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POLITICAL COFFEE HOUSE
(Imaginary)
Jitan Ram Manjhi "Could I have a cup
of tea ?_".
"Which do you
prefer, Nitish Kumar brand or Lalu Yadav brand ? "
"Oh, then give me Narendra Modi brand coffee".
Delhi
Elections : See betting trend
Betting is on high side in Delhi assembly elections. During last two
days BJP has scored marginally in betting market. Today's betting rates
are -AAP -? 1.37, BJP-?1.38 Congress -?-4:00. BJP rates have increased
one paisa while AAP rate remained same. It is said that ?500 cr are
at stake in betting.
BUREAUCRACY
Kaliraj Mahesh to join Kerala Govt on inter-cadre
deputation
Kaliraj Mahesh
Kumar is joining the Government of Kerala on inter cadre deputation.
The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has relieved him of cadre responsibility.
He is a 2005 batch IPS officer of Jammu and Kashmir cadre.
B K Mishra selected as Director (Tech), WCL
B K Mishra, GM, SECL/CIL, has been selected for the post of Director
(Technical), Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) at a Public Enterprises
Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on February 6, 2015. As many as
14 persons were interviewed for the same.
Rajiv Bhattacharya to join as MD, FSNL on Feb 9
Rajiv Bhattacharya will be joining as Managing Director, Ferro Scrap
Nigam Limited (FSNL) on February 9, 2015.
(We said this on Oct 6, 2013)
Usha Mathur is now Member of Task Force
Usha Mathur has been appointed Member of the Task Force of Department
of Public Enterprises for concluding MOUs with CPSEs in the Transportation,
Engineering Goods and Consumer Goods Sectors. She is former 1973 batch
IRAS officer.
Justice Bawa Singh Walia transferred as Additional Judge, J&K HC
Justice Bawa Singh Walia, Additional Judge of Punjab and Haryana High
Court, has been transferred to Jammu and Kashmir High Court in the same
capacity.
M S Sahoo appointed Member for Small Finance
Bank
Secretary of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India M S Sahoo
has been appointed Member of External Advisory Committee for Small Finance
Bank.
Pamu Sampath Kumar is new RC Meghalaya in Delhi
Pamu Sampath Kumar has taken over as new Resident Commissioner of Meghalaya
House in Delhi. He is 1997 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
Pankaj Jain moves to Shillong
Resident Commissioner of Meghalaya in Delhi, Pankaj Jain, has been appointed
Principal Secretary in Meghalaya Government. He is 1990 batch IAS officer.
Shukla is also Additional Member (Commercial),
RB
Ajay Shukla has been assigned additional charge as Additional Member
(Commercial), Railway Board. He is an IRTS officer.
CBI arrests GM, BSNL in a bribery case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a General Manager,
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), Patiala, Punjab in a bribery case of
Rs one lakh.
Arvind Kumar Shukla to join central deputation
!
Arvind Kumar Shukla is expected to join central deputation at Joint
Secretary level. He is a 1986 batch IFS officer of UT cadre.
Naina Ram Bishnoi to join central deputation
!
Naina Ram Bishnoi is expected to join central deputation at Deputy Secretary/Director
level in Government of India. He is a 1993 batch Indian Telecom Service
officer.
Two officers posted as CIT in PrCCIT office, Delhi region
Upon return from deputation, Mrs Nirupama Kotru and Ashutosh Dikshi
have been posted as CIT in the office of Principal CCIT (CCA), Delhi
region.
Dash appointed Joint GM, RVNL
Pradeep Kumar Dash has been appointed as Joint General Manager (Projects),
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), Sambhalpur on deputation for a period
of three years. He is an IRSE officer.
Three IAS officers shifted in Haryana
Ashok Kumar Sharma has been posted as Commissioner, MC, Faridabad, while
Mani Ram Sharma is ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Mewat and Ms Amna Tasneem is Sub
Divisional Officer (C), Sonepat in Haryana.
Two IPS officers posted in Telangana
Two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers have been posted in Telangana.
Accordingly, G Chandana Deepthi has been posted as ASP, Tandur and Kalmeshwar
Shingenavar as ASP, Mahabubnagar.
Ms Simerjit Kaur appointed Director, Food &
Public Distribution
Ms Simerjit Kaur has been appointed as Director in the Department of
Food and Public Distribution. She is a 1999 batch IDAS officer.
Karmvir Singh posted as Deputy Secretary, Food & Public Distribution
Karmvir Singh has been posted as Deputy Secretary in the Department
of Food and Public Distribution. He is a 2002 batch C&CE officer.
Ved Pal promoted as Adviser, Electricals (RS),
Railway Board
Ved Pal presently working as Executive Director, Electrical Engineering
(RS), Railway Board, has been promoted to the Higher Administrative
Grade (HAG) and posted as Adviser, Electrical (RS), Railway Board. He
is an IRSEE officer.
Pradeep Kumar Dash deputed as Joint GM (Projects),
RVNL, Sambalpur
Pradeep Kumar Dash, Deputy CE, Southern Eastern Railway, has been deputed
to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited as Joint General Manager (Projects) at Sambalpur.
He is an IRSE officer.
S S Narayan posted as Adviser (Civil), Railway
Board
S S Narayan presently in South Western Railway has been transferred
to Railway Board and posted as Adviser (Civil Engineering). He is an
IRSE officer.
Laj Kumar posted as Adviser (Works), Railway
Board
Laj Kumar presently in South East Central Railway has been transferred
to Railway Board and posted as Adviser (Works). He is an IRSE officer.
NMDC's Spectacular Q3 Performance, declares
2nd interim dividend of 425%
The NMDC Board at its meeting today has recommended 2nd interim dividend
of 425% in addition to the 1st interim dividend of 300% for the year
2014-15. The total interim dividend so far is 725% for the year 2014-15.
The Company's production of iron ore during the 3rd quarter is 8.11
million tonnes (MT) registering a growth of more than 11% over the corresponding
period last year (CPLY) while sales of iron ore was 6.97 MT which is
about 5 % less than that of the CPLY. NMDC has posted a turnover of
Rs.2,946 crore, representing an increase of 4% in turnover of CPLY.
NMDC has recorded profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 2,420 crore and profit
after tax (PAT) of Rs.1,593 crore in the 3rd quarter of 2014-15 which
is 2% more in both the cases over CPLY. The Company's production of
iron ore for 9 months for the year 2014-15 is 22.50 MT registering a
growth of 12% over CPLY while sales of iron ore was 22.83 MT which is
8% more than that of the CPLY. NMDC's turnover for the year 2014-15
up to 9 months is Rs.9,528 crore, PBT of Rs.7,704 crore and PAT of Rs.5,075.
crore representing an increase of 17% in turnover and increase of 14%
in PBT and 14% in PAT over the CPLY. NMDC has registered best ever Q3
performance in terms of production of iron ore and turnover and also
best ever 9 months ended performance in terms of production and sales
of iron ore and turnover. For the year 2014-15, capital expenditure
of Rs.3,555 crore (RE) is planned to be incurred. The Capital Expenditure
incurred up to December 2014 is of Rs.2,225 crore. NMDC's focus is on
setting up of the 3 MTPA Steel Plant at Nagarnar for which the major
technological packages as well as other major Infra / Aux. packages
have already been awarded. All the works of major packages are being
taken up on war footing and more than 40% of construction activities
have already been completed. As part of its expansion programme, NMDC
is developing two new mines, one in Bailadila Sector in Chhattisgarh
i.e. Deposit-11B Iron Ore Project which is likely to be commissioned
during this fiscal and the other in Bellary-Hospet region in Karnataka
i.e. Kumaraswamy Iron Ore Mine which is likely to be commissioned by
end of 2nd quarter of 2015-16. Besides, as part of value addition NMDC
is setting up a 1.2 MTPA capacity Pellet plant at Donimalai in Karnataka
which is likely to be commissioned by June 2015. The 3rd quarter results
for 2014-15 were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company under
the Chairmanship of Narendra Kothari, in its meeting held on 06.02.2015.
Speaking on the occasion, Narendra Kothari, CMD said "NMDC is putting
its concerted efforts to attain its target of reaching iron ore production
of 75 MTPA by 2018-19 so as to meet the demand of the domestic steel
industry. With these kind of results NMDC would certainly be in the
forefront and move towards ensuring sustainable growth".
Gautam Sen is now Member of Task Force
Gautam Sen has been appointed Member of the Task Force of Department
of Public Enterprises for concluding MOUs with CPSEs in the Transportation,
Engineering Goods and Consumer Goods Sectors.He is former 1976 batch
IDAS officer.
Unhale joins as MD, Mahabeej
A B Unhale has taken over the charge as Managing Director, Maharashtra
State Seeds Corporation Limited (Mahabeej).
Another milestone: Maiden Flight of LCA Naval
Prototype 2
Naval LCA-Tejas programme got a major fillip today when the second LCA
Naval prototype took to skies from HAL here today. The Naval Prototype
(NP2) made its maiden flight at about 12.27 hrs for about 35 minutes.
T Suvarna Raju, Chairman, HAL said dedicated efforts of engineers of
Aircraft Research and Design Centre (ARDC) for the complex landing gear
design, which is significantly different from the Air Force version
made this flight possible. The flight was piloted by Captain Shivnath
Dahiya, an experienced Test Pilot from Indian Navy with the National
Flight Test Centre (NFTC). The launch was accomplished under telemetry
control exercised by Test Director, Commander J D Raturi and Safety
Pilot, Commodore J A Maolankar, the Chief Test Pilot of NFTC. The chase
aircraft cover was provided by LSP2 piloted by Gp. Capt. Suneet Krishna
(Retd) with the Test Director being Gp. Capt Prabhu and the Safety Pilot
being Gp. Capt. RR Tyagi. The design teams were guided by Programme
Director ADA, P S Subramanyam ensured that systems meet the stringent
requirements of Carrier borne aircraft. The teams were ably supported
by the Certification agency, CEMILAC and the Quality Assurance agency,
CRI (LCA), Indian Navy, DRDO agencies, CSIR agencies (NAL & CSIO),
other Public and Private Sector participants. The event marks the growth
of indigenous LCA (Navy) program, aimed to achieve Carrier Compatibility
technology demonstration including arrested landing and ski-Jump take
off, initially from the Shore Based test facility, Goa. The success
of maiden flight of NP 2 is a testimony to the efforts put in by scientists
and engineers to enable flight of the first LCA Naval Fighter. With
one trainer and fighter in its stable "the indigenous carrier borne
fighter program is making headway snf acquiring momentum".
DEBATE
DEBATE- Appointment of Judges should be continued
through the Collegium system or through the Judicial Appointments Commission
set up by the new Government ? Mail your views to-
mehrotra.suresh@gmail.com or
suresh.mehrotra@yahoo.com
CORPORATE
Narayan appointed Independent Director, Chambal
Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd
Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited has appointed Aditya Narayan
as Independent Director of the company w.e.f.April 1, 2015.
Basu resigns as Independent Director, Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals
Ltd
Dipankar Basu has resigned as Independent Director of Chambal Fertilizers
& Chemicals Limited w.e.f. February 3, 2015
Singh appointed Director, GACL
Dr J N Singh, IAS has been appointed as a Director of Gujarat Alkalies
and Chemicals Limited (GACL)
Saraf is CMD, Technocraft Industries (India) Ltd
Technocraft Industries (India) Ltd has appointed S K Saraf, who is currently
the Managing Director of the company as the Chairman and Managing Director
of the company
Chellaramani resigns as CS, Shalimar Paints Ltd
Punit Kumar Chellaramani has resigned as Company Secretary of Shalimar
Paints Limited
Venkatram resigns as CS, Ramco Systems Limited
G Venkatram has resigned as Company Secretary of Ramco Systems Limited
w.e.f. February 6, 2015
Jiwani appointed CFO, Welspun India Ltd
Welspun India Limited has appointed Altaf Jiwani as Chief Financial
Officer of the company w.e.f. February 2, 2015
FORUM
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Kiran Bedi is arrogant and publicity seeker !
I entirely agree with Jaiswal regarding Kiran Bedi. She is arrogant
and a publicity seeker. She has also claimed full air fare when she
was entitled to concessional fares.
Puliprath
Delhi election as trendsetter
True. Delhi election will be trend setter. Modi Government has completed
8 months in office. None of the Delhi BJP MP are visible except the
places where Modi is addressing. At centre it is ONLY Modi. Cabinet
ministers are seldom visible. Condition of roads are pathetic across
India. Generally a Govt rules 4 years it means 20% time is passed in
gossiping itself. I was travelling from Meerut to Delhi by road. It
looks the Government has only one person that is Hon'ble PM only.
Murari Chaturvedi
Over stressing on Modi's charisma could be counter productive
By over stressing and depending on Modi's charisma day in and day out,
BJP is missing the fact that it is the colossal corruption, black money
and misgovernance of the UPA government that has mainly brought them
to power. This has resulted in the total centralisation of power in
Modi with most of his cabinet colleagues looking like School boys. Nothing
has been heard about bringing back black money other than harping on
the UPA's theme of double taxes. No important postings are done without
Modi's concurrence even though selection processes are completed months
ago.Important posts like CIC,CVC etc are lying vacant for months. Appellate
tribunal for Competetion commission has not been constituted for months
with the result that in the absence of the tribunal, beneficiaries are
enjoying stay orders from HCs. So also are the Chairmanship of AERC
and others. The Cabinet Secretary and Home Secretary are all on extension
with no replacement for them in sight. All are in limbo waiting for
Modi's nod while Modi is busy trying to get an international halo around
him. He finds time to visit international capitals but has no time to
visit Indian states. This over confidence has resulted in a cadre party
like BJP putting a rank opportunist Kiran Bedi as Delhi CM candidate
at the last moment and BJP is going to pay heavily for it. The sand
is slowly drifting away from their feet. Sooner they realise it, it
will be better for them.
N K Singh
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Information related to ongoing trial
The Appellant sought copies of all correspondence exchanged between
the bank and CBI / CVC/ other government departments, along with
office note with regard to certain allegations levelled against
her and the sanction sought by the CBI for her prosecution. The
Public Information Officer (PIO) denied the above information
on the ground that it was regarding CBI investigation pending
prosecution and its disclosure was likely to hamper the progress
in the steps being initiated by the agency. The respondents added
that the matter concerning the Appellant is now before a CBI court.
The Central Information Commission (CIC) upheld the denial holding
that once the stage of an order framing charges have been crossed,
it would be open to the accused to make an appropriate application
before the learned trial court to summon the above documents in
accordance with the law.
Comments
A document may be available with one public authority and copies
of the same may be available with other public authorities. In
such situations, there is a confusion which public authority should
take a decision regarding the disclosure of information. Under
the RTI Act, the right to access the information is that which
is "under the control of" which implies that the information,
regardless of which public authority holds it, is under the control
of a specific public authority on whose orders alone it can be
produced in a given proceeding. In case of an ongoing court proceeding,
the documents related to the proceedings are under the control
of the Trial Court, who alone can decide how the information is
to be dispensed.
Citation: Mrs. R. Bhuvaneswari v. Syndicate
Bank in File No. CIC/SH/A/2014/000085
Weekly article by Dr. (Mrs.) Anuradha
Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in), RTI Consultant to IIM, Indore.
Her other articles can be read at http://www.rtifoundationofindia.com/
(dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in), RTI Consultant
to IIM, Indore and Co-author of the books: RIGHT TO INFORMATION
- LAW AND PRACTICE and PIO's Guide to RTI by Taxmann. (The views
are Personal)
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