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POLITICS

When nothing else inspires, History does ! (9)
Many a rat, for seeing the end, deserts the ship-- remember grand army became a ghostly procession.

Sampath Saheb- Sarkar Sarkar hoti hai
Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath has been served IT notice. Had it been possible without the nod of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley ? One need not go into the war of words between CEC and Arun Jaitley during the Lok Sabha polls. It is suffice to say-Sarkar'Sarkar hoti hai.

BUREAUCRACY

A couple of Secretary level appointments likely
A couple of Secretary level appointments are expected to take place in the Government of India in a couple of days.

26 IAS officers retiring in June
As many as 26 IAS officers are retiring in June 2014. They are D S Pandit of AGMUT cadre; J Ramanand and L Premchandra Reddy of Andhra Pradesh cadre; Kumaresh Chandra Mishra of Bihar cadre; Amrutlal Shankarlal Patel, L C Patel, J B Vora, M B Patel of Gujarat cadre; P N Sreenivasachari, Dr C Somasekhara, R Shantharaj of Karnataka cadre; Rajendra Kumar Sharma of Madhya Pradesh; A D Kale of Maharashtra; Pradipta Kumr Patnaik of Orissa; Balwinder Singh, D D Ternach and Pirthi Chand of Punjab cadre; M G Kiran of Sikkim; M F Farooqui, K Dhanavel, D Vivekanandan of Tamil Nadu; Manjit Singh, Yogesh Kumar, Deverakonda Diptivilasa and Jagdish Prasad of Uttar Pradesh and Arun Kumar Dhaundiyal of Uttarakhand.

Rohatgi's file cleared
Finally the suspense is over. Mukul Rohatgi is going to be new Attorney General. File of his appointment has been cleared and formal orders are to be issued in a day or two.

Who will be PS to PM ?
Who will be new Private Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ? A couple of 1999 and 2000 batch IAS officers are believed to have been short-listed.

Subrahmanyam to stay in PMO
B V R Subrahmanyam is going to continue as Joint Secretary in the PMO atleast till March next year. He is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

Prasad takes over as Additional Secretary, MHA
Braj Kishore Prasad has taken over as Additional Secretary (Foreigners & Coordination) MHA. The 1983 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre succeeds Khursheed Ahmed Ganai on the slot.

PESB withholds selection of CMD, BDL
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has withheld the recommendation for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in view of High Court orders on June 11, 2014. However, the Board has interviewed as many as 10 persons for the post and not declared the name.

Appointments in PSUs delayed due to new ACC
The appointments on the Boards of various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have reportedly been plagued by new Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) delays.

Who will be new JS Power in GoI ?
Who will be new Joint Secretary in Power Ministry ? Tie is said to be between Ajay Jain -1991 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre and Puneet Kumar Goel - 1991 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.

What is future of FSNL; headless since August 2012 ?
A Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) unit, Ferro Scrap Nigam Limited (FSNL), under the Ministry of Steel, has been working headless since August 23, 2012. Firstly, K K Jain, GM, SAIL, was selected for the post of Managing Director by the PESB on December 4, 2012, but his panel was scrapped by the Ministry. An envelope of Rajiv Bhattacharya was opened and his proposal of appointment was forwarded to Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) where file is lying stuck for more than one year.

Three GM rank posts vacant with Indian Railways
As many as three slots of GM have been running vacant; GM CORE (Allahabad), GM Kolkata Metro & GM, Northern Railway.

Srivastava posted as PAG (A&E), Kerela
K K Srivastava, Principal Accountant General (G&SSA), Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh has been transferred and posted as Principal Accountant General (A&E), Thiruvananthapuram in Kerela.

Singh appointed Deputy Secretary, Urban Development
Anand Singh, PS to former External Affairs Minister, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Urban Development. He is a 2000 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.

Singh is now PS to West Bengal Governor
Trilochan Singh has been moved to Raj Bhavan as Principal Secretary to the Governor M K Narayanan .

Mitra poised for APS to Union Minister for Power
As the grapevine has it, Utsav Mitra may soon be appointed as Assistant PS to Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Power.

Verma takes charge as chief of Delhi Zone, Bank of Maharashtra
C K Verma, Dy General Manager, Bank of Maharashtra, takes charge as the chief of Delhi Zone.

Sanjay Bhavsar is joining the PMO
Sanjay Bhavsar an old associate of Narendra modi in Gujarat is also joining the Prime Minister's office (PMO).

Central deputation of Pandey, Adviser to ex-PM remains one year
The central deputation tenure of Anant Prakash Pandey, Adviser to former Prime Minister, remains more than one year. However, the officer, who belongs to 1999 batch IFS of Haryana cadre, is yet to request for an alternate posting at the centre.

Central deputation of Kataria, PS to ex-Railway Minister remains one year
The central deputation tenure of Rajendra Kumar Kataria, PS to former Railway Minister, remains more than one year. However, the officer, who belongs to 1996 batch IAS of Karnataka cadre, is yet to request for an alternate posting at the centre.

Central deputation of Rajput, PS to ex-Railway Minister remains one year
The central deputation tenure of Pushpendra Rajput, PS to former Railway Minister, remains more than one year. However, the officer, who belongs to 1999 IAS batch of Himachal Pradesh cadre, is yet to request for an alternate posting at the centre.

Central deputation of Sajeesh, PS to ex-Civil Aviation Minister remains one year
The central deputation tenure of Sajeesh Kumar N, PS to former Civil Aviation Minister, remains more than one year. However, the officer, who belongs to 2002 batch batch IRTS, is yet to request for an alternate posting at the centre.

Central deputation of Kumar, PS to ex-Steel Minister remains one year
The central deputation tenure of Ravinesh Kumar, PS to former Steel, remains more than one year. However, the officer, who belongs to 1990 batch of IRTS, is yet to request for an alternate posting at the centre.

Ms Sharma is new Secretary in CERC

Ms Shubha Sharma has joined the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC).Shubha is 1997 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.

PESB invites applications for Director (Fin), MDL
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has sought applications for the post of Director (Finance), Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) falling vacant on next year on June 1, 2015. Those willing to apply can send their applications to the PESB before July 30, 2014.

Meena shifted Member, ITAT Jaipur Benches
T R Meena, Member of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad, has been transferred in the same capacity, ITAT, Jaipur benches.

Garg appointed Additional Secretary, Power in Delhi Govt
Ankur Garg has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary, Power in Government of Delhi. He is a 2003 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Mrs Mohanan is also Dy Commissioner, South-West in Delhi Govt
Mrs Nila Mohanan has been given an additional charge of Deputy Commissioner of South-West in Government of Delhi. She is a 2007 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Five senior IPS officers shifted in AP
As many as five officers belonging to Indian Police Service (IPS) have been transferred and posted at different places in Andhra Pradesh cadre. Accordingly, R P Thakur has been appointed as Additional DGP, Law and Order while Mrs A R Anuradha will now be ADGP, Intelligence and V S K Kaumudi is Additional DGP, P &L and Welfare. Besides, Dwaraka Tirumala Rao has been made Additioinal DGP, CID and N V Surendra Babu was appointed as Additional DGP, Operations (Greyhounds & Octopus).

24 airports identified as domestic air cargo terminals (UPDATED)
Ministry of Civil Aviation believes that improving efficiency in the existing infrastructure is a continuous process, addition of infrastructure shall also be planned and put in place where ever feasible. Continuing with this, Ashok Lavasa, Secretary (Civil Aviation), in a review, directed that Airports Authority of India shall draw plans to develop domestic cargo terminals throughout the country. On lines with the recent development of cargo terminal buildings at Coimbatore and Trichy, facility shall be established at other airports also. Airports Authority of India informed that they had recently established similar facility at Mangalore airport with the infrastructure facilities with an area of 1400 sqm for international cargo and 1100 sqm for domestic cargo thereby providing an annual holding capacity of 5000 tonnes for international import cargo, 13000 tonnes for export cargo, 18000 tonnes for domestic in-bound cargo and 21000 tonnes for domestic out-bound cargo. AAI informed that in all at 24 airports such domestic cargo terminals will be developed. Highlighting the importance of air cargo infrastructure in the country which is a barometer of global economic health, Secretary (CA) mandated that the works shall sync with the Government's plan for development of Air cargo facilities throughout the country and development of national logistics network for faster movement / transport of cargo goods.

Sarvesh Kaushal is new Chief Secretary of Punjab (UPDATED)
Sarvesh Kaushal will be new Chief Secretary of Punjab. He is 1982 batch IAS officer . Kaushal will succeed 1978 batch IAS officer Rakesh Singh who is all set to join the Government of India as Secretary.

Tejpal Singh posted to DG office, NACEN, Faridabad (UPDATED)
Upon return from deputation, Tejpal Singh, Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, has been posted to the office of DG, NACEN, Faridabad in imparting training to the IRS (C&CE) Probationers

A Giridhar appointed as Principal Secretary to CM, AP (UPDATED)
Upon return from the Central Government as Joint Secretary, Petroleum and Natural Gas, A Giridhar has been appointed as Principal Secretary to Chief Minister in Andhra Pradesh. He is a 1988 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre.

A P Sawhney appointed as Principal Secretary to CM, AP (UPDATED)
A P Sawhney has been appointed as Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh. He is a 1984 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre.

1228 candidates recommended for All India Services (UPDATED)
A total of 1228 candidates have been recommended for the appointments in IAS, IPS, IFS, Central Services Group A & B after short-listing in Civil Services Examinations-2013 and interviews for Personality Test held by UPSC.

180 candidates recommended for IAS (UPDATED)
As many as 180 candidates have been recommended for the appointments in Indian Administrative Service (IAS) after short-listing in Civil Services Examinations-2013 and interviews for Personality Test held by UPSC.

150 candidates recommended for IPS (UPDATED)
As many as 150 candidates have been recommended for the appointments in Indian Police Service (IPS) after short-listing in Civil Services Examinations-2013 and interviews for Personality Test held by UPSC.

32 candidates recommended for IFS (UPDATED)
As many as 32 candidates have been recommended for the appointments in Indian Foreign Service (IFS) after short-listing in Civil Services Examinations-2013 and interviews for Personality Test held by UPSC.

710 candidates recommended for Central Services Group 'A' (UPDATED)
As many as 710 candidates have been recommended for the appointments in Central Services Group 'A' after short-listing in Civil Services Examinations-2013 and interviews for Personality Test held by UPSC.

156 candidates recommended for Central Services Group 'B' (UPDATED)
As many as 156 candidates have been recommended for the appointments in Central Services Group 'B' after short-listing in Civil Services Examinations-2013 and interviews for Personality Test held by UPSC.

Choubey to succeed Singh as Additional Secretary in the PMO (UPDATED)
RN Choubey to succeed Shatrughan Singh as Additional Secretary in the PMO. He is a 1981 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre. He is presently serving as Additional Secretary, Power.

Shatrughna Singh to join IPP (UPDATED)
Shatrughan Singh, Additional Secretary in the PMO, who has been replaced by RN Choubey is likely to go to Industrial Policy and Promotions (IPP) . He is 1983 batch UD cadre IAS officer.

D S Ahluwalia selected as Director (Fin), NMDC Ltd (UPDATED)
D S Ahluwalia, ED REC, has been selected for the post of Director (Finance), NMDC Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on June 12, 2014. As many as 13 persons were interviewed for the same.

CORPORATE

Kumar nominated Director, Oriental Bank of Commerce
The Central Government has nominated S Ganesh Kumar as RBI Nominee Director on the Board of Directors of Oriental Bank of Commerce

Ms Marandi nominated Director, Bank of Baroda
The Central government has nominated Ms Surekha Marandi, CGM, RBl, as Director on the Board of Directors of Bank of Baroda with immediate effect

Pasricha nominated Director, Corporation Bank
The Central Government has nominated Arun Pasricha as the Director on the Board of Directors of Corporation Bank.

Sreekumar nominated Director, Bank of Maharashtra
The Central government has nominated G Sreekumar CGM, Department of Government and Bank Accounts, Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai, on the Board of Directors of Bank of Maharashtra with immediate effect

Tandon nominated Director, IFCI Ltd
The Central government has nominated Alok Tandon, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services on the Board of Directors of IFCI Ltd.

Bhageria appointed Addl. Director, Bhageria Dye Chem Ltd
Bhageria Dye Chem Ltd has appointed Ms Chandraprabha Bhageria as Additional Director of the company.

Singh ceases to be Chairman, Punjab Communications Ltd
Karan A Singh, IAS has ceased to be Chairman of Punjab Communications Ltd.

Reddy nominated Chairman, Punjab Communications Ltd
D P Reddy, IAS has been nominated as well as appointed as Chairman on the Board of Directors of Punjab Communications Ltd.

Varshney resigns as Independent Director, Oswal Overseas Ltd
Preveen Kumar Varshney has resigned as Independent Director of Oswal Overseas Ltd

Bagaria appointed CS, DPSC Ltd
DPSC Limited has appointed Nitin Bagaria as Company Secretary of the company.

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Any one like to know?

1. Ministry of Defence (MOD) is ministry responsible for job rehabilitation to ex-servicemen.
2. There is 10% job reservation for ex-servicemen in class 'C' positions in ministries.
3. There is NOT a single ex-servicemen in MoD in place of these 10% reserved positions.
4. There is 70% shortage of staff at these positions.
5. This acute shortage is hampering Ministry's work.
(ON RECORD)

Jai hind!!!

Murari

Structural changes

Today, there is problem in every area. We do not find any area where there is no problem - whether it is the functioning of the Executive, the Legislature or the Judiciary, corruption, crime, spiraling prices of essential commodities etc. We have a strong stable BJP Government at the Centre now under the charismatic leadership of Narender Modi. This strong Government can bring robust structural changes in our system of governance. Unless and until these changes are brought into place, the strong Government has no meaning. It is the appropriate time that the Government should bring legislative, electoral, judicial and administrative reforms, major ones are - bench mark of eligibility in the educational qualification of Ministers and Members of Parliament, absolute ban on persons entering legislatures having criminal background, and appointment of clean and honest persons in the Executive and Judiciary. If we make these institutions strong enough, the problems will automatically subside, like if we maintain our body healthy, our internal organs will function well. Cosmetics changes will not last any longer.

Negi

Six day week will be loss to Govt

One more day of use of electricity and water in office. The officials who come to office in their Cars will spend one more day of hugely subsidized petrol. When there was six day week earlier in the Government, the office timings were from 10.30 A.M. to 5.15 P.M. By making timings of 9.00 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. for 5 days restored the total number of hours. People are already working above the office hours. It will be foolish to go in for 5 days week and cause damage to Government.
Anurag Srivastava

Let's not get tense

Yes, there are reports afloat of increasing working hours. Some say office hours will be from 8a.m to 6p.m.others hint at the Saturday off system being scrapped. I do not think our pragmatic prime minister will be ignorant of the fact that Delhi is not Gujarat weather wise specially in winter. It will not be feasible for employees to reach office by 8 a.m considering the distance many have to travel to reach office. For women employees it becomes still difficult as they have to send off their children to school and do other chores before leaving for office. The present timings are perfect. The change is that people can no longer afford to be their usual sloppy and lethargic. They are expected to give their best and work for the hours they are in office rather than wasting time in tea and gossip and sitting on files .Prime minister is leading by example and others should be motivated to do so .If they give their best and do not delay decision making they will enjoy their long weekend. It will not be a good idea to scrap a thirty-year old system of Saturday off. But if the call of duty demands to come to office on Saturday or any other holiday, officers especially at senior level do come even at present. So let us not get tense on this speculation .Rejoice the return of democracy in the country and feel lucky that you have a Government which works led by a real leader.

Aarti Khosla

Others also need to be shifted

Not only personal staff with Ministers but PS/PPS/Sr. PPS who have been continuing with ministries for over 25 years in a single ministry even with secretaries for over 15-20 years needs to be shifted immediately as per dopt guidelines as they have become a big mafia in ministries. All JS (Admn) are responsible for not reporting and shifting these staff. DOPT should immediately ask for lists and this staff should be rotated immediately with change of environment.

Prakash

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