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POLITICS
When nothing else inspires, history does !
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Mohammad Tuglaq was the most extraordinary individual - but always in
a great hurry.
Modi Government and appointment of PSs and OSDs ?
It seems that appointments of Private Secretaries and OSDs of the new
Ministers is no longer in the hands of the Minister. When one aspirant
met a Minister to become PS, he reportedly replied "Ab to ham logon
ka ismey koi role rah hi nahin gaya hai....PS OSD ke list RSS se hi
aa rahe hain....usme se hi kisi ko lena hai."
BUREAUCRACY
IRS officer Tated to be PS to Sumitra Mahajan
Sunil Tated is being tipped to be Principal Secretary (JS rank) to the
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan. He is a 1991 batch IRS (C&CE) officer.
Tanted is presently posted as Commissioner Customs and Central Excise
in Kolkata.
Will Mehta be new Chairman of NHAI ?
Name of Ajoy G Mehta has started doing the round for the post of Chairman
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).He is a 1984 batch IAS officer
of Maharashtra cadre.
Now Hindi, Hindi and Hindi in Bureaucracy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought a radical change without any
official order. This was evident in the meeting of Secretaries convened
by the Prime Minister. All the Secretaries except one spoke only in
Hindi.
PM called them by name !
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called atleast Secretaries in GoI by name
in the meeting convened by him. They are Secretary - Indian Overseas
Affairs - Prem Narain, Secretary - Minority Affairs - Lalit Panwar ,Secretary
Mines Anup Pujari and Secretary - IT - R S Sharma.
Formal orders of Bharat Lal this week ?
Formal orders of the appointment of Bharat Lal for the post of Joint
Secretary in the PMO are expected to be issued this week. He is 1988
batch Indian Forests Service officer.
Two Secretary level vacancies this month end
Secretary ,Telecom, M F Farooqui and Secretary, Urban Development, Dr
Sudhir Krishna are retiring by this month end. Falooqui is 1977 batch
Tamil Nadu cadre IAS officer while Dr Krishna is 1977 batch IAS officer
of Karnataka cadre. Sutanu Behuria, Secretary ,Heavy Industries will
retire next month end.
Arora to be PS to Menaka Gandhi
Manoj Arora is being appointed PS to Union Minister Child and Women
Welfare Menaka Gandhi.He is a 1990 batch IRS (C&CE) officer.
Jha to be PS to Vishnu Deo Sai
Alok Jha is being appointed PS to MoS Mines and Steel Vishnu Deo Sai.
He is 1994 batch IRS (C&CE) officer.
V Ponnuraj joins PS to Railway Minister
V Ponnuraj has joined as PS to Railway Minister.
He is a 2001 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.
(We said this on June 2, 2014)
Patil poised to be PS to MoS for PMO Jitendra Singh
As the grapevine has it, Anil V Patil is all set to be appointed as
PS to MoS for PMO Jitendra Singh. The officer of CSS cadre has been
serving Director, DoPT.
PS to former Union MoS for Home proceeds on three months leave
Asit Singh, PS to former Union MoS for Home R P N Singh has proceeded
on a three month leave. He is a 1990 batch IRS officer.
Sriram and Kannan to be MDs of SBI
B Sriram and VG Kannan are likely to be appointed Managing Directors
of the State Bank of India (SBI).
Lall relieved from AIIMS, next posting soon
Sandeep Lall, Senior Financial Adviser to AIIMS, Delhi, has been relieved
after he completed his extension beyond December 31, 2013. The 1995
batch IA&AS officer has reported back to his cadre and waiting his
next posting.
Post of DG, Vigilance (CBEC) vacant for over two months
The coveted post of DG, Vigilance (CBEC) has been lying vacant for over
two months. Presently M D Singh, DG- Central Excise Intelligence, is
looking after as DG Vigilance as his additional charge.
Tenure of Mishra extended
The central deputation tenure of Joint Secretary, Department of Economic
Affairs, Prabhat Kumar Mishra has been extended for a period of three
months. He is a 1993 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre.
Tenure of Kumar extended
The central deputation of Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs,
S Suresh Kumar has been extended for a period of two months. He is a
1988 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre.
Narlikar, PS to ex-DoNER Minister gets posting
Jayant Narlikar, who was PS to former Minister of DoNER, has been appointed
as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs (Capital Market
Division), New Delhi upto October 2017. He is a 2003 batch IAS officer
of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
Masaldan appointed as Director, Economic Affairs
Gaurav Masaldan has been appointed as Director in the Department of
Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance for a period of five
years. He is a 1998 batch IRS-C&CE officer.
Orders of Sundarasekaran for Director (Tech), MFL yet to come
The orders of D Sundarasekaran, GM, MFL, for the appointment as Director
(Technical), Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL) are yet to be issued by
the Government of India. The post has been lying vacant since M S Mathews
joined another PSU unit as Director, National Fertilizers Limited (NFL)
on November 1, 2013.
DoPT seeks applications for Adviser to ED, ADB, Manila
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has invited applications
for the post of Adviser to the Executive Director, Asian Development
Bank, Manila, Philippines for a period of three years. Those willing
to apply for this Deputy Secretary/Director level can send their applications
to the DoPT within one month of issuing circular.
PESB invites applications for MD, HMT Watches
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has sought applications
for the post of Managing Director, HMT Watches Ltd falling vacant on
next year on June 1, 2015. Those willing to apply can send their applications
to the PESB before July 30, 2014.
Yahya shifted as Member, ITAT Kolkata Benches
Shamim Yahya, Member of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi, has been
transferred in the same capacity, ITAT, Kolkata benches.
Annual Inspired Indian Foundation Award to
HAL Chairman (UPDATED)
Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Chairman, HAL was bestowed with Annual Inspired Indian
Foundation Award at a program at Raj Bhavan on June 8, 2014 Dr H. R.
Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka presented these awards to distinguished
personalities drawn from different fields. HAL's Director, HR, V M Chamola
received the award on behalf of Chairman HAL.
Bangalore based Inspired India Foundation is a group of professionals
which works towards sharing and cherishing stories of inspiration. The
award is dedicated to celebrate individual excellence. Dr Tyagi was
honoured for taking strategic decisions, operational efficiencies driven
by path-breaking measures taken by him. Speaking on the occasion, Chamola,
explained the initiatives taken by the company in last two years and
dedicated the award to HAL family.
K K Jindal posted as Commissioner, Food Safety
in Delhi Govt (UPDATED)
K K Jindal has been appointed as Commissioner, Food Safety in Government
of Delhi. He is a 2000 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.
Transfers & postings of IPS officers in
Delhi Govt (UPDATED)
Some officers belonging to Indian Police Service (IPS) have been transferred
and posted at different places in Delhi Government. Accordingly, Muktesh
Chandra has been appointed as Special Commissioner (Traffic) on promotion
while Mohd Taj Hassan was made Special Commissioner (Crime) and SBK
Singh is promoted as Special Commissioner (Intelligence). Similarly,
Shivangami Sundari has been promoted as Special Commissioner (Operations);
Paldan as Joint Commissioner (PM Security); Ravindra Singh Yadav and
Anil Shukla are promoted as Joint Commissioner Crime & Traffic;
Sunil Garg is Joint Commissioner (Operations) and Satish Golcha was
made Joint Commissioner of the Economic Offences Wing.
NBCC registers 25% growth in FY 2013-14 (UPDATED)
National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd. (NBCC), a Schedule
'A' Mini Ratna, CPSU under the Ministry of Urban Development, Govt.
of India, has posted a Net Profit of Rs.257 Crore, an increase of more
than 24% as compared to the last FY 2012-13. While the total income
rose to Rs.4098 Crore, a growth of 25.71%, Net Worth of the Company
has touched Rs.1141 Crore for the current fiscal. The announced performance
is based on the Audited Financial Results of the Company that were taken
on record at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 26, 2014
in New Delhi. Anoop Kumar Mittal, CMD, NBCC, while reading out the audited
results, said that Board of Directors of NBCC at its meeting have also
recommended dividend of Rs.5/- per equity share amounting to Rs. 60.00
crore for the FY 2013-14 against Rs.45 Crore last year. This equity
share excludes dividend distribution tax of Rs.10.20 Crore. Talking
to the media at a Press Meet held on June 6, 2014, Dr Mittal revealed
that NBCC's future road map envisaged a quantum jump in Real Estate
revenue as it planned to vigorously pursue execution of quite a number
of Real Estate projects, capitalizing on its already existing huge land
reserves pan India. Dr Mittal also informed that with the huge success
of NBCC's initiatives in the Re-development of Government Properties
such as New Moti Bagh, GPRA Complex in New Delhi, many State Governments
of the country had approached NBCC for implementation of similar such
re-development projects in their states and a few of these are at an
advance stage of finalization. Dwelling upon other areas of operation
with regard to multiplying the top line and bottom line of the company
in the coming years, Dr Mittal said that NBCC was extensively exploring
the possibilities of project exports in countries like Oman, Botswana
& their neighbouring countries. In this context, he mentioned about
the recent signing of an MoU by NBCC with Al Naba Services LLC of the
Sultanate of Oman, in order to grab infrastructure projects in those
countries.
Thakkar to serve as PRO to Prime Minister
(UPDATED)
Conforming to our recently published list names as 'brain behind Modi's
mega campaign' new name to be taken on board with PMO is Jagdish Thakkar.
Popularly known as Jagdhish Bhai Thakkar, is a former officer of Gujarat
Information Service who had been serving as PRO to ythe then Chief Minister
Narendra Modi. Thakkar was the only officer who could be seen accompanying
Modi all the time during the election campaign. He kept Modi briefed
of each and every development much in advance.
India strategic meet on 'Made-in-India"
civil aircraft held at HAL Bangalore (UPDATED)
A strategic meet on Regional Civil Aircraft with an aim to kick-start
the process of building first "made-in-India" civil aircraft
was held here today. Speaking on the occasion, Ajay Shankar, Member
Secretary, National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) said
given the skills-set and the cost advantage the country has the dream
project should turn into realty by 2020-22. He called upon over 100
potential business partners who were present on the occasion to actively
participate in the brain-storming session and discuss challenges and
risks involved. "We can surprise ourselves and the world by rolling-out
a medium-range civil aircraft", he added. Dr R K Tyagi, Chairman,
HAL, in his address, pointed out that India must have such an aircraft
considering the fact that it is world's ninth largest market and will
be third by 2020. "It is therefore important to have our own aircraft.
HAL and NAL have taken the lead to build this aircraft on PPP model
where you all will be contributing", he said. "A Special Purpose
Vehicle (SPV) is being formed by HAL and NAL to steer this project.
The purpose of this strategic partners meet is to ensure inclusive involvement
of all the potential business entities right from the beginning",
he added. A team of experts drawn from Government agencies, private
industries and research organizations participated s at the panel discussion
and deliberated on the challenges on various fronts including technology,
time scales, conceptual design issues, manufacturing skills needed and
commercial viability. Several senior executives from leading Indian
and overseas companies such as GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, Eaton,
Mahendra, Titan and others shared their views and evinced confidence
in the success of this program.
Dr P K Mishra is now Additional Principal
Secretary to PM (UPDATED)
Dr P K Mishra has been appointed Additional Principal Secretary to Prime
Minister Narendra Modi. Low profile former 1972 batch IAS officer of
Gujarat cadre Mishra is expected to join in a couple of days.
Sunil Kumar takes charge as Vice Chairman,
CG State Planning Commission (UPDATED)
Sunil Kumar, former Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh has taken over the
charge as Vice Chairman of State Planning Commissioner. He is a 1979
batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.
Prabhat Sahai selected as CMD, MRVC
(UPDATED)
Prabhat Sahai has been selected as Chairman & Managing Director,
Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC) at a Public Enterprises
Selection Board (PESB) held on June 9, 2014. As many as six persons
were interviewed for the same.
Rajeswar Singh joins as Transport Commissioner
in Rajasthan (UPDATED)
Rajeshwar Singh has taken over as PS and Commissioner, Transport in
Rajasthan. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.
CORPORATE
Das is only 34 years of age
Amit Das has taken over as CEO of Infotech, BPO. He is only 34 years
of age and is from IIM Bangalore.
Shah resigns as MD, Charms Industries Ltd
Ketan N Shah has resigned as Managing Director of Charms Industries
Ltd.
Bhandari resigns as Independent Director,
MIRC Electronics Ltd
Vimal Bhandari has resigned as Non-Executive Independent Director of
MIRC Electronics Ltd due to his other commitments.
Sharma appointed CS of Ashiana Housing Ltd
Nitin Sharma has been appointed as Company Secretary of Ashiana Housing
Ltd.
Kumar resigns as CS of Ashiana Housing Ltd
Bhagwan Kumar has resigned as Company Secretary of Ashiana Housing Ltd.
Mattoo steps down as Independent Director,
Ashiana Housing Ltd
Ashok Kumar Mattoo has stepped down as Independent Director Ashiana
Housing Ltd.
Garg resigns as CS of Rathi Steel & Power Ltd
Nitin Garg has resigned as Company Secretary of Rathi Steel & Power
Ltd.
Ms Aleti resigns as CS of Trans Medicare Ltd
Ms Majula Aleti has resigned as Company Secretary of Trans Medicare
Ltd.
Subramanian resigns as Inde Director of Universal
Starch Chem Allied Ltd
Vishwanath G Subramanian, has resigned as Independent Director of Universal
Starch Chem Allied Ltd.
Ms Modi appointed Independent Director of
Universal Starch Chem Allied Ltd
Ms Sudha Modi has been appointed as an Independent Director of Universal
Starch Chem Allied Ltd.
Saravanan ceases to be Nominee Director, Futura Polyesters Ltd
M Saravanan has ceased to be a Nominee Director of IDBI Bank Ltd on
the Board of Directors of Futura Polyesters Ltd.
FORUM
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Six day week ?
There is a news about six day week. Can whispers throw some light on
this and tell we the government employees the details of this and the
status of consideration by the government.
Raj Kumar
Extending work hour ?
The Babudom is worried about the latest unconfirmed reports on the extending
work hour. This really needs discussion. Whether the argument of extending
work hours has emerged from a necessity or its a political choice? Whether
the existing mechanism (like bio-metric attendance system, etc) has
been implemented fully and yielded the desired results? Before adopting
a new policy, the Government may consider review of the existing mechanism
and its strict implementation.
N Kannan
Disputes pending before Indian Courts
There are about two crore disputes pending before Indian Courts today.
Maybe the time has come to review the situation.
Vijay Kumar
Effective mechanism required
There should be an effective mechanism for redressal of personal grievances
of government staff. Normally redressal applications are sent to the
same people who have caused the grievance.
D Roy
Change Ministerial staff
Old UPA-1 & II Ministers staff should not be positioned with the
new NDA Ministers. Think it deeply. Also MOP&T OM should strictly
be adhered to.
S Prakash
No case for FDI in e-commerce
I feel that the proposal to recommend FDI in e-commerce has emanated
from the DIPP at the initiative of previous government. There is absolutely
no case for any FDI in this sector which can very well be developed
by the domestic entrepreneurs who have enterprise, technical and managerial
skills as well as finances. Foreign companies cannot offer anything
that we do not have. It seems there are well entrenched elements in
concerned ministry who are working for FDI in every sector at the behest
of certain lobbies. Hope the new Govt. will identify them and not succumb
to ridiculous proposals.
A K Singh
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Is the Information which cannot be denied to Parliament to
be provided to the RTI applicant?
The appellant sought copies of file in which the loan of M/s Kingfisher
Airlines was processed by the Bank, the copy of remittance made
to Air bus Industries or any other entity by bank being the advance
/ booking amount for purchase of Aircraft by M/s King Fisher Airlines
India, the initiatives taken by bank to recover this loan etc.
The PIO informed that the Kingfisher Airlines is a customer of
the bank and any information provided by the company for availing
loan and copies of remittances made to Airbus Industries as advance/booking
amount, is of commercial confidence and held by the bank in fiduciary
capacity which is exempt under section 8(1)(d). With regard to
the contention of the Appellant that information which cannot
be denied to Parliament has to be provided to the RTI applicant,
the FAA stated that the above proviso is sub section specific
and not a general proviso under Section 8 of the RTI Act. The
appellant argued that information regarding loans going 'bad/bust/NPA'
has to be disclosed as 'public interest' is involved. The CIC
held that the proviso below Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act which
reads "Provided that the information which cannot be denied
to the Parliament or a State Legislature shall not be denied to
any person" is applicable only to section 8(1)(j) and not
the whole of section 8(1).
Comments
The Bombay High Court in Surup Singh Hryanaik versus State of
Maharashtra AIR 2007 Bom. 121 had held that it is proviso to the
said subsection and not to the entire Section 8(1). This interpretation
has been based on the use of punctuation marks. The exemptions
contained in the clauses (a) to (i) of section 8(1) end with a
semi colon ";" after each such clause which indicate
that they are independent clauses. However, sub section Clause
(j) however, ends with a colon ":" followed by the proviso.
Immediately following the colon mark is the proviso in question
which ends with a full stop ".".
Citation: Sh. Harinder Dhingra v. Oriental
Bank of Commerce in File No. CIC/VS/A/2013/000664
(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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