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POLITICS

AAP on verge of implosion !

Given the manner Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been behaving after making an impressive entry in the country's democratic politics, no wonder if it implodes any time. This has been the conclusion of the views expressed by the surfers of the whispersinthecorridors.com who were asked - Will the AAP get fractured by running very fast ?

The surfers were of the view that the party should have moved step by step, set up an example of governance - devoid of corruption, spread its wings across the states as and when the turn of
polls occurred in respective states - and then thought of contesting Lok Sabha polls. This would have enabled the party to have its properly organized organizational set up in all the states and provided it an opportunity to showcase its own model of development & governance before the electorate.

"It is not a question of speed that poses threat to AAP. It is their excessive posturing on one issue ignoring others. Corruption is no doubt a very important factor which has led to malfunctioning of Governance in the country and this needs to be rooted out. But concentrating all their energy on this issue and that too on taking on who they perceive to be corrupt instead of rooting out the procedural flaws in the system which let corrupt flourish is not going to improve Governance for which they have been voted to power in the very first election they fought", said Aarti Khosla.

"The debate is very apt. AAP is slowly taking the shape of a political party. Once it spells out its economic & other policies, some people are bound to be disappointed", another surfer Deo Kumar Ghatak said.

Harish Kumar, yet another surfer also agreed that AAP will get fractured soon as their (i) political journey has been more than supersonic aircraft (ii) methodology of governance is wrong (iii) promises made before poll should not have been short time bound (iv) AAP does not have majority even in Delhi (v) The leader being part of system earlier is behaving like civil servant rather than as a politician. "In view of this despite honest and sincere intentions, it will get fractured".

Another prominent and one of the most regular contributor to our Forum column, AK Saxena said, "The AAP began its 1000 mile journey only to get maimed and incapacitated at the first step. Judging by its performance, rather lack of it, the party appears to be heading for a downfall earlier than what the cynics had predicted. Its leadership is loud-mouth, arrogant and impulsive with holier-than-thou mindset. It is unable to control its wayward spokespersons. After falling out with Anna, the fledgling party is waiting to meet its waterloo. It is on verge of implosion". Agrees Ashok Jaidka too, "They are fractured not because of speed but for not respecting the law of the land".

Arvind Kejriwal has probably got good intentions but his methods are questionable, says Arjun Mallik adding, "He is apt to call every one opposing him names. He relapses into wild allegations (without proof) against every body who is not from his party. He keeps denigrating every institution. He has no respect for anybody. He is a practitioner of the art of doublespeak. In a democratic polity, one has to display restraint which he apparently does not possess (or maybe he likes sensationalising which gives him media coverage). As Mahatma Gandhi said, the ends do not justify the means".

Yet another surfer Hardip Singh Kingra opined, "Indian electorate when votes any alternate party its case is similar to a cancer patient who is referred to some different hospital. He gains hope of recovery but with the passage of time the hope vanishes and the reality takes over. AAP has been voted to power by Delhi electorate with same hope! The only good thing is that the AAP leaders are sincere and truthful and really want to help the common person with utmost sincerity.

AAP and its think tank must have done a lot of research as people like Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan are great political thinkers who know a lot about the system, but it is felt that AAP should have been little more patient. People have given them good mandate, which may be little short of majority but people know it very well that AAP does not have a magic wand or a wonder drug like many sadhus claim in India. I feel even if AAP goes slow but firmly people are still going to support it because of its commitment, sincerity & truthfulness.

S Swarup, however, feels that in a short while only AAP has proved that while they are good at street protests, they are unfit to govern. They also have no vision for development of Delhi, leave alone the country. Giving out doles to people, esp. their supporters is the way of all politicians for building their vote banks and AAP is following the same route. They are no different and are squandering the honest tax payers money by following vote bank politics instead of improving infrastructure, housing, transportation systems etc. Delhi government would have been bankrupt due to their poor financial management.

But R K Jain says, "AAP has not appeared on stage for taking political mileage for its popularity but rather challenging the old system to behave properly and the same is also having effect".
And last but not the least, Sudhanshu Majupuria opines that the Aam Admi Party is getting stronger day by day.

(For details read current issue of Whispers in the Corridors Magazine)

BUREAUCRACY

GoI voids top level postings in PSUs
The UPA-led Government is understood to be avoiding top level postings, which may spark off controversy during the model code of conduct imposed for Lok Sabha elections. However, sources say that the Government has rights to appoint the persons whose appointments are under process.

Man to be Indian Ambassador to Slovak Republic
Paramjit Man is being appointed new Indian Ambassador to Slovak Republic.He is 1987 batch IFS officer.

Ajay Bisaria to be Indian Ambassador to Poland
Ajay Bisaria is going to succeed Monika Mehta in Poland as Indian Ambassador. Bisaria who is Joint Secretary (Eurasia) in the MEA is 1987 batch IFS officer. He would succeed Monika Mohta.

Dr C V Ananda Bose is new Chairman of CWRC
Dr C V Ananda Bose has been appointed as the new Chairman of Central Railside Warehouse Company Ltd. The former 1977 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre is also the serving CMD of Central Warehousing Corporation Ltd. He has been contributing as a Member of the Governing Council of UN-Habitat recently. He was conferred with the ever first fellowship by LBSNAA, Mussoorie.

DoPT delaying empanelment of 1994 batch IPS for IG at Centre.?
DoPT is delaying the empanelment of 1994 batch IPS for IG in the Centre. While the 1995 batch of the IAS and the IFS have both been empanelled as JS, the 1994 batch of the IPS is still waiting. The IPS Association has met Secretary DoPT and apprised him of the situation.

UIDAI to accomplish challenging task ahead?
Nandan Nilekani's long awaited resignation from UIDAI and joining of congress has turned into a reality a head of Lok sabha Elections. Congress has declared him as its candidate from Bangalore South Lok Sabha constituency. It is being seen as a big setback to the Aadhar Project especially when as many as three DDGs have made exit from UIDAI and several others are expected in a row. Architects of the UIDAI, R S Sharma & Nandan Nilekani, are no longer with UIDAI. Sharma, last year became the CS of Jharkhand and Nilekani has turned into a politician now. G S Madan, DG UIDAI, has to fulfil the gap, though a temporary one, In accomplishing its mammoth task ahead.

GPF Rules applicable for employees joined after Apr 2013
Government has made GPF Rules applicable to those employees who joined the service on or after April 1, 2013 and coming under National Pension System (NPS).

Rs 3990 cr spent to modernize DPSUs in 2009-13
An amount of Rs 3990 crores has been spent to modernize 9 Defence Public Sector ndertakings (DPSUs) between the period of 2009 and 2013.

Joint Secretary level post falling vacant in Space
A post of Joint Secretary is falling vacant in the Department of Space, Bangalore in Government of India upto March 2014.

Vacancy of Director (Mktg), HPCL arises; PESB seeks applications
The post of Director (Marketing), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has fallen vacant with Ms Nishi Vasudeva joining as CMD, HPCL on March 1, 2014. The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for the post before April 25, 2014.

H K Dash is all set to move on central deputation as Secy, GoI
As the grapevine has it Hara Krushna is all set to move on central deputation this month. The 1980 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre is presently as Additional Chief Secretary, Dept of Forest & Environment and Ports & Transportation.

D S Bisht all set to move on central deputation this month
As the grapevine has it Dinesh Singh Bisht is all set to move on central deputation. The 1987 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre is presently serving as ADG, SCRB, Govt of Bihar.

Amitabh Gupta to be Director, Shipping
Amitabh Gupta is being appointed Director in the Ministry of Shipping. He is IRS (C&CE) officer.

Padmanabhan to join as MD, NRL on Apri 1
P Padmanabhan, ED, BPCL, is expected to take over as Managing Director, Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) on April 1, 2014. He will succeed Dipak Chakravarty retiring in March, 2014.
(We said this on Sept 27, 2013)

One can continue in Delhi even after 7 years
In an amazing decision, ACC has apparently approved an extension of deputation to a person who has already completed 7 years in central deputation. This too in TDSAT where the Chairperson surrendered him and the Department of Communication posted the person to Tripura as sort of punishment. The decision of the ACC will have far reaching implication for All India and other Central Services, since, citing this exception, Delhi centric officers will lobby for 9 years deputation.

Ved Prakash is new CVO of NHPC
Ved Prakash has been appointed as the CVO in the National Hydro Power Corporation Limited (NHPC), New Delhi. He is 1986 batch Indian Trade Service officer.

Patna High Court Soon to get 11 judges?
As the grapevine has it, Patna High Court may soon get as many as 11 judges. The panel has, reportedly, been sent to the Supreme Court of India for final selection.

Rohit Parmar is now DFA, Constructions, East Central Railway
Rohit Parmar will take charge soon as Dy Financial Adviser (Constructions division) East Central Railway. The 1999 batch IRAS officer is serving as Senior Divisional Accounts officer, Samastipur Railway Division.

IRAS officer, Ashok Kumar Shukla transferred to East Central Railway
Indian Railway Account Service (IRAS) officer, Ashok Kumar Shukla, presently in South Eastern Railway, has been transferred to East Central Railway and posted in the cadre.

IRAS officer, Ms Deepa Kotnis posted to Northern Railway
Indian Railway Account Service (IRAS) officer, Ms Deepa Kotnis, after return from deputation, has been posted on Northern Railway in the cadre.

9th round mandatory phase IV- MCTP being held at LBSNAA from June
The 9th round of mandatory phase-IV Mid-Career Training Programme (NCTP) for the officers of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is being held at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie from June 23 to August 14, 2014.

244 cases of compassionate appointment pending in Central Railway
As many as 244 cases of appointment on compassionate ground of dependent family members have been pending with Central Railway.

One post of ADG lying vacant in BSF
One post of Additional Director General (ADG) has been lying vacant in Border Security Force (BSF).

PESB seeks applications for Director (P), IOCL
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for the post of Director (Pipeline), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) falling vacant next year on February 1, 2015. Those willing to apply can send their applications before April 1, 2014.

Post of Chairperson, DRAT, Mumbai lying vacant
The post of Chairperson, Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRAT), Mumbai has been lying vacant.

LIC wins ABP News - Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Awards
LIC has won the "ABP News - Global CSR Excellence & Leadership Awards". The Award was received on behalf of LIC by Ms Kiran Sahdev, Executive Director (BD/GJF) from Bhaskar Chatterjee, Director General & CEO, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. The trophy was presented at a well attended event at Mumbai.

HAL's civil capabilities, airport services at Hyderabad show (UPDATED)
HAL will be showcasing its civil aviation based activities at India Aviation 2014, a premiere Civil Aviation exhibition to be held at Hyderabad from March 12-16. "It will be a good platform for HAL to show-case its achievements in Civil Aviation sector since nearly 50 companies from all over the world, including the global giants are participating in the exhibition along with scores of delegates", says Dr R K Tyagi, Chairman, HAL. HAL will be displaying the models of Advance Light Helicopter (ALH, VIP version), Multirole Transport Aircraft (MTA), Dornier and Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). The focus is also on HAL Airports at Bangalore and Nasik.HAL Bangalore airport works 24x7, has a runway of 3.3 km in length and 61 m width (considered one of the widest in India) capable of handling aircraft of Boeing 747 class. It has one main taxiway and four link taxiways, two helipads, six aprons and around 35 bays. It also has special lounge and bay for VVIP movement. The new airport terminal at HAL Ozar Airport (Nasik, 200 km from Mumbai) was inaugurated recently. It has a runway with night landing facility and has an apron for parking of six passenger aircraft. Given the congestion at Mumbai Airport, HAL Ozar Airport would be an ideal Airport for cargo operations and night parking as some aircraft have to go to Nagpur or Ahmedabad just for parking. Aircraft fuel cost at Ozar is likely to be less compared to Mumbai due to difference in taxation which would be major advantage for any airlines. Nasik has many tourist places around and the new airport will promote the tourism in the area.

Sheila Dixit sworn-in as Governor, Kerala (UPDATED)
Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Delhi, Sheila Dixit has been sworn-in as Governor of Kerala at Raj Bhawan.
(We said this on March 4, 2014)

SBI celebrates International Women's Day (UPDATED)
State Bank of India (SBI), as a public institution, has always endeavored to fulfill its developmental role for every Indian and in sync with the bank's philosophy, has recognized the role of women in nation building. On the occasion of International Women's Day, State Bank of India conducted various activities for an entire week. Starting from March 3, the range of activities included a session with dermatologist, a session on 'gender diversity at workplace', eye check up camp, bone density and dental checkups. On March 8, as a part of the celebration, SBI has felicitated Dr Rani Bang for her contribution in improving healthcare in the Tribal areas of Gadchiroli. Dr RenuLuthra (Pro Vice Chancellor Galgotia University) delivered a talk on work life balance for career women. A cultural programme was also arranged by SBI staff members. Each of the Local Head Offices of State Bank of India covering entire country honoured five eminent women in their respective fields of excellence as a part of International Women's Day Celebrations. Mrs Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman congratulated all the women of India on International Women's Dayand said, "We are conscious of our responsibilities of providing an enabling and safe work environment for women. I sincerely hope India will march forward even more vigorously by empowering our women." The Bank recently opened simultaneously 27 'All Woman Branches' of the lender falling in the Chandigarh circle (Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab). The Bank has initiated steps to ensure that at least one 'All Woman Branch' is established for each district in the Circle. As an institution, SBI ensures equal opportunities are provided in appointments and promotions to women. The bank inaugurated the all women staff branch at Park Street Basundhara, 12B Park Street Kolkata to mark the occasion of International Women's day today (08/03/2014). The branch was inaugurated by our Respected Chairman, Mrs Arundhati Bhattacharya in the presence of Kolkata Circle, Chief General Manager, Sunil Srivastava, General Manager (Network-I), Mrs Anuradha Rao and Deputy General Manager (B&O) Kolkata Module, Suresh Manikoth and a huge gathering.

Anup Pujari is new Secretary Mines (UPDATED)
Anup Pujari has been appointed new Secretary Mines in the Government of India. 1980 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre Pujari is presently DGFT.
(We said this on March 7,2014 )

Dinesh Sharma is new Additional Secretary DEA (UPDATED)
Dinesh Sharma has been appointed new Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs. He is 1983 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.
(We said this on March 6,2014 )

Vishwakarma award 2014 for GSL (UPDATED)
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has been awarded prestigious 'Best Professionally Managed Company' (turnover Rs 500 to 1000 crore category). The award is instituted by Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), set up by Planning Commission, Government of India.In addition to this award, two of the employees of GSL Magano Francisco Colaco, Electric Mechanic and Albino Caetano Fernandes, Electric Mechanic have also been awarded achievement award in 'Best Artisans' category. RAdm (Retd) Shekhar Mital, NM, Chairman & Managing Director, GSL received the award in a ceremony held on March 7, 2014 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, in company of his director and CGM (HR&A). It may be recalled that GSL had earlier bagged CIDC Vishwakarma Award 2013 in the Best Construction Project category.

B N Srikrishna nominated as Chairman, FPSB (UPDATED)
B N Srikrishna has been nominated as Chairman of the Board of Financial Planning Standard Board (FPSB) India. Srikrishna is a former Judge of Supreme Court and former Chairman of Sixth Central Pay Commission.

CORPORATE

Profit making CPSEs show growth 14.00%
Profit of profit making Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) have stood at Rs. 1,43,559 crore during 2012-13 compared to Rs. 1, 25,929 crore in 2011-12 showing a growth of 14.00 %.

Bang resigns as Director, Thomas Scott (India) Ltd
Venugopal Bang has resigned as Director of Thomas Scott (India) Ltd w.e.f. March 7, 2014

Khandekar designated CEO, Automotive Stampings and Assemblies Ltd
Automotive Stampings and Assemblies Ltd has designated Anil Khandekar as a Chief Executive Officer of the company w.e.f. April 1, 2014.

Gupta re-appointed CMD and CEO, Motor & General Finance Ltd?
Motor & General Finance Ltd has re-appointed Rajiv Gupta, as Chairman , Managing Director and CEO w.e.f. April 1, 2014

Pandey to be appointed Addl. Director, Shreyas Intermediates Ltd
Shreyas Intermediates Ltd is to appoint Suryaprakash Sitaram Pandey as an Additional Director of the company

Madathil resigns as Group CEO, Bhartiya Group
Sasi Madathil has resigned as the Group CEO of Bhartiya Group w.e.f. February 28, 2014

Jaykrishna to be appointed as Joint MD, AksharChem India Ltd
AksharChem India Ltd is to re-appoint Munjal M Jaykrishna as Joint Managing Director of the company

Saha ceases to be Director, Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Subal Chandra Saha has ceased to be Director of Ajanta Pharma Ltd w.e.f. March 10, 2014

Shah resigns as Director, Rutron International Ltd
Mayur Manubhai Shah has resigned as Director of Rutron International Ltd w.e.f. March 7, 2014

Mistry resigns as Director, Pressure Sensitive Systems India Ltd
Anil Chandulal Mistry has resigned as Director of Pressure Sensitive Systems India Ltd

(The views expressed in this column are of the contributors. We do not owe any responsibility, whatsoever, of the views of our surfers as they are their personal opinion. However, we would also request our contributors not to be personal, directly or indirectly, in presenting their views. Instead of countering the views which ‘X’ has already expressed, our contributors are advised to present their own views. Also be brief, say about 200 words at the most since any views longer than that if eliminated at our end would carry the risk of the contrbutor’s item losing its original essence)

"Cashless facility restored under WIC Impact"

The media faithfully covered the withdrawal story after confirming refusals by empanelled hospitals . This was not based on hearsay. I had addressed my concerns to Health ministry . Why did that ministry keep mum for so long ?.Was this to give shock therapy to senior citizens. The fact of the matter is that action to restore the facility was initiated by CGHS as a result of massive protests that had on the site : Whispersinthecorridors.com. Till date, many hospitals are not honouring the MOUs signed with CGHS.Why timely action was not taken to call fresh tenders from empanelled hospitals for revision of "consultancy charges'. This was a major point of dispute. Some ad hoc payments could have been released to hospitals to avoid the situation from getting bad to worse. This speaks volume about the inefficiency and incompetence of CGHS administration. Minister of Health and DG CGHS ,have a lot to explain.

A K Saxena (A retired civil servant)

Election Commission

Election Commission should act hard and in very strict manner for any violation of model code of conduct. Any relaxation in the initial stages may be difficult to correct at later stage as every party will start quoting the precedence. Please do not allow to loose the grip and act as permitted by the act or guidelines. All non-sense being created by some parties and are spoiling whole atmosphere of general election which is not good for the country. If Election Commission has powers then act according to rule if not then allow the things to happen as happening. Whole world is watching India going to general election then seeing the spoiled environment. Do remember a rotten apple can spoil whole basket. take action as permitted as swiftly as as possible.

N Prakash


CGHS in a real mess

It is heartening to note that the Health Ministry is sorting out the problems with empannelled hospitals who had threatened to withdraw the cashless facility from 7th March. There is no counter-ad to inform that this has not been done. While empanelled hospitals have a point they have also not been honest in their dealings with CGHS beneficiaries. If you go their OPD the consultant doctor will spend not more than 5 minutes with you while a fully paying patient gets not less than 15 to 20 minutes. Incidentally who says that the concessional fees 60 Rupees. In Noida we have been paying ,as CGHS beneficiary , RS. 240 almost 60% of their normal Consultation charges. I am talking of Kailash Hospital Noida where we go for consultation being near to our place of residence. Because of doctors not seeing you properly because of less payment one has adopted the policy of paying full to get proper diagnosis and consultation .It does pinch. The hospitals are also required to be doing their job honestly towards CGHS beneficiaries while they deserve to be paid reasonable rates and their bills to be settled without delay.

Aarti Khosla

Attention DG, CGHS

The empanelled hospitals under dental and eye care are charging general tariff from CGHS beneficiaries even after production of valid CGHS card. Their argument is that CGHS beneficiaries should have permission letter or reference from CGHS/Govt. hospital for consultation or test. This is arbitrary and against guidelines of empanelment to charge general tariff from CGHS beneficiaries even after producing valid CGHS card. Permission letter is needed for reimbursement or to avail cashless facilities. As long as beneficiary hold valid CGHS card, he can avail the facility after paying charges for consultation or test as per CGHS rates. After all he is paying cash. General tariff is not applicable for CGHS beneficiary. DG, CGHS may issue clarification/instruction in this regard to dental and eye care empanelled hospitals to charge CGHS rates from CGHS beneficiaries holding valid CGHS card for consultation and diagnostic tests. Empanelled hospitals to cooperate with CGHS beneficiaries and should not be harassed as long as they pay charges for utilizing hospital services as per CGHS rates provided they have valid CGHS card.

A Kumar

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