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Can Congress be revived ?
Will the Congress party be revived after debacle in the Lok Sabha polls ? Majority of the persons present at get-together in the IIC asked this question . An apt reply came from a veteran bureaucrat M N Buch " Could anyone revive the Mughal Empire after the death of Bahadur Shah Jafar ".

Will the US assessment come true ?
US is showing keen interest in the Indian elections. If top sources are to be believed, the US survey of two lakh people gives the Congress 52 seats and the BJP 171 seats in the next Lok Sabha .

70 cheques of a business house bounced
The GoI has taken a tough stand against a business house whose 70 cheques have bounced.

BUREAUCRACY

Who will be Cabinet Secretary in coming years ?
In our bid to keep our surfers/readers/visitors abreast with what is happening in the world of bureaucracy, we now start search for the next Cabinet Secretary who in any case will be decided by June 13 this year as the incumbent Ajit Kumar Seth is due to retire on that date.

Seth, 1974 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, had joined as cabinet secretary on June 14, 2011, for a fixed two- year tenure. The government, however, keeping continuity of the country's topmost bureaucratic post till the next general election in mind, extended his term by one-year and the 30th cabinet secretary of India is now in the seat till June 13, 2014.

While the government level decision will come under the new regime that would be assuming power after the impending general elections, guessing game in this regards has already started with everybody agreeing that the next man on the top post would be from among 1976 batch of IAS to 1980 batch.

We are, however, starting a series to have an insight on who would be the lucky officers who would reach the top post in next couple of years.

Let's have a look around the same.

Kaun Banega Cabinet Secretary (1) Sumit Bose -touch and go

In case present Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth becomes the Lok Pal or gets any other important assignment by March end, Secretary Finance Sumit Bose has a fair chance to become the Cabinet Secretary for next two years. He is a 1976 batch Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS officer. Bose commands tremendous goodwill in the bureaucracy. Will this happen ?

Coveted post of Secretary, DoPT may fall vacant much in advance?
Whispers in the corridors of power have it that Shyamal Kumar Sarkar, the incumbent Secretary of DoPT, may set the position vacant much in advance of his superannuation. The 1979 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre is scheduled to retire on July 30, 2014.

JS empanelment of 1996 batch IAS in advance stage ?
In the aftermath of JS empanelment of 1995 batch IAS officers, now it is the turn for 1996 batch IAS officers. Interestingly, empanelment of 1996 batch has already crossed two procedural stages of CVC clearance and expert committee meeting.

Mumbai CCIT to join Settlement Commission
CCIT I in Mumbai T K Shah is reportedly joining the Settlement Commission in Kolkata. He is a 1977 batch IRS (IT) officer.

Dewangen is new JS in Atomic Energy
Vivek Kumar Dewangen will be new Joint Secretary in Atomic Energy. He is a 1993 batch IAS officer of Manipur-Tripura cadre.


Delhi HC may get 12 more judges soon
If some top sources are to be believed Delhi High Court may soon be sanctioned with 12 more posts of judges. Presently the strength of judges for Delhi HC is 48.

Prabhat Kr poised to be India's new Ambassador to Columbia
As the grapevine has it Prabhat Kumar is poised to make it as India's new Ambassador to Columbia. The 1991 batch Indian Foreign Service officer is presently serving as Joint Secretary (Energy Security) Ministry of External Affairs.

Mukesh Kumar Jain to be CMD of UBI
Mukesh Kumar Jain is all set to join as CMD of the United Bank of India. He is presently ED of the Punjab and Sindh Bank.

Aadhaar services to continue even under next Govt
Despite the protests of a section of people against the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI/Aadhaar) card system, the services of the system will continue even after a new Government is formed at centre. According to sources, crores of rupees have been spent on the project and new Government cannot withdraw it as it is claimed to be in the interest of beneficiaries.

Interview for selection of CWC's MD today
PESB will hold interview for the selection of MD of Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) on Tuesday. The incumbent Managing Director B B Pattanaik is scheduled to retire on September 30 this year.

Dharmendra Kumar (Spl CP, Crime) to get DG rank
Dharmendra Kumar is all set to be elevated to DG rank. The 1984 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre is presently serving Delhi Police as Special CP, Crime.

CBI to conduct raids at another PSU under Commerce Ministry !
Whispers have it that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is expected to carry out raids to the residences and offices of officers of yet another PSU under the Ministry of Commerce after the raid of PEC Ltd in connection with financial irregularities.

Boardless PEC Ltd to be headless in April
The PEC Limited, which is running without the Board of Directors, will soon be headless with the tenure of A K Mirchandani, Chairman ending on March 31, 2014. Mirchandani, who has been given a 6th extension as Chairman, PEC Ltd, is expected not to get extension due to Lok Sabha elections and financial investigation.


Board member working without CVC clearance
A person, who is on the Board of a Power PSU, has been rendering his service despite denial of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) clearance.

Profit making Power PSU faces financial crisis
A profit making Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of Power Ministry has slid into financial crisis due to administrative irregularities.

Two Directors of Commerce PSUs facing CVC penalty?
Whispers have it that the two Directors of different Boards of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under the Ministry of Commerce have been recommended for severe penalty by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).

Applications for 7 posts of Judicial Members, (CAT) invited
Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) has invited applications for the seven posts of Judicial Members in Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) arising during the year 2015. Those interested to apply for the same can send their applications to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) before May 19, 2014.

Applications for 4 posts of Administrative Members, (CAT) invited
Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) has invited applications for four posts of Administrative Members in Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) arising during the year 2015. Those interested to apply for the same can send their applications to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) before May 19, 2014.

Prasad to succeed Reddy as Director (Pers), RINL on May 1
G B S Prasad, ED, RINL, will be joining as Director (Personnel), Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) on May 1, 2014. He will succeed Y R Reddy retiring April 30, 2014.
(We said this on Oct 11, 2013)

File of Langstieh for Chairman, DVC still stuck in ACC
The file of A W K Langstieh for the post of Chairman, Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has been lying stuck to the Appointment Committee of Cabinet (ACC) for its final approval.

S B K Singh poised for promotion as Special CP, Delhi Police
As the grapevine has it, Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh is all set to be promoted to the rank of Special Commissioner of Police. The 1988 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre is presently serving Delhi Polie as Joint CP, Crime.

Kaushal Srivstava given charge of Northern zone
Kaushal Srivstava, Member Budget of Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has been assigned charges of Northern Zone: Chief Commissioner CX, Delhi, Chief Commissioner Customs, Delhi, Chief Commissioner Customs (Prev)m Delhi, Chief Commissioner Customs & CX, Meerut and Chief Commissioner CX, Lucknow.

Joint Secretary level post falling vacant in UPSC
A post of Additional Secretary (Joint Secretary) is falling vacant in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) upto March 2014.

344 cases of compassionate appointment pending in Southern Railway
As many as 344 cases of appointment on compassionate ground of dependent family members have been pending with Southern Railway.

Four posts of DIG vacant in CISF
Four posts of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) have been lying vacant in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Arun Kumar is new JS Civil Aviation (UPDATED)
Arun Kumar has been appointed new Joint Secretary Civil Aviation. He is 1989 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.

Dr Anil Bhandari is Director (Exp), ONGC Videsh (UPDATED)
Dr Anil Bhandari has taken over as Director (Exploration) of ONGC Videsh Limited, the overseas arm of ONGC. Dr Bhandari will be responsible for managing overseas exploration assets, opportunity evaluation and spearheading the business development process for new acquisitions of both exploration and producing assets.

R Laxman appointed as Addl Chief Electoral officer in Bihar (UPDATED)
R Laxman has been transferred and posted as Additional Chief Electoral officer, Election Commission, Patna in Bihar. He is a 2004 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

Rahul Singh is also Director, Mid-Day Meal Scheme in Bihar (UPDATED)
Rahul Singh has been given an additional charge of Director, Mid-Day Meal Scheme, Education Department, Patna. Singh is a 1996 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.

Harpreet Singh selected as MD, CWC (UPDATED)
Harpreet Singh, Director (P&S), CONCOR, has been selected for the post of Managing Director, Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on March 18, 2014. As many as 12 persons were interviewed for the same.

CORPORATE

54 complaints against Arihant Industries Ltd pending
As many as 54 complaints have been pending against Arihant Industries Ltd with Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Pandian nominated Director, GSFC
Industries & Mines Department, Government of Gujarat has nominated D J Pandian, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Mines Department as Director on the Board of Directors of Gujarat State Financial Corporation (GSFC) with immediate effect .

Mundhra steps down as Non Exec. Chairman, Simplex Infrastructures Ltd
B D Mundhra has stepped down as Non-executive Chairman of Simplex Infrastructures Ltd due to his indifferent health.

Arora appointed Company Secy. Stylam Industries Ltd
Stylam Industries Ltd has appointed Ms Sonia Arora as Company Secretary of the company.

Kumar resigns as Director, Suryachakra Power Corporation Ltd?
Ramesh Kumar has resigned as Director of Suryachakra Power Corporation Ltd.

Vora appointed Independent Director, Saurashtra Paper & Board Mills Ltd
Saurashtra Paper & Board Mills Ltd has appointed Mukesh Kantilal Vora as an Independent Director of the company .

Pillai resigns as Director, Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom Ltd
Jagdishkumar G Pillai has resigned as Director of Hathway Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom Ltd .

Jesudas appointed Director, Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom Ltd?
Samson Jesudas has been appointed as Director of Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom Ltd.

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Priveleged communities enjoy immunity


It appears that certain people belonging to the 'priveleged communities' enjoy immunity from any penal action. Government, it appears, is scared to touch them The moot case is that of Mrs. Devyani Khobragade .Why is the Government not enquiring into US allegations against this lady. Indo-US relations should not be held to ransom on account of this erring officer. She and her former IAS father are alleged to have properties in several parts of the country, even in the scam ridden Adarsh Housing Society. People like this, corner all the benefits given to downtrodden castes, enjoy it for generations and use it to fatten themselves.

N K Singh

DG,CGHS!!!

Mess in CGHS

It is again to be brought to attention of DG, CGHS that private empanelled hospital for dental and eye care are charging general tariff from CGHS beneficiaries even after producing valid CGHS card. Permission letter is only required for re-reimbursement or for cashless treatment. When beneficiary is paying charges for consultation or diagnostic tests, the charges should be levied as per CGHS rates not normal rates. This was required to be clarified by CGHS but it is not done. Take a specific case of Centre for Sight at Safdarjung Enclave, they charge normal consultation fee and normal charge for tests even from CGHS beneficiaries. They do not value CGHS cards without permission letter. Another mess is being created by issuing a letter dated 12.3.2014 regarding renewal of plastic card, it is stated that The plastic cards already issued with a printed validity of five years to pensioner beneficiaries, who had paid CGHS contributions for 'Rest of Life' CGHS facilities, would be taken as valid for use for 'Rest of Life'. It is clarified that private empanelled hospitals are treating the card as invalid after validity date. They are correct in their wisdom as date of validity is printed on the card. Why CGHS is failing to renew the cards when it is submitted for renewal two or three months in advance. CGHS is not able to do this much work. Disgusting the working of CGHS. There are excuses only no sincere work. They will keep telling tender has been floated, agency is being finalised and so on. See how Aadhaar card has been issued to 58 crores of people where as CGHS pensioners are about 20 lakhs. Pensioners get worst affected due to such impractical decisions. Make sure cards for pensioners are issue in time for life-time validity so they do not suffer due to the validity of cards.

N Prakash

Where proxy works as legitimate authority !

I fully agree that neither the administrative head nor the executive head is powerful enough to take decision and still it is not political interference because the proxy works as the legitimate authority with the stamp of the authorized person. As it is generally the exercise of the "delegated authority", the higher authority can always take direct decisions ! Only the President of India exercises his authority under his own hand and seal ! This scene is due to the fact that whole system of GOI is based on divided responsibility and no accountability at any level, if transparency has to be introduced, fix the responsibility at each level, accountability and delivery/performance at each level too, failing which the system will keep on suffering.

Harish Kumar

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