What people say about us !

Presently, you are great whistle-blower in India. Lot of thanks to your website.

Sukumaran T

Aaj Ki Aawaz

Sonia Madam it's said in kalyug if baby did not cry Mother would not give baby dudu (milk)!

Sonia Madam Ji says 'when PM has committed to Lokpal Bill why all the noise'.... without noise in the first place Lokpal Bill would not even have come up...and if after the initial noise had Team Anna not kept up the pressure by now the Government would have put the Lokpal Bill into 'tandha basta or cold box'????? Madam Ji in UPA Raj it's not just Kalyug it is ghor ghor Kalyug.... innocent people at Ramlila were thrashed as they slept...... then PM who had a honest reputation lost it when he was forced to give a one clean chit after another ..... even to Raja...... then revelation that 2 G could have cost India Rs. 1.76 lakh crores..... then Anna and his team are jailed.... and abused black and blue.... then Team Anna are subjected to investigation as if they are 'traitors'.....the list goes on and on!!! There is so much more prior to where I started and ended!! Madam ji how can you expect Indians to believe what you or PM says????

PM has issued clean chit to Pakistan!!!
You can say 'let down Hindustan'!!!

First PM said Gilani is a man of peace!!! No way!!!! Had he been a man of peace he would firstly not have made it as Pakistan's PM and even if he had he would have been sacked by now!!! Then PM has said Pak Army is working to further peace... I'm sure Kiyani must have had a good laugh... or maybe this statement got him worried... because the terror lot must be up in arms hearing PM's statement..... they must be saying Kayani is a 'double agent'!!! Then PM described 26/11 as an incident.... as if it were an accident... so Kasab should be tried for rash driving!!!! Words show how the mind is working!! A little bird tells me that this is Congress's last ditch attempt to gain some credibility!!! Withdrawal of AFSPA too is part of this plan... please do remember the only non Congress Party Leader to have a hotline with Rahul is Omar!! This is for sure if the plan succeeds, which I do not think there is a hope in hell, Rahul will grab credit and if it fails , which in all probability it will, PM takes the blame!!

Now please await for 2 G file that CBI was hiding 'to speak'!!!
Swamy already has a copy of the file as per a leak!!

The 2 G file that CBI has kept hidden is bombastic, to put it lightly!! Swamy has already warned CBI that it should not attempt any 'dirty tricks' or 'doctoring of the file'... like removal of letters and notings!!! It is rumoured that a senior Cabinet Minister, not Pranab Da, has handed over to Swamy copy of the file!! It is said 90% of the Cabinet is anti PC!!! And Swamy has said that he will reveal the dubious role of someone very close to Sonia!! As per rumours this person has a share in Unitech..... he's also heavily invested in land banks with builders!!! Legal luminaries say that PC's 'goose is cooked' and he'll have to quit the Cabinet.... Justice Singhvi is a thorough and honest Judge.... so getting around Judiciary angle is out of the question.... or Amar Singh's expertise could have come handy!!

Banners in UP calls Rahul to take over and correct UPA's blunders!!!!
Has Congress lost it one wonders???

Congress keeps Sonia's illness a State Secret.... and you have banners appearing in UP egging Rahul to take over from his sick mother, meaning she's terminally ill, and to correct UPA's blunders!!! He has also being projected as Congress's Angry Young Man..... so now do expect Rahul to get livid in Public with Congressmen and Officials!! Another worrying fact for Gandhis is that Jan Lokpal Bill has got thumbs up for voters in Gandhi Burroughs in UP.... showing that definitely there is loss of control.... some time back the same Public would have driven pollsters out!!!! And many people also do feel that very soon Priyanka's banners will also appear.. this time the banners will say .... Mummy is ill so Priynaka should step in and help Rahul Bhaiya!!!

PS..... Barkah must be really having clout.... she spoke to Arun Jaitely not to take up Radiia matter in RS and he did not...shows Jaitley in very poor light!!! Kingfisher was done in because King of Good times himself or Corporately his Companies are wasters....wasting percolates from the top... in the Airline slot that Kingfisher has positioned itself ... money saved is money earned.... give this airline a bailout and in 6 months it'll be needing a even bigger handout.... the bigger you mess up the more likely is the chance that Government will come to your help!!!!

Bharat Kumar
aaj_ki_aawaz@yahoo.com

Will Digvijay Singh be political advisor?
It is heard that there is a move to change political advisor of the Congress party in the event of Rahul Gandhi taking charge. Digvijay Singh is likely to replace Ahmed Patel for the same slot.

Did PM oppose Rahul Gandhi being working president?
Did Indian Prime Minister Dr. Man Mohan Singh oppose induction of AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi as AICC working president? This question is hot topic of discussion in corridors of power.

Will Pranab and Chidambaram feud increase?
There is every possibility that the PIL in the Supreme Court over the appointment of SEBI Chief, U K Sinha, will accelerate the ongoing feud between present Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, say people close to the development.
Narendra Modi creates a Storm in China

Narendra Modi creates a Storm in China
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to China has created a storm. Communist Party of China (CPC)accorded him reception and honour not witnessed for any Indian leader in recent years. Going by dossiers sent to MEA, Modi's meetings were a roaring success with business community attending in large numbers. South Block seems baffled with this unusual interest shown by China in Narendra Modi's series of meeting with senior party functionaries. Is China trying to sense Modi's mindset before 2014 Polls?

BUREAUCRACY

P K Sinha to be Secretary, Overseas Affairs?
Grapevine has it that Special Secretary Petroleum, P K Sinha, is being appointed new Secretary of Indian Overseas affairs. He is a 1977 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.

Partha Pratim Mitra to get an assignment in Petroleum Ministry
Partha Pratim Mitra is poised to get an assignment as the Additional Secretary in the Petroleum Ministry. He is an Indian Economic Service (IES) officer of the 1979 batch. Recently, his name was cleared for elevation as an Additional Secretary in the Government of India (GoI).

B S Mishra to be CVO, CIL
B S Mishra is going to be new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of the Coal India Ltd (CIL). He is an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of 1989 batch who belongs to the Manipur-Tripura (M-T) cadre.

Rajiv Sharma is new JS Forests and Environment
Dr Rajiv Sharma is new Joint Secretary, Forests and Environment in the Government of India. He is a 1982 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre.

Empanelment of 1992 batch IPS officers delayed
Empanelment of 1992 batch of IPS officers has been delayed.

Jugnu Gupta to be a Director in Cabinet Secretariat
As the grapevine has it, Jugnu Gupta - an officer of the Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS) on central deputation - is poised be a Director in the Cabinet Secretariat. He belongs to 1990 batch.

R Venkatramanan posted in Mumbai
R Venkatramanan, Deputy Director (Adhoc), in the office of the Principal Director of Commercial Audit & Ex- Officio Member Audit Board-II, Mumbai, on relief from his present duties by Dharmendra Kumar has been posted as Deputy Accountant General (Adhoc: Coml.), in the office of the Accountant General (Commercial Audit), Mumbai, Maharashtra, against an existing vacancy.

All files to be routed through Pulok Chatterjee
Prime Minister's Office has issued orders stating that all type of files will now move through Principal Secretary, Pulok Chatterjee to Prime Minister for approval.

Neeraj Kumar wants to continue in Tihar?
There was a move to shift DG of Tihar Jail, Neeraj Kumar, as Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs. 1976 batch UT cadre IPS officer, Kumar, is reportedly unwilling to move from the present posting.

Subhash Joshi is front-runner for SS Home
Subash Joshi, Special DG, CRPF, North East Guwahati, Assam, is reportedly front-runner for the post of Special Secretary (Internal-Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs. He is 1976 batch IPS officer of Uttarakhand cadre.

Panel for Secretary (Security) sought
Competent Authority has asked MHA, Government of India, to send a panel of candidates as soon as possible for the position of Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat.

DPC held in IB
DPC of Joint Deputy Director for cadre promotion in Intelligence Bureau was held in Delhi last week.

Saratkar Kapilkumar Chindurio to join as SP in NHRC
Saratkar Kapilkumar Chindurio, SP, Thoothukudi District, has been appointed as SP, NHRC, Government of India. He is an IPS Officer of 2002 batch who belongs to the Tamil Nadu Cadre.

Maheshwari promoted in UP
A P Maheswari has been promoted and posted as Additional DG, (Vigilance), Government of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. He is an IPS officer of 1984 Batch who belongs to the UP cadre.

Singh to be Dy. Secretary Mines?
Pushpender Rajputh, G M, Food Corp of India (FCI), Lucknow is likely to be laterally shifted as Deputy Secretary (Mines), Government of India. He is an IAS Officer of 1999 batch who belongs to the Himachal Pradesh cadre.

H N Singh is Director Election Commission
H N Singh has been appointed as Director in the Election Commission, Government of India, which is a newly created post. He is an IRS officer of 1994 batch.

T R Meena to be member IT, Appellate Tribunal
Income Tax Commissioner T R Meena is being appointed as member of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.

Will Pramod Kumar join GoI?
Pramod Kumar, IGP, Armed Police, Chennai, is likely to be appointed Joint Director, Enforcement, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. He is an IPS officer of 1989 batch who belongs to the TN cadre.

Dr. S K Khanduri poised to be IG, MoEF
Dr. S K Khanduri on central deputation is poised to be IG in the Ministry of Environment & Forest (MoEF). He is an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of 1984 batch who belongs to the Kerala cadre.

Third law attack on regulators
The Government of India (GoI) under the UPA-II being led by Prime Minister Dr. Man Mohan Singh is facing second attack on a regulator. First, was against appointment of the then Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) P J Thomas. As a sequel to Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court, Thomas had to exit from CVC's post earlier. Second attack has been made in the shape of another Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court whereby appointment of U K Sinha as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been challenged. Third, was a ruling by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) whereby appointment of Chief Statistician of India (CSI) was set aside.

Uniqueness in a family
Interesting family history of one of the lady officers in the batch. The uniqueness lies in the family story of a graduating lady officer, Ms Manusmriti, IPS, who represents the fourth generation of a family serving police continuously since 1921. Uninterrupted police service rendered by four generations of the same family. Manusmriti's father, Kamlendra Prasad is an IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre since 1981. He is serving as Director of National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, a training institute in Delhi. Her grandfather Arbind Prasad had entered Bihar Police as a Sub-Inspector in 1952 and served up to 1988. At the police academy Manusmriti had been awarded trophy for topping in Law examination held during the IPS training. She was earlier awarded Director's gold medal at the National Academy of Administration, LBSNAA, Mussoorie.

Will army officers appear for IPS?
There is a buzz that serving permanent commission army officers of age group upto 32 with 10 yrs of service will be allowed to appear in limited competitive exam for IPS w.e.f. 2012.

Will Singhal join GoI?
Name of Ajay Singhal, IG, Haryana, is now in circulation for the position of Joint Director, Enforcement, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. He is an IPS officer of 1992 batch who belongs to Haryana cadre.

Sunita Kejriwal repatriated
Ms. Sunita Kejriwal, Director, DoPT, Government of India, has been repatriated to her parent cadre. She is likely to join as OSD (Commissioner DIT office) which is an Additional Commissioner rank position. She is an Indian Revenue Service officer.

Will Chauhan return to UP?
Devendra Singh Chauhan, IG Pers, (FHQ) SSB, New Delhi, is likely to be repatriated to his parent cadre, Uttar Pradesh on the request of the state Government. He is an IPS officer of 1988 batch who belongs to UP cadre.

Pakistan : EC Secretary gets 2 years extension in service
Pakistan's federal government has granted two years extension in service to Ishtiaq Ahmed Khan, Secretary of the country's election commission. There have been rumours of early elections in Pakistan but even if these are held as per schedule in 2013, Ishtiaq Ahmed will continue as the election commission's Secretary after the extension. According to government sources the extension has been granted 'in the interest of continuity on the recommendation of the CEC'.

ICFRE, IIFM Bhopal jointly hold forestry workshop in Beijing
The sound professional background of India is gaining the attention of the world on forestry. The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, IIFM, Bhopal, jointly held a workshop on "Community Forestry" as side event in Beijing on November 11, 2011, during Asia Pacific Forestry week (7th to 12th Nov). The event was very well attended by representatives of 20 countries including Ministry of Environment and Forest officers. Dr VK Bahuguna, DG ICFRE gave the policy brief on Joint ForestryManagement (JFM) and the recent thrust given by him on undertaking livelihood research for the forest dwellers and Government of India (GoI) policy. Dr R.B. Lal gave a brief presentation on the work done by IIFM Bhopal. The balance approach of JFM was very well received by the delegates as India's quest for balancing scientific management with social issues. Representatives of other countries cautioned on science loosing focus in community forestry. The Chinese Academy of Forestry wanted ICFRE to lead the collaboration in Asian region on forestry research and its Director specially met Dr V.K. Bahuguna DG, ICFRE. A delegation of four officers from ICFRE was led by Dr.V.K. Bahuguna. In all, a total 12 participants attended the Beijing meet from India through sponsorship.

Four IES get Secretary rank
As many four Indian Economic Service (IES) officers belonging to 1975 - 76 batches have been elevated to Secretary level. They are: Ashok Sahu, PK Padhy, Ms S Bhawani and Ms Ganga Murthy.

15 IES Officers elevated to Addl.Secretaty level
As many as fifteeen Indian Economic Service (IES) officers belonging to batches of 1976-80 have been elevated to Addtitional Secretary level. They are: Basudev Mohanty, R Viswanathan, Ms. Vineeta Kumar, M C Singhi, Nirmal Singh, Arvind Kumar, R S Ahlawat, Partha Pratim Mitra, Ms. Aditi S Ray, Dr. Joseph Abraham, Ms. Chandralekha Malviya, C Chandra Mohan, Ms. K S Uma, D S Kolamkar and R K Manchanda.

ITSA seeks intervention by Secretary, DoT
In the wake of repatriation of 1600 Indian Telecom Service (ITS) officers who were selected by UPSC, the ITS Association (ITSA) has sought intervention by the Secretary, Department of Telecom (DoT).The ITSA has urged the Secretary DoT that officers may be allowed to report to the respective territorial TERM Cell or CCA unit instead of TEC, Delhi. This will avoid logistical nightmare for the concerned unit i.e. TEC, which will be required to take care of hundreds of very senior level (HAG/SAG/JAG) officers involved in this exercise. This will also save avoidable expenditure of the Government around Rs. 20 crore in giving TA Advance cum Transfer grant to the officers, once from their place of posting to New Delhi and then again from New Delhi to their subsequent place of posting pointed out ITSA.

Online ERS for CSS officers
The query module for the online ERS for CSS officers (based on IAS) is to be out very soon. Few CSS officers have not submitted their proforma for the same to US (CS-I). The DOPT has been again and again reminding and sending out circulars to ministries and departments for the follow-up of the same to implement the online ERS. The ERS would help to restructure the CSS cadre and efficiently and effectively monitor the postings of CSS officers likewise of IAS cadre.

Collectors' conference on in Tamil Nadu
Two day Collectors' conference that began in Chennai on November 13, 2011 will be concluding on November 14, 2011. It is quite significant because this is maiden conclave ever since AIADMK led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha returned to power in summers of 2011.

Deswal is ADG, CID in Haryana
S S Deswal has joined as Additional DGP (CID) HQ, Haryana Police, Panchkula, Chandigarh. He was Commissioner of Police, Gurgaon. He is an IPS officer of 1984 batch who belongs to the Haryana cadre.

Ms Dakshita Das posted to Northern Railway (UPDATED)
Ms Dakshita Das, SAG/IRAS, on return from deputation, has been posted to Northern Railway (NR).

Newly promoted GMs in insurance sector join (UPDATED)
Newly promoted General Managers have taken charge in Non-Life PSU Insurace companies.A.K.Bhandari has joined as GM General Insurance Public Sector Association (GIPSA), H.G Rokade has joined as GM Oriental Insurance co Ltd, S. Ramabhadran and P.Nayak have joined as GM New India Assurance co Ltd, N.N.Mohan and P.K.Bhagat have joined as GM at General Insurance Corporation Of India,Mumbai and M.V.V.Chalam has joined as Secretary General Governing Body of General Insurance Council.

Two IAS officers transferred in Haryana (UPDATED)
J Ganeshan, IAS, (HY : 2006) ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Rewari has been transferred as ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Mewat while Pankaj, IAS, (HY : 2009), Sub Divisional Officer ( C) , Ellenabad, has been transferred as Sub Divisional Officer ( C), Rohtak.

(DEBATE)
EMPANELMENT IN GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Whether administrative procedure for empanelment of Additional Secretary and Secretary in the Government of India is fair and legally sound?
Mail your views to suresh.mehrotra@yahoo.com or mehrotra.suresh@gmail.com

CORPORATE

Money routing to tax havens still in favor
Harassed by the tax authorities most businessmen are looking for routing their hard earned incomes to tax havens. Chartered Accountants are finding out new ways to route the money through various channels abroad as businessmen are repeatedly requesting the same to evade taxmen. There is continuous harassment by indirect tax authorities over some penalty or the other and the businessmen say they cannot concentrate on business so they are continually looking for options to park fund outside, says a Chartered Accountant.

Harbinder Singh set to join APTEL
As the grapevine has it, Harbinder Singh on central deputation is set to join as Registrar of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). Presently, he is ADJ Agra. Initially his term will be of three years.

Prakash Industries going slow on power plant
Regulatory hurdle slow down Prakash Industries plan of setting up its 125 mw power plant.

Mytrah Energy appoints new member on its board
Mytrah Energy has appointed Russel Walls and Peter Neville as independent non executive board members.

Reddy joins Mytrah Energy
UB Reddy has joined Mytrah Energy as Chief Operating Officer

Navlekar is CFO Mytrah Energy
Shirish Navlekar is appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Mytrah Energy

Kailas appointed MD Mytrah Energy
Vikram Kailas has been appointed as Managing Director Mytrah Energy.

Commodore Subramaniyam resigns as Director, Suryachakra Power Corporation Ltd
Commodore K. V. Subramaniyam YSM (Rtd.) has resigned as Director of Suryachakra Power Corporation Ltd with effect from October 30, 2011 due to personal reasons.

Kak appointed Director, S Kumars Nationwide Ltd
S. Kumars Nationwide Limited has appointed Susheel Kak as Director of the company with immediate effect.

Sultan appointed Addl. Director, Almondz Global Securities Ltd
Almondz Global Securities Limited has appointed Abdul Redha Mustafa Abdul Redha Sultan as an Additional Director of the company w.e.f. November 11, 2011.

Desai resigns as Independent Director, Spanco Ltd
Prakash Desai, Independent Director, Spanco Ltd has resigned from the directorship of the company with effect from November 12, 2011.

Daruwalla appointed Addl. Director, Gammon Infrastructure Projects Ltd
Gammon Infrastructure Projects Limited has appointed Ms. H.A. Daruwalla as an Additional Director of the company.

Chaudhary appointed Whole-time Director, Jundal Saw Ltd
Jindal Saw Limited has appointed H. S. Chaudhary as a Whole-time Director for a further period of two years, w.e.f. November 1, 2011.

Majumdar appointed CFO, REI Agro Ltd
REI Agro Limited has appointed Ranjan Majumdar as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company.

Mavinkurve nominated on Board of Andhra Cements Ltd
Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IDFC) has nominated Vinayak Mavinkurve on the Board of Andhra Cements Ltd with immediate effect.

Kamath resigns from the Board of Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd
K. V. Kamath has resigned from the Board of The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd with effect from November 11, 2011.

Ananth resigns as Director, Tata Chemicals Ltd
Dr. M. S. Ananth has resigned as Director of Tata Chemicals Ltd with effect from November 11, 2011.

Be prepared for quota agitations

Now that we have had lots of coverage on corruption, be prepared for quota agitations for Muslims, Christians, Dalits, OBCs, MBCs, BCs, EBCs.

A K Singh

Is govt serious to eradicate corruption ?

If government is really serious in eradicating corruption it should call for information from officers about how many cases of corruption have been suppressed/closed. Since ministries and departments will never provide such information, therefore the best way is to allow staff to provide this information and provided protection to anyone giving correct information. But unfortunately whistleblowers are heavily penalised in the present system. A thorough review of government instructions on vigilance clearance needs to be carried out. Anyone having vigilance case against him even if no charge sheet issued must not be promoted because charge-sheets are being delayed deliberately. Such officers get promotion, then charge-sheet is decided. They keep low profile for 5 years and then get next promotion. government needs to be tough against such cases but it takes soft stand and always safeguards interest of corrupt. This is reason why corrupt officers are provided free lawyer in Lokpal but the whistleblower can be jailed. In such a scenario, corruption can not be rooted out.

Kishen Mohan Singla

Manipur is a failed state

Manipur as on today is a failed state. Congress government at the center & state have failed miserably on all fronts. Four months of economic blockade by ethnic groups of Kukis/Nagas have left the peoples fuming. Any agitation will be dealt under the Arm force special power act. Democracy has been massacred. Nobody can raise a voice. In corruption, Manipur is no 1.Even appointment of 4th grade staff, one has to shell out Rs.10/lacs minimum. Center does not care as it has only 2MPs in Lok sabha. Armed forces available in spite of using to clear the blockade are being used against the innocent public. Peoples are regretting that state's merger with India in 1949 for better has become nightmare. Government of India is ready to help Lybia for its reconstruction but not willing to sort out the problem in Manipur. Government does not want to extend construction of National highway/Rail link to the valley of Manipur for the best reason known to the Congress Government. How long to live as 2nd class ctizen ? CM is center's chosen inefficient & corrupt representative. God bless the peoples of Manipur known for their rich culture, welcoming, educated & sports loving.

KD Singh

In violation of rules !

From the number of the missing files of Telecom Department given in print media, it is apparent that it was a part file. Through the specific rules governing the opening of part files, my personal experience is that certain ministries open part files in violation of rules on the subject with fraudulent intent. However, there are specific rules to the effect that if enquiry into a fraud is frustrated on account non maintenance of record through negligence or violation of rules the officer responsible therefore should face adverse consequences and should accordingly be dealt with. It remains to be seen how far this rule for fixing responsibility is followed in the instant case.

Surendra Sharma

Why the tradition has been undone?

A long long back important countries like, UK, USA, then USSR etc. etc. used to have Ambassdors/High commissioners from political field who used to reflect in a better way the programmes of the Indian government as they were directly from the ruling political party as they used to have easy asses to political heads. Why and how this tradition has been undone. Will some body in high ups may kindly throw some light on this aspect.

Pt Ram Kanwar

In democracy, freedom of one ends when freedom of another starts !

I do appreciate the opinions expressed by Zeenet Jahan and Alok Vidrohi,one a journalist and one from the mass communication sector. But what put me off is the opinion of AK Saxena, a seasoned bureaucrat. He has used the forum to thrash the messenger instead of the message. While calling Katju's remarks as gross misuse of freedom of speech, he has forgotten the fundamentals that in a democracy, freedom of one ends when the freedom of another starts. Justice Katju may me a bit too honest in his interview to the extent of being called brash. But his opinions reflect the views of millions of silent uncommitted TV viewers all across this country. Instead of being news presenters, some of them have become news makers, thrusting their biased opinion on viewers. Some like Arnab Goswami have become a law unto themselves intervening, calling names and throttling desenting voices, in the process cornering to himself more than 50% of the debate time lecturing to others usurping the role of the prosecutor and the judge. To most of the English national channels, South India does not exist. Second hand news are frequently presented as 'breaking news'. The unabashed promotion of an untested, unprepared and unqualified scion of the dynasty can only be compared with the shameless bashing of one of the most efficient CMs in this country. It has also became routine for the channels to present lawyers of defeated clients to give marathon speeches even ridiculing the judiciary. What they lost in the court of law, these lawyers are allowed to make up with the legally ignorant public. Some lawyers use it for self promotion like in the case of Kasab trial. The unbridled power they have, allow the channels to misuse the broadcasting time. All these make Katju,s comments relevant.

N Krishnan

Spotting the CBDT's mischief

Bazooka is right in spotting the CBDT's mischief in putting up on the web a false vacancy position for CIT. The unsigned, unverified communication having no letter number, file number, no diary number ,no date was put on the web on 10-10-2011 showing no vacancy at Delhi at CIT level. Exactly 18 days hence on 28-10-2011 it posted 2 CIT to Delhi against existing vacancies. No officer superannuated between Oct 10, 2011 and Oct 28, 2011. None died in this period also. No posts were created in this period. So the question is, some one in the CBDT was lying about the vacancy position and bent on misleading the public and the officials. Is this the level CBDT has come down to ? The more frightening thing is whether the CBDT has started believing the untruths as truths, fictions as facts , oppression as rule of law ,and it's battalion of sycophants and hangerson as it's true man force ( sorry about the pun, wholly unintended )

Padmashan

Detrimental to the health of both the telecom PSU's

This entire development is very detrimental to the health of both the telecom PSU's BSNL as well as MTNL. Only the private Telecom operators are bound to gain something out of this. The existence of BSNL/MTNL is essential to take care of the vital security concerns of the country. A properly negotiated settlement with ITS officers is the need of the day to save BSNL/MTNL. ITS officers are a very specialized cadre in Telecom and have been instrumental in the rapid growth in the telecom sector in India.

Rajendra Kr Singh

Check the facts first

Before unfairly commenting upon number of officers of 1978 batch empanelled as Secretary from this cadre or that cadre, Rana should have first checked the facts. The empanelment takes place on certain guidelines, and not on arbitrary considerations. There were 4 officers in Kerala Cadre, out of which 2 resigned much earlier, only 1 of the balance 02 has worked in GOI, and is presently posted in Kerala. He has been empanelled as Secretary equivalent as he retires in less than a year. So, what is the problem?

UP had a big batch of 24 initially, out of which 12 came to GOI and therefore, 10 out of them got empanelled. Please don't imagine things and try to unnecessarily create North-South wedge!

Himir Kumar

Grouse Kiran Bedi has against the govt

Everyone knows the grouse Kiran Bedi has against the government because she was not made the CP of Delhi. She assumed that she was the only capable police officer in Delhi. It is also in public knowledge how she misused the provisions to secure admission for her daughter for the MBBS course while she was posted in the NE. If one points fingers at the corruption of others one must be 100 per cent neat. She has been fully exposed with the single incident of her misuse of the gallantry award for monetary gains and no excuse or explanation will absolve her from her unbecoming action. In fact she has devalued the award and converted into an avenue for making profit. She has in fact disgraced the award.

Pulipra

Scam after Scams exposed

Thanks to the news-hungry media and some valiant leaders who are hell-bent to bring the culprits to book. But, what happened in Bofors case and again our poor voters. The opposition party might win the next elections, but the ruling part would do everything to destabilise that government and would be re-elected to power. Only God can save this country. We need real Bhagat Sings today. Annagiri shall have no takers, because the rulers are insensitive to criticisms and are thick-skinned too.

Siva Kumar

Get BSNL/MTNL rid of black British men for performance

No need to worry about the condition and services of BSNL/MTNL if ITS are relieved since the actual and the practical work are being done by absorbed junior officers/officials. Performance may improve if BSNL/MTNL are rid of these black British men.

Saket

Decision makers responsible for systematic rot of Govt machinery

It is the decision makers (read civil servants) who are responsible for the systematic rot of Government machinery; the Sarkari Tantra. It has now been damaged to irreparable limits. And they are not bothered because they remain Government VIPs till their deaths through redeployments as honourables. Abnormal situation ahs abnormal solutions. Just full stop to any and evry kind of redeployment of retiring Civil Servants either honorary or paid. And see the sea change within 10 years in Government Tantra - the system!

Karam Chand

TAIL-PIECE

India ke kuch logon ke darrrrrrr

Sonia Gandhi--Saab election harne se nahi Swiz bank ke khate khule se darr lagta hai

Manmohan singh ----saab Anna se nahi apne ministers ki kargujariyon se darr lagta hai

P. Chitambaram --- Saab Atankbad se nahi Pranab ki Chitthiyon se darr lagta hai

Congress-- Saab Janta se nahi digvijay singh ke bayanaun se darr lagta hai

BJP---Saab election se nahi PM candidate ke naam batane se daar lagta hai

Raja--- Saab jail se nahi sathiyon ko cash bhejne se darr lagta hai

Amar singh---Saaab jail se nahi Phone taping se darr lagta hai

Shahrukh Khan--- Saab aur kisi khan se nahi apni film dekhne se daar lagta hai

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Janta---Saab Mahangai se jyada Vote dene se darr lagta hai

R. Kumar

Free travel by police
The Applicant wanted to confirm whether a wireless message i.e. WTM dt. 15/16.09.1997 was issued by the then Chief Minister of Delhi allowing Delhi Police personnel to travel for free in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses in contravention of the decision of the cabinet No. 259 dt. 28.06.1997. It was intimated to the Applicant that the records relating to the issue of WTM dated 15.09.1997 are not available with the office of the public authority. The Appellant claimed that the Delhi Police personnel are still travelling free of charge on DTC buses resulting in loss of revenue amounting to over Rs. 60 crores annually. In view of the above unsettled dispute between the Delhi Police and the DTC, the CIC recommended that the Principal Secretary, Transport Department, Government of NCT of Delhi settle this dispute between the two organizations decisively through an order or notification by December end. The CIC also directed the PIO to file an affidavit before the Commission - with a copy to the Appellant - affirming that the public authority has no document authorizing the Delhi Police Personnel to travel free on DTC buses.

Comments
The above case indicates how RTI Act can be used not only to obtain information but also get directions issued for some action by the public authorities. Shri Ajay Kumar Gaur v. Office of the Chief Minster, Delhi in File No. CIC/AD/A/2011/002051

(dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in), RTI Consultant to IIM, Indore and Co-author of the book: RIGHT TO INFORMATION - LAW AND PRACTICE by Taxmann. (The views are Personal)