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POLITICS

Who can counter Narendra Modi in Congress ?
At a get together a topic came in for discussion- "Who can counter Narendra Modi in Congress" ? Most of the people said that "Paper tigers in the Congress cannot face roaring tiger of the BJP". There was however, consensus that only Digvijay Singh has guts to silence the roaring tiger.

Modi might leaves no option with BJP?
Amid hype and drama, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has been given the responsibility of chairman of BJP's campaign committee. An inevitable on several counts; first the party was feeling immense pressure from its cadre; second Modi placed his cards very effectively as always; third Sangh constituents like the RSS and VHP were rallying behind Modi. Last but not least, with Modi surpassing popularity of A B Vajpayee, was there any other option for BJP?

BUREAUCRACY

Who will be new Secretary, I & B ?
Who will succeed Uday Verma on July 1 as Secretary, Information and Broadcasting? Names of 1977 batch Sikkim cadre IAS officer Alok Rawat, 1978 batch IAS officer of UP cadre Ms Stuti Kackar and 1979 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre Afzal Amanullah are currently in circulation. Amongst the three Ms Stuti Kackar and Afzal Amanullah have earlier worked as JS in the Ministry.

Now States can give 3 months extension to CS?
According to informed sources henceforth State Governments will be able to give three months extension in service to the respective Chief Secretaries.

Intense lobbying for Foreign Secretary
There is intense lobbying in the PMO for the post of Foreign Secretary. The PM is himself keen for Dr S Jaishankar while the NSA is supporting Sudhir Vyas. Meanwhile, there are reports that a few IFS officers senior to both are in a mood to resign in the event of supercession.

Kumar is now Addl. Secy., Forests and Environment
Susheel Kumar has been appointed Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Forests and Environment. He is a 1982 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.
(We said this on June 5, 2013)

Will Batra be CMD of Union Bank?
Deputy MD of the IDBI, B K Batra is likely to be appointed CMD of the Union Bank. Earlier his name was in circulation to head IDBI.

Amid hectic lobbying for FC, RB; tie is said to be between two?
With the fast approaching date of retirement of Vijaya Kanth, Financial Commissioner, Railway Board, the tie seems between the two; Kashyap Rajendra and Rajlakshmi Ravikumar. Kashyap, a 1976 batch IRAS officer, is the senior most among the close contestants but has less than two years of residual service. Rajlakshmi, a 1977 batch IRAS officer, has more than two years of residual services but yet to make as GM. Who will win the race?

Singh likely to be appointed Addl. Secretary in GoI
Harbhajan Singh, Joint Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry, is likely to be shifted to another Ministry at the Additional Secretary level after his empanelment. He is a 1983 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.

Bishnoi to move to New York ?
Bhagwat Bishnoi Indian Ambassador in Eithopia is reportedly going to New York as Deputy Permanent Representative. He is 1983 batch IFS officer.

Sagar to return to Madhya Pradesh
CVO of Cotton Corporation of India, Mumbai, D C Sagar is returning to the parent Madhya Pradesh cadre after completion of central deputation tenure next week. He is a 1992 batch IPS officer.

Amitabh Jain to return to Chhattisgarh
Amitabj Jain is returning to the parent Chhattisgarh cadre from his London posting this month end. He is 1989 batch IAS officer.

Orders of R Nair as CMD, HOCL expected this week
The orders of R Nair V B, CGM (P & E), HOCL, for the appointment as Chairman and Managing Director, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL) are expected to be issued by Government of India this week.

Will DoPT mark a juncture in restructuring of CSS cadres on June 13
DoPT is all set to have a comprehensive consultation with the CSS associations and concerned stake holders on June 13. The representatives of CSS cadre are supposed to give their presentation to the Cadre Restructuring Committee of DOPT at North Block. Reportedly they would submit their letters of demands and proposals on their expectation from the committee. The consultations may, mark a juncture in the future and career prospects of more than 11500 employees of CSS Cadres. The first meeting of Cadre Restructuring Committee of CSS cadre had taken place on 29th May in the chairmanship of Bhanu Pratap Sharma, EO, DOPT.

Four DIGs, BSF are poised to be elevated to IG
Whispers in the corridors of power have it that as many as four DIGs in BSF are poised to be promoted to IGs level post.

Central Bank CMD to retire this month
M V Tanksale, CMD of the Central Bank of India, is going to retire this month end .Tanksale who is a veteran Banker has taken many evolutionary steps for the development of the Bank and its workforce.

Mishra joins as IG, BSF Tripura Frontier
Rajni Kant Mishra has taken over as Inspector General (IG) of BSF in Tripura frontier. He is a 1984 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.

Sharma takes VRS to join UN assignment
IG in BSF, Tripura Frontier, Dr S K Sharma has taken voluntary retirement to join a new assignment at the United Nations (UN).

Sharad Kumar likely to join central deputation
Sharad Kumar is likely to join central deputation at the level of Director General. He is a 1979 batch IPS officer of Haryana cadre.

Kalbande likely to join as MD, NERAMAC in July
V H Kalbande, CGM, MSSC, Ltd, is expected to take over the charge as Managing Director, North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC) in the first week of July, 2013.
(We said this on February 8, 2013)

HRERA to be set up in Haryana
Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) is being set up soon aimed at consolidating the grip over real estate players.

Sundareshan is Mission Director, Direct Benefits Transfer Scheme
S Sundareshan has been appointed as Mission Director, Direct Benefits Transfer Scheme, Planning Commission, in the rank and pay of Secretary to the Government of India, for a period of two years. He is a retired 1976 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.

One post of SDG vacant in CRPF
One post of Special Director General (SDG) has still been lying vacant in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Six probationers of Chhattisgarh cadre confirmed in IAS
As many as six Chhattisgarh cadre probationers of 2009 batch have been confirmed in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The officers include: Awanish Kumar Sharan, Kiran Kaushal, Priyanka Shukla, Sameer Vishnoi, Saurabh Kumar and Tamboli Ayyaj Fakirbhai.

Abidi is Asst Accountant General, PAG, Allahabad
Mansoor Abbas Abidi on his promotion to the Junior Time Scale, has been posted as Assistant Accountant General in the office of Principal Accountant General (G&SSA), Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad.

Ms Prasad granted non-functional upgradation
Ms Neeta Prasad, Director (News), DD News, New Delhi, has been granted Non Functional Upgradation (NFU). She is an Indian Information Service (IIS) officer.

14 posts of Judges vacant in Karnataka HC
As many as 14 posts of Judges have been lying vacant in Karnataka High Court against 50 approved strength including two posts of Permanent Judge against 34 approved strength and 12 of Additional Judges against 16 approved strength.

Justice Ahmed to perform as CJ, Delhi High Court
Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed, senior-most Judge of the High Court of Delhi, has been appointed to perform the duties of Chief Justice of that High Court.

Punjab & Haryana High Court gets three Judges
Justice Paramjeet Singh, Justice Naresh Kumar Sanghi and Justice Rameshwar Singh Malik have been appointed as Judges of Punjab & Haryana High Court.

Dr Parsoon is Addl. Judge, Punjab & Haryana HC
Dr Bharat Bhushan Parsoon has been appointed as Additional Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court.

Justice Garg appointed Judge, Delhi HC
Justice Mool Chand Garg has been appointed as Judge of Delhi High Court.

IRS officer found murdered in Jaipur
An IRS (C&CE) officer Shriram Meena posted as Deputy Director, Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence (DGCEI) at Jaipur has been found murdered.

Mohan to move from Kuwait
First Secretary in Kuwait H K Mohan has been transferred to Kingston.

PESB invites applications for Chairman, IOCL
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for the post of Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation falling vacant on June 1, 2014. Those willing to apply can send their applications to the PESB before August 5, 2013.

Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh takes over as GOC
Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh has taken over as General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 15 Corps from Lt Gen Om Prakash.

Rishi Raj Singh is new Commissioner Transport in Kerala (UPDATED)
Rishi Raj Singh is back to the parent Kerala cadre from central deputation. On return 1985 batch IPS officer Singh has been appointed Commissioner Transport.

J S Mathur is Additional Secretary, IB in GoI (UPDATED)
Jitendra Shankar Mathur has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in Government of India. He is a 1982 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre.
(We said this on June 7, 2013)

Ms Annie Moracs is Addl Secretary & Financial Adviser in IB in GoI (UPDATED)
Ms Annie Moracs, at present in the cadre, has been appointed as Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in Government of India. She is an IP&T A&FS officer of 1979 batch.

A K Mangotra posted as Member Secretary, NCBC (UPDATED)
A K Mangotra has been appointed as Member Secretary, National Commission for Backward Classes under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for a period of three years. He is a 1978 batch IAS officer of Manipur-Tripura cadre.

CORPORATE

O P Bhatt is now Director in Tata Steel
Former Chairman of the State Bank of India O P Bhatt has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director in the Tata Steel. Bhatt hanged up his boots as SBI chief on March 31, 2011, after a five-year stint.

Madhav Dhar inducted as Member in Standing Council
Madhav Dhar, Board Member, GTI Group, has been inducted as Member in the Standing Council of experts constituted by Government of India to assess the international competitiveness of the Indian financial sector.

Thakral appointed Nominee Director, NMDC Ltd
Vinod Kumar Thakral, Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor, Union Ministry of Steel has been appointed as Government Nominee Director on the Board of NMDC Ltd.

Kumar appointed Independent Director, KMF Ltd
KMF Limited has appointed Rakesh Kumar as an Independent Director of the company.

Holding appointed Addl. Director, Timken India Ltd
Christopher J Holding has been appointed as an Additional Director of Timken India Ltd.

Rastogi resigns as Director, Timken India Ltd
Deepak Rastogi has resigned as Director of Timken India Ltd.

Ishino resigns as Nominee Director, Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd
H Ishino has resigned as Nominee Director of Kansai Paint Co. Ltd on the Board of Directors of Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd.

Patnaik resigns as Company Secretary, Pokarna Ltd
Chinmoy Patnaik has resigned as Company Secretary of Pokarna Ltd.

Nandwani resigns as Independent Director, Mohit Industries Ltd
Simmi Nandwani has resigned as Non-Executive Independent Director on the Board of Directors of Mohit Industries Ltd.

Jagadish resigns as Independent Director, Kavveri Telecom Products Ltd
C V Jagadish has resigned as Independent Director of Kavveri Telecom Products Ltd.

Kumar has been appointed as Addl. Director, Pro Fin Capital Services Ltd
Neeraj Kumar has been appointed as Additional Director of Pro Fin Capital Services Ltd.

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Steps to tackle shortage of IAS officers

DoPT is considering steps to tackle the severe shortage of IAS officers on offer for central deputation at DS/Director level. Even sought after ministries like DEA have no IAS officers on offer. One major move being considered is an assured two-year term as JS by enhancing CSS tenure to seven years from five years for those DS/Directors who get empanelled while serving in CSS or assuring a two-year stint as JS to those who have less than 2 years balance tenure in CSS. This move could motivate a number of officers from the states to apply for central deputation.

Group of IAS officers in Delhi

Why this negative publicity of IRS ?

You are comparing Rs 4.5 lakh packet of IAS with 2.5 lakh to IRS in foreign training and still calling it paid jumburee. What does the reporter want to show?

Rajesh Tiwari

Brahmin bashing has become a fashion

Yes, Brahmin bashing has become a fashion and good work by them over centuries in preserving culture of the country is forgotten in this reservation era. However recent vote politics has shown that things have started changing for good. Now politicians have started appealing Brahmins and talking about reservation to poor upper cast. However instead of giving reservation to various castes, the reservation per se should be abolished and all should complete by their worth and brains.

Shan Kapur

Creme de la crème of society

Some Dalits are born in IAS families. Their fathers and brothers are in the IAS, so was their grandfather. They are the creme de la crème of society. They feel it is their birthright to be in the IAS. They join the IAS. Third generation in the IAS. Other Dalits are tilling the fields despite getting educated. Despite an education they are relegated to till the fields. They are "crowded out" of the benefit of reservations that are their due by the elite Dalits who are third generation IAS officers. What is the wrong that the poor Dalits have done? After all, reservations are a great benefit. They must be well directed. Just like the OBCs, there must be a creamy layer of Dalits defined too, so that those who are third generation IAS officers do not hog all the reservation benefits. Let the third generation compete in the general category, without the benefit of reservations and join the IAS in the fourth generation also, but let them not hog the great benefit of reservations to the detriment of their own downtrodden and poor brethren.

Vijay Kumar

Reservations not creating division in society

There was worse inequality and casteism prior to reservation i.e. before 1950, worse than apartheid of South Africa. After reservations things have improved only. Rise of SCs in jobs may not be liked by some, but it benefited SCs and thus brought social equality in Hinduism. Given the background and history of reservations for SCs, poor Brahmins and poorer higher general castes don't deserve reservations in jobs at par with SCs observance of apartheid for centuries in the name of caste stopped them. Since poor higher castes were ruling classes in 1950, it was not feasible to give them further reservations. It is a fact that Dalits were financially better than Brahmins mostly, also than many higher castes, like of Dalits today are. But surprisingly, well off Dalits were sidelined and denied solely due to their castes and poor general castes were not met with same fate. Due to their casteist practices, economically poorer higher castes could not be included in SCs category for reservations. But GoI has several financial schemes to help poorer irrespective of caste wherein general castes are the major beneficiaries.

Singh R K