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In political circles in Delhi, people consider top five Ministers of PM Narendra Modi

1. Amit Shah

2. S Jaishankar

3. Nirmala Sitharaman

4. Ashwini Vaishnaw

5. C R Patil

 

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Will history be repeated in CBI?

The Government of India had surprised at the appointment of Pravin Sood as Director of the CBI. The 1986 batch Karnataka cadre IPS officer Sood had never served in CBI in any capacity but was chosen as its Chief because of his long experience in the vigilance in the state.  Similar case is in Madhya Pradesh where 1989 batch IPS officer Ajay Sharma never worked in CBI but spent most of his police career in EOW and Lokayukta in the state. A man of integrity with his outstanding performance in Vigilance may attract the GoI bosses. Incidentally Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora is said to be ahead for the post of CBI Chief. He is a 1988 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Pravin Sood Ajay Sharma Sanjay Arora

 

Interviews over in CBDT, wait for clearance may take longer time

The Government of India has completed the interviews for the post of Members in the CBDT. Now, panel has reportedly been prepared, which will be sent to the govt for the approval. The whole exercise may take two  to three weeks. Presently four Members posts are vacant in CBDT.

Justice Joymalya Bagchi set to be CJI in 2031?

The Union Government appointed Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a judge of the Supreme Court, following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court collegium. Justice Bagchi is set to become the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in May 2031, albeit for a little over four months, before retiring on October 2, 2031. Since the retirement of justice Altamas Kabir as CJI in 2013, no judge from the Calcutta High Court has been appointed to the country’s top judicial position. Upon the retirement of Justice KV Viswanathan on May 25, 2031, Justice Bagchi will be in line to assume the role of CJI and would hold that position until his retirement on October 2, 2031.

Nidhi Tewari appointed as PS to the Prime Minister

Nidhi Tewari, currently serving as Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, has been appointed as Private Secretary to the Prime Minister on a co-terminus basis. She is a 2014 batch IFS officer.

What is reason behind selection of Manoj Kumar Agarwal as WB’s poll Chief?

The Election Commission has picked Manoj Kumar Agarwal as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal after rejecting the state’s first shortlist of three candidates. Actually Election Commission had sought a revised panel of three IAS officers who would be retiring shortly after May 2026, when the state election is proposed. According to some bureaucrats, the ECI’s demand meant it wanted a CEO who would retire soon after overseeing the 2026 Assembly polls, and could therefore not be put under any kind of pressure by Bengal’s ruling dispensation during the elections. The Bengal Government had, in the revised list, sent the names of Agarwal - a 1990 batch IAS officer, Krishna Gupta (1991 batch) and Barun Kumar Roy (1992 batch). Agarwal was found fit for the position as he would retire in July 2026. Gupta is to retire in June 2026 and Roy in January 2027. The CEO’s post fell vacant last December following the retirement of Ariz Aftab. Agarwal’s selection comes at a time when Bengal politics has started to simmer over allegations of the presence of bogus voters.

GoI yet to fill the vacancy of DG, CPWD

The Government of India is yet to appoint a new Director General of Central Public Works Department (CPWD). Satinder Pal Singh has been holding an additional charge of DG, CPWD since November, 2024.

 

Search for successor to Manoj Kumar as CMD, CMPDIL begins

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is in search of Chairman & Managing Director, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL). A vacancy of this post is arising on November 1, 2025 with the expiring term of incumbent Manoj Kumar.

 

Mrs S Jeyanthi proves her mettle in male dominated management

Mrs S Jeyanthi is proving her mettle in the preponderance of male dominated management. She is one of the 27 women Board members out of 700 Board Members in Public Sector Undertakings (PSU). Mrs S Jeyanthi had initially joined the Board as Director (Human Resources), ITI Ltd as additional charge February 28, 2023 and later appointed as Director Production with effect from May 19, 2023. She had started her career in ITI Bangalore Plant as Assistant Executive Engineer in 1989 and thereafter held various positions in Production area. Mrs S Jeyanthi has rich experience of more than 3 decades of handling Production of Telecom and allied products. She  was promoted as General Manager-Production of Palakkad Unit during 2021. Mrs Jeyanthi has successfully upgraded Production facilities of Bangalore Plant and executed prestigious orders for Defence and ISRO. She is a B.E in Electronics and Communication Engineering Graduate from Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamilnadu.

 

HAL registers revenue of Rs 30,400 cr, builds capacities

HAL recorded a revenue of Rs.30,400 crores (provisional and unaudited) for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 as against the revenue of Rs. 30,381 crores during the previous year. “This achievement was despite the shortfall in deliveries of LCA and ALH. The deliveries of LCA were affected due to non-availability of engines. The ALH delivery schedule too got hit due to the accident in January 2025 and subsequent grounding of the Fleet. However, the deliveries of other products and services were accelerated which helped us to maintain the top line”, said Dr D K Sunil, CMD, HAL. With the Company’s order book significantly improving in the last 12 months, the company used the year to add capacities as additional lines for LCA and HTT-40 were put-up besides augmenting the aero engine capacity at Koraput.  The order book stood at Rs.1,84,000 crores as against the opening order book position of Rs. 94,129 crores and after adjusting current year liquidation. During the year 2024-25, HAL received new manufacturing contracts of Rs 1,02,000 crores and ROH contracts of Rs 17,500 crores. Recently, the company signed a contract with MoD for supply of 156 LCH Prachand worth Rs. 62,777 crores. This is the single biggest procurement by MoD from HAL till date.  The other highlights of 2024-25 were: HAL becoming the first Defence PSU to achieve the prestigious `Maharatna’ status, contracts signed for supply of additional 12 Su-30 MKI aircraft, Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 40 Do-228 aircraft, supply of 240 AL31FP engines of Su-30 MKI aircraft and avionics upgrade of one IL-78 aircraft. The first engine of AL31FP was handed over within one month of contract signature. With the supply chain issues stabilizing, new orders in hands and enhancement of capacities, the company is gearing up for more robust physical and financial performance in the FY 2025-26.

 

EIL secures Consultancy Projects in Maharashtra & West Bengal

Engineers India Limited (EIL) has been awarded prestigious consultancy assignments amounting to approx. Rs.245 crores by State-owned Organizations of Maharashtra & West Bengal.  Thanks to EIL's strong track-record of delivering engineering excellence across diverse sectors in India and abroad, the Company has secured an order book of more than Rs.8000 Cr in FY 2024-25, a testament to the repositioning of EIL's business strategy to be a Global Leader offering Total Energy Solutions for clients across the globe.

 

Work allocated among DIGF and AIGF level officers in MOEF&CC

Work allocation has been made among DIGF and AIGF level officers in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Kamal Jeet Singh, DIGF, is assigned work of NAEB and will also assist in matters related to Green Credit Programme, while Amit Anand, DIGF, will handle work of Policy. Among AIGF level officers, Sachin Gupta will look after works of NAEB/GIM/Desertification Cell; Suneet Bhardwaj gets responsibility of FC and additional work of PE; Sanjay Kumar Chauhan was assigned responsibility of SU and FPD and Dr Shobhita Agarwal has been allocated work of Wildlife Division.

 

Five Members of SCS of Kerala promoted as IAS

Five members of the State Civil Service (SCS) of Kerala have been promoted as IAS against the Select List of 2023 and awarded Kerala cadre. Those promoted include: Hima K, Anu S Nair, Arun J O, Rejil M C and Sabin Sameed.

 

AIAHL seeks Head-IT, Delhi

AI Assets Holding Limited (AIAHL) has advertised for the post of Head of IT Department for Delhi on deputation basis. Applications must reach by April 3, 2025.

 

IRCTC advertises GGM-IT, New Delhi

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has invited applications for one post of Group General Manager-IT for Corporate Officer, New Delhi on deputation basis. Applications must reach by April 25, 2025.

 

Maha MRCL advertises for ED/CPM Signalling & Rolling Stock

Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-MRCL) has advertised for two posts of Executive Director/ Chief Project Manager (Signalling) and one post of Executive Director/ Chief Project Manager (Rolling Stock).

 

Nominations for Handloom Awards-2024 invited

Ministry of Textiles has invited nominations for Handloom Awards-2024.

 

Two IPS officers posted to Mizoram segment

Two IPS officers: L Seju P Kuruvilla and Ms Meghna Yadav, have been posted to Mizoram segment of the joint AGMUT cadre with immediate effect and until further orders. Both are 2007 batch, AGMUT cadre officers. The two joined on March 13 and 18 respectively.

TRAI advertises Joint Advisor (F&EA), New Delhi

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has advertised for the post of Joint Advisor (F&EA) to be posted at New Delhi Headquarters on deputation basis. Applications must reach before April 14, 2025.

 

Two Consultants for Department of Pharmaceuticals sought

Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers has advertised for two Consultant posts for Department of Pharmaceuticals, on deputation basis.  Application must reach latest by April 2, 2025.

Ms Nisha Verma is Assistant Architect, CPWD, MoHUA

Ms Nisha Verma has been appointed as Assistant Architect-Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The interview was held on March 12, 2025.

 

Three consultants for Ministry of Health sought

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has invited applications from retired government officials for three consultant posts on contract basis. Details can be availed from the ministry’s website.

 

Last date to apply for various examiner posts in CVC extended

Last date to apply for the posts of Assistant Technical Examiner, Assistant Technical Examiner (Horticulture) and Junior Technical Examiner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on deputation basis has been extended. The revised date is April 30, 2025.

 

Raju P Bhadke appointed DRM, Vadodara

Raju P Bhadke has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Vadodara, in Western Railway (WR). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Panna Lal appointed DRM, Salem

Panna Lal has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Salem, in Southern Railway (SR). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Rajneesh Aggarwal appointed DRM, Prayagraj

Rajneesh Aggarwal has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Prayagraj, in North Central Railway (NCR). He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

US Mina appointed DRM, Deen Dayal Upadhyay

Uday Singh Mina has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Deen Dayal Upadhyay, in East Central Railway (ECR). He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Pradeep Kamle appointed DRM, Nanded

Pradeep Lakshmanrao Kamle has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Nanded, in South Central Railway (SCR). He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Akhilesh Misra appointed DRM, Dhanbad

Akhilesh Misra has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Dhanbad, in East Central Railway (ECR). He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Subhash C Chaudhary appointed DRM, Sambalpur

Subhash C Chaudhary has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Sambalpur, in East Coast Railway (ECoR). He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Md Manzar Hussain appointed DRM, Tinsukia

Md Manzar Hussain has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Tinsukia, in Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Sunil Kumar Verma appointed DRM, Lucknow

Sunil Kumar Verma has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Lucknow, in Northern Railway (NR). He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Mudit Mittal appointed DRM, Mysuru

Mudit Mittal has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Mysuru, in South Western Railway (SWR). He is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.
 

Mrs Sudeshna Sen appointed DRM, Guntur

Mrs. Sudeshna Sen has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Guntur, in South Central Railway (SCR). She is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.

Rajeev Saxena appointed DRM, Sealdah

Rajeev Saxena has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Sealdah, in Eastern Railway (ER). He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.

Anurag Tripathi appointed DRM, Jodhpur

Anurag Tripathi has been appointed as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Jodhpur, in North Western Railway (NWR). He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma transferred to Calcutta HC (UPDATED)

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma, Judge, Delhi High Court, has been transferred as Judge of the Calcutta High Court.

 

5 IAS officers posted as Assistant Commissioner of various dists in Haryana (UPDATED)

Five IAS officers of 2024 batch have been posted as Assistant Commissioner (Under Training) of various districts in Haryana. Aditi Singhania was posted as Assistant Commissioner of Gurugram, while Rahul Kanwaria was made Assistant Commissioner, Ambala and Ruhani is posted as Assistant Commissioner, Rewari. Besides, Suman Yadav was posted as Assistant Commissioner, Yamunanagar and Yogesh Dilhor will be posted as Assistant Commissioner (Under Training), Sonepat.

 

N V Narendran will also handle charge of JD, National Zoological Park (UPDATED)

Nair Vishnuraj Narendran, Regional Deputy Director, Northern Region, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, MoEFCC, has been assigned the additional charge of Joint Director, National Zoological Park, New Delhi. He is a 2015 batch IFoS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

 

BEL achieves record turnover of Rs.23,000 crores (UPDATED)

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has achieved a turnover of around Rs.23,000 Cr (Provisional & Unaudited), during the Financial Year 2024-25, against the previous year’s turnover of Rs.19,820 Cr registering a growth of 16%. This includes Export sales of around US$ 106 Million during FY 2024-25, as against the previous year’s export turnover of US$ 92.98 Million, registering a growth of 14%. In the fiscal year 2024-25, BEL secured orders worth Rs.18,715 Cr. Some of the major orders received during the year are BMP II Upgrade, Ashwini Radar, Software Defined Radios, Data link, Multi-Function Radars, EON 51, Seekers, Anti Drone System, Airport Surveillance Radar, Sonar Upgradation, Flycatcher spares, Radar upgradation, Spares and Services, etc, and other projects in Non-defence sector. With this, the total Order Book of BEL as on April 1st, 2025, stands at around Rs.71,650 Cr including Export Order Book of USD 359 Million. Manoj Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, said: “BEL strives to attain self-reliance through enhanced Indigenisation efforts, expansion and modernisation, outsourcing to Indian Industries including MSMEs & Start-ups. BEL has rolled out strategies to maximise its global outreach and footprint in International market segments in the coming years. All these efforts will help BEL to retain its market leadership position in the Strategic Electronics sector.”

 

Celebrate Navratri with a Divine Saatvik Feast at The Ashok (UPDATED)

The iconic Ashok Hotel in New Delhi presents a special Navratri Food Festival, celebrating the festive spirit with an exclusive Saatvik thali. This special thali comprises a diverse range of vegetarian dishes, including Jeera Lassi, Paneer Makhni, Sitafal ki Sabzi, Aloo tamatar tari, Bhuna Shakarkandi, Kuttu Ki poori, Sama ke Chawal, Saboodana Tikki, Aloo Chaat, Cucumber Raita, Saboodana Papad, and Sama Ke Chawal Ki Phirnee. The culinary experts at The Ashok ensures both purity and indulgence, offering a delightful culinary experience while adhering to traditional fasting guidelines. Presented on an elegant EPNS platter lined with banana leaves, each dish is designed to satisfy the palate while maintaining the essence of Navratri. To further enhance the dining experience, guests will receive a complimentary glass of a soft beverage, creating the perfect accompaniment to this divine meal.

ITDC concludes joint seminar on importance of Indian Vedic Culture at The Ashok (UPDATED)

India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India organized a seminar and ceremony on The Importance of Indian Vedic Culture at The Ashok, New Delhi. The event witnessed the participation of 53 PSUs, underscoring a collective commitment to promoting Hindi and preserving India’s cultural heritage. The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Director, (Finance), and senior officials of ITDC, followed by addresses by distinguished speakers, reflecting on the relevance of Vedic culture in modern times. It emphasized the role of Vedic knowledge in shaping social values and its enduring significance. The highlight of the seminar was Hindi Kavi Sammelan (poetry session), captivating and humorous recitations. The seminar concluded with an inspiring address by Member Secretary, Narakas Upakram-2, who underscored the importance of integrating Hindi and regional languages in official communication. He shared his personal experiences and urged the participating PSUs to enhance the use of Hindi in their daily operations. The event was a resounding success, reflecting ITDC’s dedication to preserving India’s cultural heritage while advancing the use of Hindi in official and public discourse. The Corporation has been moving ahead with consistent high quality services and amenities to its guests.

NHDC recorded second highest power generation since inception (UPDATED)

NHDC has successfully generated 5575.02 Million Units of electricity against the generation target of 4900 Million Units under Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) set for Excellent Rating during FY 2024-25, which is 24.63% higher than generation of FY 2023-24. This is also the second highest generation of electricity by NHDC since its inception. NHDC’s 08 Megawatt Sanchi Solar Plant has successfully achieved the solar power generation of     15.021 Million Units with excellent rating and Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) 21.42% in FY 2024-25. NHDC’s 88 Megawatt Omkareshwar Floating Solar Plant was also successfully commissioned on 29.10.2024 and it has generated 96.412 Million Units of solar power in FY 2024-25.  On this occasion, Sh. Rajeev Jain, Managing Director, NHDC congratulated employees for such remarkable achievement. This extraordinary generation of electricity has been achieved due to hard work by employees and maintenance of machines in excellent condition. Sh. Jain also thanked Government of Madhya Pradesh for extending full cooperation in generation of electricity by NHDC. This has benefitted all the stakeholders of NHDC. NHDC Limited is the leading power generation company in Madhya Pradesh state, which is a joint venture of NHPC Limited and the Government of Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. At present, two hydropower stations of NHDC Limited, Indira Sagar Power Station (1000 MW) and Omkareshwar Power Station (520 MW) are in operation in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. In addition, 08 MW Sanchi Solar Plant and 88 MW Omkareshwar Floating Solar Plant of NHDC are in operation. 100% of the electricity produced from these projects is supplied to Madhya Pradesh. NHDC is also actively working on 640 MW Pump Storage Project.

D Satheesh appointed as Member, NITI Aayog (UPDATED)

D Satheesh has been appointed as Private Secretary to Member, NITI Aayog. He is a PPS of CSSS cadre.

K G Jagadeesha returns to parent cadre (UPDATED)

K G  Jagadeesha, Secretary, Coffee Board, Bengaluru, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre. He is a 2005 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Muthukumar is also Secretary, Coffee Board, Bengaluru (UPDATED)

M Muthukumar, ED, Tea Board, Conoor, has been assigned an additional charge of Secretary, Coffee Board, Bengaluru. He is a 2008 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

Hemant Kumar Patil appointed as Director, Corporate Affairs (UPDATED)

Hemant Kumar Patil has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. He is a 2002 batch IOFS officer.

Tenure of Ms Arunita Phukan Yadav as ED, Tea Board, Guwahati extended (UPDATED)

The deputation tenure of Ms Arunita Phukan Yadav working as Executive Director, Tea Board, Guwahati, has been extended up to May 31, 2026. He is a 2011 batch IRS-C&IT.

Pankaj Srivastava appointed as Director, Cooperation (UPDATED)

Pankaj Srivastava has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Cooperation, Delhi. He is a 2007 batch IRS-IT officer.

Deendayal Port Authority achieves historic milestone (UPDATED)

In a landmark achievement that cements its legacy as India’s leading maritime gateway, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla has crossed the historic 150 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) mark in cargo handling for the financial year 2024-25, achieving an unprecedented 150.15 MMT—the highest-ever cargo volume handled in its history.  India’s No. 1 Major Port: DPA has reclaimed the Numero Uno position among all Major Ports in the country. Best Performer: Leading all India Major Ports with the highest cargo throughput. Unmatched Growth: Achieved a 13% year-on-year growth rate, the highest among all Major Ports. This monumental feat is a testament to the relentless efforts of the port's leadership, employees, dock workers, trade unions, PPP operators and all stakeholders who have contributed to making DPA a beacon of operational excellence and national pride. Celebrating the Milestone: To commemorate this remarkable milestone, celebrations were held across multiple locations: A part of the celebration, port officials & employees gathered in a spirited atmosphere to acknowledge their hard work and shared success. As a mark of appreciation, around 4,500 workers and labourers were provided with food kits and essential daily-use items, ensuring that the milestone was shared with those who made it possible. Meals were also arranged for all worker & labours at the port, creating a sense of inclusion and camaraderie. Speaking on the occasion, Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, extended his heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders—port users, trade unions, employees, and workers—for their unwavering commitment and tireless efforts in making this historic accomplishment a reality. “This achievement is not just a number—it reflects the strength of our partnerships, the dedication of our people and the limitless potential of Deendayal Port Authority. Together, we are shaping the future of India’s maritime growth”. These initiatives reflect DPA’s commitment to the "Viksit Bharat 2047" vision of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reinforce its role as a crucial pillar in India's maritime and economic growth.



WHISPERS - CORPORATE WORLD
Mrs Hemdev re-appointed Vice-Chairperson, Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd

Mrs. Resham Chhabria J Hemdev has been re-appointed as Whole Time Director, designated as Vice Chairperson, of Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited.

Sahil Agarwal appointed NE Director, Nimbus Projects Ltd

Sahil Agarwal has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Nimbus Projects Limited.

Ms Neha Kothari appointed Addl. Director, Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Ltd

Ms. Neha Kothari has been appointed as Additional Independent Director of Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Limited.

Jinal Rupani appointed Addl. Director, Rajoo Engineers Ltd

Jinal Hasmukhbhai Rupani has been appointed as Additional Director (Independent) designated as Non-Executive Director of Rajoo Engineers Limited.

Dr Heda appointed Addl. Director, Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd

Dr. Vandana Minda Heda has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Director, designated as Independent Director, of Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited.

Harishkumar Joshi appointed Addl. Director, Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd

Harishkumar Madhusudan Joshi has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Director, designated as Independent Director, of Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited.

Ms Shaily Dedhia appointed Addl. Director, Adinath Exim Resources Ltd

Ms. Shaily Jatin Dedhia has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) of Adinath Exim Resources Limited.

A Niranjan Sankar appointed Addl. Director, India Gelatine & Chemicals Ltd

A Niranjan Sankar has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Additional Director of India Gelatine & Chemicals Limited.

Abhay Kumar Jha appointed Addl. Director, India Gelatine & Chemicals Ltd

Abhay Kumar Jha has been appointed as Additional Executive Director of India Gelatine & Chemicals Limited.

Mrs Kusum Chopra bows out as Ind. Director, Addi Industries Ltd

Mrs. Kusum Chopra has ceased to be Independent Director of Addi Industries Limited upon completion of her tenure.

Dr Satoshi Ishizuka quits as NEDirector, Asahi India Glass Ltd

Dr. Satoshi Ishizuka has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Director of Asahi India Glass Limited.

Satish Kumar Maddineni steps down as Whole-Time Director, Telogica Ltd

Satish Kumar Maddineni has resigned from the position of Whole-Time Director of Telogica Limited.

M Karthikeyan bowsout as ED, Bank of India

M Karthikeyan has ceased to be Executive Director of Bank of India upon completion of his tenure upon superannuation.

Ms Ziral Soni quits as Ind. Director, PAE Ltd

Ms. Ziral Soni has resigned from the position of Independent Director of PAE Limited.

B Srihari steps down as MD, KG Denim Ltd

B Srihari has resigned from the position of Managing Director of KG Denim Limited.

AP Seturaaman bows out as Ind. Director, KG Denim Ltd

AP Seturaaman has ceased to be Independent Director of KG Denim Limited upon completion of his tenure.

Viren Mirani quits as MD, India Gelatine & Chemicals Ltd

Viren C Mirani has resigned from the position of Managing Director of India Gelatine & Chemicals Limited.

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Person trying to misuse RTI shown mirror

This order is strange in many ways - technically, it may not be proper as it is beyond the powers of the CIC to venture into any area other than "information" and hence, asking an authority to examine whether an order given by the junior officers was correct appears unusual. However, it is a sort of "justice" based on the limited facts presented on the site. A person trying to misuse the provisions of RTI Act has been shown the mirror. Overall, a really different manner of deciding the case has been employed by the CIC.

Sudipt Bandhopadhyaya

 

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Can a bigamy case be reopened during a second appeal?

The appellant sought to know from the Office of the Divisional Railway Manager, North Western Railway whether the Assistant Divisional Engineer is competent to authorize the termination of service of a Trackman and other information. Respondent prayed the CIC to grant him time to file written submission enumerating the facts of this case in detail to facilitate due assistance to the bench in disposal of this appeal. The CIC severely admonished the conduct of the Respondent as he did not bother to file written submission despite praying for the same through his representative before the bench. The CIC observed that the Appellant is agitating a matter in which he has already been given a relief by issuing a favourable order despite having indulged in bigamy. The CIC deemed it fit to refer the matter to DRM, North Western Railway to take note of the aberration in the form of lenient view being taken by subordinate officers in such a serious matter as bigamy.

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It is a case where the RTI appeal has taken a spin, or rather a googly. Instead of providing any information, the case may turn into an examination of what the junior officers decided in the case of bigamy.

Citation: Ved Prakash Meena v. Office the Divisional Railway Manager, North Western Railway, CIC/NWRLY/A/2023/139716; Date of Decision : 06.03.2025

Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Vishakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books PIO’s Guide to RTI and Right to Information – Law and Practice. Her weekly article is being published since 2008 on this site. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and third party audit to individuals / organisations. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation at the link https://www.rtifoundationofindia.com

 

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