IAS Chandan Sanjay Tripathi is a 2016 batch officer of Chhattisgarh cadre and is currently posted as District Collector of Korea, Chhattisgarh. Her Vision for the district is to make it a thriving tourist hub. "I want to see my district Korea as a major eco-tourist destination," she said.

Korea is blessed with natural beauty. “60 percent of the region is covered in lush green forests, dotted with springs, and serves as home to diverse wildlife,” she explained.

Recognising it’s untapped potential,Tripathi aims to position it as key destination for eco-tourism.

In addition to tourism,Tripathi is focused on creating livelihood opportunities while celebrating region’s culinary heritage “Tourism with sustainable livelihood and promotion of local food” she added. Reflecting her commitment to holistic development

Latest information says that the empanelment of 1994 batch IAS officers to the rank of Secretary in the Government of India is going to take place in a week or two.

History has once again repeated in the Election Commission of India. Now 1988 batch IAS officer Gyanesh Kumar has become CEC while his batchmate Sukhbir Singh Sandhu continues to be his junior as EC. Similar  scene was there when 1980 batch IAS officer Sunil Arora took over as CEC while his batchmate Ashok Lavasa continued as EC.

The Haryana government has appointed 1990-batch IAS officer Anurag Rastogi as the state's new chief secretary.According to a government order issued late on Wednesday evening, Rastogi, at present financial commissioner, revenue and additional chief secretary (finance and planning), has been posted as chief secretary

K Satish Nambudiripad has been transferred from PIB Guwahati and appointed as DG,  Doordarshan. He is a 1990 batch IIS officer

Ms Pragya Deora has been appointed in the office of the minister of I&B, Ashwini Vaishnaw as Deputy Director. She is an IIS officer.

Ms Padma Angmo has been posted as ADG, CBC but will work in the Ministry of I&B. She is an IIS Officer.

Ms Jane Namchu has been posted as ADG, PIB, Kolkata She is an IIS Officer.

Santosh Kumar, ADG, PIB Delhi has been given the additional charge of PIB Jammu . He is an IIS officer.

Ms Subhashree Mahapatra has been posted as Director, CBC, Delhi. She is an IIS officer.

Justice Ranjana Desai is much in demand. Firstly, she was engaged for J&K delimitation commission, then the Uttarakhand government set up a panel, under Justice Desai’s chairmanship for UCC. Now the Gujarat government has engaged her for the UCC report. Justice Desai is the chairperson, Press Council of India.

R N Dsouza, CIT, Ahmedabad, has taken VRS from the Indian Revenue Service of Income Tax (IRS-IT)

Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd, ending tenure in May this year is expected to get extension till June 2026.

A vacancy of Managing Director, The Jute Corporation of India Ltd, is arising on June 1, 2025 with the expiring term of incumbent Ajay Kumar Jolly. The Government of India is yet to find a successor to incumbent Ajay Kumar Jolly.

No officer of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of 2009 batch from Himachal Pradesh has been empanelled for holding Joint Secretary level posts in the Government of India.

Two officers of Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) have been arrested on the allegations of collecting a huge bribe for favouring candidates in the Limited Departmental Examination of Western Railway.

Cambridge Scholars have published a book by Aruna Sharma (Practitioner Development Economist and Retd Secretary GoI) on Ensuring Sustainable Development Goals do not become Rhetoric: From Silo to Convergence. The book focuses on better targeting as 11 of the 17 goals can optimise resources available. The book, besides India, has taken status, problems and way forward by taking examples from developed, developing and underdeveloped economies. The book had an international release and is available on the website.

Pranav Khullar's latest book on ‘India's Philosophic Quest’ was released recently at the Delhi World Book Fair. He has been writing for the Speaking Tree Column/ paper of the Times of India for the last thirty years, on matters of Philosophy and Spirituality. Pranav Khullar is a 1993 batch officer of Indian P&TA&FS, and has worked across several sectors in the Central Government in senior positions during his career, from the Ministry of Communications to the Ministry of Finance, from C&AG Audit to the Ministry of Culture.

Ms Srujani Mohanty has been appointed as PCIT(OSD) in the office of Pr.CCIT Delhi region, Delhi on repatriation from deputation. She is an IRS-IT officer.

Dr D Manoj Kumar has been appointed as PCIT(OSD) in the  office of Pr.CCIT AP & Telangana region, Hyderabad on repatriation from deputation. He is an IRS-IT officer.

Sunil Kumar Yadav has been appointed as CIT(OSD) in the office of Pr.CCIT, Delhi region on return from deputation. He is an IRS-IT officer.

Sandip Pradhan has been granted proforma promotion to the grade of PCIT for the panel year 2019 and to the grade of CCIT for the panel year 2024.

Two officers of Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) have been arrested on the allegations of collecting a huge bribe for favouring candidates in the Limited Departmental Examination of Western Railway.

Railway Board is seeking Registrar in Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT), Principal Bench, Delhi on deputation basis. Applications must reach on or before April 18, 2025.

The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti has invited applications for the post of Senior Administrative Officer in the Farakka Barrage Project.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), New Delhi, has advertised for the post of Joint Advisor at New Delhi on deputation on foreign service terms. Applications must reach on or before March 26, 2025.

Central Bureau of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has invited nominations for a three-day Regional Workshop on International Taxation scheduled for March 11 – 13, 2025. The event is being held in collaboration with the World Bank, at National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT), Nagpur.

Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has invited applications from SAG/SG officers for the post of Chief Operations Manager, Corporate Office, Belapur, Navi Mumbai. Applications must reach on or before March 20, 2025.

Arun Kumar Yadav has joined Department of Telecommunications, Headquarters (DoT Hqs). She is a JAG of ITS Group A officer.

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is seeking applications for the post of Director (Finance) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE).

Directorate of Planning and Coordination has advertised for the post of Planning Officer (General) for Department of Defence Production, MoD on deputation basis. Details can be availed from the website.

Post of Presiding Officer, Mumbai-I, Ministry of Labour and Employment has been lying vacant since December 2021. Applications must reach before April 3, 2025.

Post of Presiding Officer, Guwahati, in the Central Government Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Courts (CGIT-cum-LCs) will fall vacant on April 19, 2025. Applications must reach on or before April 3, 2025.

Pramod Gupta, Senior Professor (Electrical Engineering) at National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR), has been selected for deputation to National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) as Group General Manager (Electrical) for a period up to his superannuation. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Manish Gupta, who is presently on deputation to Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) as General Manager (Coordination), Vadodara, has been selected for deputation to IRCON International Limited as Chief General Manager (Civil) at Surat, Gujarat, for a period up to July 13, 2021. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Manish Chandra, who is presently on deputation to Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) as Group General Manager (Human Resources), has been selected for deputation to the post of Executive Director at Delhi in Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) for a period up to July 29, 2027. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

 

Ullas Kumar, Deputy Chief Personnel Officer (HRMS & IT), Northern Railway (NR), has been selected for deputation to the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as Chief Manager (HRMS) at New Delhi for a period of five years. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

 

Saurabh Verma, Executive Director (Tele Development), Centre of Excellence (CoE), Indian Railways Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET), has been selected for deputation to the post of Chief Project Manager (Signal & Telecommunications) in National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) at Vadodara for a period of five years. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

 

Ms. Ankita Kar has been selected for deputation to the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as Chief Manager (Finance) at New Delhi on usual terms of deputation for a period of five years, counting from her initial deputation to the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, i.e. up to August 18, 2025. She is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.

Subrata Sarkar, who is presently serving as Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer (PCME) in Metro Railway, has been transferred to Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) and posted in the same capacity. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

The deputation tenure of Sanjay Kumar Chauhan, posted as AIGF, MoEF&CC, New Delhi is extended for a period of one year beyond June 20, 2025. He is a 2012 batch IFoS officer of MP cadre.

Mrs Vijaya Ratre has been appointed as Assistant Inspector General of Forests (AIGF), Integrated Regional Office, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Lucknow, on deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme of the MoEF&CC for a period up to March 14, 2026. She is a 2011 batch IFoS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.

Sanjeev Shrivastava is posted as Additional Controller General of Accounts, Office of Controller General of Accounts, New Delhi. He is a 1990 batch ICAS officer.

Two officers in the grade of Principal Chief Commissioner (PCC)/ Pr DG of Customs and Indirect Taxes have been shifted. Vivek Chaturvedi has been appointed Pr DG, Vigilance, while Mahendra Ranga was shifted to CGST & CX, Jaipur Zone.

Seven officers in the grade of Chief Commissioner (CC)/ DG of Customs and Indirect Taxes have been shifted. Rimjhim Prasad has been shifted to DGPM, Delhi, while Rajeev Gupta was moved to CGST & CX, Vadodara Zone and Vikas Kumar was transferred to Cus (P), Patna. Similarly, P K Katiyar is shifted to CGST & CX, Lucknow Zone; Sanjay Gupta to Cus (P), Delhi; Sunil Jain will take over as DG, Valuation, Mumbai and Shaik Khader Rahman has been moved to CGST & CX, Thiruvananthapuram Zone.

Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), visited Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)- India’s Best Performing Port on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, as part of his India tour-focused on promoting sustainability in the global maritime sector. Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of shipping, was also present during this visit. During his visit, he engaged in discussions with Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairperson, JNPA, and CMD, VPPL, he was facilitated with a presentation highlighting JNPA’s advancements in maritime operations and sustainability initiatives. He was also apprised about the Vadhvan Port Project Ltd. - 13th Major Port of India being developed by JNPA.  The discussions centred on JNPA’s ongoing and upcoming sustainability initiatives, underscoring the port’s commitment to green and efficient port operations. H.E. Mr Dominguez also visited key infrastructure developments, including the JNPA Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and the Centralised Parking Plaza (CPP), gaining insights into the port’s integrated approach to economic growth and environmental responsibility. Sharing his experience about his visit to JNPA, H E Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General, IMO, said, “It's my first visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Port, and hopefully, it won't be the last. The hospitality has been incredible, but more importantly, I have witnessed firsthand the efficiency and quality of service this port provides—not just for India, but for the world. From expanding operational capacity to environmental conservation, investing in innovation and technology, and contributing to the IMO’s efforts toward decarbonizing the shipping industry, JNPA is making remarkable strides. The commitment to investing in people is equally commendable, and I look forward to seeing even more progress in the future at this incredible port.” Speaking on the occasion, Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Chairperson, JNPA, and CMD, VPPL, stated, “JNPA is steadfast in its mission to align with global sustainability goals by implementing eco-friendly practices and enhancing operational efficiency. Sustainability is at the core of our growth strategy, and we continue to drive initiatives that support a greener future for the maritime sector. Our upcoming Vadhvan Port will be a 100% green port from inception, reinforcing our commitment to environmentally sustainable port infrastructure. The visit of H.E. Arsenio Dominguez reaffirms the IMO’s crucial role in steering the maritime sector toward sustainable growth through global cooperation and eco-friendly initiatives.” H.E. Dominguez’s visit marks a significant step in strengthening international cooperation toward sustainable maritime development, with JNPA playing a pivotal role in advancing India’s green port initiatives.

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract valued at Rs. 1,034 Cr (excluding taxes) with the Ministry of Defence for supply of Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and Data Communication Terminals (DCTs) for the Indian Coast Guard.  The state-of-the-art radios, indigenously developed jointly by DEAL (DRDO) and BEL, support multi-band, multi-channel, multi-role/mission operations to meet the needs of Network Centric Warfare. The DCT system enables communication between shore and ships with the accuracy, speed, security and reliability required for critical missions.  In addition to the above, BEL has secured other orders worth  Rs. 258 Cr which include Earth Station for Satellite Communication, Laser Range Finders, Fire Control Centre, Command and Control Post, Communication equipment for Weapon System, Head-up Display, spares, services, etc, since its last disclosure on February 8, 2025. With these, the total accumulated orders received by BEL during the current financial year stands at Rs. 13,147 Cr.

Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited has been honoured with the prestigious Emerging Company of the Year (Fertilizer Sector) award at the Business Leader of the Year Award 2025, held at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. This recognition is a testament to the relentless dedication of our leaders and employees, whose unwavering commitment continues to drive excellence in the fertilizer sector.

Rafiq Ahmed has been re-designated from Vice Chairman and Managing Director to Chairman and Managing Director of Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited.

Sukamal Banerjee has been appointed as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cyient Limited.

Arunkumar Lalwani has been appointed as an Additional Director of Amit Spinning Industries Limited.

Debashis Sarkar has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Director of Marsons Limited.

Pradip Dayanand Kothari has resigned from the position of Chairman and Director of Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited.

Mrs. Ragini Kamal Chokshi has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Udayshivakumar Infra Limited.

Subrata Kumar Atindra Mitra has resigned from the position of Independent Director of AGS Transact Technologies Limited.

Ms. Preeti Malhotra has resigned from the position of Independent Director of AGS Transact Technologies Limited.

India should follow up Trump’s hint?

President Trump’s suggestion to PM Modi: “I leave Bangladesh to PM Modi”, is welcome. As per US media reports, some leaked files confirm US’s covert hand in destabilizing Bangladesh and overthrowing ex-PM Sheikh Hasina. The problem was created by Biden, who was supposedly close to Md. Yunus. Trump’s suggestion could, however, be a blessing-in-disguise for India to ward off China’s threat. Let me be more specific. The ruling dispensation in Bangladesh is an unelected, interim government, cosying up to China and Pakistan and receiving covert support from the ISI. China’s motive is to disturb the balance of power in the region by creating unrest in India. There is utter chaos in Bangladesh. It has lately  hinted at even scrapping the “uneven” international border fencing deal with India struck by Sheikh Hasina. The Hindu and other religious minorities are being tortured and their places of worship vandalized. This could not be possible without the covert and overt support of the interim government. Sheikh Hasina is on extended stay in India. Restoring the status quo ante by her safe return to power is important. The question is : Should India intervene militarily to create conditions conducive for holding general elections in Bangladesh? Diplomatic efforts alone may not suffice amid escalating violence and growing radicalism. The army is divided into several sections owing allegiance to different political parties. Trump’s advice comes in handy. To follow up his offer to India to handle Bangladesh on its own, concrete action is needed. China has its eyes set on the Siliguri corridor (Chicken’s neck),a crucial link between the North-east and the rest of India. It is strategically important and sensitive. India faces the perennial danger of untrustworthy China cutting off the chicken’s neck. To neutralise the threat, India must consider annexing northern-most territory of Bangladesh bordering Siliguri corridor and convert chicken’s neck into an elephant’s neck. China took over Tibet. No country except India protested. President Trump advocates taking control of Panama canal, Canada and Greenland. Then, why should India lag behind in neutralizing the threat perception from China?

A K Saxena (Former civil servant)

Outcome of chargesheets issued for a massive scam

The applicant submitted that after serving the chargesheet to certain officials, nothing has been beard so far and it is not known as to what happened to the chargesheets. He sought to know whether some major or minor penalty has been imposed or not and whether the embezzled amount in connivance with each other and on account of serious lapse on their part the loss caused to the State exchequer has been recovered. The PIO replied that the charge-sheet, disciplinary proceedings, professional records etc. are all personal information exempt from disclosure under Section 8(1) (j) of the RTI Act. The appellant appealed claiming that it related to a massive scam and records have been sought for in larger public interest. Upon being asked by the CIC as to whether the appellant was the informer/complainant based on which action initiated against the delinquent officials, he answered in negative. Considering the issue flagged by the appellant and in the light of larger public interest and a natural public expectations to know the broad outcome of a case which was in the public domain, the Respondent was directed by the CIC to inform the broad outcome of the final order passed on the chargesheet issued to the officials as also the final outcome of departmental disciplinary appeal as mentioned in the RTI application.

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The copy of chargesheet and its outcome has often been sought by applicants. It has been debated whether it is a personal information and whether the same should be made available to the complainant or any other person.

Citation: Ram Lal Arora v. Executive Engineer (HQ), O/o Chief Engineer, Chandigarh Administration, CIC/ENGDP/A/2024/611452; Date of Decision: 14.01.2025

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