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I am a follower of 'whisper'. Due to this site many problems have
been solved and departments are working properly.
Neeraj Saxena
When nothing else inspires, History does ! (132)
Born of folly and ended in disaster
Bureaucracy then and now !
Bureaucrats used to consult law before taking any decisions but now thing
have changed. Now they have to think what Narendra Modi will say .
BUREAUCRACY
'Kaun banega CBI Director'? (11)
Sharad Kumar
is also in the race for CBI Chief as front runners. The 1979 batch IPS
officer of Haryana cadre had been heading NIA since July last year.
He has over eight years experience, from 1991 to 1999, in CBI in the
rank of SP and DIG.
Will Akbaruddin get UN assignment?
Whispers in the corridors of power have it that Syed Akbaruddin is tipped
to get UN assignment in Geneva as India's Permanent Representative.
The 1985 batch IFS officer is presently serving as MEA Spokesperson.
Katju unlikely to be Chairman of PCI
Justice Markendeya Katju is unlikely to be given second term as Chairman
of the Press Council of India.
GoI pulls up Ministries for delay in appointments in PSUs
The Government of India (GoI) has expressed serious concern over delay
and ignorance of guidelines in appointments to the Board level posts
in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). It asked the Central Vigilance
Commission (CVC) and concerned Ministries to adhere to the guidelines
set by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
Ramanujam is advisor to TN Govt
K Ramanujam has been appointed as Advisor to the Govt of Tamil Nadu.
The 1978 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadue cadre has completed his two
years of fixed tenure as DGP. He will serve in the capacity till October
2015.
Nazeeb Shah to be Member, CBEC soon
As the grapevine has it, Nazeeb Shah is all set to be appointed as Member,
CBEC. The 1979 batch IRS (C&CE) officer had succeeded R S Sidhu
on October 1 as DG, Revenue Intelligence.
ACC yet to decide fate of Anupam Srivastava
for CMD of BSNL
The file of Anupam Shrivastava, Director (CM), BSNL, for the appointment
as Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
is whispered to have been lying stuck to the Appointments Committee
of Cabinet (ACC) for a long time. He was selected for this post last
year on December 19, 2013.
File of Purwar for CMD of MTNL stuck up in CVC for one year
The appointment of P K Purwar, Director of MTNL, as its Chairman and
Managing Director has been delayed for want of Central Vigilance Commission
(CVC) clearance for around one year. He was selected for the post on
November 28, 2013.
S K Mukherjee posted as Economic Adviser, Tourism
S K Mukherjee has been appointed as Economic Adviser in the Ministry
of Tourism. He is an Indian Economic Service (IES) officer.
Nasir Ali tipped for one year Extension as Jt MD Air India
It is reliably learnt that Syed Nasir Ali may soon be given one year
extension beyond December 2014. The 1990 batch IRS (IT) officer is presently
serving as Joint MD in Air India.
Vandana Srivastava is new FA (Defence Services)
Ms Vandana Srivastava is new Financial Adviser (Defence Services) in
the Ministry of Defence. She is 1978 batch IDAS officer.
ACC to decide on appointment proposals within six-weeks
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has been asked to take decision
on the proposal of board level appointments in Public Sector Undertakings
(PSUs) within six weeks of its receipt by the ACC Secretariat.
Kannan appointed Economic Adviser, Environment & Forests
M Kannan has been appointed Economic Adviser in the Ministry of Environment,
Forest & Climate change. He is an Indian Economic Service (IES)
officer.
Ms Sharada Subramaniam posted as Principal Director, Northern Region
On return from leave, Ms Sharada Subramaniam has been posted as Principal
Director, Northern Region. He is a 1991 batch IA&AS officer.
Post of MD, OMDC vacant since July 2013
The post of Managing Director, OMDC Limited has been lying vacant since
July 2013. However, P K Sinha, Director (P&P), OMDC, who was selected
this post, is waiting for the orders.
PESB seeks applications for Director (Prod), ITI Ltd
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for
the post of Director (Production), ITI Limited falling vacant next year
onNovember 1, 2015. Those willing to apply can send their applications
to the PESB before January 7, 2015.
PESB invites applications for CMD, EdCIL (India) Ltd
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for
the post of Chairman and Managing Director, EdCIL(India) Limited lying
vacant since October 8, 2014. Those willing to apply can send their
applications to the PESB before December 22, 2014.
Post of Director (Oper), HMT Ltd vacant since May, 2014
The post of Director (Operations), HMT Limited has been lying vacant
since May 26, 2014. However, R Vimalesan, GM, HMT Machines Tools, who
was selected for this post, is waiting for orders.
MRPL leverages Technology to combat corruption
In compliance with the Central Vigilance Commission's directive, MRPL
celebrated Vigilance Awareness Week in its Corporate Office at Mangalore
and all other Units with a host of activities on the theme "Combating
Corruption. Technology as an enabler". Ravindranath, ITS, Chief
Vigilance Officer of MRPL hosted a series of interactive sessions with
the employees and business associates to spread awareness about preventive
vigilance and the need for eradication of unfair practices and corruption.
Listing out the various vigilante functions in MRPL including the whistle
blower policy, Ravindranath informed that MRPL has appointed an Independent
External Monitor (IEMs) to arbitrate the issues arising out of Integrity
pact. H Kumar, MD, MRPL spoke about NANO technology implemented in Petrol
Pumps to eradicate fraud and provide right quantity and quality of fuel.
He elaborated on the technology supported tendering, bill tracking,
payment processes that MRPL has implemented to ensure transparency and
accountability. Even the claims and facilities for employees are now
on a technology platform to increase accountability and boost employee
pride. Specially designed posters, banners and pocket cards with a to-do
list of best practices reached the message of "Combating Corruption.
Technology as an enabler" to all stake holders". Essay competitions,
Quizes, Declamation etc were also held for children of nearby school
and for employees. The Inaugural address was delivered by Prof Sankaran
of NITIE and the Valedictory address was delivered by Padmabhushan Dr
B M Hegde.
Backward and forward integration to power
NTPC's growth (UPDATED)
Appreciating the efforts of the employees in taking the organization
to phenomenal heights Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD, NTPC said the time
has come for a paradigm shift in NTPC, for the organization to prosper
and remain relevant for years to come. He was addressing the employees
at stationed at all locations on the occasion of 39th raising day of
the company today. He said key to future growth of the company lies
in forward and backward integration to sustain its position as biggest
generator in the country along with steady capacity addition. Coal mining
and distribution of power are going shall meet the fuel requirement
and help in sale of power in coming years. All the functional directors
of the company were present on the occasion with CMD. Dr Roy Choudhury
thanked the Government and Minister of Power for making NTPC integral
part of all the recent steps being initiated to strengthen the power
sector.
NBCC gets scope meritorious award (UPDATED)
Dr Anoop Kumar Mittal, CMD, NBCC, has received Scope Meritorious Award
for NBCC, from President of India, Pranab Mukherjee the other day. The
construction giant under the Ministry of Urban development, Government
of India has been felicitated with the prestigious award for attaining
the much coveted Navratna status.
CORPORATE
Aristidou to be CFO & ED, GlaxoSmithKline
Pharmaceuticals Ltd
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd has appointed Andrew Aristidou as
the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of the company w.e.f.
December 1, 2014.
Naidu resigns as CS, MIC Electronics Ltd
Vijay Kumar Naidu has resigned as Company Secretary of MIC Electronics
Ltd
Mirchandani appointed Addl. Director, Nilkamal
Ltd
Nilkamal Ltd has appointed Ms Hiroo Mirchandani as an Additional Director
of the company w.e.f. November 6, 2014
Singh appointed MD & CEO, Mahindra Holidays
& Resorts India
Kavinder Singh has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India.
Two Directors cease to be on Board of Jyoti
Ltd
Dr M H Mehta and Dr M Ramamoorty have resigned as the Directors of Jyoti
Ltd
Ramani to be Non Exec. Director, Learning
Edge Academy of Professionals Ltd
The Board of Learning Edge Academy of Professionals Ltd is to appoint
Ms Moneesha Ramani as Non-Executive Director of the company.
Goel appointed Addl. Director, Essel Propack
Ltd
Essel Propack Ltd has appointed AtuI Goel as an Additional Director
of the company
Kezhakr appointed Addl. Director, Jaipan Industries
Ltd
Jaipan Industries Ltd has appointed Thomas Lassar Kezhakr as the Additional
Director of the company.
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Special Secretary role in the hierarchy
It is given just to maintain parity in the egos of the babus. I guess
even the govt. doesn't have any idea as to what are the exact number
of AS or SS or Sect level posts currently it has because the upgrade,
float or re-designate the posts according to the whims and fancies and
egos of the incumbents (both political and bureaucratic)
BYN
Spl Secretary is in lower Grade than Secretary
Special Secretary is in the grade 76000-80000, which is higher than
that of Addl. Secretary or Principal Secretary who are in grade 67000-79000,
but less than that of Secretary who are on 80000 Fixed. But as soon
as one gets promoted to Special Secretary one generally gets fixed at
80000 in grade 76000-80000. Thus, a zbut virtually gets the same pay.
R Mishra
Problems of protocol
This can pose problems of protocol vis-a-vis the administrative Ministry
of Urban Development. Head of the Delhi Division is a Joint/ Additional
Secretary level officer and he has the final say in matters relating
to DDA whose VC is either of junior or same rank. Now that the VC ranks
higher than the head of the Delhi Division there would certainly be
problems on both sides. The VC would like to talk to the Secretary rather
than a person who is junior in rank and status. Sometimes the government
commits unintended faux pas.
Stya Singal
Provide a separate section for Rlys.
Working in the Indian railways, I am keen to see the related items only.
Is it possible for you to provide a separate section to make it easy
for a large number of Railwaymen ? My regards for your excellent work.
D E Sharma
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Addition and deletion of names in the agreed list
Applicant sought information as to how his name was put on the
agreed list and how was it removed. The First Appellate Authority
(FAA) directed the PIO to furnish relevant documents after duly
suppressing the identity of complaint(s)/official(s). The Public
Information Officer (PIO) filed an appeal against the FAA order.
The Central Information Commission (CIC) observed that the Agreed
List is admittedly a confidential information, rather a critically
confidential information, held by the public authority in its
role as a third party within the provisions of Section 124 of
the Indian Evidence Act. The CIC held that confidentiality of
the Agreed List is critical for the success of the management
decisions about key assignments to its employees, lest for want
of reflection on the background, character and conduct of specific
officers, management hands over sensitive assignments into undeserving
hands whose actions may be injurious both to the public authority
as well as to the public interest. The CIC upheld the denial of
information by the PIO.
Comments
In the case of Sudesh Kumar v. Customs & Central Excise in
Appeal No.CIC/AT/A/2007/00229, the CIC had ruled that "Agreed
List" are not disclosable. After a person's name has been
deleted from the agreed list, there would be little ground to
deny information to the concerned person.
Citation: Shri Satish Kumar v. Mumbai
Port Trust in F. No. CIC/SS/A/2013/001040-YA
Weekly article by Dr Anuradha Verma
(dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in), RTI Consultant to IIM, Indore.
Her other articles regarding RTI can be read at http://www.rtifoundationofindia.com/
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