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ONLY EYE ACCOUNT OF ANDERSON’S ARREST
(From-Suresh Mehrotra in FPJ in the Edition of December 7 )
Bhopal,Dec 7.It was 9.53 a.m on Friday , “Thank you very much “,said Chairman of the multinational Union Carbide Corporation,Warren Anderson ,to district Magistrate Moti Singh who also is the district collector and SP Swaraj Puri.

The moment the Chairman turned to go to his suite in the modern guest house of the company situated near the upper lake ,the soft-spoken Moti Singh told him “ You are under arrest .”.

For the Chairman of the multinational company , it was a big shock “Beg your pardon “,he said ,surprised “You are under arrest “,Moti Singh repeated.The Chairman pf the Indian unit of the Union Carbide,Keshub Mahindra and Managing Director of the Company V P Gokhale were also arrested.

“What we do and what don’t “.The tall and lanky Chairman asked the Magistrate.”You be here and don’t go out “ he was told.

Anderson was released on a bail bond of Rs 25’000 this afternoon.

Soon after his release ,Anderson was flown to New Delhi in the State Government’s plane.

Earlier when the flight arrived ,airport manager Khanna requested the mediamen not to use their cameras as photography is prohibited at the airport. As they alighted the officials politely told them to accompany them as the people may get violent on seeing them.The Chairman expressed his gratitude for gesture.

Before the foreign cameramen swung into action ,they were whisked away by the officials in the Collector’s car awaiting at the air strip.The car was being driven by the Superintendent of Police .Next to him was the young assistant Inspector General of Police of Special Branch ,Vijay Raman (Now Special DG CRPF) ,Anderson
,Mahindra and Gokhale were sitting in the rear.
Will Secretary Coal move to Planning Commission ?
Secretary Coal C Balakrishnan is likely to be moved to the Planning Commission. He is 1974 batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre.
Who will be Commissioner Bureau of Civil Aviation ?
G S Mallhi and Sanjeev Dayal are now out of the race for the post of Commissioner Bureau of Civil Aviation. While the UPSC has reportedly did not clear the name of 1974 batch Haryana cadre IPS officer Mallhi, after becoming Police Commissioner of Mumbai 1977 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre Sanjeev Dayal is unlikely to move Delhi. The post has been lying vacant for the last five months.
Singh to be ED (Security) ONGC ?
S N Singh is likely to be appointed ED (Security) in the ONGC. He is 1986 batch IPS officer of Manipur-Tripura cadre.
Nitin Gokarn poised to be Jt Secretary Transport
As the grapevine has it, Nitin Gokarn is poised to join the Transport Ministry of Government of India (GOI) on central deputation as Joint Secretary. He is an IAS officer of the 1990 batch who belongs to the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
Baba Ramdeo for 5 lakh members in each constituency
Baba Ramdeo has made up its mind to cultivate 5 lakh members in each Lok Sabha constituency. Some say that he has even started working on it.
Gurcharan Das is Member of Vigilance Advisory Council
Gurcharan Das , Writer is the Member of the reconstituted Vigilance Advisory Council, first set up by the Commission in the year 2004, with persons of great eminence as its members to advise and guide the Commission from time to time in the discharge of its statutory duties.
RPO Bangalore moves to New York
Regional Passport officer ,Bangalore R Ravindra has been moved to Indian Embassy in New York as First Secretary.
An IFS officer likely to replace A.K.Goyal in MoEF
As the grapevine has it an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer is likely to replace A.K. Goyal as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF).  Deputation tenure of A.K. Goyal, present incumbent concludes on June 18, 2010.
S. Jaganathan Director Finance in MoEF to return
S.Jaganathasn Director Finance in the Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF) of the Railways is retuning to his parent cadre.
Will Laxman Das be Member of CBDT ?
If top sources are to be believed chances of Laxman Das,s becoming Member of the CBDT are fifty –fifty.
C.B. Paliwal poised to be CVO, SAIL
C. B. Paliwal is poised to be Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in the SAIL. Presently, Paliwal is Joint Secretary in DoPT.  He is an IAS officer of the 1982 batch who belongs to the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
Posting of CCITs soon
Posting of about half a dozen Chief Commissioners of Income Tax is going to take place this month.
Anindo Mazumdar’s fate hangs in a balance
As the grapevine has it fate of Anindo Mazumdar, an IAS of the UT cadre belonging to the 1985 batch has been running from pillar to post as he is without an office. Mazumdar who was posted as Joint Secretary Shipping earlier was posted as Joint Secretary Agriculture, but he was not being relieved because his reliever was critically ill. Mazumdar’s reliever was Rajeev Dube (49), Deputy Chairman of Kolkata Port Trust,
in charge of Haldia dock, a 1987 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre.  Dubey had died of illness on June 3, 2010. Meanwhile, Anindo Mazumdar was relieved on June 4, 2010 and he reported to the Agriculture Ministry to assume his charge on June 7, 2010. However, he was denied a chance to join despite a clear-cut order of the DoPT.
Arun Sen Additional PCCF elevated to HAG in Rajasthan
Arun Sen Additional PCCF Soil Conservation with the Rajasthan Government has been elevated as PCCF and the Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) of Rs. 75500-Rs.80000. However, he will get HAG from the date he assumes charge as PCCF Working Plan and Land Settlement.
Race for the post of Rajasthan Chief Secretary hotsup
As the current incumbent T Srinivasan is due to retire in a couple of months, two clear frontrunners have emerged for the post of Chief Secretay of Rajasthan - Salauddin Ahmed of 1975 batch and C K Mathew of 1977 batch. While a powerful lobby is pushing for Mathew, many in the Congress believe that having first ever Muslim incumbent as Chief Secretary of the state will send a strong message to the minority community. As both officers are considered competent and honest, ignoring any one of them will not be easy for the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
HRD Ministry to get two Directors soon
As the grapevine has it, the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry at the centre is shortly going to get two lady officers as Directors.
More discipline & accountability in Air India
As the grapevine has it, there will be more discipline & accountability in the National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL) of which CMD is Arvind Jadhav (IAS, 1978 batch –Karnataka cadre).
Varki is number two in panel for MD HAB
K V Varki is number two in the panel for the post of MD Hinsustan Anti-biotiics.He is presently with HOCL.
Gaur is new Director AYUSH
Vikram Singh Gaur is new Director AYUSH in the Government of India. He is 1986 batch IFS officer.
One more Advisor in Jharkhand soon
One more Advisor to the Jharkhand Governor is being appointed after the Rajya Sabha elections on June 17.
Meeting a Secretary is not free of cost these days
Even meeting a Secretary in the Government of India is not free of cost these days. The mediators (read brokers) capable of getting an appointment with the secretaries now charge Rs. One lakh to Rs. Five lakh for providing the service.
Justice Iqbal is CJ of Madras High Court
Acting CJ of the Jharkhand High Court Justice M I Iqbal has been appointed new Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.

( We said this on June 7 )
Deoskar is new SP of Indore
Makrand Deoskar has been posted as new SP of Indore in Madhya Pradesh. He is 1997 batch IPS officer.

CORPORATE
Top most priority of ITDC is Common Wealth Games
Dr Lalit K Panwar who had assumed charge as new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) in middle of April 2010 is according top most priority to preparations for the Common Wealth Games (CWG) to be held in October 2010 and post CWG period. Panwar means business at ITDC. This thing he had made clear from the day one. Earlier, he was Principal Secretary School Education with the Rajasthan government He is IAS officer of the 1979 batch who belongs to the Rajasthan cadre.

Dr. Panwar who has many firsts to his credit in an interview to whispersinthecorridors.com unfolded his plan and vision. He told Sanjeev Majupuria ,Editor & Country Head with whispersinthecorridors.com “During the Games period, ITDC would set the highest standards of service. Post CWG our efforts would be to take this forward and concentrate on the Brand Value of the Group. We would maintain the same standards and ensure that the complete experience of guests should be qualitative in all respects.” He also has many plans for improving ITDC’s image.

He prefers to maintain a low profile, but knows his job very well. Dr. Panwar has, had the distinction of having served the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) as its CMD for five years. Dr.Panwar who had obtained his Ph.D from the Rajasthan University in 1998 was also Director, Tourism with the Rajasthan Government. He had done his PhD in Ecotourism. Besides, Dr. Lalit K Panwar has authored two books. One of them was titled “Ecotourism in Indian Desert” while he was co-author of a book on “Palace on Wheels” with Mrs. Dharmendra Kanwar. It may be recalled here that Dr. Panwar was instrumental of “Palace on Wheels” on broad gauge line.

Here are excerpts from his interview:

Q.1. What are your priorities as C&MD of the ITDC?

Reply. My immediate priority is to ensure good infrastructure at The Ashok, Samrat and Janpath hotels for the Common Wealth Games (CWG). Both Janpath and Samrat are on schedule and almost 70 percent work has been completed. There is some delay at The Ashok as we are not able to hand over the entire complex for renovation due to operational reasons. However the renovation work has been accelerated and should be completed by August. ITDC is managing the 2709 flats at Vasant Kunj and 1168 flats in the Games Village. ITDC has also been entrusted with the furnishing, housekeeping and management of the food court in Vasant Kunj. The task of illuminating 11 monuments in Delhi as well as running the Light & Sound show at Purana Qila, Delhi are also among our priorities. In all, our main priorities, as of now is the management of the preparations for the Common Wealth Games and adhere to the time schedules as set by the Ministry of Tourism.

Q2. Do you think that ITDC will be able to meet challenges of accommodation before Common Wealth Games to be held in October 2010?

Reply. Yes. I am confident that the ITDC will be able to meet challenges of accommodation before CWG to be held in 2010. My teams are working 24X7 to complete all these projects in time.

Q3. What steps have you planned to boost Business & image of ITDC in India & Abroad?

Reply. At present the image of ITDC requires a strong marketing thrust in terms of status positioning in the existing as well as potential markets, both in India & abroad. Aggressive marketing efforts require to be supported by concerted publicity efforts for some of our commercial services wings. Two of our divisions – The Ashok Travel & Tours and Ashok Creatives require to be brought back into the limelight. We are ready to offer ATT all possible infrastructure support to compete with leading tour companies in the market. A broader horizon is envisaged for Ashok Creatives, the communication arm of ITDC, to work on lines of a government – run agency and also source in works from State Government Tourism bodies

Q4. What are challenges that you see as ITDC Chief?

Reply. The major challenges foreseen today are probably going to be post CWG – specially in terms of tourist arrivals/occupancy. Under the circumstances thrust would be on wooing the domestic/international tourist.

During the Games period, ITDC would set the highest standards of service. Post CWG our efforts would be to take this forward and concentrate on the Brand Value of the Group. We would maintain the same standards and ensure that the complete experience of guests should be qualitative in all respects.

Q.5. What steps are you taking for improving ITDC’s image?

Reply. First, we are concentrating on the travel trade to source in maximum arrivals. Simultaneously we are concentrating on (1) the traditional tools of image building. Extensive coverage in the print, electronic, radio and outdoors – both in India & abroad. (2) To build up the media as a “friend” in order to maintain a consistent image based on “Trust” and Performance. (3) To promote goodwill through the word - of -mouth publicity concept.

Q.6. Where do you see India Globally in tourism sector by the year 2030?

Reply. India is set for great growth in the coming years. Considering the average spend of an average tourist today with substantial disposable incomes, coupled with the technological developments and better communication networks, we envisage India’s position globally as high and financially stable. With a product range much. India can hope to be a year round destination and for every one…both in the domestic as well as global tourism sectors.

Rajan is Additional Director Axis Bank
 M. S. Sundara Rajan, former CMD, Indian Bank has been appointed as an Additional Independent Director of Axis Bank Limited with immediate effect.
Takashina is Nikon India MD
Nikon India has appointed Hiroshi Takashina as the new Managing Director for India. Mr. Takashina takes over from  Hidehiko Tanaka w.e.f. May 31, 2010.
Bhagia appointed Star India VP Digital
STAR India has appointed Lalit Bhagia as vice president, digital (internet and mobile).
Lal is Marketing Head of Intex Technologies (India) Ltd
Vinayak Kumar Lal has been appointed as Head of Marketing at Intex Technologies (India) Ltd
Central Bank of India on hiring spree
Grapevine has it that the Central Bank of India is now on a hiring spree for probationary officers

Aaj Ki Aawaz
The then Chief Secretary and Collector acted only on orders to release Anderson !
On Arjun Singh’s orders this was done!!
 
And Arjun Singh was on orders from his High Command!!!
And High Command did what US did demand!!
 
Anderson was flown to Delhi and had tea with Gyani Zail Singh!!
All this should make you with anger singe!!
 
Had this accident taken place in US the damages would run in trillions!!
However as it took place in India damages run in millions!!
 
Indian lives are cheap and US lives are priced very steep!!
Americans must wonder Indian lives are so cheap and still more than us they weep!!
 
When an Indian and American dies if a ‘mourning meter’ reading is taken it will be clear!
That in mourning the dead India ke US not even near!!
 
And now US wants to protect itself with the Nuke Civil Liability Bill!!
And US feels where there is Mohna there is a way to enforce its will!!
 
Sometimes I feel Mohna loves Uncle Sam!!!!
And for India he just cares a damn!!
 
Otherwise how can someone push for the Nuke Civil Liability Bill in its present form!
Even in the heart of an Indian who is not very patriotic this Bill raises a storm!!
 
Okay he may be blinded by the Nuclear Bill and in a tearing hurry to see it fructify!!
And for this everything he may be willing to defy!!
 
Without a doubt a US Company was responsible for the Bhopal Gas leak!!!
And despite this via the Nuke Civil Liability Bill India is willing to ‘turn its other cheek’!
 
PC will firefight the Bhopal Gas Tragedy injustice fire!!
And Pranab ko to fight the caste census fire kiya hai ‘hire’!!
 
Now there are demands that religion should be included in the census!!
I'm sure in other Countries people must be saying ' are Indians out of their senses'??
 
India faces such daunting problems and in a census its getting mired!!!
On the shoulders of a census political guns are being fired!!

Its clear that in the Bhopal Gas tragedy justice has been delayed and denied!
And via the Nuke Civil Liability Bill justice is again being defied!!
 
Confucius says…. India badly needs an enema to purge out the waste!!!
Should be done with haste!

Adds..... Indians should always come first for our decision makers!!
At present they say they are pro India and Indians but reality is they are the biggest fakers!

Bharat Kumar

FORUM
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No need to sign the agreement with the devil
Children of civil servants are a disillusioned lot having been witness to un-deployability of their parent(s) while in service and un-employability after retirement, "without the right connections"!. They find it more attractive to explore other avenues available.
M L Gupta

CGHS Doctor was wrong
There was a article on the website by some Benjamin, Retired Deputy Secretary who is a CGHS Beneficiary.  My submission to Benjamin would be that the CGHS Doctor was wrong in not referring him to the referral hospital. So, he should rather go to any of the emergency of the referral hospital and get his treatment.  
S. Kishore

Wonder !
Wonder which species wrote the critical story on "human rights " of dogs ?
Bret

Have a close look
The Technology Advisory Group should have a close look at the massive hardware and software requirements of CBDT and CBEC, especially the concerted attempt to ignore Linux Freeware in favour of proprietory licenced based softwares of Microsoft.
Vijay Kumar

Nothing concrete
With respect to following comments on your website, I see nothing concrete that can change the scenario so drastically. It appears usual media hype. "While 10 percent Muslims are said to have supported Narendra Modi during the previous elections, in the next polls about 25 percent Muslims are expected to favour him. Is it not a subject of research ?."
Babubhai Vaghela, Ahemdabad

Union Carbide case
Union Carbide was represented by Fali Nariman in the Supreme Court. While media is projecting Ahemdi responsible for diluting the charges and rightly so , no one is speaking about role of FS Nariman who represented Union carbide and is known to be otherwise a highly conscientious judge.While we claim to be an emerging power, we behave as if we are actually a banana republic.How is that all those national leaders who are otherwise very vocal and never miss an opportunity to speak up are totally silent and behaving as if nothing has happened .
Sudhir Chopra