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Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Time to abolish Income tax offices

There is a very strong case to abolish Income tax offices in India. Collection is automatic and through computerized system. There is a very high cost of collection of Income tax. There are too many officials manning positions. Now that these ITOs are computerized, there is a case for downsizing this department. The whole set up can be run with skeletal staff.
Vijay Kumar

Monday, 21 October 2024

Data Compilation

Can data be compiled as to how many IRS officers have resigned from their service in the past ten years? It would be very interesting to know. Similarly, how many IAS officers have been arrested for corruption in the last ten years?
Vijay Kumar

Saturday, 19 October 2024

Promotion and transfer in judiciary

The Central government on the recommendation of the Supreme Court promotes and transfers judges of High Courts. There are some glaring cases where Judges are promoted for a few days and transferred to another State. In such cases, the public and the respective Court hardly gain. He/ she is left with little time to implement his vision in the respective Court. Further, the individual Judge is also disturbed especially when he/ she is left with only a few days for superannuation. Since there appears to be opaqueness in this system and burden on exchequer in paying transfer allowances as also arranging protocol for honourable judges/ chief justices of High Courts, this needs a review. In the government policy governing promotion and transfer matters, the officer is adjusted at the same office or station, as far as possible, if superannuation period is short. The views may not be construed as affront to the judiciary but are only observations of a citizen of this country.
Raj Kumar Thakur

Friday, 18 October 2024

DG Paramesh Sivamani joins as DG, Indian Coast Guard

This is the best thing which has happened to Coast Guard in last one decade. DG Parmesh Shivamani, with his impeccable integrity and outstanding professionalism will not only correct the inconsistencies which have come about in the service but will also give more positive and desired direction to the all round professional growth of this fine service. Best wishes to The Director General Indian Coast Guard.
Kripa Nautiyal

Thursday, 17 October 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

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

State of affairs in Modi 3.0

It seems the DPC file of CIT to PCIT of 1996-97 batches of IRS(IT) has been lying in UPSC since March 2024 apparently for no reason. No one seems bothered, leaving these officers highly frustrated and demoralized. This is the state of affairs in Modi 3.0. No control over bureaucracy. Haryana win might now give PM upper hand over recalcitrant babus.
Bharat
Omar Abdullah and Relations with centre
Well because he doesn't have the option to. The dog does as the master commands and this dog is no different. If the CM actually had any power, omar abdullah would be the last person to have any decency towards the centre and would immediately bend over for his ummah
Uysav Mehra

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Promoted KAS IAS not PS, ACS

That’s not possible as you may read the Service guidelines, please do research before posting. They can only be DM, Director and Secretary, they can’t be above that and Principal Secretary or ACS, CS and other key positions are regular IAS not promoted KAS IAS. Educate yourself before posting.
Abhishek Tiwary

Monday, 14 October 2024

Commendable effort

The Whispers team's initiative to recognize the dream projects of young IAS officers is a commendable effort. This series will undoubtedly inspire others to work diligently and contribute to society. It's a great way to showcase the potential and impact of young IAS officers.
Puja Gopal

Saturday, 12 October 2024

Congrats. Neha Meena Ma'am your vision is most inspirational.

Mohan Singh Garwa

Friday, 11 October 2024

Peaceful Vidhan Sabha in J & K

First peaceful vidhan Sabha election after abrogation of article 370 is proof that people prefer peace over violence ,killings and atrocities . People of Jammu and Kashmir too want prosperity, growth and peace.
Shruti Jain

Thursday, 10 October 2024

pradeepp_reddy commented: @pradeepp_reddy one thing is clear!

We can't be sure about Rahul is pappu or not! I don't know... but INC is making us "pappu's" with shuffling Images of Kharge and Rahul as their requirements!@whispersinthecorridors are you paid by INC to post Rahul's image on our magazine or you yourself did choose his image on your cover picture?
Pradeep reddy

Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Decision on Railways

The decision to get railways to hire through ECE could not have come sooner. We need technical expertise and the engineering track should exist. For the rest, joining through civil service exam will take care of traffic , accounts , personnel and multi-skilling will help.
Vin