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Will Arun Ramanathan be Secretary Home ?
Latest grapevine has it that Secretary Finance Arun Ramanathan is moving to the Home. He is 1973 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
1979 batch IAS empanelment meeting on Saturday !
Final meeting for the empanelment of 1979 batch IAS officers to the rank of Additional Secretary in the Government of India is expected to take place tomorrow.
D.K.Mittal to be Additional Secretary Commerce
Decks have been cleared for D.K.Mittal to become Additional Secretary Commerce.He is an IAS officer of the 1977 batch who belongs to the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
( We said this on February 3 )
Confusion prevails over 6th Pay commission for PSU staff
Even though Indian Prime Minister Dr.Man Mohan Singh had cleared the file relating to implementation of recommendations made by the 6th pay commission for staff of public sector undertakings of GOI,24 hours before Election Commission of India (ECI) announced poll schedule ; uncertainty prevails now as well.
Nobody knows where the file is of 6th Pay panel to PSU staff
Believe it or not. There is nobody in the Government of India (GOI) who knows that as to at what stage is the file relating to implementation of recommendations made by the 6th pay commission for staff of public sector undertakings of GOI . The file was cleared by Indian Prime Minister Dr.Man Mohan Singh in the afternoon on March 2,2009.
Unique political experiment in Sikkim
Unbelievable but true. There has been a unique political combination of the BJP, the Congress and the Left, in Sikkim. All the three have constituted a joint front lead by Nar Bahadur Bhandari to ward off regional challenges. It can happen only in India.
Justice Reddy appointed Chairman in AP
Justice Venkateshwara Reddy, Member of Principal Bench of CAT, has been appointed Chairman of a land related corporation of his home state of Andhra Pradesh. He is likely to resign from CAT to take up his new assignment.
Posting of two 1978 batch IAS officials awaited
Posting of two 1978 batch IAS officials, Sudhir Sharma and Rajiv Mahrishi, are still awaited in the Government of India.
Finance Ministry seeks report of CMD's expenses
The Finance Ministry is understood to have sought the report of the travelling and other expenses of the CMDs of various Public Sector banks.
SP rank officers from Haryana may join CBI
As the grapevine has it, four SP rank officers from Haryana may join the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
L N Behera tipped to join NIA
Lok Nath Behera is tipped to join the newly created National Investigating agency (NIA) of which head is Radha Vinod Raju. He is 1985 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre.
( We said this on January 29)
NK Raghupathy likely to join as Chairman SSC in April
Grapevine has it that NK Raghupathy, who has been appointed Chairman, Staff Selection Commission in Ministry of Personnel and Training, is likely assume new charge on April 1,2009. He is 1975 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre.
1975 batch IAS to get CS rank in Maharashtra
1975 batch IAS officers are being promoted to the rank of Chief Secretary in Maharashtra in a month or two.
File of Kohli moved in the Code of Conduct ?
One year extension file of S S Kohli ,CMD of the India Infrastructure Finance Co Ltd, a 100% undertaking of GoI under the Ministry of Finance has been moved to the Prime Minister . Former CMD of PNB Kohli had been given this lucrative position 2 years after his retirement and now for another one year extension.His tenure is coming to an end on March 10. What is intriguing is that Kohli's file which was languishing with the Ministry has moved very fast in last few days.
Over 6 in fray for ATRA chief's post
As the grapevine has it, so far there are more than six contenders for the slot of Chairman, Aviation Tariff Regulatory Authority (ATRA). Deadline for submitting application will end on March 6, 2009. Earlier it was to end on February 20,2009.
Pradip Bhargava gets award
Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) set up by the Planning Commission and the Construction Industry has selected Madhya Pradesh cadre 1973 batch IAS officer Pradip Bhargava for CIDC Vishwakarma Award ,2009.
Sunita Kaila to retire
Member of the CBDT Sunita Kaila is superannuating by this month end. She is 1972 batch IRS officer.
DIG level changes in RPF
There have been DIG level changes in the RPF. They are: Mahim Swami - DIG Headquater Railway Board to Chief Security Commissioner (CSC), Jabalpur, Dr. SC Sahu - DIG Kolkata to Headquarter Railway Board, RK Sharma - Chief Security Commissioner (CSC), Jabalpur to DIG Training Kharagpur, CS Ray - DIG Operations Railway Board and SK Pani DIG Kolkata.
One post of Member Staff Selection Commission to fall vacant
One vacancy of Member, Staff Selection Commission, with Headquarters at New Delhi, is expected to arise with effect from October 8, 2009. The last date for applying for the same is March 31, 2009.
Has Ahmad Patel started losing sheen in the Congress?
The Congress circles are agog with rumours that Ahmad Patel has started losing hold in the party ever since another prominent Muslim leader, Gulam Nabi Azad, has been inducted in the AICC. Is it a fact?
Modi at loggerheads with RSS, VHP
Once they used to sing paeans about the BJP leader Narendra Modi but these days both the RSS and the VHP are said to be unhappy with him. What could be the reason? Has it anything to do with the internal politics of the Hindu brigade? Only Modi or the RSS or the BJP will be able to tell it better.
Goyal continues as PS to Arjun Singh
Rajkumar Goyal is not returning to the parent J & K cadre after completion of central deputation tenure. Tenure of 1990 batch IAS officer, Goyal, has been made co-terminus. It means as long as Arjun Singh is HRD Minister, Goyal will continue to be his PS.
( We said this on January 6)
Deputation of Salil Kumar Khare cancelled
Deputation of Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) Salil Kumar Khare, from Bhopal to the Delhi based Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), has been cancelled. He is an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of the 1993 batch.
Cadre of IFS officers changed
Cadre of 2006 batch Manipur-Tripura cadre IFS officer Vaibhav Chandra Mathur has been changed to Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
1990 batch of IAS frozen
The 1990 batch of IAS officers has been frozen.
Promotion of CCITs as OSD likely
As the grapevine has it, much awaited promotions of Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers as Chief Commissioners of Income Tax (CCIT) may be done while posting them as Officers on Special Duty (OSDs).Thanks to the model code of conduct being in vogue. Their file has reportedly come back from the ACC.
GM FCI's post for Andhra Pradesh likely to be filled up soon
As the grapevine has it, the post of General Manager in the Food Corporation of India (FCI) is likely to be filled up by the end of March 2009.Two IAS officers of the Andhra Pradesh cadre are also in the race.
Why this raid ?
Why did 750 Income-Tax sleuths conducted raids on office and residence of Anand Jain on Thursday ?.Answer is known to only Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Mukesh Ambani.
Giridhar appointed in IRDA as ED
Aramane Giridhar has been appointed Executive Director, in the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Joint Secretary level) at Hyderabad for a period of five years. He is 1985 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre.
Tenure of Suresh Kumar extended
Central deputation tenure of Suresh Kumar, Secretary, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has been extended for one year. He is 1986 batch IAS officer of J & K cadre.
Major transfer in Central Schools
Over 900 Central School teachers have been transferred in the country.
Two incumbents in fray for CCIT-I Delhi
As the grapevine has it two Indian Revenue Service(IRS)officers have emerged as front runners for the post of CCIT-I Delhi.They are Milap Jain DGIT(Inv)Delhi & Arti Sahni CCIT-III Delhi. Both of them belong to the 1973 batch.
C.A.Reddy is Secretary Biodiversity Authority,Chennai
C.A.Reddy on Central deputation has been appointed as Secretary of the National Biodiversity Authority,Chennai.At present he is Conservator Goa. Reddy is an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer who belongs to the 1985 batch of the AGMUT cadre.
IS Sandhu relieved
Indrajit Singh Sandhu IAS officer of Punjab cadre has been relieved of the charge of Special Secretary Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education and Research.
Dr. S.K. Raju gets additional charge
Dr. S.K. Raju has been given additional charge of Special Secretary Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education and Research, Punjab. Raju is an IAS officer of the 1998 batch whose cadre was changed from Chattisgarh to Punjab recently.
Tenure of CVO NMDC Hyderabad extended
Deputation tenure of N.V. Raja Sekhar CVO, National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd., Hyderabad has been extended upto 30.01.2011.He is 1986 batch IFS officer of West Bengal cadre.
Bharat Oman Refineries Limited (BORL)defers its IPO
As the grapevine has it the Bharat Oman Refineries Limited (BORL)has deferred its Initial Public Offer(IPO). The BORL has withdrawn its related application from the Securities & Exchange Board of India(SEBI).

CORPORATE
Post of Chairman and CEO to be bifurcated in Axis Bank
A proposal has been approved in the Axis Bank to bifurcate the post of the chairman and the chief executive officer into two separate designations.

Aaj Ki Aawaz
Gandhi Ji's principles have been forgotten by us!!!
So on Gandhi Ji's memorabilia why are we creating such a fuss???
We Indians now only know 'chota Gandhi' or 'badha Gandhi' or 500 or 1000 notes!
Not on Gandhi ji but on 'currency Gandhi' India dotes!!!
Mohna wants Gandhi ji's memorabilia back!!!
But he should realize that it's his Party that has given Gandhi Ji principles the sack!!!
Political Parties are now embarking on Project Woo!!!
And will do what they always do!!!
In AP Naidu has already made the free TV sop!!!
And what he's kick started is not going to stop!!!
Congress will distribute walky - talky Sonia dolls to all!!!
In Hintalian 'mere pyaare Deshwasiyon' the Doll will on a press of button call!!
BJP will distribute CDs of what Advani wants us to recall or recollect!!
CDs with CD Players from BJP's Offices Voters can collect!!
SP will as usual be distributing knives and guns!!!!
These are being procured by SP in tonnes!!!
RJD karre gi electric toy trains distribute to all!!!!
Laloo ki chuk chuk gaadi the toy train they will call!!
NCP will distribute cricket gear and if IPL is allowed then IPL tickets for free!!!!
And Public will be treated to freebies as the matches they see!!!!
BSP will distribute fake Mukats or crowns!!
And free elephant rides in UP villages, Cities and towns!!!
DMK will distribute Karuna kind of goggles that have an inbuilt radio!!!
And added to this DMK will distribute Karuna's LTTE Deo (deodorant)!!!
AIADMK will distribute Amma Coffee flasks!!!
And with these Amma masks!!!
Akali Dal will distribute gensets!!!
And gas run air conditioners as power condition worsens and hotter it gets!!!
TC will distribute Commie punching bags!!!
And Commie Flags cut in rags!!!!
Commies will distribute Mao's Red Book!!!!
And Marx's ' With nothing how to cook'!!!
Confucius says…. Indian politics is the art of gifting and deceiving!!!
And they succeed because
Bharat Kumar
Aaj_ki_aawaz@yahoo.com

Forum
DoPT not giving any benefit
DoPT is not giving any benefit like revised ACP Scheme or enhancement of any financial benefit to us. It is better to unitedly fight and Group B, C & D employees of Government of India start wearing black badges in offices. It is right time to show their resentment before election.
S Pal
Scope of RTI ?
The scope & the coverage of the RTI was not defined on promulgation with the result that even service matters were admitted by the CIC in appeal initially. By the logic given in the first year of its operation by the CIC, nobody can be barred from seeking all kinds of official, commercial, financial, vigilance, personnel, IPR etc. information for right or wrong reasons. It should have been considered if such liberal interpretation was bound to be embarrassing, damaging and even outright dangerous. I was developing for my department a software in collaboration with one of the top Indian Government technical organisation some years back, when a competitor wanted to know the details of the process etc. under the RTI. He would not give information to the competent information officer, but keep on filing appeals. Keeping in mind the ambiguity on the time and procedure and trends in the beginning, I chose to send him the information available on my file, cutting on the requirement of his paying the fees etc and advising him to provide the information sought by the competent authority.
I have narrated this event to highlight only one point: why do we need the citizen to apply for information? Why can't the whole file be made available to whosoever wants information in electronic form on the Department's website? All files permitted by law can be made public either electronically or in hard form at the facilitation counter of the office. The copying drill is unnecessary. It has only created salubrious jobs for otherwise unproductive people. The law courts make available the whole file for perusal for a token fees! Moreover, for the RTI work, no separate staff has been sanctioned, whereas enormous work is involved. Transparency can be achieved in a better way than the method of RTI application and appeals.
All offices, including the E.O's. office, Cabinet Secretariat, PMO should allow inspection of original files and papers under the RTI. Then alone will the orders of the government from time to time to the effect that all orders shall be in writing, can be construed to be followed in letter & spirit. Otherwise, like black money oprations, governance through oral orders shall continue. After all 2 is greater than 1 i.e. do number ek number se jyada shaktishali hai!
M L Gupta
DoPTs unfortunate decision
It is very unfortunate decision taken by Department of Personnel and Training to notify CSS Rule, 2009 and deceit UDCs of Central Secretariat. It is totally eyewash and it give much more depression to UDC of CSCS. All benefit has been taken by direct recruits Assistants/SOs/US/DS. UDCs are the lowest functionary of the Central Secretariat. According to CSS Rule, 2009,75% of the regular vacancies in the Assistants' Grade in the cadre units shall be filled by direct recruitment and only 25% of seat would be filled up by UDCs. It is very unfortunate to see that this order is implemented from back date i.e. 2003
Prince
In silence, CSS and State Civil Services will continue to suffer
CSS and State Civil Services will continue to suffer in silence until they learn to make noise. They are the sons of the soil in every literal sense of the term. But they are being branded as narrow minded, rule conscious and are being treated as children of a lesser god. Reasons are not too far to seek. Domination has been continuing for ages, so it should take a few more decades before these services upgrade their skill set and become more administratively and politically active to demand their rights to be treated equally and fairly. Secondly, and more importantly, their promotees and direct recruits are at loggerheads and this hostility is used by IAS to punish both. Thirdly, the incumbents of these services often become satisfied with crumbs that they are sometimes thrown at and eventually their fates are sealed at director level.
There is a huge unutilised potential of capable civil servants, who can work wonders but the political elite of this country has to understand and see through the game plan of the handful of IAS to control and ruin the destiny of millions.
Should we pray or act? The choice lies with these services, particularly the brighter lads in these services should form a club of Direct Recruit Group B officers and should aspire to occupy Cabinet Secretary's chair by 2020.
Dr Chander Prakash
Any update on Merger of CSS and CSSS
The 6th CPC had recommended merger of CSS and CSSS. Has reader of whisper any update on the issue as to where is it lying. If not, we may open a discussion on the subject.
Kaushal
MOF needs to clarify many things
There are many things the MOF has to answer for in pushing through ill advised transfer policies : a) how many of the cases before the CAT on transfer posting has been decided in favour of the MOF ( the honest answer should be zero }b) what is the proportion of the cases litigated before the HC/ CAT prior to the advent of the great man himself as MOF i.e after 2003 to the number of cases before the HC/ CAT prior to 2003 ( the honest answer should be that 99% of the litigation on transfer arose after 2003 } c] what is the cost on litigation suffered by the MOF in pursuing indefensible cases before HC/ CAT. D) what is the morale of the field formation or the MOF at the time the great man assumed charge in 2003 and till the time he shouldered the MOF.
One thing is sure for all to see. There is going to a repeat of what MOf went through now at MHA. Issues would be complicated and obfuscated and every little thing would be legalese and a treaure trove for legal practitioners. If terrorism would be tackled through legislation and more legislation, then the great man would have finished off with terrorism the first morning he took over charge. Sadly, this is not the case. If fighting terrorism can be answered through stopping IPL, this MHA has seen a connection, which none in their wildest dreams would never have thought of. The great man thinks in ways, no rational prudent human being is capable of. The great man should be moved from ministry to ministry, so that the officials and the receiving public equally share a disaster. Amen !!!
B Bajirao
Succession to Cabinet Secretaryship!
It is now all in the family! And, as always, in the same fraternity too! Whether Mrs Sudha Pillai or G K Pillai, is immaterial. Members of other organised Services are considered incompetent by the GOI for this high profile job.
A K Saxena ( A retired civil servant)
Government First PSU's Fail:
In government, there is no promotion. A steno is a steno for more than 25 years. Other facilities like full medical reimbursement; LTC encashment; excellent late sitting allowance; allowance for coming on holidays are for PSUs and not for govt. The pension and CGHS facility may be is the only one which is a bit favourable to government employees. In fact, if all the Government departments/ministries are given the pay like PSUs, we will welcome it.
I would like to raise our voice before Cadre Restructuring Committee of Central Secretariat constituted in June, 2008. Since long time UDCs of CSCS injustice on the front of promotion and financial benefit. The lowest functionary of the Central Secretariat i.e. UDC/Assistant, besides routine noting and submission of cases, is required to locate and collect other files or papers, information, data and material. They also identify and examine the issues involved in the case and record a note. While other services enjoying good promotion chances and pay scale but we have been continuously cheated. We all are well versed about the fact that the better skills in noting and drafting and in interpretation of rules and regulations by members of Secretariat service is well-recognized. As a matter of fact, they facilitate maintaining the vital link between Parliament and the Central Secretariat, especially when it comes to handling of Parliament Questions, Assurances, Government Bills, etc. Another important area where they substantially contribute is the work relating to cadre management of various organized services, work relating to financial management and preparation of the budget of various Departments of the Central Government and litigation work of the Central Government, which are also largely being handled by the Secretariat officers/Dealing Hands. Thus, the CSS/CSCS ensures continuity in the policies of the Government of India. We once again urge to Prime Minister/Secretary, DOP&T and Finance Ministry to give us our longstanding demands and we may also upgraded to the post of Assistant after 4-5 years of service in UDC grade.
This arrangement already exists in CBDT/CBEC/C&AG offices where Tax Assistant promoted to the post of Sr. Tax Assistant and Jr. Accountant in C&AG also promoted to the post of Sr. Accountant in 4-5 years of service. It is very unfortunate that DOP&T are not keen to think about UDC of CSCS.
Prabhakar Mishra
ACP for D,C,B category officials and Pay Parity for Group A Service - For a Toss.
It is roughly more than five months after Cabinet decision on these issues in favour of Central Govt. Employees, but DoPT could not come with corresponding orders. In want of an order Group D,C and B employees are not being given the benefits which they were given earlier. Authorities are also in a fix and not allowing the existing ACP and orders for the new is still awaited. Employees are denied the benefits and are the sufferer. Similar situation exists for Group A services for 'Pay Parity' decision. IPS and IFS have already been given the benefits as DoPT has amended their Pay Rules, Doctors have also been given the benefits, the other Not so important Services for whom the benefits were intended are still denied. Meanwhile, some indications are on this site which are more disturbing to intended beneficiaries. Is anybody listening?
Rajesh Kumar
IT raids have nothing to do with code of conduct
Income tax department raids have nothing to do with the code of conduct. The Raids are guided by actionable intelligence and not by sweet political will or personal vendetta. I think this whisper is a ridicule.
Vivek