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Prime Minister to open Kerala Govt.'s mega event in Kochi next month
Indian Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh will inaugurating a three day international mega event being organized by the Government of Kerala in Kochi from September 12 to 14, 2012.The event is an initiative of Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Theme of the event is "Emerging Kerala 2012, Global Connect" Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) is nodal Agency for the event. 'At least a dozen cabinet colleagues of Dr. Manmohan Singh and equal number of Secretaries to the Government of India(GOI) will attend the mega event.', official sources said.

Who is most trusted man of Sonia Gandhi?
Sonia Gandhi has lost faith in most people close to her, the man she trusts the most is AK Antony.

Is Virbhadra Singh starting his own political outfit?
It is heard that Virbhadra Singh is starting his own political outfit soon before the year end elections, he has been sidelined by the Congress and so he is in a mood to backlash.

Is Coal imports on the rise ?
With the prices of international coal hitting rock bottom the companies and PSUs are shopping for imported coal .

Is there going to be an extension of 2 G auction deadline?
It is heard that Essar led Loop Mobile is filing application for extension of 2 G auction deadline with the Supreme Court.

BJP to bring Gopinath Mundhe as CM candidate for Maharashtra
It is heard that BJP is soon going to announce that Gopinath Mundhe the strong man from Marathawada as the CM candidate for the next election. It could be a benefit for the saffron party as there is a vaccum created in the Congress after the demise of Marathawada strongman Vilasrao Deshmukh. Who will Congress propose from the region needs to be seen to fill in Deshmukh's shoes.?

BUREAUCRACY

Sinha to be new CBI,Chief ?
This is now certain that one "Sinha" will be new CBI Chief in the country after two months . Infact, all the three IPS officers who are 'Sinha " will find place in the panel of the CBI Chief. They are Ranjit Sinha 1974 batch IPS officer Bihar cadre, S C Sinha 1975 batch IPS officer of Haryana cadre and Neeraj Kumar Sinha 1976 batch IPS officer of UT cadre.

Jain posted as Adviser, Inter-State Council Secretariat
Arun Kumar Jain, Member, Prasar Bharati, has been posted as Adviser, Inter State Council Secretariat to the grade of Additional Secretary. He is a 1977 batch IAS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Appointment orders of V S Singh as Adviser, Inter-State Council Secretariat cancelled
The appointment orders of Dr V S Singh as Adviser, Inter State Council Secretariat under the Ministry of Home Affairs have been cancelled. He is a 1978 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Additional charge of Alok Rawat as Secy., Security extended
The additional assignment of Alok Rawat as Secretary (Security) has been extended for a period of three months beyond August 15, 2012 or till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is the earliest. Presently, he is Secretary (Coordination and Public Grievances), Cabinet Secretariat. He is a 1977 batch IAS officer of Sikkim cadre.

Bimal Julka appointed AS and FA MEA
Additional Secretary, DEA Bimal Julka has been appointed Additional Secretary and FA in the Ministry of External Affairs. He is a 1979 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre.
(We said this on August 22 )

Anup Wadhawan is JS, Capital Market, GoI
Anup Wadhawan has taken over as Joint Secretary, Capital Market, in the Ministry of Finance. He is a 1985 batch IAS officer of Uttarakhand cadre.
(We said this on August 20, 2012)

Empanelment of 1989 batch IPS to the rank of JS in GoI
Over 50 IPS officers belonging to 1989 batch are believed to have been empanelled to the rank of Joint Secretary in the Government of India. They are Mssrs :- Ajay Kumar Sharma ,Mukesh Jain,G P Singh, Milind Kaniskar, Sanjay Mane ,G R Meena, P S Phalnikar and S K Jha MP,M S Ahlawat and Mohammad Akil , R C MishraHaryana, A K Singh Jharkhand, Alok Raj Bihar, Rahul Rashgotra MT,Rakesh Ranjan , Sanjay Kundu HP, Nitin Agrawal , S Anantha Krishnan Kerala, Parag Jain, S K Kalra Punjab, T Sunil Kumar ,P S Sandhu,P Ravindranath Karnataka, Ashok Juneja Chhattisgarh, Chandra Prakash, P V Ramashastri ,Ashish Gupta UP,C D T Rao,Umesh Sharaf Andhra Pradesh, R S Meena Uttarakhand,Sanjay Bainiwal, Sandeep Goel , S K Gautam, R S Krishna UT, Rajeev Kumar and Sanjay Mukherjee WB, Amrit Mohan Prasad ,B Radhika , Pranabindu Acharya Orissa, Vivek Srivastava , Vikas Sahay , Ajay Kumar Tomar Gujarat, Shakeel Akhtar, P Kandaswamy TN, Lal Tendu Mohanti JK, Vivek V Phansalkar Sanjay Kumar MH, Ashok Kumar UD, B K Dak, Umesh Mishra and Nina Singh Rajasthan,and Safi Ahsan Rizvi Uttarakhand.

Yadav to go on inter-cadre deputation
Pradeep Kumar Yadav, AIG EOW, Punjab Police is likely to go on inter-cadre deputation from Punjab to Uttar Pradesh. He is an IPS officer of 2002 batch who belongs to the Punjab Cadre.

Hunt for new Secretary to Vice President begins
A hunt has begun for new Secretary to Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari who began his second innings on August 13,2012.

Puran Kumar to join Cabinet Secretariat
Y Puran Kumar, SP Haryana Police has been appointed as Deputy Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, New Delhi. He is an IPS officer of 2000 batch who belong to the Haryana Cadre.

Chhabra posted as Joint Secretary in MEA
Rahul Chhabra (IFS 1987) has been posted as Joint Secretary in MEA in charge of Central Europe Division on his return from Beijing. The Head of CE Division was lying vacant since Ms Banashri Bose (IFS 1981) left as Ambassador to Sweden earlier this month.

Two IAS officers in fray for Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary's post
As the grapevine has it, there are two IAS officers who are in fray for the post of Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu.

S K Bhandari to join as MoEF's Regional Director, Bhopal
S K Bhandari, on central deputation, will be joining as Bhopal based Regional Director in the GOI's Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) as CCF. He is an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of 1988 batch who belongs to the AGMU cadre.

H S Negi 's proposal for IG, NTCA cleared
Decks have been cleared for appointment of H S Negi, on central deputation, as IG, in the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Delhi. He is a 1988 batch Indian Forest officer (IFS) of Madhya Pradesh.

(We said this on June 19, 2012)

PESB seeks applications for Director (Engg), HSCC (India) Ltd
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has sought applications for the post of Director (Engineering), HSCC (India) Limited lying vacant since July 26, 2012. Those willing to apply can send their applications to the PESB before September 27, 2012.

Six officers found in corrupt practices in DUSIB
As many as six officials have been charged with corrupt practices in Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB). The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has recommended action against such officers.

Archana Dutta to be promoted in PIB
Ms. Archana Dutta, Addl. DG (M&C) Press Information Bureau Government of India New Delhi is likely to be promoted as DG(M&C)in PIB Government of India New Delhi. She has worked in various capacities. Before joining as OSD to the President she was posted as Deputy Director General (Media & Communication) at the Press Information Bureau. She had also worked as an OSD to the Governor of Karnataka from 2003 to 2005 and served as information officer in Kolkata and in the directorate of field publicity in Lucknow from 1991 to 1993. She headed the song and dance division in Karnataka before taking over as additional principal information officer. She is an officer of the 1983 batch of the Indian Information Service.

K S Balasubramanian is new DGP of Kerala
K S Balasubramanian has been appointed new DGP of Kerala. He is a 1978 batch IPS officer . He will be replacing Jacob Punnoose, who is retiring on August 31.

K B Singh to return to Orissa cadre ?
K B Singh, IG (Pers), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), is likely to return to the parent Orissa cadre after completion of central deputation tenure in October. He is an IPS officer of 1985 batch belonging to the Orissa Cadre.

Lal to join NCB ?
Himanshu Kumar Lal is reportedly joining the Narcotics Control Bureau on deputation. He is a 2003 batch IPS officer of Orissa cadre.

Datta to join CBI as SP ?
Umesh Chanda Datta, SP, Rajasthan Police is likely to join on Central deputation as SP, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He is a 2000 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan Cadre.

Swatantra Kumar appointed DG (Investigations ) Mumbai
After a long wait the CBDT has posted Swatantra Kumar as DG (Investigations) in the commercial capital of the country ,Mumbai. He is 1978 batch IRS officer.
( We said this on August 7 )

Lt Gen Bhatia to replace Lt Gen Choudhary ?
There are reports that Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen A K Choudhary is being replaced by Lt Gen Vinod Bhatia.

Bhopal DRM's extension being discussed
Extension in tenure of Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Bhopal, Ghanshyam Singh for three months is being discussed in Railway Ministry.

Verma is FA & CAO/ Con, West Railway
R N Verma, SAG/IRAS of Western Railway, has been posted as FA&CAO/Con on Western Railway itself.

V K Sinha posted Deputy Secretary, DoPT
Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officer, V K Sinha has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

Rahul Kashyap posted Deputy Secretary, DoPT
Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officer, Rahul Kashyap has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

IPS changes in Tripura
In a sudden move V S Yadav (1987) has reportedly been transferred as ADGP (Home Guards & Fire Service) and in his place, Kuldeep Kumar (1985)holding charge of ADGP (Home Guards & Fire Service) has been appointed as new ADGP (Armed Police and Tripura State Rifles).

Satyapal Singh is new Commissioner, Mumbai Police
Satyapal Singh, ADG, Law and Order, has taken over as Police Commissioner of Mumbai on August 23, 2012. He is a 1980 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre.
(We said this on August 21, 2012)

Arup Patnaik promoted and posted as MD, MaharashtraRoad Security Corp. Ltd
Mumbai Police Commissioner, Arup Patnaik has been promoted to the rank of DG posted as Managing Director, Maharashtra Road Security Corporation Ltd. He is a 1979 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre.
( We said this on August 21, 2012 )

Home Secretary to visit J & K today
RK Singh, Home Secretary, Government of India is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on an official tour from Aug 24,2012. He is an IAS officer of 1975 batch who belongs to the Bihar cadre.

S Rajagopal selected as Director (Power), NLC (UPDATED)
S Rajagopal, CEO, NLC, has been selected for the post of Director (Power), Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (NLC) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting. As many as seven persons were interviewed for the same.

K Vivekanandan posted as DS, Governor in TN (UPDATED)
K Vivekanandan, Sub-collector, Kallakurichi, Villupuram, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Secretary to Governor (Universities) in Tamil Nadu.

Silver jubilee reunion of 1987 batch on Friday(UPDATED)
Silver jubilee re union of 1987 batch will he held late evening on August 24,2012.

19 IAS officers in J&K get Junior Administrative Grade (UPDATED)
As many as 19 IAS officers in Jammu and Kashmir have been placed in the Junior Administrative Grade of IAS . They are Tushar Kanti Sharma (JK:2000), Mohammad Afzal Bhat, Mohammad Shafi Rather, Sudershan Sharma, Mehraj Ahmad Kakroo, Satesh Nehru, Parvez Ahmad Malik , Anal Kumar Gupta, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Raj Kumar Bhagat, Abdul Majid Mir, Nirmal Sharma, Shafat Noor Barlas, Abdul Latief Deva, Ramesh Kumar Koul, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, Mohammad Sharif Sood, Zaffar Ahmad Bhat and Abdul Maajid Ganai. Out of them while Tushar Kanti Sharma belongs to 2000 batch, others are from 2001 batch.

CORPORATE

VRS scheme in BSNL ?
There is a proposal of Voluntary Retirement Scheme in the BSNL as part of its efforts to revive the loss making company. The government is yet to approve it.

Sudipto Mandal inducted in newly constituted BSIIAC
Senior Faculty of National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, Sudipto Mandal has been inducted as Member in newly constituted Bihar State Industrial Investment Advisory Council (BSIIAC) in Bihar.

Bangur appointed Whole-time Director, Shree Cements Ltd
Shree Cements Limited has appointed Prashant Bangur as Whole-Time Director of the company.

Sharma appointed CTO, Valyoo Technologies
Valyoo Technologies has appointed Manoj Sharma as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the company.

Venkatakrishnan quits Shriram City Union Finance Ltd
S Venkatakrishnan has resigned as Director of Shriram City Union Finance Ltd.

Shah quits Radhe Developers India Ltd
Prakash C Shah has resigned as Director of Radhe Developers India Ltd.

Khanuja appointed Non Exec. Independent Director, Simran Farms Ltd
Simran Farms Ltd has appointed Harbhajan Singh Khanuja as Non Executive Independent Director of the company.

Khatri quits Simran Farms Ltd
Lalit Kumar Khatri has resigned as Director of Simran Farms Ltd.

Datari quits Aryaman Financial Services Ltd?
Mohan Datari has resigned as Independent Director of Aryaman Financial Services Ltd.

Vala appointed Independent Director, Aryaman Financial Services Ltd
Ms. Tejal Vala has been appointed as the Independent Director of Aryaman Financial Services Ltd

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Chaudhary deserves appreciation

Such sponsored appreciation must be avoided by your website without verifying the authenticity of information.

Dr Sunirmal Jha, S J Hospital, New Delhi

" No subjective opinions on individuals"

I read the following screaming headlines in the 'Forum' of Aug 22 from fellow browsers.

"A confident and assertive Home Secretary"; "New DG will not be able to stop corruption rampant in DGS&D."; "Good sign for CRPF three month extension of the DG tenure"; "Vineet Chaudhary DD (Admn) deserves appreciations".

I think these were not in good taste as there are always two sides to a coin. The Forum could avoid subjective opinions on individual officers.

A K Saxena (A retired civil servant)

Is CVC weak due to vested interests ?

You reported 14 MMTC officials recommended by CVC for disciplinary action. The Ministry of Commerce is sitting over these cases for years.

Baldev Singh, Formerly Of MMTC

Pani - a competent man

U P Pani, a very competent man and a perfect humane is taking the reign of NTPC HR. The company needs such a personality in the present
context.

R K Singh

RIT

Can the disclosure of advice given by CVC impede the process of investigation?

Information regarding the vigilance advice given by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in the matter of the appellant was denied by the Public Information Officer (PIO) citing the exemption provisions contained in section 8(1)(h) of the RTI Act stating that the disclosure of the information would impede the process of investigation. The Central Information Commission (CIC) observed that it is not clear how the disclosure of the advice given by the CVC in this case including the relevant file noting would impede the process of the disciplinary proceeding/ prosecution of the official concerned. The advice tendered by the CVC is an input based on which the competent authority decides about the nature of the disciplinary action to be taken in any particular case. The Commission further held that the affected person should have a natural right to know about the advice and the manner it is tendered. The CIC directed the PIO to provide the advice tendered by the CVC in this case including the file noting leading to the advice.

Comments

The manner in which the vigilance enquiries are being conducted require a drastic change in the post RTI era. New mechanism and procedure need to be devised to effectively conduct the investigations in a transparent manner.

Citation: Mr. Vikram Angurala v. Central Vigilance Commission in File No. IC/SM/A/2011/901661

Weekly article by Dr. (Mrs.) Anuradha Verma
(dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in), RTI Consultant to IIM, Indore and Co-author of the books: RIGHT TO INFORMATION - LAW AND PRACTICE and PIO's Guide to RTI by Taxmann. (The views are Personal)