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Minister has changed the briefing style
Union Minister of I&B has changed the cabinet briefing style. He presents the decision with data and highlights on a big screen and explains every point in standing mode. New style of briefing is getting good responses. Earlier, the minister used to sit and address the press in a traditional style.
Pawan Kalyan led Jana Sena to merge with BJP soon?
As the Convenor of Jana Sena Pawan Kalyan is more interested in transitioning to central politics, there is strong possibility that Jana Sena may soon merge with the BJP. Although, several factors are driving this move, the most significant being Chandrababu Naidu's plan to position Lokesh Naidu as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. In this scenario, it may be challenging for the Kapu community and Jana Sena supporters to accept Pawan Kalyan as Deputy Chief Minister under Lokesh Naidu. As a result, many would prefer Pawan Kalyan to exit state politics and take on a more influential role at the center. If this happens, he would follow the footsteps of his elder brother, Chiranjeevi, who merged his PRP with Congress in the past.
Aslam Wani is Advisor to J&K CM
Aslam Wani has been appointed as Advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Now IB man unlikely to be posted in CAPF ?
- Will Alka Tiwari be new Chief Secretary of Jharkhand ?
- Justice Sanjeev Khanna to be new CJI next month
- Tenure of MD&CEO of Indian Bank to end in December
- IAS Aditi Garg Driving Tourism and Infrastructure Development in Mandsaur
- Less takers for transparent CSR fund
- India’s tea production to double by 2047
- IAS and IPS unlikely to move to J&K ?
- Goenka to move to Hague
- Sinha promoted to Chief Commissioner grade
- Additional charges assigned to three IAS officers in Chandigarh Administration
- Sahil Kumar Bansal returns to parent cadre gets posting
- Vishvajit Sahay promoted to HAG+
- R P S Sisodia in the race for for Director (E, R&D), BHEL
- No Board level contender for CMD, Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
- Sanjay Kumar Jha to succeed Bapat as Director (Tech), MCL
- R Rajagopal appointed DG HR, Railway Board
- H S Verma appointed DG Safety, Railway Board
- Naveen Gulati appointed Member Infra, Railway Board
- B M Agrawal appointed Member, Traction, Railway Board
- Vijay Kumar promoted to HAG+ of IRMS
- Naresh Pal Singh promoted to HAG+ of IRMS
- Sandeep Mathur promoted to HAG+ of IRMS
- Tarun Prakash promoted to HAG+ of IRMS
- 7 officers in grade of Addl/Joint Commissioner of Customs shifted
- Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan appointed Acting CJ, HP HC
- Praveen Kumar takes over as MD DFCCIL
- G S Sononi sent on deputation to KRCL as ASC RPF, Ratnagiri
- Online nominations for National Geoscience Awards 2024 now open
- DRDO, Bengaluru seeks Admin Consultant for DYSL-AI
- GM/GGM (Civil) required for RITES Limited
- GM-HRpost advertised by NHSRCL for New Delhi
- Applications from retired officers for Consultant post in MPA sought
- Dy Comm (Port, Ops & Projects), Fertilizers Dept advertised
- Consultant (Protocol Officer) MoFPI post advertised
- Ms. Vijayalakshmi Kaushik appointed Addl. Member (Signal), Railway Board
- Sumeet Khajuria posted as ADRM, Firozpur
- CV Raman appointed GM, RWF
- HS Sandhu appointed Chief Regional Manager, IRCTC
- SK Ravivanshi appointed GM (LA & SEMU), DFCCIL
- GS Sononi appointed ASC, RPF, KRCL
- J&K Chief Minister orders posting of two officers in his Secretariat
- TCIL celebrates 46th Foundation Day (UPDATED)
- 67 Scientist promoted to Scientist ‘G’/Sr Professors grade (UPDATED)
- 22 Scientists promoted to Outstanding Scientist grade (UPDATED)
- Three Scientists promoted to Distinguished Scientist grade (UPDATED)
- Alok Verma selected as Director in-charge (RSP), SAIL (UPDATED)
- Jignesh Sharma appointed DCF, Sirohi, Rajasthan (UPDATED)
- Deputation tenure of Mukul Kumar Saikia extended in Assam (UPDATED)
- A minister in J&K gets OSD, an officer posted with immediate effect (UPDATED)
- Central deputation tenure of Vishvajit Sahay extended (UPDATED)
- Abhishek Ranjan is also CVO, Bharat Dynamics Limited (UPDATED)
- Eight IAS officers shifted to different segments of AGMUT cadre (UPDATED)
- Minor reshuffle of IPS officers in Chhattisgarh (UPDATED)
- Additional charge of Finance Intelligence Unit-India to Vivek Aggarwal extended (UPDATED)
- Central deputation tenure of Harmit Singh Pahuja extended (UPDATED)
- Major reshuffle of IAS officers in Delhi Govt (UPDATED)
- Two DANICS officers shifted in Delhi Govt (UPDATED)
- Rajanish Kumar Singh appointed as Addl Secretary to Delhi CM (UPDATED)
- Rajiv Jain joins as Consultant
- Varun Berry appointed Ind. Director, Asian Paints Ltd
- Ms. Apurva Purohit re-appointed Ind. Director, L&T Technology Services Ltd
- Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Iyer re-appointed Ind. Director, CAMS
- Dinesh Mehrotra appointed NE Director, CAMS
- NV Sivakumar appointed Addl. Director, CAMS
- Rajiv Vyas appointed Addl. Director, Kaka Industries Ltd
- Surendra Kulhari quits as ED, Ekansh Concepts Ltd
- Niraj Davariya steps down as Ind. Director, Kaka Industries Ltd
- Mrs. Sitaben Patel quits as Ind. Director, Sru Steels Limited
- SK Gupta quits as Ind. Director, Virtual Global Education Ltd
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If top sources are to be believed now an IPS officer serving in IB is now unlikely to be posted as DG in the Central Armed Police Force.
Alka Tiwari who has been repatriated to the parent Jharkhand cadre is likely to be appointed new Chief Secretary. She is 1988 batch IAS officer.
Justice Sanjeev Khanna will succeed Justice D Y Chandrachud as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India next month.
Tenure of Shanti Lal Jain Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Indian Bank is coming to an end in December.
IAS Aditi Garg belongs to the 2015 batch of the Madhya Pradesh cadre and is currently posted as the collector of Mandsaur, MP. Earlier, she was posted as the Deputy Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office.
Known for her never-giving-up spirit, Aditi is widely admired for her persistence and determination. She first joined the services as an IES(Indian Economic Service) officer , then became an IRS officer (Indian Revenue Service), and finally achieved IAS. Her father, O.P. Garg, is retired IPS officer and served as Director general of police in Madhya Pradesh.
Regarding her vision for Mandsaur, Aditi is focused on promoting tourism and infrastructural development in the district.
Mandsaur famous for its historical heritage and Lord Pashupatinath temple located on the bank of shivna is emerging as a key destination “Mandsaur is developing as a tourist hub. Currently, we have the Forest Retreat Festival at Gandhi Sagar. The Gandhi Sagar area is becoming an adventure hub, and it will soon host India’s second Cheetah project. There’s great potential for tourism in this region,” she explains.
The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) expressway passing from the district gives it a strategic edge. “DMIC goes through the district making Mandsaur a connectivity hub and with emerging infrastructure that is excellent”
She further added how infrastructural development is unlocking new opportunities “Because of increased connectivity, trade and industry are also growing creating employment opportunities for the people of the district.”
Recognizing Mandsaur’s agricultural strength she is also focusing on moving up the value chain in terms of agricultural produce from primary producers to processors. “Food processing is something we are trying to work in the district”
In addition to this Aditi has ambitious long-term goals, particularly in health and education “Health and education indicators are a long-term effort. Consistent work in these areas does result in positive change,” she emphasizes.
The execution of CSR funds have become very much transparent. But this transparent execution is giving tension to many. As per sources because of tough guidelines and transparency very few are coming forward to utilize the fund. And the PSUs have enough CSR funds.
M Muthukumar, Executive Director, Tea Board, informed that India is the second largest tea producer at 1,350 million kg, contributing 21% of the world tea production, and is the fourth largest exporter with about 12% share. The Board’s vision is to increase production share and improve exports. He said that the Board has set a target to double exports by 2047. He was speaking at a meeting organised by the United Planters Association of Southern India in Coonoor. Muthukumar added that the Board is exploring a global e-market place for sourcing tea directly from the origin. The Board said the plan was to increase exports to 260-270 million kg in two years.
It is heard that IAS and IPS officers on central deputation are now unlikely to return to the parent J&K cadre.
Himanshu Goenka, presently Legal Officer Grade I at MEA HQ, will move to Embassy of India, The Hague, Netherlands, as First Secretary (Legal) vice Ms. KC Sowmya, Director, MEA.
Shalendra Kumar Sinha has been promoted to the Chief Commissioner grade and posted to Guwahati GST & CZ Zone. He is an IRS(C&IT) officer.
Mandip Singh Brar has been assigned an additional charge of Secretary Culture, while Ms Prerna Puri will hold additional charges of Education, Engineering, Food & Supplies & Consumer Affairs & Legal Metrology, Public Relations, Sports and Cooperation and Hari Kallkkat was given additional charges of Commissioner, Excise & Taxation and Secretary Agriculture Marketing Board in Chandigarh Administration.
Sahil Kumar Bansal has been appointed as Additional Commissioner of Income Tax in the office of Principal CCIT, Delhi on return from deputation. He is an IRS-IT officer.
Vishvajit Sahay has been promoted to the grade of Additional Controller General of Defence Accounts (HAG+). He is an officer of Indian Defence Accounts Service(IDAS).
R P S Sisodia, ED, BHEL, is in the race for the post of Director (Engineering, Research & Development), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). A vacancy of this post is arising on January 1, 2025 with the expiring term of incumbent Jai Prakash Srivastava on December 31, 2024.
No Board level contender appears to be in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Hindustan Shipyard Limited.
Sanjay Kumar Jha, GM, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) will be succeeding Akshay Shrikant Bapat as Director (Technical), Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL). The tenure of Bapat is coming to an end in November, 2024.
R Rajagopal, IRMS, currently GM, RWF has been appointed DG (Human Resources), Railway Board.
Hari Shankar Verma, IRMS, currently DG, IRITM, has been appointed DG (Safety) Railway Board.
Naveen Gulati, IRMS, currently DG (HR) Railway Board, has been appointed Member (Infrastructure), Railway Board and ex-officio Secretary to GoI.
Brij Mohan Agrawal, IRMS, currently DG (Safety), Railway Board, has been appointed as Member (Traction and Rolling Stock), Railway Board and ex-officio Secretary to GoI.
Vijay Kumar has been promoted to the HAG+ of Indian Railway Management Service. He is a 1988 batch IRSME officer.
Naresh Pal Singh has been promoted to the HAG+ of Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS). He is a 1988 batch IRSEE officer.
Sandeep Mathur has been promoted to the HAG+ of Indian Railway Management Service. He is a 1988 batch IRSSE officer.
Tarun Prakash has been promoted to the HAG+ of Indian Railway Management Service. He is a 1988 batch IRSSE officer.
As many as 7 officers in the grade of Additional/Joint Commissioner of Indirect Taxes and Customs have been shifted. Shraddha Joshi Sharma, ADC, has been shifted to DGPM, Mumbai, while Raghu Kiran B, ADC, was moved to GST & CX Zone, Hyderabad. Similarly, Satyendra Kumar was shifted to DG Systems, Delhi; Vaibhav Bajaj to DG Systems, Delhi; Mir Umair Nabi to GST & CX Zone, Chandigarh; Darshan J to DG Systems, Delhi and Patil Prashant Sudamrao was moved to DG Systems, Mumbai.
Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Judge, Himachal Pradesh High Court, has been appointed to perform the duties of Acting Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from October 19, 2024.
Praveen Kumar has taken over as the Managing Director (MD) Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL). He will serve the post till September 30, 2026
G S Sononi has been sent on deputation to Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) as Assistant Security Commissioner (ASC), Railway Protection Force (RPF), Ratnagiri. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as ASC Barauni.
Online nominations for National Geoscience Awards 2024 can be submitted at the portal https://www.awards.gov.in. Those with outstanding contributions in the field of Mineral Discovery and Exploration, Fundamental/ Applied Geosciences, Mining, and allied areas can submit their applications on or before November 14, 2024.
Department of Defence Research and Development (DRDO), Pune has invited applications from retired government employees for Admin Consultant post for DRDO Young Scientist Lab for Artificial Intelligence (DYSL-AI) Bengaluru.
RITES Limited has invited applications from SAG/NFSAG/SG level officers for one post each of General Manager and Group General Manager (Civil). More information can be availed from the website.
Post of General Manager-Human Resource (GM-HR) has been advertised by National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) for New Delhi location on deputation basis.
Applications from retired officers of Central, State, Union Territories/ Public Sector Undertakings and more have been invited for the post of Consultant in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs for New Delhi location on contractual basis. More information can be availed from the Ministry’s website.
Post of Deputy Commissioner (Port, Operations and Projects) for the Department of Fertilizers has been advertised. More information can be availed from the website of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Applications from retired government servants have been invited for the post of consultant (Protocol Officer) in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). Applications must reach on or before November 5, 2024.
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Kaushik, who is presently on deputation to RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RCIL), has been appointed as Additional Member (Signal) in the Railway Board. She is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.
Sumeet Khajuria, who is returning from deputation to Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), has been posted in Northern Railway (NR) as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Firozpur. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
CV Raman, who is presently working as Officer on Special Duty (Railway Stores) in the Railway Board, has been appointed as General Manager (GM) of Rail Wheel Factory (RWF). He is an Indian Railway Medical Service (IRMS) officer.
Harjot Singh Sandhu, who is on deputation as Deputy Secretary (ANL & PLG), UT Division, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has been selected for deputation to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) as Chief Regional Manager at the Regional Office, Chandigarh, under the North Zone, IRCTC, for a combined tenure of five years, which is up to December 6, 2025. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.
Sandeep Kumar Ravivanshi, Deputy Inspector General-cum-Chief Security Commissioner (DIG-cumCSC), Railway Protection Force (RPF), North Western Railway (NWR), has been selected for deputation to Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) as General Manager (LA & SEMU) at the Corporate Office for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Protection Force Service (IRPFS) officer.
GS Sononi, Assistant Security Commissioner (ASC), Railway Protection Force (RPF), Barauni, East Central Railway (ECR), has been selected for deputation to Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) as ASC, RPF, at Ratnagiri for a period of three years. He is a Railway Protection Force (RPF) officer.
Barely a few hours after taking over, the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah has initiated steps to form his team of officers. The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered transfers and postings of two JKAS officers with immediate effect. As per an order, Haris Ahmad Handoo, JKAS, Special Secretary in the office of Chief Secretary, is transferred and posted as Special Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. Reyaz Ahmad Wani, JKAS, Additional Secretary in the J&K Services Selection Board, is transferred and posted as OSD/Private Secretary to the Chief Minister.
Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL), a leading public sector undertaking, celebrated its 46th Foundation Day at a glittering function organized at SCOPE Convention Center, New Delhi on October 15, 2024, which was well attended by esteemed dignitaries from the industry, TCIL’s Ex-CMDs/Directors and employees. The celebration commenced with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony, followed by recitation of Ganesh Vandana. An audio video film encapsulating TCIL’s journey from building communication infrastructure in remote regions to becoming a pioneer in modern telecommunications across over 80 countries was rolled out. Sanjeev Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director TCIL, delivered the keynote address, expressing his gratitude to the employees for their unwavering commitment and contributions to the company's success. In a special presentation, Kumar highlighted TCIL's remarkable journey since its inception in 1978. He emphasized TCIL's strategic alignment with the government's 'Make in India' vision and its ambitious plans to expand its services globally. TCIL's impressive financial performance including a cumulative dividend of Rs. 4,055.69 crore paid to the government was also acknowledged. A S Bansal, Ex- CMD TCIL addressed the gathering & shared his experience on how decision for making investment in BHL was taken and how TCIL Bhawan was constructed. Surajit Mandol, Director (Finance), shared TCIL's robust financial position, noting that the company achieved operating revenue of Rs 2,557.94 crore in 2023-24, surpassing the DPE target. He highlighted the impressive growth in revenue and operating margin over the past four years. D Porpathasekaran, Director (Technical), underscored TCIL's diversification and its execution of projects in the fields of telecommunications and information technology both domestically and internationally. He mentioned the company's ongoing projects in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Mauritius, Nepal, and several African countries. Arun Kumar Chaubey, Director (Projects), emphasized on developing in-house expertise for solution designing in the key focus areas of technology like Data Centre, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation and Telecom. Other notable highlights of the event included addresses by Pramod Kumar Choudhary, Chief Vigilance Officer and Rohit Vaswani, Independent Director. The winners of the “Annual Awards” for the FY 2023-24 instituted for recognition of contribution by the Best Business Units/Individuals were felicitated on this occasion. A souvenir commemorating TCIL’s contribution to India’s Digital Infrastructure dreams was released in collaboration with Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd, media Partner for this event. The updated version of TCIL’s HR Manual was also released on this occasion. A melodious cultural performance was arranged on this day. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Ravi Gupta, Founder-CEO of Elets Technomedia Pvt Ltd.
As many as 67 Scientists/Engineers/Professors have been promoted from Scientist 'SG' to the grade of Scientist 'G'/ Sr Professors.
As many as 22 Scientists/Engineers have been promoted from the grade of Scientist 'G' & 'G/H' to the grade of 'Outstanding Scientist'.
Three scientists have been promoted from the grade of 'Outstanding Scientist' to the grade of 'Distinguished Scientist'.
Alok Verma, ED, SAIL, has been selected for the post of Director in-charge (Rourkela Steel Plant), Steel Authority of India (SAIL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on October 17, 2024. As many as 12 persons were interviewed for the same.
Jignesh Sharma has been posted as Deputy Conservator of Forests, Project, Abu Road, Sirohi, in Rajasthan. He is a 2016 batch IFoS officer.
The deputation tenure of Mukul Kumar Saikia, IAS, as PS, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Diphu, Assam has been extended for a period of w e f December 3, 2024 to December 2, 2025.
In Jammu and Kashmir, an officer has been posted as Officer On Special Duty (OSD) to a minister. According to the order, Dr Desh Raj Bhagat, Additional Secretary, Health and Medical Education has been posted as OSD to Javid Ahmad Dar, a minister in the Government. Dr Bhagat is JKAS officer.
The central deputation tenure of Vishvajit Sahay working as Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Department of Science & Technology, has been extended for a period of one year upto November 15, 2025. He is a 1990 batch IDAS officer.
Abhishek Ranjan, CVO, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, has been entrusted with an additional charge of CVO, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Hyderabad till November 30, 2024. He is a 2008 batch IOFS officer.
As many as eight IAS officers have been shifted to different segments of AGMUT cadre. Accordingly, Bipul Pathak and Dr Rashmi Singh have been shifted to Delhi, while M Raju, Ram Niwas Sharma, Ms Nidhi Malik and Saugat Biswas were transferred to Jammu & Kashmir and Ms Yasha Mudgal is posted to Puducherry. Besides, Y V V I Rajasekhar has been shifted to Arunachal Pradesh.
As many as five IPS officers have been given new places of postings in Chhattisgarh. Accordingly, Arvind Kumar Kujur has been appointed as DIG, PHQ, Raipur, while Dharmendra Singh Chhawai was made Commandant, 15th BT, Chhattisgarh, SAF, Bijapur and Mrs Shweta Ramani is Commandant 19th BT, Chhattisgarh SAF, Karanpur, Bastar. Besides, U Uday Kiran has been appointed as Commandant 9th BT Chhattisgarh SAF, Dantewada and Manoj Kumar Khilari is now Commandant 2nd BT Chhattisgarh, Sakari, Bilaspur.
Additional charge period of Director, Finance Intelligence Unit-India to Vivek Aggarwal, Additional Secretary, Department of Revenue, has been extended for a period of six months with effect from September 30, 2024. He is a 1994 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.
The central deputation tenure of Harmit Singh Pahuja working as Director in the Department of Personnel & Training has been extended for a period upto November 17, 2026. He is a 2010 batch IAS officer of Manipur cadre.
As many as 28 IAS officers have been given new assignments in the Government of Delhi. Accordingly, Sudhir Kumar has been appointed as PS, Vigilance with additional charge of AR while Nikhil Kumar was made Secretary Revenue-cum-Divisional Commissioner with charge of Secretary, Land & Building and Ms Shilpa Shinde is CEO DJB. Similarly, S K Jain has been appointed as Secretary, Art& Culture; Sachin Shinde as MD DTC with charge of Special Commissioner Transport; Ms Chanchal Yadav as Commissioner T&T with Secretary WCD; Ms Arti Lal Sharma as Special Secretary, Planning; S K Singh as Special Commissioner, T&T with additional charge of IG Delhi Prison; Sanjeev Kumar Mittal as Sepcial Commissioner, Road Safety in Transport; Ajay Kumar Bisht as Staff Oficer to Chief Secretary with the charge of Special Secretary Vigilance; Ravi Dhawan as MD DSIIDC, MD IPGCL/PPCL; Ravi Jha as Commissioner Excise; B S Jaglan as ED, DSIIDC with the charge of Special Commisisoner Industries; D Varma as Member DUSIB with the charge of ED, DFC; S M Ali as Special Secretary, UD with additional charge of GM, DTTDC; Vinay Kumar as Special Secretary, Health with the charge of Secretary Home; Ms Ruchika Katyal as Special Secretary, Art & Culture with Secretary, PWD; Ms Tapasya Raghav as Special Commissioner T&T with Special Secretary Health & Project Director CATS; Sachin Rana as Additional CEO DJB; Santosh Kumar Rai as Deputy Commissioner, MCD; Ms Swetika Sachan as Deputy Commissioner, MCD; Ms Veditha Reddy as Director Education; Ms Nazuk Kumar as Additional Director, Education; Kumar Abhishek as GM, DCCWS with charge of GM, DSCSC; Sunny Kumar Singh as Deputy Commissioner, New Delhi with charge of OSD to Chief Secretary; Dilkhush Meena as Deputy Commissioner, South West; Lakshay Singhal as Deputy Commissioner, South East and Ms Shreya Singhal was made Additional Director, Education.
Ajay Kumar has been anointed as Deputy Commissioner, North East while Vikas Ahlawat was made Special Secretary, IT in Delhi Government.
Rajanish Kumar Singh has been appointed as Additional Secretary to Chief Minister, Delhi. He is a 2007 batch DANICS officer.
Rajeev Jain, former DG PIB MoHUA has joined as an Independent Consultant for Infra Sectors. He is a retired IIS officer.
Varun Berry has been approved for appointment as an Independent Director of Asian Paints Limited.
Ms. Apurva Purohit has been re-appointed as Independent Director of L&T Technology Services Limited.
Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Rajaram Iyer has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Computer Age Management Services Limited (CAMS).
Dinesh Kumar Mehrotra has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Computer Age Management Services Limited (CAMS), effective December 17, 2024.
NV Sivakumar has been appointed as Additional Director of Computer Age Management Services Limited (CAMS).
Rajiv Navinchandra Vyas has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Kaka Industries Limited.
Surendra Kumar Kulhari has resigned from the position of Executive Director of Ekansh Concepts Limited.
Niraj Davariya has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Kaka Industries Limited, effective October 16, 2024
Mrs. Sitaben S. Patel has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Independent Director of Sru Steels Limited.
Sunil Kumar Gupta has resigned as Independent Director of Virtual Global Education Limited, effective October 16, 2024.
Recruitment of Civil Enggs in major ports
Very Good idea of selecting Civil Engineers for various Posts. The selection Committee shall consists of Engineers having studied Marine Structure and Exposure in Marine structures instead of a simple Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering as the graduates have only exposure of subjects like RCC design, Roads, Bridges, Water Resources and Not Port Structures like Breakwaters, Jetties/Quays, wharfs, Earth Retaining wall with Water Front. Former Development Adviser (Ports) and Chairman of a Commission of PIANC
A R Rao
Information about muster roll
RTI application was filed through online module seeking information about the muster roll. The respondent submitted before the CIC that the applicant is habitual to filling useless RTI applications in department "which has no relationship to any public activities or interest or which would cause unwarranted invasion of the privacy of the individual” under section 8 (1) (j) of the RTI Act. The appellant’s representative pleaded that information has been wrongly denied by the PIO ignoring the fact that Appellant’s name was included in the muster roll. Respondent stated that they receive humongous number of muster roll and each of which contains the attendance records of more than 100 of working staffs wherefrom it is difficult to severe the records of only one person i.e. Appellant. Each month there are several muster rolls charged to the account and voucher number is assigned to each. Hence, without the voucher number, the replying respondent will not be able to locate the sought for specific muster roll. The voucher number would be known to DDO i.e. AC, Shahdara South, Delhi as the disbursement has been made by his office and muster roll register is also maintained by their concerned department. The CIC held that the blanket denial of information by the PIO ignoring the fact that the Appellant has sought the muster roll and attendance records of his own along with other safai karamachari, is not appropriate as per the provisions of the RTI Act as he is entitled to know information regarding himself. The CIC directed to provide revised information to the Appellant concerning himself free of cost, after accessing the information from the actual custodian by invoking Section 5(4) of the RTI Act. The Respondent was directed to redact that part of information which is exempted from disclosure and to afford an opportunity of inspection of relevant records to the Appellant on a mutually decided date and time.
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In many cases in the past, the CIC has held that copy of muster roll should be provided. Those who are aware of the origin of the Transparency movement which led to RTI Act would recall the ‘Jansunwais’ by the Mazdoor Kisan Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS). The MKSS uncovered various frauds like fake muster rolls, overbilling in purchase, underpayment of wages etc. by access to the official records and public documents.
Citation: Nikki Mukesh v. Office of the Dy. Controller of Accounts, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, CIC/MCDND/A/2023/124366, +/124367; Date of Decision: 05.09.2024
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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