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POLITICS

Who is the richest politician in India ?
Who is the richest politician in the country? At an informal get-together this question came in for discussion. And the conclusion was he is neither in the Congress nor in the BJP .Then who? Guess the name.

Modi impact in BJP!
"There should be now direct attack", an advise by Narendra Modi to the BJP leaders is now seen in the Parliament. All the leaders have now made direct attack on the Prime Minister in the Coalgate issue.

BUREAUCRACY

20 IPS officers of 1983 batch empanelled
Altogether 20 IPS officers of 1983 batch are believed to have been empanelled to the rank of ADG in the Government of India.

Minister wants Machendranathan as Steel Secretary
Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma is keen to have S Machendranathan as his Secretary. The 1979 batch Tamil Nadu cadre IAS officer Machendranathan has been earlier Additional Secretary in the Steel Ministry. The post is falling vacant on August 31.

Niraj Verma is new JS, Road Transport
Niraj Verma has been appointed Joint Secretary, Road Transport and Highways in the Government of India. He is a 1994 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
(We said this on August 5, 2013)

Ms Vasudeva selected as CMD, HPCL
Ms Nishi Vasudeva, Director (Marketing), HPCL, has been selected for the post of Chairperson and Managing Director (CMD), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on August 21, 2013. As many as seven persons were interviewed for the same.

Kantha to succeed S Jaishankar in Beijing
As the supposed successor of Nirupama Rao in Washington DC, S Jaishankar would hand over the baton to Ashok Kantha as India's new envoy to Beijing. Kantha, a 1977 batch IFS officer has been serving as Secretary, East.

Three 1991 batch IAS officers empanelled in GoI
Three 1991 batch IAS officers Vijayendra (AM) Lakku Venkateshwarlu (UP) and Rajat Kumar (AP) have been empanelled to the rank of Joint Secretary in the Government of India during the review.

Gosh is Ambassador to Mongolia
Somnath Gosh presently Assistant High Commissioner in Chittagong (Bangladesh), has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Mongolia. He is a 1997 batch IFS officer.

Vijayanand empanelled as Additional Secretary in GoI
A Vijayanand has been empanelled for the post of Additional Secretary level in Government of India. He is an IRS (C&CE) officer of 1980 batch.

Markam posted as Asst AG in AG office, Bhopal
Arun Kumar Markam, on completion of training at Shimla, has been transferred and posted as Assistant Accountant General in the office Accountant General (E&RSA), Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal. He is an IA&AS officer of 2011 batch.

Ms Gupta empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI
Ms Vandana Gupta has been empanelled for the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. She is a 1990 batch officer of IP&TA &FS.

Ministry of Railways invites applications for AGM/JGM, RVNL
Ministry of Railways has invited applications from the officers for the post of AGM/JGM (Projects), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), Secunderabad, deputation basis for a period of three years. The applications of willing officers should reach within month of advertisement of vacancy.

V Sheshadri appointed as Director in PMO
V Sheshadri has been appointed as Director in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), New Delhi. He is a 1999 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre.
(We said this on July 29, 2013)

Will Subhani be moved from Prl Secy, Home, Govt of Bihar?
Whispers in power corridors have started doing rounds that Amir Subhani may be moved from the slot of Principal Secretary Home, Govt of Bihar. As predicted, the premature repatriation of Deepak Kumar, from the slot of Joint Secretary, MHA, has triggered a further speculation of changes in some of the top orders slots of Bihar Govt.

Ministry of Railways invites applications for AGM, RVNL
Ministry of Railways has invited applications from the officers for the post of AGM (Corporate Coordination), Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), Delhi, deputation basis. The applications of willing officers should reach within month of advertisement of vacancy.

Alok Shekhar empanelled in GoI
Alok Shekhar has been empanelled to the rank of Joint Secretary in the Government of India .He is 1994 batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre.

Raghavan to succeed Malhotra at Moscow in November
After the scheduled superannuation of Ajai Malhotra in Novemebr, PS Raghavan would succeed him as India's new envoy to Moscow. Malhotra is 1977 batch IFS officer while his supposed successor PS Raghavan is 1979 batch IFS officer who is currently serving as Special Secretary, Administration & Development Partnership Administration, at the MEA HQ.

Orders of A K Gaur for Director (Fin), RITES soon
The orders of A K Gaur, GM, RITES, for the appointment as Director (Finance), RITES Limited are expected to be issued before the end of August.

Ms Nigam empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI
Ms Anju Nigam has been empanelled for the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. She is a 1988 batch officer of Indian Postal Service.

PESB invites applications for Director (Tech), BDL
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for the post of Director (Technical), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) lying vacant since June 27, 2013. Those willing to apply can send their applications to the PESB before September 2, 2013.

Regulator to replace DGCA
Civil Aviation regulator is going to replace DGCA in the months to come. The Government has introduced a bill to this effect in the Lok Sabha.

FMC to come under Finance Ministry ?
There is a move to bring Forward Market Commission (FMC) under the Finance Ministry instead of Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

R S Gujral is also Secretary, Disinvestment in GoI
R S Gujral, Finance Secretary and Secretary, Department of Expenditure, has been assigned an additional charge of Secretary, Department of Disinvestment till the return of Ravi Mathur from leave. Gujral is a 1976 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.

Verma posted as Chairman, IWAI
Amitabh Verma has been appointed as Chairman, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Shipping in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary. He is a 1982 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

Jain elevated as Addl Secretary, Agriculture & Cooperation
Dinesh Kumar Jain, Joint Secretary, Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture. He is a 1983 batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre.

R Sridharan is Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines
R Sridharan has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines in Government of India. He is a 1983 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Alliance Air to introduce new flights from Sept 9
Alliance Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India Limited, will be introducing the following new flights ex-Mumbai with CRJ Jet type aircraft (70 seater) effective September 9, 2013 :
Flt.No. Sector Dep / Arr Days of operations
AI-9621 BOM-GWL 1215 / 1400 Mon, Thu
AI-9622 GWL-BOM 1430 / 1615 Mon, Thu
AI-9623 BOM-AGR 1215 / 1410 Tue, Fri
AI-9624 AGR-BOM 1440 / 1635 Tue, Fri
AI-9613 DEL-IXD 0730 / 0845 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
AI-9613 IXD-BOM 0915 / 1115 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
AI-9614 BOM-IXD 0745 / 0945 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
AI-9614 IXD-DEL 1015 / 1130 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri

Verma posted Principal Secretary, Power in Delhi Govt
Rajani Kant Verma has been appointed as Principal Secretary (Power), CMD-DTL, CMD-DPCL and Chairman-IPGCL in Delhi Government. He is a 1984 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

NTPC lives and grows in its projects, stations, says CMD (UPDATED)
Accept challenges to become a complete power professional , with work experience at power projects and coal mines as NTPC lives in its projects spread across the country, said Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury , CMD, NTPC at the inaugural function of Executive Trainee -2013 batch held today . In his address he said that NTPC is a company full of opportunity for the young engineers to learn at NTPC green field, brown field projects and generating stations. It is this all round experience that will help them grow in NTPC and contribute to the growth story of the country said CMD, NTPC. NN Misra, Director (Operations), A K Jha , Director (Tech) , UP Pani , Director (HR) and AC Chaturvedi , Executive Director PMI were with him on the occasion. Dr. Roy Choudhury gave a comprehensive view of the World power scenario and special requirements of India as a developing economy to the new joinees. He emphasized on the mission of the NTPC to provide reliable power at competitive rates. The meritorious Executive Trainees of 2011 batch who had topped in various streams were also awarded on the occasion by the CMD and Directors.

V Kannan appointed as CMD, Vijaya Bank (UPDATED)
V Kannan, Executive Director, Oriental Bank of Commerce, has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director, Vijaya Bank.

Suresh N Patel appointed as ED, Oriental Bank of Commerce (UPDATED)
Suresh N Patel, General Manager, Dena Bank, has been appointed as Executive Director, Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC).

Rajesh Kumar, JCIT gets selection grade(UPDATED)
Rajesh Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, has been accorded Selection grade (non-functional).

Mrs Rekha Gupta posted as Addl CEO in Rajasthan (UPDATED)
Mrs Rekha Gupta has been appointed as Additional Chief Electoral Officer, Jaipur in Rajasthan. She is an IAS officer.

7 IAS probationers get postings in Rajasthan (UPDATED)
As many as seven IAS probationers have been given postings after training in Rajasthan. Accordingly, Abhimanyu Kumar has been appointed as SDO, Girwa, Udayapur while Ms Anupama Jorwal will now be SDO, Bikaner North and Bhagwati Prasad Kalal is SDO, Byawar, Ajmer. Similarly, H Guite has been appointed as SDO, Dungarpur; N Shivprasad Madan as SDO, Jhalawad; Sandesh Nayak as SDO, Bharatpur and Ms Shivagi Swarnkar was posted as SDO, Jodhpur.

Rajesh Kumar Gupta is PS to Governor in Rajasthan (UPDATED)
Rajesh Kumar Gupta has been appointed as Director, ST Welfare and Principal Secretary to Governor in Rajasthan. He is a 1997 batch IFS officer of this State cadre.

5 IFS probationers get postings in Rajasthan (UPDATED)
As many as five IFS probationers have been given postings after training in Rajasthan. Accordingly, Ashutosh Ojha has been appointed as ACF, Udayapur while Sangram Singh Katiyar will be ACF Wildlife, Jodhpur and Shelabh Kumar is ACF, Bharatpur. Besides, Ms Sonal Jorihar has been appointed as ACF, Ajmer and Sugana Ram Jat as ACF, Kota.

Deepak Kumar is back to Bihar (UPDATED)
Joint Secretary in MHA Deepak Kumar is back to Bihar. He is a 1984 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

(We said this on August 21, 2013)

SCOPE organizes global leadership programme for PSEs (UPDATED)
The 26th August is going to mark as something very important day for CPSEs & SCOPE Collectively. The apex body of PSEs and IIM, Calcutta (IIM-C) are jointly organizing the 2nd Advanced Global Leadership Progrramme 2013 aiming at devloping global leaders in public sector enterprises. The programme will conclude on September 20. Dr Nitish Sengupta, Chairman, BRPSE, O P Rawat, IAS, Secretary, DPE, R Gopalan, IAS (Retd) Member, PESB, Mrs Deepak Sandhu, Information Commissioner, C S Verma, Chairman, SCOPE & Chairman, SAIL and Dr Sougata Ray, Professor at IIM-C will address the senior level executives of PSEs during the Program. The Advanced Global Leadership Programme is being organized for the top level executives of PSEs who hold or likely to assume Board level as CEOs or Directors. The Programme will help them meet the transformation challenges to steer their organizations in the new globally competitive environment.

158 IAS probationers complete course at LBSNAA, Mussoorie (UPDATED)
As many as 158 IAS probationers belonging to 2011 batch have completed their foundation course officially at LBSNAA, Mussoorie. CAG, Shashikant Sharma and former CAG Vinod Rai were also present on the occasion of culmination ceremony.

Sunil Mathur appointed ED, Railway Board (UPDATED)
Sunil Mathur, SAG/IRTS, on being relieved from the post of DRM/Moradabad, Northern Railway, has been appointed as Executive Director Vigilance (Traffic), Railway Board in place of Rajiv Saxena, SAG/IRTS, who was posted as DRM/Raipur/SECR.

Ms Kalyani Chaddha returns from central deputation (UPDATED)
Ms Kalyani Chaddha, SAG/IRSME, on return from deputation to Ministry of Woman and Child Development, has been posted in the cadre in IROAF.

Dr Rajat Kumar to attend international conference at Barcelona (UPDATED)
Dr Rajat Kumar, Commissioner of Industries, Hyderabad will be participating in the FIDIC, World Consulting Engineering Centenary Conference being held at Barcelona, Spain from September 15 to 18, 2013. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre.

New building of Tripura Bhawan constructed by NBCC inaugurated (UPDATED)
A newly building of Tripura Bhawan constructed by NBCC was dedicated in the presence of Chief Minister of Tripura, Manik Sarkar, Governor of Tripura, Devanand Konwar and Anoop Kumar Mittal, CMD, NBCC on August 18, 2013. For last 15 years, NBCC has engaged itself in the infrastructural development of the state of Tripura by implementing many important projects.

Central deputation tenure of Arun Jha extended (UPDATED)
The extension of Central deputation tenure of Arun Jha as Additional Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has been extended for a period of six months beyond August 25, 2013. He is a 1981 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

CORPORATE

HAL funds for Uttarakhand relief work
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) today contributed rupees two crores towards the Uttarakhand Relief work as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. The cheque was handed over to the Defence Minister, A K Antony by HAL Chairman, Dr R K Tyagi in New Delhi. The proceeds will go to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund. "HAL has contributed to the disaster hit state in many ways. The company is always in forefront in helping the needy whenever such unfortunate disasters strike the country", says Dr Tyagi. HAL teams were positioned at Deharadun and Delhi to ensure logistic support for the rescue operations led by its flagship indigenous helicopter Dhruv, ably aided by Cheetah and Chetak. These copters flew around 1200 hours in the biggest ever helicopter based rescue operation of Indian defence forces in flood and rain-hit areas of Uttarakhand. HAL copters performed effectively in dropping paratroopers, evacuating stranded people and in supplying food and medicines in the affected areas of Uttarakhand. HAL designed, developed and produced Dhruv helicopters have been delivered to the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy and the Coast Guard. They are also exported. The civil version of Dhruv has been certified by the DGCA and delivered to ONGC, Govt of Jharkhand and the BSF.

Non-budgetary support to sick HMT Chinar Watches approved
The Department of Heavy Industry has approved a proposal for providing non-plan budgetary support to meet payment of statutory dues, salary and wages in this sick / loss making CPSE HMT (Chinar Watches) Ltd.

Daware to be Duty Manager, Singapore
Air India officer, Sunil M Daware has been appointed as Duty Manager, Singapore Airport, Singapore.

Negi is MD of HPSEB
Partap Chand Negi has taken over as the Managing Director (MD) of Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB) Limited.

Rahim appointed Chairman, STC
Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce, has appointed Khaleel Rahim as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of State Trading Corporation (STC) of India Ltd

Chandak re-appointed MD, KEC International Ltd
KEC International Ltd has re-appointed R D Chandak, as the Managing Director of the company for a further period of three years commencing w.e.f. September 29, 2013.

Kumar resigns as Whole-time Director of Techtran Polylenses Ltd
E Ranga Kumar has resigned as Whole-time Director of Techtran Polylenses Ltd.

Mehta appointed as Non Exec Inde. Dir., Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd
Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd has appointed Vikram Singh Mehta as Non-executive Independent Director of the company.

Verma appointed as Non-executive Director of Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd
Rajiv Verma has been appointed as Non-executive Director of Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd.

Sharmaji has resigned as Chairman & Non Exec .Dir., Shakti Press Ltd
Suresh Sharmaji has resigned as Chairman and Non Executive Director of Shakti Press Ltd.

Chandra Prakash Kothari re-appointed MD, OM Metals Infraprojects Ltd
OM Metals Infraprojects Ltd has re-appointed Chandra Prakash Kothari as Managing Director of the company w.e.f. September 1, 2013.

Kothari re-appointed as Whole-time Director , OM Metals Infraprojects Ltd
Dharam Prakash Kothari has been re-appointed as Whole-time Director of OM Metals Infraprojects Ltd.

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Why files from Coal Ministry are missing ?

In spite of monitoring by the Apex Court, the investigation in the coal scam will not be a successful investigation because the Apex Court has overlooked the need for drastic action against Attorney General GE Vahanvati who knowingly misled the Apex Court by telling a lie regarding perusal of investigation report by him and the government. His action was not only contempt of court but also an attempt to cover-up the charges. Had the Apex Court cancelled the license of the Attorney General GE Vahanvati, it would have given the right signal and deterred others from any deviation.

Is CBI very serious about the files? Definitely not, otherwise it would have arrested some officials of the Ministry of Coal? Moreover, it should have recovered some documents from other sources. In fact, in the Ministry of Coal officials are enjoying various unauthorized facilities and hence they are unable to stand by the investigation.

For example, even non-entitled officials (Directors/DS/etc.) are enjoying transport facilities from CIL. They are seen hobnobbing with the representatives of Coal Companies. It is not too late for the Apex Court to take stern action. Actions are required against the Attorney General GE Vahanvati, the Secretary, Ministry of Coal and the Director, CBI. Is Apex Court listening?

A Oraon, Ranchi

Mil Jayegi, File hai Anaarkali Nahi !

The parliamentarians are agitated. The hectoring TV anchors are more agitated. Even the citizens, the nuisance of these cattle class mango man from the banana republic (correct spelling pl)are agitated as if they have any use for the coal or the file. They will get free houses under some Awas Yojana, fitted with water and electricity for free. Don't our Members of Parliament get it free ? Don't the Members of the state Legislatures get it free? Don't our elite services get it free ? The judiciary, perhaps, is charged. There are some who make it free and many more who take it free. But when the WIC contributors also display agitation, it becomes a puzzle. As has been stated in respect of reconstruction of a file, it can also be stated about the "movement" of the file, which is recorded before the file moves from one desk to another or one room to the other or leaves one Bhavan for another ! The CBI can always interrogate the person who kept the file in his/her legal/illegal custody and to whom it was marked. Simple? While the CBI may be a caged parrot, the officers are not, they sing like a canary even before the CBI fires its first question.

The file can never leave the borders of India, like the unfortunate Anaarkali, who was escorted across the borders of India so that she got lost in oblivion ( hifajat se sarhad ke us par le jayenege taki tum baki umra gumnami ke andheron main bita sako!).

If it fails to lay its hands on the file(s) the CBI should declare it absconding and announce a reward of at least 10% of the value involved, as judged by the CAG, to whosoever locates and hands it over to the CBI. Let us nurture Sadbhavana without any durbhavana towards anybody, human of file- both have long life!

M L Gupta

Some steps for controlling the fall of rupees:-

(i) Start rationing consumption of diesel, petrol and gas (less expenditure means less foreign currency outgo).
(ii) As 60% of the petrol/diesel is being consumed by Government departments. Strict monitoring of usage of government vehicles should take place. The people using government vehicle for their personal
purposes should be put behind bars.
(iii) The Government should reduce its foreign travel expenses substantially for some time.
(iv)More and more orders should be placed to companies be it be an Indian one or a foreign one in terms rupees only.
(v) Education loan for studying abroad should be given to meritorious students only and not to students whose parents are rich and can afford.
(vi) Government should directly enter into food and fertilizer distribution network.
(vii) If two tanks can be built internally to perform a job, then we should do so and not go in for purchase of one advanced tank from abroad (having the same performing capacity) and waste our dollars. If two locomotives of BHEL put together can haul train then we should not go in for a purchase of one ABB locomotive from abroad to perform the same job. This means a substantial reduction in outside purchase in all sectors of economy.

Satya Prakash

Reason for devaluation of rupee ?

In 1985, when Indian economy was weak, a Dollar was equivalent to 11 rupees, a Pound was equivalent to 17 rupees. Today when economy is supposed to be much stronger and India a global player, rupee is having free fall. Can somebody throw light on the real reason for this devaluation. Who is going to gain and who is going to lose?

Rajan

Provide Stage to Perform

The ACRs/APARs play a very vital role in the career of a government servant. Timely promotion and recognition are the basic motivations for a government servant. Therefore, DoPT should evolve such a transparent Performance Appraisal System, which should have least subjectivity and no room for unfairness and prejudices. In Government, casteism prevails while writing APARs. The SC/ST/OBC officers the most sufferers being reserved category. Such officers are fully capable to deliver the results. Our duty is to provide congenial environment. There are examples in some ministries that some officers could not adjust or not allowed to get adjusted in the new department due to high-headedness of Reporting officers. First of all, provide them stage only then they can perform better.

M Roy

Consequences of food security bill ?

The food security bill seems good on the surface but has anyone thought through the consequences of this? Later on, can any government withdraw such a privilege? What if the government runs out of surplus food stocks or money to finance such a grand scheme? And if a future government withdraws this privilege affecting nearly 800 millions of the poor and the starving will they not turn to the Maoists for support and succor in their desperation? So far the poor and the desperate have been resorting to suicide to escape but a point will come when they will prefer murder to suicide. This in turn will lead to civil war in India. If the food security bill cannot be implemented for all time ( and where is the guarantee?) then we are playing with fire.

D Choudhury

Where you can register as a voter?

The existing legal framework for registration of a voter provides for registration at the place of ordinary residence. Therefore, a government employee suffering with frequent transfers has to register at the present address. However s/he can retain his old EPIC and does not have to get a new EPIC at the new place. The best way is to go on the website of the Chief Electoral Officer of the state and fill in an online form for registration where in the old address - Polling station, Serial number, Assembly Constituency, EPIC number has to be given. The new address proof has to be uploaded and in case you need a new EPIC, a photo in jpeg format has to be uploaded in addition. The system will ensure that your name is removed at the old address and is added to the new place. The BLO concerned will visit you to verify your address and the registration process will be completed thereafter. You will also be able to track your application
on the same website.

An Enlightened Voter

Congressmen keeping magic seat vacant !

Reservation of seats/priority for senior citizens - lesson from Congressmen to learn. In Delhi whosoever has been travelling in Metro train/buses or elsewhere has to stand in queue must have noticed about the number of seats/separate line reserved for elders, differently abled etc. I just wanted to throw some humorous light to take the lesson from our great grand national party leaders in which not only elders/differently-abled who after putting lot of hard work reached the stage at national arena but even who has got the seat by virtue of destiny is always ready to keep one magic seat always vacant for most eligible 'younger' one in the country-guess the seat!

Ashok K Bhimani

Totally wrong and misleading!

The contention in this column that IFS officers alone are denied higher-scale benefit while IAS officers on central deputation are given higher pay scale drawn by them in their state cadre, is entirely wrong and misleading. IAS officers on central deputation to the JS posts are allowed only the JS pay notwithstanding that they may be in the AS or even Secretary Grade in their state cadre, and thus they lose heavily financially throughout the deputation period. There has been no effort to rectify this highly unfair situation.

Ajit Puri

Congratulations to Rajiv

He looks younger with passage of time.

Anil Kumar Agrawal

Pride of nation

It is pride for nation & fraternity of officers' of central government.

Suresh Prasad

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