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Who is next on the list of Kejriwal ?
Arvind Kejriwal has decided to expose a top BJP leader, a Congress man who is close to 10 Janpath, and a Congress minister who is also a socialite. However Kejriwal is not getting a … trail of the BJP leader and hence may not spill the beans on him as yet.

Will Mayawati pull the plug on UPA on Wednesday?
It is heard that UPA floor managers are busy coordinating and transacting money with BSP so that she does not pull the plug on the Coalition and go with Trinamool Congress (TMC). It is heard that even the TMC is working overtime with the BSP leader to ensure she does not manage to strike a deal with the UPA. Will she go with the money or with ideology to scramble back to power will be seen today.

Who gave Kejriwal documents on Vadra ?
It is heard that documents on Robert Vadra have been given to Kejriwal by someone in the Congress and close to the Gandhi family.

Is BJP trying to revive Kalyan Singh ?
It is heard that BJP is trying to revive Kalyan Singh in UP to once again for the 2014 elections.

Chhattisgarh CM Dr Raman Singh's road show in Mumbai
Chhattisgarh Government being headed by Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh will be organising maiden global investors' meet (GIM) in Raipur on November 2 and 3,2012. Besides, he is also holding a road show at Maratha Hotel, Mumbai on October 10, 2012. Dr Singh is being accompanied by Industry Minister, Rajesh Munat and Badridhar Deewan Chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation (CSIDC). Chief Secretary, Sunil Kumar and other senior officials will also be escorting the Chief Minister during the Road Show. Knowledge partner for event is Ernst & Young.

BUREAUCRACY

Panel for new CBI Director to have four names ?
In all probability, panel of new CBI Director will consist names of Ranjit Sinha (1974 batch), S C Sinha (1975 batch), Neeraj Kumar Sinha (1976 batch) and V K Gupta (1977 batch ). Can all the four lose ? If SC guideline is taken into account only these four batches come under the consideration zone.

Pranay Sahay to be new DG CRPF
There is a new development on the CRPF front. Pranay Sahay, DG, SSB and having Additional charge of CRPF is being appointed as Full time DG, CRPF. Orders regarding the same are to be issued on Wednesday. He is a 1975 batch IPS officer of MT cadre.

Meeting for empanelment of 1993 batch IPS on October 22
The empanelment meeting of IPS officers belonging to 1993 batch for the rank of IG will be held on 22nd of October 2012. The meeting was earlier postponed because of the busy schedule of Home Secretary.

Cadre of IAS officer changed
Dr.(Ms.) Madhu Rani Teotia has been granted inter-cadre transfer from Madhya Pradesh to AGMU cadre. She is an IAS officer of 2008 batch who belongs to the MP cadre.

Anu Garg is new Joint Secretary in PMO
Anu Garg will be new Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister's office. A 1991 batch IAS officer of Orissa cadre. Anu Garg is presently, Joint Secretary Health and Family Welfare in the Government of India.

Anita Kapur appointed Member CBDT
Anita Kapur has been appointed new Member of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
(We said this on July 1)

Bhalla moves to FCI
D K Bhalla, Joint Secretary Food and Civil Supplies in the Government of India has been posted as ED (Personnel) in the Food Corporation of India (FCI).He is a 1986 batch IAS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Jain to join ITPO ?
A K Jain is likely to join the Government of India as ED India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). He is a 1982 batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre.

Naveen Prakash appointed CVO, SAIL
Naveen Prakash has been appointed CVO in the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL). He is a 1987 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre.

Orders of Atheeq isuued
Orders of the appointment of L K Atheeq as Senior Advisor to the ED, World Bank have been issued. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.
(We said this on September 29, 2012)

IPS officer resigns to join IRS !
A 2007 batch Madhya Pradesh cadre IPS officer Ms Ruchika Jain is reported to have resigned to join the IRS.

Posting of 1982 batch IAS officers this month
Posting of all the 1982 batch IAS officers currently posted in Delhi will be posted in the rank of Additional Secretary this month only. A couple of appointments are expected this week.

Deputation tenure of IAS officer extended
The inter-cadre deputation of R Lalvena from Tamil Nadu to AGMUT cadre (Mizoram segment) has been extended for a period of two years beyond August 10, 2012. He is a 2001 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Justice Shiva Kirti Singh transferred to Allahabad
Senior Judge of the Patna High Court Justice Shiva Kirti Singh has been transferred to the Allahabad High Court.

Indian Navy is short of 1,400 officers ?
If top sources are to be believed there is shortage of 1,400 officers in the Indian Navy.

Sanjay Kumar Jain to join NHRC
Sanjay Kumar Jain, Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Police (Crime) has been appointed as SSP, National Human Rights Commission,(NHRC) MHA, Government of India. He is a 2002 batch IPS officer of AGMU cadre.

Deputation tenure of Awasthay extended in CBI
Central deputation tenure of H C Awasthy as Joint Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has been extended for a period beyond January 31, 2012 and upto July 2, 2013. He is a 1985 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.

Bidhu Shekhar is now IB man
Bidhu Shekhar, Additional Deputy Director, Intelligence Bureau, Government of India, has become a Hard-Core IB officer. He is a 1999 batch IPS officer of Nagaland cadre.

(We said this on April 18, 2012)

K B Singh is back to Orissa
K B Singh who was IG, Personnel in the has returned to parent cadre, Orissa after completing a tenure of 7 years of central deputation.

Natarajan Ramesh Babu applies for ED
Natarajan Ramesh Babu, IGP, Welfare WB Police has reportedly applied for the post of Special Director, Enforcement, Directorate of Enforcement. This position comes under of Ministry of Finance, Government of India. He is an IPS officer of 1991 batch who belongs to the WB cadre.

Prashant Trivedi to join GoI
Prashant Trivedi is all set to join the Government of India on deputation. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.

Visakhapatnam Passport Officer moves to Munich
V S D L Surendra, who is Passport officer in Visakhapatnam is moving to Munich as Consul.

11 posts vacant in Karnataka High Court
As many as 11 posts of Judges have been lying vacant in Karnataka High Court against approved strength of 50. The vacant posts include 11 posts of Additional Judges against approved strength of 16.

Justice Bobde to be sworn in on October 16
Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde of the Bombay will be sworn in on October 16 in Bhopal as new Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court .
( We said this on August 1)

Justice Sapre is Acting CJ of Chhattisgarh High Court
Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre has been appointed acting Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court. CJ Justice Rajiv Gupta retired on Tuesday.

C & CE (Logistics) seeks applications for Superintendents
The Directorate of Logistics, Customs & Central Excise, New Delhi, is seeking applications for two posts of Superintendent on deputation basis. The applications of interested candidates can be sent to this office at the earliest.

5 IPS probationers get fresh postings in Rajasthan
As many as five IPS probationers have been given fresh postings in Rajasthan. Accordingly, Deshmukh Paris Anil has been posted as Assistant SP, Bhiwadi (Alwar); Gagandeep Singala as Assistant SP, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur; Rajiv Pachar as Assistant SP, North Ajmer; Rathod Vinit Kumar Trikamlal as Assistant SP, Rural Shriganganagar and Vikas Sharma is being posted as Assistant SP, Rural Pali.

Garg is new DC Kullu in HP
Dr Amandeep Garg has been appointed new DC of Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. He is a 1999 batch IAS officer.

S K Baura selected as Director (Fin.), NRL (UPDATED)
S K Barua, GM, NRL, has been selected for the post of Director (Finance), Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting. As many as nine persons were interviewed for the same.

O P Tailor selected as Director (Fin.), BCPL (UPDATED)
O P Tailor, Director (Finance), BSCL, has been selected for the post of Director (Finance), Brahmaputra Crackers & Polymers Limited (BCPL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on October 10, 2012. As many as six persons were interviewed for the same.

S S Rana is new DG Vigilance in CBEC (UPDATED)
Orders of S S Rana have been issued for the prestigious post of DG (Vigilance) in the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC).

Atul Chaturvedi is new Chairman of PESB (UPDATED)
Atul Chaturvedi will be new Chairman of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).He is former 1974 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.

CWC pays record dividend to GoI (UPDATED)
The Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) achieved yet another record turnover of Rs.1219 crore during 2011-12 as against Rs.1030 crore achieved during the preceding year, registering a growth of 18.35%. This could be possible due to addition of constructed storage capacity by 2.09 lakh MT and increase in overall capacity utilization (occupancy) to 91% as against 88% achieved during previous year. Keeping in view the national priority for safe preservation of foodgrains procured for Central Pool, utilization of capacity for storage of foodgrains was given adequate attentionwhich increased from 54% during 2010-11 to 57% in 2011-12. CWC handled 11.55 lakh TEUs during 2011-12.CWC also achieved highest ever Gross Margin of Rs.305 crore as against Rs.237 crore during 2010-11, registering a growth of 29%. Keeping in view the excellent financial results, CWC has declared dividend for the year 2011-12 @ 40% at par with the previous year. B B Pattanaik, Managing Director, CWC presented a cheque of Rs.14.97 crore to Prof. K V Thomas, Minister of State (IC) for Consumer Affairs, Food& Public Distribution on 10th October, 2012, being the dividend due to the Government of India in the august presence of Sudhir Kumar, Secretary(F&PD). Other senior officers of the Ministry and CWC were also present on the occasion. Congratulating CWC for its commendable performance, the Minister urged CWC to undertake creation of storage capacity on a large scale. During the current financial year, CWC has plans to construct storage capacity of about 2.50 lakh MT with a financial outlay of Rs.125 crore in 12 States mainly for storage of foodgrains. CWC also plans to commence operations of Private Freight Terminals at its rail-based facilities at Bamanheri (UP) and Nabha (Punjab). Besides operating Land Custom Stationat Petrapole (West Bengal). CWC is operating the Cargo Terminal of Integrated Check Post (ICP), at Attari (Punjab) on the Indo-Pak Border since April 2012 and assisting in the border trade

D P Pande promoted as Addl. Member, Railway Board (UPDATED)

D P Pande, HAG/ IRTS, Adviser (Traffic Transportation), Railway Board, has been promoted as Additional Member (Traffic Transportation), Railway Board.

DEBATE
Is FDI in retail in the interests of economic independence of India? Mail your views to Mehrotra.suresh@gmail.com or Suresh.mehrotra@yahoo. com.

CORPORATE

Coal India to be restructured !
There is a proposal to break the monopoly of the Coal India Ltd. Now South Eastern Coalfield Ltd (SECL) and Mahanadi Coalfield Ltd (MCL) may have independent body like the CIL.

Anupam Srivastava selected as Director (Consumer Mobility), BSNL
Anupam Srivastava, Senior General Manager, BSNL, has been selected for the post of Director (Consumer Mobility), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting. As many as 13 persons were interviewed for the same.

Mittal appointed Nominee Director, NBCC
Union Ministry of Urban Development (MOUD) has appointed S K Mittal, Director General, CPWD as Government Nominee Director on the Board of Directors of National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC).

Dhesi takes charge as CMD, MMTC Ltd
Union Commerce and Industry Ministry Additional Secretary D S Dhesi has taken over charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of MMTC Ltd.

Visvanathan appointed MD, SBI
S Visvanathan has been appointed as the Managing Director of State Bank of India (SBI).

RINL disinvestment deferred
Disinvestment of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam (RINL) has been put off for the third time .

NMDC lowers iron ore prices
Board of Directors of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) deliberated the issue of iron ore prices for long-term domestic customers in its meeting held on October 8, 2012. After the deliberations, the Board has decided to fix iron ore prices for domestic customs on monthly basis from the month of October-2012. Iron ore prices for the month of October-2012, have been lowered by 2%-11% compared to September 2012 prices.

BHEL pays all-time high Equity Dividend of 320% for fiscal 2011-12
With a final dividend payout of 184%, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has paid an equity dividend of 320% for fiscal 2011-12, as against 311.5% paid in the year before. At Rs.1,567 crore, this is the highest-ever dividend in percentage as well as value terms paid by the company so far. A cheque of Rs.609.98 crore towards the final dividend for the year 2011-12 on the equity (67.72%) held by the Government of India, was presented on October 9, 2012to Praful Patel, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises by B P Rao, Chairman and Managing Director, BHEL, in the presence of S Sundareshan, Secretary, Department of Heavy Industries. Directors on the board of BHEL as well as other senior officials of the Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises and BHEL were also present on this occasion. In fiscal 2011-12, despite difficult market conditions, BHEL maintained the growth momentum achieved in the year before, with a top line growth of 20% and an all-time high Turnover of Rs.49,510 crore.

Bhide appointed Nominee Director, Hindustan Flourocarbons Ltd
Subodh Balkrishna Bhide, Director (Technical) of Hindustan Flourocarbons Ltd has also been appointed as a Nominee Director on the Board of Directors of the company.

Parmar ceases to be Non Exec. Chairman, Vijay Shanthi Builders Ltd
Chandan Parmar has ceased to be Non- Executive Chairman of Vijay Shanthi Builders Ltd w.e.f. September 28, 2012.

Three directors re-appointed on Board of Remi Metals Gujarat Ltd
Vijay Singh Bapna, Rajendra Saraf and Abhishek Mandawewala have been re-appointed as Directors of Remi Metals Gujarat Ltd.

Sampat quits Gagan Polycot India Ltd
Hemang Sampat has resigned as Director of Gagan Polycot India Ltd .

Patel appointed Director, Gagan Polycot India Ltd
Prajwal Patel has been appointed as Director of Gagan Polycot India Ltd.

Jain quits Rohit Ferro-Tech Ltd
Kailash Chand Jain, Non-Executive Independent Director of Rohit Ferro-Tech Ltd has resigned from the company.

Shukla appointed Addl. Director, Rohit Ferro-Tech Ltd
Jay Shanker Shukla has been appointed as Additional Director of Rohit Ferro-Tech Ltd.

Desai ceases to be Director, NOCIL
Berjis Desai has ceased to be Director of NOCIL Ltd.

Maity appointed Company Secy. Oriental Carbon and Chemicals Ltd
Oriental Carbon and Chemicals Ltd has appointed Pranab Kumar Maity as Company Secretary of the company.

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Shortage in Army

This shortage can be made up if they modify the rule of commanding the unit or formation only for 2 years. Commanding tenure be extended to 5 or more years and not sending them on
study leave for sake of sending them.

Ramu

Let Bihar Govt prove its credibility
It is shameful. It was an act of corruption, I believe. A brazen act of corruption must be met by a more brazen act of punishment. Let the Govt of Bihar prove its credibility.

Rajiv Mathur

Choas at all three stations in Delhi

There is chaos at all the three stations in Delhi. Pre paid booths are not located at the convenient point. Further there is no one to ensure that you or get a taxi or auto from the prepaid stand. This apathy on the part of authorities is due to the fact that Trains are used mostly by poorer section of the society.

S Gopal

Rule of Mother in Law at work

The Robert Vadra scandal clearly shows that there are three groups of people in our country where the Rule of Law is concerned. First, the politicians who are above the law, then the tax paying middle classes who are crushed by it and lastly the poor below the poverty line who are outside the pale of law and for whom the state is a robber and a tyrant. Everyone in Delhi was aware of Vadras sudden riches during and after the Commonwealth Games and yet no Commissioner of Income Tax dared to send him an Income Tax notice. Even the BJP kept quiet. Why? The nation needs to know why there is such a conspiracy of silence among politicians. Even Kejriwal, if he had remained in service as an IRS officer would not have dared, as Commissioner of Income Tax, to send an IT notice to Vadra. This is Rule of Mother in Law at work.

D Choudhury