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Corporatisation of the Congress party

Has the Congress party become a corporate entity? Answer to this question is yes if one goes by the whisper that is doing rounds in Congress circles these days. UPA chairperson & Congress Chief Ms.Sonia Gandhi is being described as CMD while her political advisor Ahmed Patel is being dubbed as CEO in the party set up.

D.K. Sikri to be Secretary WCD

D.K. Sikri has been appointed to the post of Secretary, Women & Child Welfare in the Government of India. He is an IAS officer of 1975 batch who belongs to Gujarat cadre.
( We said last week that 1975 batch IAS will be Secretary WCD )

A.K. Upadhyaya to be Secretary Youth Affairs

A.K. Upadhyaya has been appointed to the post of Secretary, Youth Affairs. He is an IAS officer of 1975 batch who belongs to Bihar Cadre. At present he is Special Secretary, Department of Agriculture Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture.

Changes in Delhi Govt on the anvil

A bureaucratic reshuffle is on the anvil in the Delhi Government.

Ms. Ravneet Kaur to look after Industrial Finance

Ms. Ravneet Kaur will look after Industrial Finance as Joint Secretary in department of Banking & Insurance. She is Punjab cadre IAS officer of the 1988 batch.

Kaushik Basu's name is in circulation for CEA's post

As the grapevine has it, name of Kaushik Basu is now in circulation for the post of Chief Economic Advisor (CEA). At present he is Professor of Economics and the Professor of International Studies, Department of Economics and Director, Centre for Analytic Economics, Department of Economics, Cornell University; Ithaca, New York.

Post of Adviser created in the Law Ministry

The Cabinet has approved the creation of one post of Adviser to the Minister for Law and Justice on contract basis in the rank, pay and status of Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Law and Justice for a period of one year. The cabinet gave a green signal regarding this on October 29, 2009. The Adviser to the Minister will be responsible for carrying out various initiatives which will facilitate the Ministry to take forward the reforms in the legal and judicial sectors as expeditiously as possible.

Bhupender Singh gets 3 months extension

Bhupender Singh Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles has got an extension for 3 months after approval of ACC. A formal order regarding this was issued on October 29, 2009.He is an IAS officer of 1985 batch who belongs to UP cadre.

T.Srinivasan is new Chief Secretary Rajasthan

T.Srinivasan is new Chief Secretary to the Rajasthan Government.  At present he is Additional Chief Secretary in the Secretariat of Ashok Gehlot Chief Minister Rajasthan. He is an IAS officer of 1975 batch who belongs to the Rajasthan cadre.
( We said this on October 27)

Sanjiv Nair to hold addl charge of Jt Secr, Science and Technology

Sanjiv Nair, IAS(UP:82), will look after the additional charge of Joint Secretary, Department of Science and Technology for a period of three months or till a Joint Secretary is posted in the Department. He will be Mission Director, Mission for reinvigorating Agriculture in the Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC).

Ms. Maya D. Khem to continue as Development Commissioner, Kandla SEZ

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has accorded ex-post-facto approval for continuation of entrusting of additional charge of the post of Development Commissioner, Kandla Special Economic Zone under the Department of Commerce to Ms. Maya D. Khem, Development Commissioner, Mundra SEZ, in additional to her own charge, for a period of three months .

Deputation of Sumit Sharan as SP, CBI extended

The deputation tenure of Sumit Sharan, IPS (TN:97), SP, CBI has been extended for a period of 3 years beyond his approved tenure till 03.07.2012.

Deputation of Satish Golcha as DID, CBI extended

The deputation tenure of Satish Golcha, IPS (AGMU:92), DID, CBI, has been extended for further period of 2 years beyond his approved tenure till 19.10.2011.

Deputation of Rajiv Singh, DIG, CBI extended

The Competent authority has approved the extension in the deputation tenure of Rajiv Singh, IPS (MT:93), DIG, CBI for a further period of 1 year from 29.08.2009 to 28.08.2010.

Sanjay Kumar Jain, SP, CBI gets premature repatriation

The premature repatriation of Sanjay Kumar Jain, IPS (AP:97), SP, CBI, to his parent cadre has been granted with immediate effect.

Orders of EDs in banks further delayed

Appointment of Executive Directors (EDs) in different public sector banks has been delayed further.

IDAS officer Khumkar Mahesh Suresh transferred

Khumkar Mahesh Suresh, IDAS, DCDA has been transferred from the office of Financial
Adviser to MS (B), Mumbai, under PCDA (Navy) Mumbai to main office PCDA (CC). Lucknow.

P P Singh is number two in panel

The PESB is reported to have put P P Singh as number two in the panel for the post of CMD ITI.

Many a brows raised over ex CMD of BHEL joining L & T

K.Ravi Kumar who retired as Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) of the Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) recently has joined the Larsen & Toubro. He has joined L & T as head of the Plastics Division. However, many a brows have been raised over this.

CSSS gets a very good break

As per the 6th Pay Commission's Recommendations, the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS) has got a very good break through and 28 Senior Private Secretaries of CSSS working in Government of India have been appointed to the newly upgraded posts of Principal Staff Officer (PSO) in the pay band 4 (Rs.37, 400 - 67,000/- + grade pay of Rs.8, 700/-.)

Direct Taxes code has no takers in IT department

The Direct Taxes code (DTC), which is supposed to be enforced from April 1, 2011, has no takers in the Income Tax department. It will reduce the IT sleuths to a mere implementing agency.

Role of private security agencies to go up

In days to follow, the role of private security agencies is going to increase. The apex body of Central Association Private Security Industry (CAPSI) is going sign MOUs with different agencies of the Central Government & state governments. CAPSI has already formed chapters in Delhi, Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh , North Bengal and Jharkhand.

DPC for promotion of CITs to CCITs held

DPC for promotion of Commissioners of Income Tax to the rank of Chief Commissioners of Income Tax (CCITs) has been held. IRS officers belonging to 1977 batch & certain officers of 1978 batch were considered in the DPC meeting.

Sumita Mishra is new CEO Haryana

IAS officer Sumita Misra has been appointed as Chief Electoral Officer of Haryana.She succeeds Sajjan Singh, IAS, who is retiring on October 31.
IAS changes in Bihar
Prem Kumar Jha has been appointed MDin Food processing department, while District Magistrate of West Champaran Dilip Kumar had been made the IG(Prison).Ramesh Lal has been sent to West Champaran as the District Magistrate. Manish Kumar will be new District Magistrate of Lakhisarai.
Neelmani promoted as DG in Bihar
1975 batch IPS officer Neelmani has been promoted to the rank of DG in Bihar.On promotion he has been made DG Home Guards.
IFS changes in Orissa
There is reshuffle of 13 IFS officers in Orissa.Seven IFS officers have been made CCF.
IPS changes in Bihar
Manoj Nath has been appointed DG of the State Sports Authority.R C Sinha will now be ADG Wireless.

IPS changes in Manipur
Imphal West senior superintendent of police L. Kailun and additional SP A.K. Jhaljit have been transferred to Imphal East. Imphal East SP Th. Radheshyam Singh and additional SP Moirangthem Rajen Singh have been transferred to Imphal West district.

Sarita Chauhan is new DC of Jammu
Sarita Chauhan has been appointed new DC of Jammu.
Yeshi Tsering is PS to Dorjee Khandu (UPDATED)
Yeshi Tsering is new Principal Secretary (PS) to Dorjee Khandu Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is an IAS officer of the 1983 batch who belongs to the Assam-Meghalaya(A-M) cadre. So far he was Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in the Arunachal Pradesh state.
R.S.Gujral to be PS to Bhupinder Singh Hooda (UPDATED)
R S Gujral Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)who is an IAS officer of 1976 batch from the Haryana cadre is going to be new Principal Seretary (PS) to Bhupinder Singh Hooda Chief Ministter of Haryana. He is a product of IIM Ahmedabad & is an intelligent bureaucrat. Gujaral has got an effective grip on administrative matters.He is known to be a tough administrator yet he can can carry all together. That is why he is being considered fittest for the job. His monitoring skills of projects will speed up implementation of various projects which had suffered in the past.
Bureaucratic reshuffle on the anvil in Haryana (UPDATED)
As the grapevine has it a bureaucratic reshuffle is on the anvil in Haryana. Besides Commissioners & IGs there will be change of at least seven DCs & nine SPs.

1985 batch of IAS officers to be promoted in Haryana (UPDATED)
A DPC meeting for promotion of 1985 batch IAS officers to the rank of Principal Seretary (PS) is going to be held in Haryana.As the grapevine has it that following officers will be cleared: Surina Rajan Labour Commissioner, P Raghavendra Rao Special Secretary Political Services, P.K.Mahapatra Haryana Government's Delhi based Resident Commissioner, K.K.Khandelwal Additioal Principal Secretary to Haryana Chief Minister ,Ram Niwas,Dhanpat Singh & Vijay Wardhan Special Secretary Finance. Sanjeev Kumar of the same batch will not be considered as he is under suspension in connection with a scam.
P.V.Rathee tipped to be DGP,Haryana (UPDATED)
As the grapevine has it P.V.Rathi DG, CID in Harayana is tipped to be new DGP. It is being felt that incumbent DGP R S Dalal began his innings with high hopes, but could not live up to expectations of people Rathee is 1977 batch IPS officer.
Three IP&T officers to retire (UPDATED)
Mssrs O.P.Veer (Pr.CCA, Delhi), Mrs. Shaukat Ara Tirmizi (Advisor-Finance) and Shri D R Nongrum (Pr.CCA, Kolkata), all HAG officers of 1975 Batch of the Indian P&T, Accounts and Finance Service are reportedly retiring on Friday.
Khan is posted in Bhutan (UPDATED)
Mansoor Khan, IDAS presently working as FA to IMA has been posted as
FA to Border Roads Organisation in Bhutan for two years.
U.S.Dutt, ADG ,Head Quarters in Bihar (UPDATED)
U.S.Dutt(1976-Bihar)who had joined back after return from Central Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will be ADG Head Quaters in Bihar. Earlier, he was Addl. Director, CBI in Delhi.
Vice Admiral Mahadevan to take over charge (UPDATED)
Vice Admiral Ganesh Mahadevan AVSM VSM, currently the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, will take over as the Chief of Materiel on 31 Oct 09 from Vice Admiral Dilip Deshpande AVSM VSM who retired after 40 years of service.
Record Q2 sales of over 3 million tonnes by SAIL (UPDATED)
The unaudited financial results of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) for July-September (Q2) of FY ’10, taken on record by the company’s Board of Directors in Delhi on October 30,2009, showed profit after tax (PAT) at Rs. 1,663 crore, an improvement of 25% in performance over the previous quarter, lower by 17.3% over the corresponding period last year (CPLY). Performance in Q2 improved over the previous quarter (Q1 FY ’10) with the help of several management initiatives contributing nearly Rs. 700 crore, resulting in best-ever Q2 sales and special steel production, substantial additional realisation from sales of secondary products and all-round cost efficiency.During the quarter, SAIL’s net worth has risen by Rs. 1,825 crore to over Rs. 31,000 crore as on 30.9.09 – an increase of Rs. 3,151 crore over net worth as on 31.3.09.Commenting on the company’s performance, SAIL Chairman S.K. Roongta said: “While the overall demand growth for steel products in the country is encouraging, SAIL will continue its rigorous efforts in achieving higher all-round cost efficiencies, better techno-economic parameters, improved production/productivity and thrust on value-added products.”
Choudhary is new CVO Kolkata Port Trust (UPDATED)
S.K. Choudhary has been appointed as Chief Vigilance officer in Kolkata port Trust, Kolkata. He is 1985 batch IDES officer.

Eastern Bridge concludes successfully, IAF team returns to India (UPDATED)
Exercise Eastern Bridge – the first joint air exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) concluded on Thursday, successfully. The exercise was held from Oct 22-29, at RAFO’s Thumrait airbase in Oman.
DGIT (Inv) Lucknow made CCIT (UPDATED)
SC Gangwar, DGIT (Inv) Lucknow has been made CCIT Lucknow.
CCIT-IV Kolkata made CCIT Kolkata (UPDATED)
Gautam Choudhuri, CCIT-IV Kolkata, has been made CCIT Kolkata.
Lakshmi Prasad made DGIT (Systems) Delhi (UPDATED)
Lakshmi Prasad, DGIT (BPR) Delhi has been made DGIT (Systems) Delhi.
Singh to hold addl charge of CCIT-II Mumbai (UPDATED)
RK Singh who has been transferred from CCIT-II Mumbai CCIT Mumbai will also hold the additional charge of CCIT-II Mumbai.
Mrs. Kusum Avasthy Gupta to hold addl charge of CCIT-III Kolkata (UPDATED)
Mrs. Kusum Avasthy Gupta who has been transferred from CCIT-III Kolkata to CCIT-II Kolkata will also hold the additional charge of CCIT-III Kolkata.
Mrs. Meenakshi Singh to hold addl charge of CCIT-II Delhi (UPDATED)
Mrs. Meenakshi Singh who has been transferred from CCIT-II Delhi to CCIT Delhi
will also hold the additional charge of CCIT-II Delhi.
CCIT-X Kolkata to hold addl charge of CCIT-IV Kolkata (UPDATED)
TBC Rozara, CCIT-X Kolkata will hold the additional charge of CCIT-IV Kolkata.
AK Jain to hold addl charge of DGIT (Inv) Lucknow and Chandigarh (UPDATED)
AK Jain, DGIT (Intelligence) Delhi will hold the additional charge of DGIT (Inv) Lucknow and DGIT (Inv) Chandigarh w.e.f. Oct 31, 2009.
YK Gaiah to hold addl charge of CCIT Baroda (UPDATED)
YK Gaiah, CCIT-II Ahmedabad will hold the additional charge of CCIT Baroda w.e.f. Oct 31, 2009.
AK Basu to hold addl charge of CCIT Bhubaneshwar (UPDATED)
AK Basu, CCIT-II Hyderabad will hold the additional charge of CCIT Bhubaneshwar w.e.f. Oct 31, 2009.

CORPORATE
Dhingra to be CMD of ITI !

In all probability, K L Dhingra will be new CMD of the Indian Telephone Industries (ITI).He is presently associated with the HUDCO.

Title: Launch of LIC’s single premium policy- Jeevan Nischay (Table No.199) (UPDATED)
Life Insurance Corporation of India has always been sensitive to the needs of the customers. At LIC, innovation and the restructuring of the product portfolio are done regularly with a view to match people’s changing preferences and rising aspirations. Our policy holders are of utmost importance to us. We launch Jeevan Nischay, a single premium policy with guaranteed maturity benefits exclusively for our existing policy holders. The policy is an extension of the relationship our policyholders enjoy with us and is aimed at reassuring them that we care for our customers.

Jeevan Nischay is a close ended plan wherein a person can take policy on his/ her own life by paying single premium only once at the start of the policy. Assured maturity benefits equal to the Maturity Sum Assured are pre-defined. The specimen Maturity Sum Assured per Rs. 1000/- single premium is given below for some ages and terms:

Policy Term
5 years 7 years 10 years
30 1256 1409 1715
40 1249 1400 1699
50 1226 1369 1645

In addition to the assured maturity benefits, there is provision for the loyalty additions. Depending upon the Corporation’s experience, the policy will be eligible for Loyalty Addition on death during the last policy year or on the Life Assured surviving the stipulated date of maturity at such rate and on such terms as may be declared by the Corporation.

Death benefit under the policy is equal to five times the single premium if death is within first year of taking the policy. In case of the death in subsequent years, the death benefit is equal to the maturity sum assured. In case of the death in last year of the policy, death benefit is equal to the maturity sum assured with declared loyalty additions, if any.

Basic eligibility conditions for taking Jeevan Nischay are as follows:
Minimum age at entry : 18 years (completed)
Maximum age at entry : 50 years (nearest birthday)
Policy term : 5, 7 and 10 years
Minimum Single Premium : Rs. 10,000/-
Maximum Single Premium : Rs. 10,00,000/- (Premium shall be in multiples of Rs.1,000/-)
Maximum Basic Sum Assured (First Year Death Benefit) :
Lower of-
Rs. 50,00,000, and
50% of total Sum Assured (total death benefit) under all existing in force policies

If premium amount is Rs. 25,000 or more, the policyholder will receive higher maturity sum assured due to available incentive. Loan is available under this policy. Policyholder can surrender the policy after one year of commencement of the policy. Also, if the policyholder is not satisfied with the terms and conditions of the policy, he/ she has the option of taking refund within 15 days.

The distinct advantages of Jeevan Nischay are:

Single Premium policy.
Guaranteed Maturity benefits with provision of loyalty additions.
Plan is exclusively for LIC policyholders.
Wide range of policy terms options.

As such Jeevan Nischay is the exclusive plan for LIC policy holders looking for lump sum investment with guaranteed returns.

The Unique Identification No. of the plan is 512N258V01

PLACE: MUMBAI
DATED: 29.10.2009

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Aaj Ki Aawaz
INLD MLA’s came with green turbans and HJC MLA’s came with yellow scarfs around the galaa!!!
Congress MLAs wore nothing special but came prepared to wear out the halaa!!!
 
Without a doubt Congress bought the support of independents!!!
And the Independents have made a pretty packet for themselves and their dependents!!
 
Rumoured that the Independents were ‘locked up’ in Piccadilly Hotel belonging to Venod Sharma!
Of course if you question the Independents 100% jayen ge woh sharma!!
 
Rumored like every deal there was down payment and rest on fulfilment of contract!
Hooda camp was worried that some Independents at the last minute support karr sakthe hai retract!
 
Though HJC’s walkout made matters comfortable!!
But still withdrawal of support would mean in actuality Hooda Sarkaar is unstable!!
 
And Bishnoi left for Delhi after the oath taking to bargain with Congress’s High Command!
Deputy CM’s post and two portfolios karr raha hai Bishnoi demand!!
 
In the House Sharma and Surjewala flittered about!!!!
In Hooda’s ear what did they ‘shout’?????
 
It was a shout because immediately Hooda called for the vote to be taken!!!
What did Messrs. Sharma and Surjewala ‘shout’ that made Hooda waken???
 
Did they notice some of the Independents bargaining with Chautala via sign language??
Seems something going wrong keeya Sharma and Surjewala ne gauge!!!
 
The nervousness of Congress showed that Hooda’s stint will be short and bitter!!!!!!
And the confidence of INLD showed INLD feels every Independent is actually a ‘fence sitter’!!
 
Without a doubt the HJC and Independents will take their flesh ka pound!!!!
And without a doubt Chautala karre ga Independents ko hound!!
 
And on his meddling in a religion’s internal matter Hooda says that he’s taking legal opinion!
Sonia needs to drill some sense into this minion!!
 
Ajit Pawar has let his Uncle know that BJP Sena had offered him the CM’s post!!!!
But the numbers do not support his boast!!!
 
Because there is a 53 seat difference and at most Ajit could have walked out with 20 - 25 MLAs!!
So Ajit needs to mathematically check what he says!!
 
Yes Uncle Sharad Pawar would have been further cut to size much to his dismay and shock!!!
And the few berths Congress had decided to give NCP then Congress would block!!
 
Obama providing money for US Army to buy Taaliban support shows US’s disconnect!
Seems still on what drives Taaliban US’s not been able to connect!!
 
Are the Taaliban Jehadis in it for the money????
That is why Obama’s ‘buy them with money’ initiative sounds funny!!!
 
In the end they’ll take the money and go back to fighting US again!!!
It’s a religion driven problem and with money it’s not going to wane!!!
 
And remember faith can make people do what money can’t!!!!!
So Obama ji phookat mein paisa matt baant (distribute)!!!
 
Is it money that makes them become human bombs.....no way????
'If we die for Islam we'll get Janat' they say!! 
 
And now the Taaliban are going to claim 'we've worn US out'!!!!
We've worn out the most powerful Nation from rooftops they will shout!!!
 
They'll say ' we've won because now US is trying to buy is out'!!!
Thumping their chests from rooftops this they are going to shout!!
 
Big B promised to open a school on Ash's name in Barabanki!!!
But instead handed over land to Jaya Pradha aka Amar's flunky!!!
 
The school was promised so that Big B could wiggle out of a corner of konna!
He got this land via fudging and on this there was lot of ronna donna!!
 
Get ready for excuses on his blog!!!!
And as usual Media he's going to flog!!!
 
Confucius says... with the fame and money he's got he should be a satisfied man!
But seems apne aap pe when it comes to proprierty he's put a ban!!!
Bharat Kumar
aaj_ki_aawaz@yahoo.com

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(The views expressed in this column are of the contributors. We do not owe any responsibility, whatsoever, of the views of our surfers as they are their personal opinion)
Why is CBI discriminatory ?
What prevents the CBI from carrying out checks on all Commissioners of Customs/ Excise and Income Tax? Even the Commissioners/ Vice Chairmen of DDA and MCD/BMC can be covered. The CBI can take up Officers of Joint secretary equivalent in DoT, Petroleum, Civil Aviation subsequently followed by principal secretaries to the state governments and even the district collectors (of course these are junior functionaries and small fry).
Vijay Kumar

Bring in equally effective Revenue Secretary
The government must replace the current Revenue Secretary with someone equally effective upon his retirement. The tenure of this Revenue Secretary, who is the most brilliant officer in Government of India today, has been better than all previous incumbents. The Government must utilise his services post retirement in better assignments in view of his service to the nation.
Arjun Mallik
All are corrupt !
This is with reference to "Austerity for fools...." published in forum. The person has tried to give impression that money is wasted only on CSS/CSSS. One should give comments in forum after due consideration on all aspects. Stories of Technical/Managerial cadres are worse than that of CSS/CSSS. Everybody knows about cadres of technical departments, specialised services cadres very well. Views expressed regarding CSS are far from any logic.
W Mishra
How gracious and kind of Chinese PM !
It is indeed gratifying to note that the Chinese PM has finally passed the Advance Tour Programme of H.H. the Dalai Lamas visit to Arunachal. And he has also approved the Indian PMs TA/DA bill for his visit to Arunachal. How gracious and kind of him! Both the Indian Foreign Secretary and the MOS of MEA, Shashi Tharoor of cattle class fame, explained to the world that it was after all only a foggy boundary that was in dispute, known as the MacMohan Line ,oops sorry it is now called the ManMohan Line and is as flexible as chewing gum. What fools! Read what Oza has to say about Indo tibet relations before China started making imperialist claims on Tibet. Also, China and India are logical rivals as Great Powers in the world. It has nothing whatsoever to do with peripheral issues, like stray yaks and buffaloes crossing the international border. Shashi Tharoor are you counting yaks or sheep?
D Choudhury
It is not the isolated case
There are almost 40 persons drawn from various nationalised banks who are working in the Department of Financial Services for the last ten to fifteen years, drawing their salary from banks/FIs no matter they have work or not. Take for instance the case of one Shaini from Bank of India who was earlier working with JS Amitabh Verma. Inspite of Verma's repatriation to his parent cadre, he is still working in the Banking Department sitting without any work for the last one month.
Satinder Kapur
Whole life is a learning process
I am aghast over the views of B.K. Agarwal. If we go by his logic then we should also say that what is the point of giving Secretary level officers the pay scale of Rs.80,000/- as most of them are on the verge of retirement. The whole life is a learning process. Proper learning makes a citizen decent in society. Why should a CSS officer on the verge of retirement not go on a training. For your kind information, DOP&T is not sending people of CSS, who have less than one year of service left on training.
A Srivastava