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Is Mamata emerging to the next political alternative ?
Didi stands a good chance of emerging as the new voice of the opposition in the era of globalisation and free markets. Political analysts feel that with the integrity of Mulayam Singh and Mayawati taking a beating, the BJP unclear on reforms, and Left being battered in election after election, Mamata Bannerjee now stands a chance

What is Mulayam preparing for ?
Mulayam Singh is creating a comfortable space for the party at the centre by roping in the support of disgruntled partners of both the UPA and the NDA. He has made a bold beginning by having a formal meeting with Trinamool Congress chief Mamta Bannerjee during the SP's national executive in Kolkata last week. Besides he has decided to go solo in the next parliamentary polls.

Has Akhilesh Yadav disappeared from the scene?
It is heard that UP CM Akhilesh Yadav has disappeared from the scene and is nowhere to be found when there is massive flooding taking place in the state.

Who is to replace Ahmed Patel ?
Whispers have reliably learnt that there is a move to replace Political Adviser to Sonia Gandhi Ahmed Patel. It has also been learnt that Rahul and Priyanka have a say in deciding the name. Who will be the next man?

Reshuffle of three CMs likely?
It is heard that reshuffle of three CM's of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan is likely to take place.

Will Narayan Rane make it as Maharashtra CM?
There is a thinking going on the Narayan Rane is not the face that will be able to represent the commercial capital which means meeting foreign investors, embassies, and various dignitaries. Will he be able to carry the state to the new level?

BUREAUCRACY

Shortfall of IAS officers in country
According to official data country is facing shortfall of 1,777 IAS officers against the sanctioned requirement of 6,154.

Who will be new Director CBI?
With the CBI Director Amar Pratap Singh's retirement tenure approaching in November, names for successor have not yet been forwarded to the CVC. It is widely believed that amongst three Sinha's one will make it.

K V Chowdary to be Member (Investigations) CBDT ?
In all probability K V Chowdary will succeed K Madhavan Nair in the CBDT as Member (Investigations) in October.

Secretary Rural Development to hold additional charge
There are indications that in case new Secretary in the Department of Land Resources (DLR) was not decided soon then Secretary Department of Rural Development S Vijay Kumar may be additional charge of the DLR.

Jain appointed Secretary General NHRC
Arun Kumar Jain has been appointed Secretary General, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).He is a 1977 batch IAS Nagaland cadre.
( We said this only yesterday )

Deol to be DG NHRC !
Ms. Kanwaljit Deol, DGP Arunachal Pradesh is likely to be appointed as Director General, Investigation, (NHRC). She is an IPS officer of 1977 batch who belongs to the AGMU cadre.

IAS officer gets Inter-Cadre deputation
Bhaskar Jyoti SharmaDy Secy, Cabinet Sectt, New Delhi has been granted inter-cadre deputation from Odisha to Assam-Meghalaya . She is an IAS officer of 1999 batch who belongs to the Odisha Cadre .

Justice Murugesan may be appointed as the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court today?
As the grapevine has it, Madras HC Judge Justice D. Murugesan may be appointed as the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court. The President of India, reportedly, may approve his appointment today.

Justice Sikri poised to be appointed as the Chief justice of Punjab and Haryana HC today?
As the grapevine has it, Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court A. K. Sikri may be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court today. The President of India, reportedly, may approve his appointment today.

Why is Shashi Shekhar moving from Finance Ministry ?
Is Shashi Shekhar move part of FM's annoyance on the CESTAT messed up notification? Some say his note against the CBDT Chairman is also a reason. Additional Secretary Revenue Shashi Shekhar is moving as AS and FA in the Ministry of Forests and Environment.

RPF officers to approach court against IPS deputation ?
Railway Protection Force (RPF) officers have reportedly approached different high courts opposing of IPS Deputation in RPF . This has happened as recently, MHA has sent a panel for one ADG and four IGs positions who will be replacing RPF cadre officers.

IAS officer in MP Jobless for two months
1982 batch IAS officer in Madhya Pradesh Dilip Samantaray has been jobless for the last two months.

PS is boss of ACS in Madhya Pradesh
Principal Secretary GAD in Madhya Pradesh Sudesh Kumar is the boss of ACS rank officer Snehlata Kumar Resident Commissioner Madhya Pradesh in Delhi. MP Bhawan comes under the GAD. Incidentally 1984 batch IAS officer Sudesh Kumar is husband of 1979 batch IAS officer Ms Snehlata Kumar.

Meeting of Army promotion Board takes place
Meeting of the Board for promotion of Major General to Lt General has taken place. Now result is awaited.

Deputation tenure of Rao extended
The Competent Authority has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Shipping for extension of deputation tenure of S Vasudeva Rao, IPS (AGMUT-86) as Chief Vigilance Officer in the Dredging Corporation of India, Visakhapatnam for a period of two years beyond September 30,
2012 .

Ms. Shefali Juneja appointed Director Civil Aviation
Ms. Shefali Juneja, Director, DEA has been appointed as Director, Ministry of Civil Aviation, New Delhi. She is an IT Officer of 1992 batch.

Santosh Mehra takes over as IG BSF
Santosh Mehra , Additional DGP(Crime&SIT) AP Police has been taken over the charge as IG, Border Security Force (BSF)New Delhi.He is an IPS officer of 1987 batch, who belongs to the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
(We said this on September 13, 2012)

Lt Gen Pillai moves to Chennai
Area Commander in Delhi Lt Gen Pillai has been moved to Chennai.

Archana Pandey Tewari promoted as Joint Secretary in GoI
Indian Revenue Service (IRS-Customs) officer of 1985 batch, Archana Pandey Tewari has been empanelled as Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India.

Dr Singh transferred to A & N Islands
Dr. Mohan Jeet Singh, Development Commissioner, Daman Diu/ Dadar Nagar Haveli has been transferred to Andaman & Nicobar. He is an IAS Officer of 1991 Batch who belongs to the AGMU cadre.

Juhi Mukherjee goes to Mizoram
Ms,Juhi Mukherjee, Director, New Delhi Municipal Council.(NDMC), New Delhi has been transferred to Mizoram. She is an IAS Officer of 2007 Batch who belongs to the AGMU cadre.

Bidhuri moves to Delhi
Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Deputy Commissioner, Champai, Mizoram has been transferred from Mizoram to Delhi. He is an IAS Officer of 2005 Batch who belongs to the AGMU cadre.

Ms Arti Lal goes to Lakshwadeep
Ms. Arti Lal, on Inter-Cadre Deputation to AGMU Cadre has been transferred to Lakshwadeep. She is an IAS Officer of 2010 Batch who belongs to the AGMU cadre.

Kumar transferred to Arunachal Pradesh
Chandra Bhushan Kumar has been transferred from Delhi to Arunachal Pradesh. He is an IAS Officer of 1995 Batch who belongs to the AGMU cadre.

Sahai posted in Delhi Government
Sanjeev Nandan Sahai on return from central deputation has been posted in Delhi Government. He is an IAS Officer of 1986 Batch who belongs to the AGMU cadre.

Das is back from central deputation
S.C.L. Das on return from central deputation has been posted in Delhi Government. He is an IAS Officer of 1992 Batch who belongs to the AGMU cadre.

Rajesh Prasad transferred to Lakshwadeep
H. Rajesh Prasad, Commissioner, Land Management, Delhi Development Authority(DDA) has been transferred Lakshwadeep. He is an IAS Officer of 1995 Batch who belongs to the AGMU cadre.

Where is Atul Bagai ?
The UP Government is enquiring these days about whereabouts of 1983 batch IAS officer Atul Bagai.

18 posts vacant in Bombay High Court
As many as 18 posts of Judges have been lying vacant in Bombay High Court against an approved strength of 75. The vacant posts include six posts of Permanent Judges against 48 approved strength and 12 of Additional Judges against 27 approved strength.

Gaurav Shresth to move Singapore
Counsellor in Indian Embassy, Kabul R Gaurav Shresth is moving to Singapore.

Three officers found in corrupt practices in ITI Ltd
As many as three officials have been charged with corrupt practices in Indian Telephone Industries (ITI) Ltd. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has recommended action against such officers.

George is new Police Commissioner Chennai
S George has succeeded J K Tripathy as new Police Commissioner of Chennai.He is 1984 batch IPS officer.

Ghosh is new Director NRHM in UP
Amit Kumar Ghosh has been appointed as director of the National Rural Health Mission project, State Innovations in Family Planning Services Agency (SIFPSA) and UP Health Systems Development Project. He is 1994 batch IAS officer.

IAS postings in UP
Roshan Jacob has been appointed as director, medical and health services, Lucknow. RC Srivastava has been moved as chairman of administrative tribunal and UP state Vigilance Commission. Other new postings are Mssrs Samir Verma DM Mathura,Rakesh Secretary Home, K Dhanlakshmi DM Sultanpur,Deepak Agrawal DM Faizabad,Anil Kumar 3 DM Hardoi,Ms Chitra V DM Kasganj,Rajlingam DM Orriya,B K Chaudhary DM Mau and Sayankta Sammadar DM Hathras.

Justice Harkauli poised to be appointed as Allahabad HC Judge today? (UPDATED)
As the grapevine has it, Acting Chief Justice of Principal seat at Jabalpur, Justice Sushil Harkauli is poised to be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court today. The President of India, reportedly, may approve his appointment today.

NBCC gets ‘Mini Ratna’ status (UPDATED)
The Government of India has granted a ‘Mini Ratna’ status under category-I to National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd. (NBCC), the state owned Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU), under the Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India. A communiqué to this effect, has been issued by the Ministry on September 18, 2012. It may be mentioned here that NBCC, established in 1960, is presently a Schedule ‘A’ Civil Engineering Company, operating globally and has been executing projects of diversified nature under three primary segments such as Project Management Consultancy, Civil Infrastructure for Power Sector and Real Estate Development & Construction. The company is also working as a major implementing agency of the Govt. of India, operating extensively in the North Eastern Region (NER) of the country since 2001, executing various infrastructure development projects initiated by the Government under NER Development Scheme. The company’s excellent performance in various financial parameters over the last 5-6 years has also encouraged it to go in for Initial Public Offer (IPO) which the company launched in the month of April 2012.

CORPORATE


Shah ceases to be Exec. Chairman, Chembond Chemicals Ltd
Dr. Vinod D. Shah has ceased to be Executive Chairman of Chembond Chemicals w.e.f. September 8, 2012 .

Uppal to be MD, Jindal Steel and Power?
Ravi Uppal may join Jindal Steel and Power Ltd as Managing Director.

Menon appointed ED & Group Head (HR), Dalmiya Bharat Group
Ajit Menon has been appointed as Executive Director (Group Head of HR), Dalmiya Bharat Group based in New Delhi.

Harris elevated as CEO, South Asia, JWT
Colvyn Harris, the Chief Executive Officer of JWT India, has been elevated as CEO (South Asia).

Mathew appointed Senior VP (Mumbai operation), Dentsu Communcations
Dentsu Communications has appointed Rajesh Mathew as Senior Vice President (Mumbai operation).

Martell appointed VP (Operations), InterContinental Hotels Group (South West Asia)
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has appointed Douglas Martell as Vice President (Operations) for South West Asia.

Yadav appointed President, Passenger Car Business Unit, Tata Motors
Tata Motors has appointed Ranjit Yadav as President , Passenger Car Business Unit (PCBU).

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Never applied for extension

The report that I have applied to DoPT for extension of my tenure at AIIMS is incorrect. I was appointed here on lateral transfer basis in 2010 for a two year term ending May 29, 2012. This has been extended upto Nov 29, 2012. I have never applied for any extension.

Vineet Chawdhry

Reservations for SC/ST

Creamy Layer principle is applicable for reservations for SC/STS. When a person reaches Group B level, he is covered under the Creamy layer. If this is so, why reservations in Group A for them again in promotions.

Nanditha

No IPS officer can match his commitment

No IPS officer to match his commitment, sincerity, honesty & hard work, available in India. He is a soldier on ground. A good spokesman. CRPF needs his services for next two years. If KPS Gill can get extension, why not he because he is a better soldier & officer. He has proved. Only thing I request him is to look after promotion aspects of CRPF officers in DIG , IGP ADGP ranks, deputation avenues, DoPT empanelment. Housing & accommodation are another aspect he lost
sight.

S K Talan

RIT

Would Civil Services Officers' Institute provide reservation in Group C and D posts?

The appellant wanted to know whether the Civil Services Officers' Institute would provide reservation in the permanent Group C and D posts when these would be filled up in future. The Public Information Officer (PIO) informed the appellant that they had no permanent posts and that all posts were filled up with contractual employees. He also stated that the government rules on reservation were not applicable to their organization as they are a society. During the hearing before the Central Information Commission (CIC), the appellant submitted that the reservation rules of the government would be applicable to the Public Authority. The respondent submitted that it would not be possible to provide any information about what might happen in future. He also stated that at present they had no permanent employees and that all the employees had been engaged on contract basis. The CIC rejected the appeal stating that the appellant had sought information about the future and not about any existing information which the PIO was not obliged to provide.

Comments

Under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, it is not open to the citizens to ask for information about what might happen in future. Only the information available on records can be sought through an
application and the PIO is not obliged to give answers to hypothetical queries under the RTI Act.

Citation: Mr. Harender Singh v. Civil Services Officers' Institute in File No. CIC/SM/A/2011/002337

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)