Modi Gujarat Chief Minister wants Pathak to contest from Godhra Lok Sabha seat.
Chakravarty to look after poll job in Maharashtra
DG ACB S Chakravarty has been given additional responsibility of handling all poll related duties in Maharashtra. He is 1972 batch IPS officer.
Hardip Singh Kingra joins SAI as OSD
Hardip Singh Kingra Indian Forest Service Officer of 1980 batch Himachal Pradesh cadre has joined in the Sports Authority of India (SAI) as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for next year's Commonwealth Games . Earlier, he was Managing Director (MD) of HP State Small Industries & Export Corporation Ltd. He also held additional charge of HP State Handicrafts & Handloom Corporation Ltd.
Sabharwal appointed High Commissionr to Pakistan
Sharat Sabharwal presently Special Secretary in MEA, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Pakistan in succession to Satyabrata Pal.
( We said this on March 11 )
Last week not a single paper moved
As the grapevine has it last week not a single paper moved in Government of India(GOI) regarding key appointments.
Rajiv Nayan Chaubey is PRC, Tamil Nadu Bhavan
Rajiv Nayan Chaubey has assumed the charge as Principal Resident Commissioner(PRC)to Tamil Nadu (TN) Government ,Delhi.Hitherto he was Adviser TRAI.He is an IAS officer of the 1981 batch who belongs to the Tamil Nadu cadre.
RTI
Bringing out systemic changes
The appellant could not attend an international conference for the lack of Non objection Certificate (NOC). He sought information regarding reasons for the non issuance of the NOC and sanction of funds for attending the conference in Athens and Bucharest. The CIC observed that the tour abroad could not be undertaken due to delay in issue of NOC. Holding that the RTI Act has been promulgated not only for the purpose of providing information, but also to bring about proper change in the administration so that better methods would be adopted while dealing with the official complaints and problems, the CIC directed the PIO to put up the case before the Principal Secretary to evolve proper methods in processing of such applications.
Comments
This case demonstrates how the RTI Act can be the means to bring out transparency and better functioning of the system.
Mrs. Anuradha Verma
Co-author of the Book: RIGHT TO INFORMATION - LAW AND PRACTICE

CORPORATE
Director (Projects ) Power Grid interview to start on March 18
PESB will hold interview for the post of Director (Projects) Power Grid on March 18 and 19.
Uberoi promoted as GM in Indian
SS Uberoi has been promoted as GM in Indian. His new place of posting is Ground Handling, SBU, Sahar, Mumbai.
NSIC signs Mutual Cooperation agreement with Republic of Benin
An Agreement of Mutual Cooperation between NSIC and Government of Republic of Benin for the development of SMEs was signed at New Delhi in the presence of Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India and Boni Yayi, President of the Republic of Benin. The MOU was signed by Dr. H.P. Kumar, CMD, NSIC and Jean-Marie EHOUZOU, Minister of Foreign Affair, African Integration, Francophone and Beninese Overseas.

Forum
Comparision between BDR and BSF uncalled for
I fully agree that BSF is not a force like BDR and the comparison made by someone is totally uncalled for. Yes, surely we are fighting for our cause in much dignified and transparent manner. But people who know anything about history of raising various forces must also know that BSF was raised as Armed Force of Union of India way back in 1965. The initial entry of IPS and Army officers in this force was just like starters of any meal. It was also like Reservations provided in Indian Constitution initially for 10 years only. But all this temporary arrangements became permanent and all those starters became actual . Then where is the essence of BSF left. Border guarding is a specialised job just like, or different than Police or Military or even Internal Security service. India must know who all Army or IPS officers do come to BSF? No doubt, mostly thrown out or unwanted lot only. A failed IPS or Army officer enters in BSF and starts selling and implementing those very failed ideas with us. And why should BSF not have an Organised cadre. It is not because of doubt on Calibre of BSF officers but because what will Govt do with so many IPS officers whom it has to give promotions irrespective of their performance. Why don't you generally like or believe a Policeman? Kindly search for an answer within yourself. Do you want to leave the first line of defence of your Motherland in such hands. Dear even Army comes much later as Second Line of Defence, and this is Government's official mandate I am telling. India has to think, analyse, ask questions to themselves, Government, politicians, who fought against Kashmir militancy from 1990 for 15 years before other forces came on horizon to collect booty later. Please do not kill this very reliable, hardworking, quiet and highly versatile force India has got. Also compare name and fame it has earned on UN missions abroad and infamy and humiliation brought by other forces, our beloved, elite Army included. All forces are good, unique in themselves. We respect all. Our request is Just Leave Us At Our Own....thanks and regards to all readers and contributers---For or Against.
Dashrath
BDR and BSF
BDR revolt is being blamed on extremists who can be an excellent scapegoat for anything going wrong. The Economist and other foreign media has reported that the revolt started spontaneously after a meeting in which the top officers (deputationists) refused to concede the demands put forward by junior officers and other ranks. In India, this kind of method of grievance redressal is unimaginable; and yet the grievances of junior officers should not be brushed under the carpet. CPOs are not private chowkidars; they are professional services. Unless the Government is thinking of corporatisation, there is no reason why these competent officers should not be allowed to reach the top positions (ADG, Spl DG or DG) within their organisations.
Dr. N. C. Saxena
Aspiring PMs of India
It is time to sing some of the old Hindi film songs like the immortal (like human desires): Nazar laagi raja tore bangley par.
Dekhanaa sirf itna saa hai ki ab jai kiski ho-- personal ambitions ki or party prospects ki or hera feri ki or violence over non-violence ki or dishonesty over honesty ki or corruption over cleanliness in governance ki or sahabjee ki or madamjee ki !!!Ho to fir jai hee hone do! Jai Hind ! Jai jawaan & jai kisaan ! Untill then "mera bharat mahan, teri tu jaan".
M L Gupta
Deputationist can always exploit the resources
Why there is no organised Group A cadre in these services. Since deputationist do not belong to the cadre, can always exploit the resources. He does'nt care what happens after he leaves the organisation. He is there to extract the maximum at any cost and just leave after 4-5 years. There is no sense of belonging. And precisely this could become the cause of an undesirable incident like what happened in Bangladesh. Exploitation over a longer period of time could lead to anger and revolt. Hope our Government realises this sooner than later.
Sharma
Why IAS has highest number of DRs?
Most services have 50% Direct recruits and 50% promotees. Interestingly, the IAS does not. It has a much higher percentage of DRs than other services. Any answers why?
Arjun Malik
Why be depressed,go to 10 janpath and be happy!!!
The PSU Executives need have no confusion nor depression about the delay in the implementation of 6th Pay Commission's recommendations! They are advised to pay their obeisance to the de facto power behind the throne! The file is waiting for them to be cleared! Please try out and bless this website!
A K Saxena ( A retired civil servant)
Vivek Kudva is MD of Franklin Resources in India.
Vivek Kudva has been appointed managing director of Franklin Resources in India.
Sangeeta Pendurkar is VP (strategy), Coca-Cola India.
Sangeeta Pendurkar has taken over as vice-president (strategy) of Coca-Cola India.