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POLITICS

Cost of next Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha election ?
Leaders of different political parties feel that next Vidhan Sabha election will cost Rs 3 crore and Lok Sabha election 10 crores.

Who will form Government at Centre?
Who will form the next Government at the Centre? This was the hot topic of discussion at a high profile party. An experienced bureaucrat said that the political party having capacity to buy an MP with 100 crore each will be able to form the Government.

Thy name is world
Ever since the rumours of DRS Choudhary of being appointed as Home Secretary started doing the rounds, the Lodi gardens have become a favourite haunt of IPS officers willing to walk the extra yard. The present Home Secretary Raj Kumar Singh favours the Nehru Park near Chankyapuri for morning sojourns but with retirement months away, the wannabe walkers have started moving Lodiwards.

BUREAUCRACY

Basant K Gupta to move as Indian Ambassador to Italy in May
Finally Basant Kumar Gupta is moving to Italy in the first week of May as Indian Ambassador. He is a 1978 IFS officer.
(We said this on Nov 30, 2012)

Jitendra Mishra to succeed Basant Gupta ?
Jitendra Mishra is likely to succeed Basant Gupta in Passport Division in the Ministry of External Affairs. He is a 1982 batch IFS officer.

Amar Sinha is new Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan
Amar Sinha has been appointed new Ambassador of India to Afghanistan. He is a 1982 batch IFS officer.
(We said this on February 19, 2013)

K Jude Sekar appointed DG, Forests in GoI
K Jude Sekar has been appointed as Director General (DG), Forests in the Government of India (GoI). He is a 1976 batch IFS officer of Orissa cadre.
(We said this on Dec 17, 2012)

Rakesh Nath re-appointed as Tech Member, APTEL, N-Delhi
Rakesh Nath has been re-appointed as Technical Member of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity Limited (APTEL), New Delhi for a period of 3 years. Nath has already completed a tenure of 3 years in the Tribunal and has earlier served the chairman of Central Electricity Authority and Bhakra Byas Management Board. He is likely to be sworn-in as Technical Member on April 5, 2013.

Budget session causes delay in appointments in PSUs
A number of appointments at CMD, MD and Director levels in Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs) units are believed to have been delaying due to Budget Session.

Ms Sujata Prasad is new JS and FA, Coal
Ms Sujata Prasad has been appointed as Joint Secretary & Financial Adviser in the Ministry of Coal, She is a 1983 batch ICAS officer.

Deepti Umshankar joins as JS in DoPT
Deepti Umashankar , Director in the Department of Personnel, has been elevated as Joint Secretary in the same Department. She is a 1993 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.
(We said this on March 14, 2013)

Hira Ballabh to join Sports Authority of India
Hira Ballabh is joining Sports Authority of India , New Delhi, as ED (Finance). He is a 1992 batch IRAS officer presently posted in Bhopal.

D C Srivastava joins IB
Devesh Chandra Srivastava, Additional Commissioner of Police, Central, has joined Intelligence Bureau. Srivastava is a 1995 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Alok Kumar succeeds D C Srivastava as Additional CP
Alok Kumar, SP, Capital, Arunachal Pradesh, is new Additional CP, Central. Kumar has succeeded Srivastava after he moved to IB. He is a 2000 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

V S Krishnakumar appointed as ED, Canara Bank; takes charge today
V S Krishnakumar, General Manager, Allahabad Bank, who was appointed as Executive Director, Canara Bank, is taking over the charge at Kolkata circle office in the evening of April 4, 2013.

Dr Parvinder Sohi Behuria joins as Member, CBDT
The stay on appointment of Dr Parvinder Sohi Behuria, Secretary, Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), as Member of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has been quashed by the Court. Dr Behuria has taken over the charge after the Court decision as Member, CBDT. She is a 1977 batch officer of Indian Revenue Service-Income Tax.
(We said this on March 7, 2013)

Jha is new Chairman of International Telecom Union
R N Jha, a 1983 batch Indian Telecom Service officer, currently additional DG (International Relations) in Sanchar Bhawan has been made Chairman of the 193 nations International Telecom Union meeting held at Seoul on April 3.The next session of the union will be held in Bhutan ,where member nations will discuss internet policy and government control and management of natural resources by the member countries.

S B Rode is Officer Employee Director on Central Bank Board
S B Rode, Assistant Manager, Central Bank of India, has been appointed as Officer Employee Director on the Board of Directors of Central Bank of India for a period of three years.

S Naiyer Ali Najmi is Member, Finance Delhi Jal Board
Indian Revenue Service-Income Tax (IRS-IT),officer, S Naiyer Ali Najmi has been deputed as Member (Finance), Delhi Jal Board under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Ashok Khemka is Secretary, Archives in Haryana
Ashok Khemka has been appointed as Secretary, Archives Department in Haryana. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer.

Justice Khanwilkar is Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court
Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar, Judge of the High Court of Bombay, has been appointed as Chief Justice of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
(We said this on April 1, 2013)

B Mohanan awarded IAS cadre after retirement
Kerala State Civil Service officer, B Mohanan has been awarded Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre after his retirement.

Ms Tomar is back to MEA Hqs
Ms Mukul Dutta Tomar CG in Chicago has been transferred to the Ministry of External Affairs Headquarters.

Avichal gets extension in SPG
Avichal ,DIG in the SPG, has been given upto March 31, 2014. He is a 1996 batch IPS officer of Sikkim cadre.

Is Veerbhadra aiming at a revamp in Himachal bureaucracy in June?
If the fresh but blistering buzz of Ashok Thakur's supposed comeback to Himachal is to be believed, Veerbhadra Singh Himachal CM seems to aim at a revamp in the bureaucracy of Himachal. The spectators would be keenly watching the dynamics. Thakur, a 1977 batch IAS officer of Himachal cadre, is Secretary (GoI), D/O Higher Education under HRD Ministry.

Faisal Imam is Director, ICISA, NOIDA
Faisal Imam, Director, AMG-IV in the office of Principal Director of Audit, Economic & Service Ministries, New Delhi, has been transferred and posted as Director, ICISA, Noida.

Two IFS officers batch empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI
Two 1987 batch Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers of Gujarat cadre have been empanelled for the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. The officers include: Niranjan Kumar Singh and U D Singh.

Rajesh Kumar empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI
Rajesh Kumar has been empanelled for the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1982 batch Indian Telecommunication Service officer.

Rajesh Chawla likely to join central deputation
Rajesh Chawla is likely to join central deputation at Inspector General level post. He is a 1989 batch IPS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre.

IAS changes in Uttarakhand (UPDATED)
Suvardhan and R K Sudhanshu will be new Divisional Commissioner Garwal and Kumaun respectively. Hemlata Dhondiyal will now be Secretary GAD and Kunal Sharma Secretary Food and Civil supplies.

1983 batch IAS officer be Chief Secretary of Manipur ? (UPDATED)
1983 batch Manipur-Tripura cadre IAS officer Rajni Ranjan Rashmi is likely to succeed D S Poonia as Chief Secretary of Manipur on May 1. She is presently on deputation to the Government of India. Poonia is retiring on April 30.

D V Singh is now Chairman of Manipur PSC (UPDATED)
Former Secretary Water Resources in the Government of India D V Singh is new Chairman of the Manipur Public Service Commission .He is retired 1976 btch IAS officer of MT cadre.

Gautam, DIG ITBP, transferred to SHQ, LDK (UPDATED)
A K Gautam, DIG, ITBP, has been transferred from Directorate General INT Branch to Station HQ, Laddakh.

Jaspal Singh, DIG ITBP, transferred to NE Frontier, Shillong(UPDATED)
Jaspal Singh has been positioned at Shillong, NE Frontier. Until now he was positioned at Station HQ, Laddakh.

R.L.Jakhu, Indian P&T AFS (1987 batch) officer joins as CGM(Finance) in BBNL (UPDATED)
R.L.Jakhu, an Indian P&T AFS officer of 1987 batch has joined as CGM(Finance) in BBNL(Bharat Broadband Network Limited)under Ministry of Communication & IT.

CORPORATE

CMD of PDIL Ravi Kanth elected Board Member of SCOPE
Dr Medithi Ravi Kanth, Chairman & Managing Director of Projects & Development India Limited (PDIL), is also one of the 19 Board Members of Standing Conference of Public Enterprise (SCOPE) who were elected during the recently held bi-annual elections of the apex body of Central Government owned Public Enterprises. Dr Kanth, 1986 batch Kerala cadre IAS officer who joined PDIL on September 1, 2011 on 'permanent absorption' basis, has served in various positions in Government of India viz. Dy. Chief Executive, Nuclear Fuel Complex, Dept. of Atomic Energy, Hyderabad, Private Secretary to MOS in Finance & Company Affairs, MOS (i/c) Labour & Urban Development, Director, APEDA in Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Chairman & Managing Director, National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation in Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Joshi appointed Director (Refinery), MRPL
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has appointed V G Joshi as Director (Refinery) of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL). He took charge from April 4, 2013

Ryait appointed MD, GS Auto International Ltd
Surinder Singh Ryait has been appointed as Managing Director of GS Auto International Ltd

Jalan re-appointed MD, Jalpac India Ltd
The Board of Jalpac India Ltd has re-appointed Madhukar Jalan as Managing Director for a period of five years w.e.f. June 18, 2013 after the expiry of his present term as Managing Director.

Avari resigns as Non Exec. Director, Brandhouse Retails Ltd
Dara D Avari has resigned as Non-Executive Director of Brandhouse Retails Ltd on account of his advancing age.

Ranga appointed Company Secretary, PVP Ventures Ltd
G S V Ranga has been appointed as Company Secretary of PVP Ventures Ltd

Avari resigns as Non Exec. Director, S Kumars Nationwide Ltd
Dara D Avari has resigned as Non-Executive Director of S Kumars Nationwide Ltd

Ramakrishnan resigns as Director, Pricol Ltd
V Ramakrishnan has resigned as Director of Pricol Ltd.

Srikanth appointed Company Secretary, Picturehouse Media Ltd
Picturehouse Media Ltd has appointed A Srikanth as the Company Secretary of the company.

Jain appointed Director, Remi Metals Gujarat Ltd
Remi Metals Gujarat Ltd has appointed Ashok Jain as a Director of the company.

Somani resigns as Company Secretary, TCI Finance Ltd
Ms Radhika Somani has resigned as Company Secretary of TCI Finance Ltd.

Deepthi appointed Company Secretary,. TCI Finance Ltd
Ms T Deepthi has been appointed as Company Secretary of TCI Finance Ltd.

Sheth resigns as Director, Brescon Advisors & Holdings Ltd
Ms Pooja Gangwal Sheth has resigned as Director of Brescon Advisors & Holdings Ltd.

Sharma resigns as Company Secretary, GS Auto International Ltd
Ms Rashmi Sharma has resigned as Company Secretary of GS Auto International Ltd.

Bhatia is new MD Catholic Syrian Bank
Rakesh Bhatia has taken over as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Syrian Bank.

Kapoor quits from Vodafone
Manu Kapur Vodafone India's External Affairs Director has quit the company.

Rajiv Anand appointed President Axis Bank
Rajiv Anand has been appointed as President - Retail Banking of Axis Bank with effect from May 1, 2013.

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DPC decides promotions of officials

Departmental Promotion Committees (DPC) decides the issue regarding promotions of officials in govt. When DPC finds that a particular official is not fit for promotion, it simply decides so; without giving the official an opportunity of being heard. It results in mass scale litigation before CAT and SAT. This procedure results in delayed justice, increased workload and practically injustice with the concerned official. It is therefore suggested that whenever DPC finds a particular official unfit for promotion, it should give notice to the official of their proposal to deny him promotion giving reasons for non-promotion, hear his case and then decide his promotion. Till then suitable number of post can be kept vacant. This will ensure fair play and justice. This will be in conformity with the principle of natural justice.

T N Ved

Justification for not raising retirement age ?

Retirement age of the people in responsible positions is around 65. This includes judiciary, medical and also the members of regulatory authorities. Even minister's age is not limited. The issue that I am putting up for discussion is what is the justification for not raising the retirement age of officers who have reached the level of Secretary to Government of India to 65. After all, they are generally well meaning and good people having experience and proven track record and are administering bodies that hire people even senior to them. This will bring about a big deterrent to scams and corruptions as they had been erupting. This should be the highest retirement age. No job where selection is made by the government should have a higher retirement age.

Rajeev Agrawal

Need to re-look reservation policy.

Reservation should be given to all the poor persons irrespective of their caste and religion. Rich persons whether SC/ST/OBC/Hindu/ Muslim/Christian et.al do not need reservation. What is the need for reservation for a rich man in jobs ? They can buy anything including education for their kids. All should be equal. Free education should be given to all the poor irrespective of their religion/caste/sex. Lest one day the present majority will be reduced to a minority leading to the need for reverse reservation. Are there no far sighted intellectuals in the country to think about it before it is too late. Let all get equal opportunity for free education, jobs and a dignified living. Hunger is the same for all. Is there any justification in providing free food to the rich just because they are SC/ST/ Minorities and denying the same to the poverty stricken but branded as upper caste persons? Let us think.

Ajaya

Reservation is based on number of available posts

There is no question that the reserved category people who have availed the benefits of reservation for the past three generations should be brought out of the purview and more & more deprived reserved should be told to avail the benefit. Backlog of vacancies is on account of lack of qualified and eligible reserved category people. What have you got to say in a matter wherein the SC/ST people on all the three stages i.e. upgradation, ad hoc promotion and regular promotion got reservation. Reservation is based on the number of post available. In upgradation the number of year is considered.

Sonu

It is fallacious to equate all reservations

What apologists for pro rich dalit reservation policy should understand is that reservations are a temporary measure, only for 10 years to begin with, and as per the Constitution, only extendable by 10 years at a time. It is also fallacious to equate all reservations. Reservations for Dalits are on an entirely different footing from OBCs (though both are making an attempt to equate the two in order to perpetuate their hegemony), Dalits are granted reservations in order to correct historical wrongs, OBCs are granted reservations since their representation in public employment, education etc is low. OBC communities are not historical, it is a social construct to grant quotas. More castes can be added to the list. Dalits are a historical entity. OBC creamy layer is already out of reservations. The child of an IAS officer who became an IAS officer through reservation cannot avail of the same benefit since he/ she would be in the creamy layer (and is not backward any more). In this country, nobody bothers about the poor. That is why the rich Dalits want benefits for themselves for eternity and that is why the OBCs want their creamy layer to be pegged higher all the time.

Arjun Mallik

Manjari Kackar - one of the fine officers

Manjari Kackar is one of the very fine officers of the income tax department who had earlier worked in Air India as CVO. She retired as Member, CBDT. Known for her integrity, honesty and straight forwardness she is an epitome of elegance and taste. Soft spoken yet tough officer, she would be an asset to the LIC.

Tejinder Singh