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POLITICS
This is History (322)
Persian history during the eighteenth century is a dismal record of
civil war and changing rules and misrules.
Only Amit Shah has learnt from Modi !
If someone has learnt the art of politics from the Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, he is only one person - BJP President Amit Shah. Now only time
will tell, what future has in store for him.
Should Dr. Manmohan Singh resort back to teaching ?
It was being discussed at a formal get-together whether Dr. Manmohan
Singh should resort back to teaching and the opinion of the majority
was in the affirmative.
Personal Staff to join ministers
All personal staff of those ministers whose portfolios have been changed,
are joining them in new places.
Why India wants FDI in Maritime?
More than 150 projects were identified under the ambitious Sagarmala
Programme India has 7,500 Kms. long coastline, 212 ports, 70 coastal
districts, one billion tone cargo handling currently, 111 waterways
and 90 % of export-import trade handled at ports. There is a huge potential
for tapping hundreds of islands and lighthouses for tourism.
Majority favoured Rajan's continuation as RBI Governor : Survey
Announcement of RBI Governor Rahuram Rajan that he will not opt for
second term after his present tenure ends on Sept. 4, 2016, notwithstanding,
an overwhelmingly majority of our surfers had favoured his continuation
on the post when thewhispersinthecorridors.com conducted a survey in
this regards in May-June this year.
We had asked - "Who should be the next RBI Governor ? Whether
he should be an Economist, a Professor, a Banker or a Politician".
And the reply of the majority was that Rajan who has enforced the discipline
in country's finance orbit, should be given another term. While U K
Mohanty said, "Raghuram Rajan should be given one more term since
he is genuinely concerned about the economic stability of India and
is not afraid to call a spade a spade despite huge political pressure
and compulsion", another surfer Suresh Joshi also felt, "Considering
his past outstanding performance Rajan should be given one more term.
Govt. of India should not delay this wise decision. For Rajan, there
is no dearth of jobs. Many takers are waiting for the prized catch".
Similarly, another surfer and former DGP of MP, Raman Kackar opined,
"An Economist should be the next RBI Governor because he understands
pros-cons and causes of good and bad economic policies. He can give
proper direction to boost up the sagging economy" whereas yet another
surfer Rajendra Kothari emphasized "An Economist with Rajan's commitment
should be picked, preferably Rajan should repeat term".
Raghuram Rajan has to be the new RBI Governor. A brilliant economist
of international repute; an intrepid, independent central banker; Governor
Rajan has proved himself many times over in his illustrious career.
His brilliance is self evident, his good intentions and desire to serve
the country are palpably clear. As RBI Governor, he has acquitted himself
exceptionally well, he is clearly in the league of Chintaman Deshmukh,
ICS, ex-RBI Governor and ex-Finance Minister of India. He is destined
for even bigger roles. For now, a second term as Governor RBI would
suffice", opined Vijay Kumar.
A host of other surfers also favoured granting one more term to Rajan
and strongly opposed appointment of a politician or a bureaucrat on
the coveted post.
(For details - see July issue of Whispers In The Corridors)
BUREAUCRACY
Two dozen 1983 batch IAS officers to be empanelled ?
If insiders are to be believed, about two
dozen IAS officers belonging to 1983 batch are likely to be ampanelled
to the rank of Secretary in the Government of India.
IAS and IPS officers asked to be alert
The IAS and IPS officers have been advised to take adequate measures
for personal security and to sensitise drivers and wireless operators.
The MHA is reported to have sounded this caution following a call by
Maulana Asim Umar, the head of Al Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent,
to target senior IAS and IPS officers.
IAS officer seeks Voluntary Retirement
Vivek Atrey has applied for Voluntary Retirement. He is 2005 batch IAS
officer of Haryana cadre. His future plans are not known.
All 1985 batch IAS officials in Delhi posted as Addl Secr
All 1985 batch IAS officials in Delhi have been posted as Additional
Secretaries. A total of 52 officials of the said batch were empanelled.
Justice Chandra to be President of CESTAT
Justice Dr. Satish Chandra, a former judge of the Allahabad High Court
is tipped to be next President of the CESTAT. Justice Chandra born on
24-5-1953 is likely to have a term of 1 years and 10 months as President
CESTAT.
DPC of 1983 batch IRS (IT) takes place
DPC of 1983 batch IRS (IT) officers has taken place. About three dozen
IRS officers figure in the list. The batch is to be promoted to the
rank of Chief Commissioner.
Singh appointed MD, NCRTC
Vinay Kumar Singh has been appointed first MD of National Capital Region
Transport Corporation (NCRTC). A 1988 batch (Indian Railway Engineering
Service (IRSE ) officer Singh will look after high speed rail corridors
and other transport facilities among Delhi and NCR cities.
7 candidates allocated ICAS
As many as 7 candidates have been allotted Indian Civil Accounts Service
(ICAS) against the Civil Service examination (CSE) - 2015.
Singh to be Joint Director in CBI
Navin Kumar Singh, currently posted in Kolkata ACB, CBI, is being tipped
to be Joint Director . He is 1996 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.
Dr K J Ramesh appointed DG, Meteorology
Dr K J Ramesh, has been appointed Director General of Meteorology in
the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). He is a Scientist G.
One IAS officer out of three from Maharashtra empanelled as Addl Secretary
in GoI
Only one IAS officer out of three belonging to 1986 batch from Rajasthan
cadre have been empanelled for Additional Secretary level posts in Government
of India.
Asit Kumar Tripathy empanelled as Additional Secretary in GoI
Asit Kumar Tripathy has been empanelled for holding Additional Secretary
or Additional Secretary equivalent posts in Government of India. He
is a 1986 batch IAS officer of Orissa cadre.
Will DoPT approve MHRD's old proposal of CBSE Chief ?
Ministry of HRD has sent a proposal to appoint a new Chairman of CBSE
about one month back. Now the big question is that will DoPT approve
the old proposal ?.
Puri is now PS to Steel Minister
Prerna Puri has joined as PS to new Steel Minister Birendra Singh .Puri
is 2006 batch Haryana cadre IAS officer .
Kothari is PS to RD Minister
Navneet Kothari is now PS to Narendra Singh Tomar new Minister of Rural
Development. He is a MP cadre 2001 batch IAS officer.
Zamir to be PS to Irani
I. Zamir, a Karnataka cadre IAS officer will continue as PS to Smriti
Irani new Textile Minister. She is attached with Irani for the last
one year and was Irani 's PS when she was MHRD.
Shrivastava is PS to Javdekar
Vinay Shrivastava, IAS has now moved to HRD as PS to Prakash Javdekar.
He was earlier PS to then Minister of Forests and Environment Javdekar.
Negi is Acting Chief Secretary Delhi Government
Ramesh Negi has been appointed as the acting Chief Secretary of the
Delhi Government in the absence of K K Sharma, who will be on leave
till July 25.He is 1984 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.
Postal Secretary to retire this month
Shekhar Kumar Sinha, Postal Secretary will superannuate this month.
He is a 1979 batch IPoS officer.
Pradeep Kumar Ojha shifted to NCR after promotion to SAG
Pradeep Kumar Ojha has been transferred to North Central Railway after
promotion to the Senior Administrative Grade (SAG). He is an IRTS officer.
Hari Prakash appointed as DAG in AG Audit office, Shillong
Hari Prakash, Deputy Accountant General (Admin.), in the office of Principal
Accountant General (G&SSA), Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad, has been posted
as Deputy Accountant General (ES-II), in the office of Accountant General
(Audit), Meghalaya, Shillong. He is a 2010 batch IA&AS officer.
Setty appointed CGM, Corporate Account Group, SBI Corporate Centre,
Mumbai
Challa Srinivasulu Setty has been appointed as Chief General Manager,
Corporate Account Group 1 State Bank of India at Corporate centre, Mumbai.
Brig V S Ranade to be promoted to Acting Rank of Maj Gen
Brig V S Ranade ARTY has been approved for the promotion to the Acting
Rank of Maj Gen in the Command & Staff stream and Staff only stream.
5 ACPs get new postings in Delhi Police
Five Asstt CPs have got new posting orders in Delhi Police. They are-
Vipul Bihari Mahipal, Cyber cell, Vijay, Security, Gireish kumar, Land
& Building, N.S.Chauhan, PCR and R.K.Sharma, PCR.
Vacancy of Joint Secretary, Health Research arising in July
A vacancy of Joint Secretary in the Department of Health Research is
arising in July.
Utpal Bora appointed as CMD, OIL
(UPDATED)
Utpal Bora, ED, ONGC, has been appointed as Chairman-cum-Managing Director,
Oil India Limited for a period of five years.
ACC approves appointment of Rajkumar as CMD,
BPCL (UPDATED)
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has approved the appointment of
D Rajkumar, MD, BPRL, as Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Bharat Petroleum
Corporation Limited (BPCL) for a period of five years.
(We said this
on Feb 24,2016)
ACC approves appointment of V K Rama as CMD,
CONCOR (UPDATED)
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has approved the appointment of
V K Rama, Director (Projects & Services), Container Corporation
of India Limited (CONCOR) as Chairman-cum-Managing Director, CONCOR.
(We said this
on June 22,2016)
CWC observes Swachhta Pakhwara 16-30 June 2016
(UPDATED)
During Swatchhta Pakhwara From 16-30th June 2016, Central Warehousing
Corporation (CWC) conducted cleanliness and Hygiene of office building
and warehouses, weeding out of old records, installation of sanitizer
dispensers in all toilets, painting competition on importance of cleanliness
amongst ward of employees, etc. Besides, Blood donation camp organized
at corporate office on 30.6.2016. J.S Kaushal ,Director ( Personnel)
encouraged the employees, Who in large numbers enthusiastically donated
blood.
Advocates Gervacis and Rajendran appointed
as Judicial Members, KAT (UPDATED)
Advocates Benny Gervacis and V Rajendran have been appointed as Judicial
Members in the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT).
Alok Tripathi is also DG, ACB in Rajasthan
(UPDATED)
Alok Tripathi has been given the additional charge of DG, Anti Corruption
Bureau. He is a 1986 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre.
N B Gupta appointed as Executive Officer, SBMSVD in AP (UPDATED)
Narayana Bharat Gupta has been posted as Executive Officer, Sri Bharamaramba
Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Srisailam, Kurnool District. He
is a 2010 batch IAS Officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre.
Gopesh Agarwal appointed as DIG, BPR&D
(UPDATED)
Gopesh Agarwal has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General in BPR&D.
He is a 1998 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre.
BEML establishes service training centre at
Mysuru (UPDATED)
BEML Limited, a Public Sector company under the Ministry of Defence
and manufacturer of Heavy earth moving equipments deployable in Mining
& Construction sectors, has set up a Service Training Centre at
its Mysore Complex proving commitment towards the vision of Prime Minister
on "Skill India Campaign." Deepak Kumar Hota, Chairman and
Managing Director of the company inaugurated the Service Training Centre
today. On this occasion, Hota has said "we have to accord greater
emphasis for systematic evaluation of training activities which will
enhance the customer satisfaction." The newly inaugurated Service
training centre has exclusive training facilities to educate the personnel
on Mining & Construction Equipment like Dumpers, Motor Graders,
Water Sprinklers and BEML Engines. The Service Training centre will
cater to the training requirements of its service personnel as well
as the customers. This initiative is in addition to honing skills through
training of employees, trainees and apprentices. The BEML Service training
reiterates its devotion to reach out to its vast customers whose need
for skill in servicing its equipments is fulfilled and through this
initiative BEML Ltd., aims to transform the service personnel as experts.
Two IAS officers shifted in Maharashtra
(UPDATED)
Praveen Gedam, Municipal Commissioner, Nashik Municipal Corporation,
Nashik has been posted as Joint Commissioner, Sales Tax, Mumbai while
Abhishek Krishna, Chairman and Managing Director, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan
Mahamandal, was posted as Municipal Commissioner, Nashik Municipal Corporation,
Nashik in Maharashtra.
Dalip Singh is now State Election Commissioner
in Haryana (UPDATED)
Dalip Singh has been appointed State Election Commissioner in Haryana.
He is former 1982 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre.
CORPORATE
Vandrevala steps down as Non-Exec. Director of TCS
Phiroz Vandrevala
has stepped down as Non-Executive Director of Tata Consultancy Services
Limited on account of personal reasons.
Bawa appointed Chairman of Sarup Industries Ltd
Sarup Industries Ltd has appointed Atamjit Singh Bawa as Chairman of
the company.
Sharma appointed Independent Director of Texmaco Rail & Engineering
Ltd
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited has appointed V K Sharma as an
Independent Director of the company.
Patidar appointed CS of Premier Capital Services Ltd
Premier Capital Services Ltd has appointed Shreekant Patidar as Company
Secretary of the company.
Khan resigns as Director of RDB Realty & Infrastructure Ltd
Waseem Javed Khan has resigned as Director of RDB Realty & Infrastructure
Ltd.
Kumar appointed COO of Computer Age Management Services Pvt Ltd
Anuj Kumar has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Computer
Age Management Services Pvt Ltd.
FORUM
(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)
Misuse of RTI
The RTI Act was enacted to bring out transparency in the system and
make it more effective. However, it is often seen that disgruntled elements
in the system misuse the Act for there own benefit and to harass the
honest people in the government. If such misuse continues, it is very
likely that some restrain may have to be brought regarding the purpose
for which the information can be sought under RTI. That would be a black
day in the fight for transparency. The RTI Applicants should file the
application with caution and exercise self restraint failing which demands
for imposing penalty on the applicants would rise.
Nagesh Saklani
Price rise neutralised partially
Govt has only partially neutralised the price rise while finalising
pay scales. Other pay commissions also dealt with this issue and came
to increase of 54 to 70% increase. Were they novices? They were also
headed by retd SC Judges.
When the likes of Mallya and other crony capitalists' loot caused more
than ten lakh crore NPAs there was quiet acquiesance of everyone. If
a peon level employee gets less in the private sector it is because
of these merciless exploiters like Mallya.
It will be better that govt neutralise price rise every year not only
for CPI but also for ever increasing hospital charges and college fees
where the blue -eyed boys of the govt of the day are looting common
man the most.
Abhijit
Few Rajasthan IAS officers in Union due to spoilt ACRs
Very few Rajasthan IAS officers in Union. It's because of spoilt ACR
by the cadre senior officers. And recently supplementation by arrogance
and ignorance by Vasundhara
O P Meena
Dubbing IRAS officers unprofessional is wrong
Indian Railway Finance Corporation has, if I am not mistaken, always
been headed by an IRAS officer. Before Rajiv Dutt, Rajender Kashyap
was its head and no one can deny that IRFC has delivered on the goals
it was set up for and the reason it has become a thorough professional
body is due to the highly professional and competent heads drawn from
IRAS who had years of grounding in Railway finances. To dub them unprofessional
is quite wrong. How can an outsider novice to Railway working be more
professional. I do not understand why we are changing practices which
have stood the test of time relying on the advice of theorists having
shallow knowledge of this vast utility.
Aarti Khosla
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Multiple RTI Applications seeking huge information
The applicant sought huge information pertaining to Income Tax
offices. He also wanted to know the basis of conducting survey
and search and the specific steps taken to stop tax evasion during
the financial year 2013-14 etc. The PIO submitted that the appellant
has filed as many as 30 appeals before the Central Information
Commission seeking all and sundry information and despite heavy
pressure they have made strenuous efforts to provide the information.
He further stated that much of the information sought by the appellant
is in the public domain and can be accessed by visiting the department's
website www.incometaxindia.in. The appellant stated that he had
lodged a TEP against a medical store in early 2015 and wants to
know what action has been taken by the department. He further
stated that he wants a copy of the scheme for payment of award
to informants. He also requested for a note explaining the method
adopted by the Income Tax Department for assessment and scrutiny.
The PIO stated that he will supply the information as requested
above by the appellant. The CIC observed that once a certain information
is placed in the public domain accessible to the citizens either
freely, or on payment of a predetermined price, that information
cannot be said to be 'held' or 'under the control of' the public
authority and, thus would cease to be an information accessible
under the RTI Act. The Commission hoped the appellant will take
a careful note of the above judicial observations and refrain
from filing frivolous RTI applications in future
Comments
Whenever one is seeking information under the RTI Act, the RTI
Application should be focused and specific. Asking for voluminous
information through multiple applications may lead to a charge
of abuse of the process of law.
Citation: Mr. Pawan Kumar v. Income Tax Department in File No.
CIC/CC/A/2014/001693+001794+002534+002537+002579+002580+002581+
002586 002304+002598+002601+002603+002604+002605+002606+002607+002608+002609
+ 002610+002611+002305+002306+002594+002597+002593+002596+002599+002600
+ 003009+003010/BS/10334
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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