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At the top the King was more autocratic than ever before.

Further Special Assistance to AP
Union government has decided to provide further special assistance of Rs 1000 crore to Andhra Pradesh during the current financial year. Rs 4,403 was released to AP during 2014-15 for the development of various projects and infrastructure.

Income Tax 1961 to be amended
To give relief to foreign companies, the government has decided to amend I-T Act 1961. After due consideration of the various aspects of the matter, the Government of India has decided that with effect from 01.04.2001, the provisions of Section 115JB of IT act shall not be applicable to a foreign company. The foreign company is a resident of a country having DTAA with India and such foreign company does not have a permanent establishment within the definition of the term in the relevant DTAA, or the foreign company is a resident of a country which does not have a DTAA with India and such foreign company is not required to seek registration under Section 592 of the Companies Act 1956 or Section 380 of the Companies Act 2013. The Government has now considered the issue of applicability of MAT under Section 115JB of the Income-tax Act to foreign companies having no place of business/permanent establishment in India.

30 lakh people surrender LPG subsidy
As on date, more than 30 lakh people have surrendered their LPG subsidy since March 27 this year. The PM had also promised that the money saved from this effort will be utilized to provide LPG connection to poor households.

Sabh ka Neeli Chatri waala EK

Now this pseudo atheism is hilarious!
Some would even say nefarious!

They wish happy Eid,
But at Holi and Diwali they seethe !!

Too much waste of water and noise they say!!
The bloodshed in the open they do not flay!!

Pseudos se bhachao humm sabh ko!
Yehi hai merri arzi Rabb (God) ko.

We all should give each other religious space!!
Shun My God is The God and conversion race!

I note in Congis patience with Rahul running low?
Many say he lacks charisma and has nothing to show!

One Congi on being badgered on Rahul's US trip,
Shouted 'Humm ko kya pooch ke overseas does he zip'!!

Amrinder's bags are packed !!
Rahul he has openly attacked!!

In India now what is needed .. startups galore!
At present its slower!!

Encourage ideas to bloom and take shape !!
The biggest impediment ...Red Tape!!

India is rated low because of Regulation!
'Difficult to do business' Nation!

Start ups are less demanding and deliver fast!!
And very flexible to be recast!

Develop a City that has innovation in the air!!
Ideal for those who dream to dare!!

Power... connectivity .... the best!!
Equivalent to the West!

Like take the Silicon Valley!
Towards Statrtups and entrepreneurship very pally!

Make a SEC... Startup Enterprise City!!
Delay would indeed be a pity!
VJS

BUREAUCRACY

IPS officer to be Ambassador to Saudi Arabia ?
A former IPS officer is likely to be appointed Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Appointment is expected to be made in a month or two.

CRPF to publish graphic booklets
CRPF plans to publish a series of graphic booklets depicting various tales of valour and sacrifice of the Force. The aim is to instill patriotism and nationalism in the young generation and also to let people know about the gallantry and sacrifice of the unsung heroes of CRPF. The force also plans to raise funds through marketing of these booklets, which will be spent on the welfare of the families of martyrs. First such booklet on the epic battle of Sardar Post, Rann of Kutch in the 1965 lndo-Pak War was released by Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi.

Secretary Arvind Mayaram to retire in Oct.
Arvind Mayaram, who is presently in the Government of India as Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs, is due to retire on October 31, 2015. He is a 1978 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Secretary Ratan Kumar Sinha retiring in Oct.
Ratan Kumar Sinha, Secretary in the Department of Atomic Energy, is retiring on October 31, 2015. He is a Scientist.

Eight IIS officers transferred
In a minor reshuffle, Ministry of I & B has transferred eight IIS officers of different batches to new place of posting.

DJ Narain posted in DAVP
On repatriation from FTII, DJ Narain has been posted as Director, DAVP, hq in New Delhi.

SK Malviya shifted to DD News
SK Malviya has been posted as Director, DD News, Delhi. He was Director, DAVP.

Kanchan Prasad is Deputy Registrar, RNI
Orders of Kanchan Prasad, former CPO, CBI has been changed, She has now been posted as Deputy Registrar, RNI Delhi.

Ampady moves to Delhi
K. Ampady will join Publication Division, Delhi as Director. He was on deputation with the Kerala government.

Nidhi Pandey goes to PIB
Nidhi Pandey, Director, Publication Division has been transferred to PIB, Delhi as Director.=

Ajay Mhamia transferred from Agartala
Ajay Mhamia, Deputy Director, News, AIR, Agartala is now going to AIR, Kolkata in the same capacity.

Dhanya Sanal goes to Thiruvananthapuram
Ms. Dhanya Sanal, AD, DAVP, New Delhi has been transferred to AD, Publication Division in Thiruvananthapuram.

GD Hallikeri transferred to Bellary
GD Hallikeri is going to Bellary as AS, DFP. He was AD, News AIR, Delhi.

Ms Joseph is ASP Munnar in Kerala
On completion of training, Ms.Merin Joseph IPS (KL : 2013) has been appointed as Assistant Superintendent (ASP), Munnar in Kerala. She is a 2013 batch IPS Officer of Kerala Cadre

NSIC CMD presents All India Rubber Awards (UPDATED)
Ravindra Nath, CMD, NSIC presented All India Rubber Awards to the luminaries of the Indian Rubber Industry at their 63rd Annual General Meeting today at New Delhi. Mohinder Gupta, President and Managing Committee of the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) were present on the occasion.

Dinesh Kuamr Paruchuri relieved to join AP Govt (UPDATED)
Dinesh Kumar Paruchuri has been relieved to join the Government of Andhra Pradesh as Director (Finance) in AP TRANSCO, Hyderabad. He is an IRS-IT officer.

Real Admiral Mahindru assumes as Flag Officer Submarines (UPDATED)
Rear Admiral Sanjay Mahindru, NM has assumed the duties of Flag Officer Submarines from Rear Admiral SV Bokhare. He was commissioned on January 1, 19 85, and has served 27 years in the Submarine Arm.

CORPORATE

Maharashtra attracts maximum number of foreign tourists in India- says Paraag Jaiin Nainduttia, MD MTDC
Paraag Jaiin Nainuttia, an IAS officer of 1996 batch Maharashtra cadre. Presently Paraag Jaiin Nainuttia is Managing Director of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC). He is an ex-CEO of Maharashtra Maritime Board, Jaiin is with more than 19 years of experience in responsible roles in spheres of management and administration, Jaiin brings in expertise in team, project leadership, administration and management. Paraag Jaiin Nainuttia talked in length about his mission, vision and the pattern of its executive in an interview withwhispersinthecorridors.com Corporate Editor and Vice President Abul Hasan

1. What is your USP?
Ans. : Maharashtra has beautiful coastline, pristine beaches, maximum number of forts, caves, wildlife, adventure sports, night life, floatel, segway, etc.

2. MTDC has been involved in the development and maintenance of the various tourist locations of Maharashtra also MTDC owns and maintains resorts at all key tourist centres and having more resorts is on the plan. Your comments?

Ans. : We are in the process of upgrading infrastructure and resorts and improving the quality of service. We have tied up with Make My Trip for selling inventory and we are tying up with Club Mahindra for providing additional activities at our resorts.

3. You were the part of Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis team which recently visited Japan wherein you did a road show in Osaka. Can you elaborate about your experience and future prospective of this visit taking tourism promotions in Maharashtra is concerned.

Ans. : Our road show received a overwhelming response. Various stakeholders, tour operators, people from industry and locals participated in various activities. The people are approachable. There is a curiosity for exploring Maharashtra amongst Japanese. For the road show the India Tourism Office at Tokyo have offered strong support. About delegates from the travel trade attended the event. This would definitely help us in attracting maximum tourists to our State.

4. What are your priorities? List few of them.
Ans. : Exploitation of beautiful water front of Maharashtra. Tie up with private players for mutual beneficial relationship providing seamless experience to tourists.

5. What is your vision?
Ans. : To have peaceful seamless travel to tourists.

6. Its general belief that Maharashtra is not realising its full potential as a tourist destination? As other State like Rajasthan, Kerala, Goa, etc.

Ans. : Maharashtra has natural and manmade attractions in abundance. We attract maximum number of foreign tourists in India, approx. 24 percent. Tourists are happy to see the diversity of Maharashtra and hidden germs unexplored. We have beautiful hills, pristine beaches, rich wildlife, glamorous city life of Mumbai, rustic landscape of Vidarbha, cultural heritage of Ajanta-Ellora, maximum number of forts, ancient and modern structures, history and a lot. We have aggressive publicity plans to promote tourism across global. This year our major focus is to draw attention towards marketing of new concepts in tourism like eco-tourism, agri-tourism, social tourism, etc. Maharashtra is the third largest State of India both in area and population. Our State is one of the most developed, socially, economically and culturally developed States in India. With five world heritage sites in its cap, Maharashtra frontlines the tourist attractions in the country. Maharashtra has 720 km. long coastline along the lush green Konkan region. The Vidarbha region of Maharashtra offer considerable tourism potential.

7. What fresh avenues of growth do you see in tourism promotion in Maharashtra? How would you be going about it?
Ans. : Maharashtra offers versatile tourism attractions ranging from natural sites like lakes, beaches, hill stations, wild life sanctuaries alongwith manmade attractions like forts, caves, palaces, etc. We have a unique position in the realm of rock cut architecture, because of its peculiar rock characteristics of Satpuda and Western Ghat. Maharashtra has a score of pilgrimage destinations, several hill stations and water reservoirs with semi evergreen and deciduous forests are found in Western Ghats and the Sahyadri mountain range. The Vidarbha region, northern part of Maharashtra, features dense forest. It is home to several wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. The State abounds in natural and cultural attractions ranging from unspoiled beaches, forest, wildlife, unique hill stations, ancient cave temples, forts, temples and rich tradition of fairs and festivals. We also provide a perfect platform for fresh private investments in development of tourism in the State.

8. What are the different projects that you would like to start in order to generate more revenue for the State in tourism sector?

Ans. : MTDC has been on the international radar due to the marketing initiatives and participation in the international market. We are developing projects of oceanarium and scuba diving in Sindhudurg. Last year we supported projects of hot air balloons in Panchgani, opened world class information centres in Ajanta and Ellora and many more projects are underway and at proposal stages including "Sudarshan Chakra"on the lines of London Eye at Gorai and seaplane services from Mumbai to Lonavala and Mumbai to Shirdi. With Kumbh Mela in Nasik this year, we have also broken all the records boost tourism in State, which was not the part of projected growth targets.

9. There are many beaches, forts, historical caves in Maharashtra, what are the steps being taken to preserve them ? and then market them?
Ans. : We have created a beautiful infrastructure in Ajanta-Ellora caves which attracts the maximum number of tourists in India. There are about 200 to 225 ASI protected monuments in Maharashtra but due to protection, MTDC is not allowed to do certain activities that promote tourism facilities in their premises. Now we have entered into an agreement with ASI to work together not only in Maharashtra but also the rest of India. On Elephanta Island, we are upgrading infrastructure including the jetty, shopping area, with a proposed helipad and ropeway from the jetty to the caves.

10. If you have to market few hotspots as value for money tourist destination in Maharashtra? Then according to what will be those places?
Ans. : Maharashtra is the capital of dreams and the State's diversity stands proud and strong. MTDC ensures a true experience to its tourists by promoting vibrant and beautiful land. Maharashtra offers adventure tourism in the State. We are blessed with striking Sahyadris with steep cliffs sprightly waterfalls snaking their way through ridges, mist shrouded forests, the frothy Arabian Sea along its western coast. We have ensured best infrastructure in some remote areas and even handed contracts to private parties to boost adventure tourism. Options like rock-climbing and trekking programmes at Karla, near Lonavala, water sports at various lakes, aqua sports near Panshet and many more activities are offered in many parts of Maharashtra.

11. Infrastructure is cited as one of the limitations in Maharashtra that hinders tourism. How do you plan to combat with situation?
Ans. : It is a proven fact that Maharashtra is widely considered as safe State for tourists to move around. We attract lakhs of tourists from across the world every year. There are three international and five domestic airports in Maharashtra and they are well connected. Major destinations have excellent accessibility by roads, rail, water and air. We provide excellent world class amenities to our tourist by ensuring they get high quality services while they are exploring our destination. We have range of accommodation facilities from star category to budget hotels which are easily accessible for tourists.

12. What challenges you had faced initially internally and outside and how did you managed those challenges in this journey to success?
Ans. : I strongly believe in win win philosophy rather than zero. There are challenges and I have seen with proper explanation and persuasion, all challenges can be sort out.

13. Who is your role model and why?
Ans. : "Mahaveer" as he taught us philosophy of Anekantavada and Parigraha.

14. What pro-employees & officers initiatives have you taken to form a result oriented team.
Ans. : Given explosion through seminars and training.

Kanakal resigns as CS & Associate Legal Counsel of Jet Airways (India) Ltd
Arun Kanakal has resigned as Company Secretary and Associate Legal Counsel of Jet Airways (India) Ltd

Hinduja ceases to be Director of Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd
Ramkrishan P Hinduja has ceased to be a Director of Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd

Walia appointed Independent Director of Punj Lloyd Ltd
Punj Lloyd Ltd has appointed Uday Walia as Independent Director of the company

Krishnan to continue as Advisor (Corporate Finance) of Punj Lloyd Ltd
P N Krishnan to continue as Advisor (Corporate Finance) of Punj Lloyd Ltd

Exec. VP (Legal) & CS of Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd
Tushar Dey has resigned as Executive Vice President (Legal ) and Company Secretary of Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd

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CGHS services
CGHS - AK Saxena's views on 'how to improve its services' needs serious action by Health Ministry. Assets of Pharmacists and storekeepers deputed in CGHS dispensaries and hospitals is growing fast in crores. Their close link with CMO and suppliers/chemists can be noticed any time. This requires immediate investigation.
Kumar R

Review of Mechanisms to ensure probity among government servants
A DDG belonging to ISS is posted as OSD to Secretary-cum-CSI in MOSPI without any post. He has been serving in Delhi for about 18 years. Why he has not been transferred?
Amrit Sen

BSNL network
Yes, BSNL mobile is functioning very badly and we don't have any network always. Every time the call gets disconnected and we have to come out of our house/building to speak. It has to be improved. As a public sector, this may not be a big factor and can be done. What is the use otherwise in giving cheap rates when compared to private cellular operators? They are thriving because of connivance also. This should be set right at once and give relief to customers.
Seth

Fin commissioner
It is fervently hoped that Suresh Prabhu, Railway Minister will decide in time regarding the Financial Commissioner.
Kanakasabapathy S

Overhauling of CGHS working
I agree with Nandan. My humble submission is that Health Minister may kindly take a call about overhauling the entire working of CGHS and its dispensaries spread over Delhi/New Delhi. In this connection, I wish to humbly submit the following suggestions:-

1. CMO/Doctors may kindly be advised to strictly adhere to the instructions of the DP&T and administrative Ministry i.e. Ministry of Health and F.W. about maintaining the punctuality and cleanliness of the dispensaries.

2. We have been witnessing the growing rush of the patients. In order to cope up with the existing requirements, it would be highly appreciated if the MBBS/BDS may be recruited on a fairly competitive examination to be conducted by UPSC.
V P Sharma

Reverse Gear: Maximum Government, Minimum Governance
I totally agree with the "Reverse Gear: Maximum Government, Minimum Governance". Recently wherever any restructuring of any Group 'A' has taken place, everywhere the prism is too heavy. The 13th Report of the second administrative reforms commission had made recommendations about the organization restructuring of the government. No action has been taken on this proposal.
Nick

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