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More allies likely to join NDA after elections?
Insiders say that the BJP will form the Government at any cost. There is also a possibility of a number of regional parties to join the NDA. This included YSR and BJD etc
Hot topic of discussion!
In every get-together, clubs, markets, weddings there is one topic of discussion –how many seats the BJP gets in Lok Sabha polls. What a shift in discussion? Any reason?
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The Banks Board Bureau (BBB) is meeting on May 21 to select CMD of the State Bank of India. Three candidates: C S Setty, A K Tiwari and Vinay Tonse have been shortlisted for interview.
Idashisha Nongrang, IPS has been appointed as the new Director General of Police effective from May 20, 2024. This crucial appointment comes following the recommendation by the Empanelment Committee of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Nongrang is serving as the Director General of Civil Defence & Home Guard, Meghalaya, Shillong. She is a 1992 batch IPS officer.
(We said this on May 8, 2024)
Outgoing Secretary Justice S K G Rahate has been appointed as Chairperson, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) for a period of three years. He is 1990 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre.
Political watchers apprehend confrontation between the Judiciary and the Executive in the coming months. One can wait and watch.
Justice Sanjeev Khanna, who granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal, is slated to take over as Chief Justice of India in November.
Harsh Baweja, ED, REC Limited, has been appointed as Director (Finance), REC Limited. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved his appointment to the post.
Ravi Kapoor has taken VRS from the service. He was Dy Commissioner. Similarly Ms Sherly Joseph has also taken VRS from the post of Assistant Commissioner.
Mrs R Ponni has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for a period of five years on deputation basis. She is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
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The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Director (Exploration & Development), Oil India Limited on May 20, 2024.
As many as 75 candidates have been shortlisted for the seven vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor/ Lecturer (Practice of Medicine) Directorate of Ayush, Department of Health and Family Welfare. The interview date will soon be announced.
As many as 53 candidates have been shortlisted for interviews for four posts of Assistant Professor/ Lecturer (Surgery) in Ayush, Directorate of Ayush, Department of Health and Family Welfare.
Saurabh Chaturvedi has been transferred and posted to UP (West) LSA. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as Director (IM) National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT). He is a JAG officer.
As many as 31 candidates have been shortlisted for interviews for seven posts of Assistant Public Prosecutor in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension. Interview dates will be announced shortly.
Ajitkumar Vasantrao Sontakke has been appointed as CVO, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Mumbai. He is a 2009 batch IOFS officer
Ms Vinita Shyam has been repatriated to her parent cadre. She was working as Assistant Director (Vigilance), Zonal Vigilance Directorate, West Zone.
As many as 53 candidates have been shortlisted for interviews for the post of Assistant Professor/ lecturer of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Directorate of Ayush, Department of Health and Family Welfare. The shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews shortly.
Nitin Pachauri has been transferred to Integral Coach Factory(ICF) and posted in the cadre. He is a JAG, IRSME, South Central Railway officer.
Sanjay Angothu has been transferred and posted in South Central Railway. He is an IRSME officer.
Bikram Das has returned from deputation to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and posted on South East Central Railway. He is an IRSE officer.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has invited applications from IPS officers for filling up the post of Inspector General (Security) in the Department of Atomic Energy, Mumbai. The applications must reach on or before June 30, 2024.
Vishwa Mohan has joined the Department of Telecommunications as DDG (SA) with effect from May 8, 2024. He is a SAG officer of ITS Grade.
The Department of Telecommunications has advertised for the engagement of consultants at the level of Assistant Director (AD) and Junior Telecom Officer (JTO) on temporary contract basis in Karnataka LSA, Bangalore. The applications must reach on or before June 3, 2024.
The post of Assistant Commissioner (Cooperation/Credit), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has been advertised. The online applications must reach on or before May 30, 2024.
Seven vacancies for the post of Assistant Mining Engineer in Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines have been advertised. The online applications must reach on or before May 30.
Jai Prakash Singh has been appointed as IGP, SR, Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. He is a 2000 batch IPS officer of HP cadre.
India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a Public sector under the Ministry of Tourism, is thrilled to announce its exceptional financial performance for the fiscal year 2023-24, marking a significant milestone in its rich legacy and journey.
ITDC has soared to new heights, achieving its highest-ever turnover and profit figures. The corporation recorded a remarkable total turnover of Rs. 527 crores, reflecting an impressive 16% increase compared to the previous fiscal year. Additionally, the Profit Before Tax (PBT) surged to Rs. 110 crores, marking a 34% rise over the preceding period, with a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 72 crores.
M.R. Synrem, IAS, Managing Director of ITDC, expressed his pride & satisfaction, stating, "The fiscal year 2023-24 has been a testament to ITDC's resilience and commitment to excellence. Our record-breaking financial performance underscores our dedication to delivering unparalleled value to our customers and other stakeholders."
Across all major business verticals, ITDC has witnessed robust growth, demonstrating its unwavering dedication to providing world-class hospitality and tourism experiences. This success is a testament to ITDC's customer-centric approach and unwavering focus on quality and innovation.
ITDC remains committed to its mission of providing unparalleled customer experience, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. By consistently delivering superior quality, service, and amenities, ITDC has solidified its position as the preferred choice among travellers and business professionals alike.
Rohit Mathur, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG) has been appointed as Government Nominee Directors on the Board of Oil India Limited (OIL).
George Thomas, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG) has been appointed as Government Nominee Directors on the Board of Oil India Limited (OIL).
Ms. Sujata Sharma has been appointed as Government Nominee Director on the Board of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
Ms. Nisha Dutt has been appointed as Additional Director and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Subex Limited.
Murali Kalyanaraman has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Subex Limited.
Basant Kabra has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Control Print Limited with effect from January 1, 2025.
Shiva Kabra has been re-appointed as Joint Managing Director of Control Print Limited with effect from January 1, 2025.
Shome Nikhil Danani has been appointed as Additional Director (Independent Non-Executive) of Control Print Limited.
Rajeev Anand has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of APL Apollo Tubes Limited.
Dinesh Kumar Mittal has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of APL Apollo Tubes Limited.
Dr Madan Bhalchandra Gosavi has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of 3i Infotech Limited.
Mrs. Vineeta Loomba has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Superior Finlease Limited.
George Zacharias has ceased to be Independent Director of Subex Limited on completion of his tenure.
Dr. TT Ram Mohan has ceased to be Non-Executive Independent Director of IndusInd Bank Limited on completion of his tenure.
Will Indians overcome poverty by 2024?
If in the year 2024, we Indians think that Lord Ram will deliver us from poverty, hatred, etc. we are a sad lot.
B K Saha
Filing second appeal with a different public authority
The Appellant filed an RTI application with PACL Nodal Officer and Secretary, Judge (Retd) R.M. Lotha Committee seeking certain information. Having not received any response from the CPIO, the Appellant filed a First Appeal with the FAA, SEBI. Aggrieved with the non-receipt of response, the Appellant filed a second appeal with the CIC. The Appellant submitted that he is only conversant with Tamil language and submitted that he has not received any information in the matter. SEBI submitted that it did not receive the RTI Application under reference and only the First Appeal addressed to SEBI was received. Since the RTI Application with reference to which the First Appeal was filed was never received by SEBI, the First Appeal was treated as a fresh RTI Application. For the want of proper RTI fees, the Appellant was informed that SEBI can accept RTI Application accompanied with RTI fees through prescribed mode and he was also advised that he can also file a fresh RTI Application. The CIC observed that the Appellant has filed the First Appeal before the FAA, SEBI without even filing any RTI Application with SEBI. The Registry has also erroneously arrayed SEBI as a Respondent in the matter, therefore, the role of SEBI is dispensed with. The appeal was rendered as not maintainable.
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An applicant must file the RTI application and appeal with the same public authority. In case the application has been transferred under section 6(3) of the RTI Act, then the appeal is liable to be filed with the FAA of the public authority to whom the RTI application has been transferred.
Citation: M. Shanmugam v. Pearls Agrotech Corporation Ltd. and SEBI, CIC/SEBIH/A/2022/133634; Date of Decision: 14.03.2024
Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Visakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books, RTI Right to Information - Law and Practice and PIO’s Guide to RTI. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and Third party audit. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation of India at the link www.rtifoundationofindia.com
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