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Elevation of Mr. Gaur and Mr. Srivastava

The two IAS officers of 1978 batch, who were empanelled for holding the post of Additional Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India; Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs may not be given in-situ promotion as Additional Secretary there as it is tipped that the PMO has asked for regular postings and abstain from giving in-situ promotion.

Who will succeed Mr. Bimal Julka?

Mr. Bimal Julka, IAS (MP, 1979), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence will complete his extended tenure on 28th March, 2009. Some IAS officer of 1984 batch is said to be in consideration to succeed Mr. Julka.

Who will be appointed next J. S., Corporate Affairs?

Mr. Jitesh Khosla, IAS (AM, 1979), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs will complete his central deputation tenure on 20th January, 2009. According to sources, the name of an officer to succeed Mr. Khosla as next Joint Secretary, Corporate Affairs has not yet been agreed upon.

Mr. A. K. R. Parmar may become Director, Health and Family Welfare

The name of Mr. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar, IAS (JK, 1992) is almost final for appointment as Director in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, source said. The post was held earlier by Dr. Asha Thomas, IAS (KL, 1988) who proceeded for study leave in the month of July.

Mr. S. K. Bagade may join GOI

The name of Mr. Surendra Kumar Bagade, IAS (MH, 1993) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Ministry of Finance in the Government of India and he is likely to join at the Centre on deputation, sources informed.

Mr. Praveen Verma appointed next Ambassador to Yemen

Mr. Praveen Verma, India’s Ambassador to Turkey has been appointed as the next Indian Ambassador to Yemen.

Mr. K. C. Naredi to get extension

Mr. K. C. Naredi, IRS (IT, 1983), whose tenure as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF) was upto 30th November, 2008 is being given extension for two years, till 29th November, 2010.

Mr. G. K. Ghuliani to continue with the additional charge

The additional charge for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Tyre Corporation of India Limited (TCIL), Kolkata is going to remain with Mr. G. K. Ghuliani, Director (Finance), TCIL for further six months effective from 01st February, 2009, or till regular appointment or order.

Mr. G. D. Gulab to get extension

Mr. G. D. Gulab, Director (Personnel), Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is being given further extension in tenure beyond 31st January, 2009 till 28th February, 2009.

Mr. A. P. Singh may join CBI?

Mr. A. P. Singh, IPS (JH, 1974), Additional Director General (ADG), Border Security Force (BSF) may be appointed as Special Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Mr. D. K. Mittal appointed DG, D. D. Upadhyay Gram Vikas Sansthan

Mr. D. K. Mittal, IAS (UP, 1977) has been appointed DG, D. D. Upadhyay Gram Vikas Sansthan and Prabandh Academy.

Mr. V. N. Garg appointed P. S., Power & MD, UPPC

Mr. Vidya Nand Garg, IAS (UP, 1980) has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Power and MD, UPPC.

Mr. Pradeep Shukla appointed P. S., Basic Education

Mr. Pradeep Shukla, IAS (UP, 1981) has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Department of Basic Education.

Mr. A. P. Singh may join CBI?

It is tipped that Mr. A. P. Singh, IPS (JH, 1974) may be considered for appointment as Special Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Who will be the next Secretary, Textiles?

Mr. Arvind Kumar Singh, IAS (MP, 1972), Secretary, Ministry of Textiles is superannuating on 31st January, 2009. Who will be appointed as successor to Mr. Singh on this post? Several names are doing rounds for this post and according to our information, the post is likely to go to some IAS officer of 1975 batch.

Mr. S. C. Sinha appointed Additional Director, CBI

Mr. S. C. Sinha, IPS (HY, 1975) has been appointed as Additional Director, Central Bureau of Investigation. It is being tipped that Mr. Sinha, who has previously worked in the CBI, may be given responsibility of Economic Offence Wing in the CBI.

Mr. C. Chandramouli appointed RGI

Mr. C. Chandramouli, IAS (TN, 1985) has been appointed as the next Registrar General under the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs. Mr. Devender Kumar Sikri, IAS (GJ, 1975), the present incumbent to the post is likely to be shifted to some other responsibility. Mr. Sikri who joined this assignment at Joint Secretary level has been elevated to the rank of Secretary.

Mr. S. K. Panda appointed J. S., AYUSH

Mr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS (MT, 1980) has been appointed Joint Secretary in the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Mr. Verghese Samuel, IAS (JK, 1976), the earlier incumbent to the post, went back to his parent cadre of Jammu and Kashmir, prematurely.

Mr. A. K. R. Parmar may join GOI

The name of Mr. Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar, IAS (JK, 1992) is almost final for appointment as Director in some Department in the Government of India and he is likely to join at the Centre on deputation, sources informed.

Ms. Ritika Bhatia may get new assignment soon

Ms. Ritika Bhatia, IA&AS (1996) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. The post was held earlier by Mr. Alok Ranjan, Indian Civil Accounts Service officer.

Appointment of Director, Health & Family Welfare

Who will be appointed as Director in the Department of Health and Family Welfare? The post was held earlier by Dr. Asha Thomas, IAS (KL, 1988) who proceeded for study leave in the month of July.

Additional charge to CCIT & CITs

From 01st January, 2009, Mr. Vinod Khurana, CCIT- VIII, Kolkata will hold the additional charge of CCIT, Guwahati in place of Mr. Vineet Sahai following his superannuation, Mr. T. M. Das, CIT (CO), Guwahati will hold the additional charge of CIT-I, Guwahati in place of Mr. P. K. Dev Verman on his superannuation and Mr. A. K. SInha, CIT (TDS) will hold the additional charge of CIT-II, Guwahati in place of Mr. N. L. Mao on his superannuation.

Mr. Puneet Kansal may be appointed Director (Finance), NACO

Mr. Puneet Kansal, IAS (SK, 1996) is in consideration for appointment as Director (Finance) in the National Aids Control Organisation (NACO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, sources informed. The post was held earlier by Mr. Suresh Kumar Sepuri, IAS (WB, 1988), who was elevated and appointed on the newly created post of Advisor, National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs in the rank of Joint Secretary.

Mr. V. S. Sampath appointed Power Secretary

The position of next Secretary, Ministry of Power which had several names making rounds as probable has finally gone to Mr. V. S. Sampath, IAS (AP, 1973), Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973), the present Secretary, Ministry of Power is superannuating on the last day of year 2008.

Mr. P. J. Thomas appointed Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs

Mr. P. J. Thomas, IAS (KL, 1973), Chief Secretary of Kerala has been appointed next Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs. The present Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Ms. Rekha Bhargava, IAS (MP, 1973) is superannuating on 31st December, 2008.

Mr. Bijoy Chatterjee appointed Secretary, Chemicals & Petro Chemicals

Mr. Bijoy Chatterjee, IAS (WB, 1973) has been appointed as the next Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. The present Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals is being shifted to succeed Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973) as next Power Secretary.

Mr. A. K. Seth appointed Secretary, (PG & Coordination)

Mr. Ajit Kumar Seth, IAS (UP, 1974) has been appointed as the next Secretary, (PG & Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat. Ms. Renuka Viswanathan, IAS (KN, 1971), Secretary (PG & Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat will superannuate on 31st December, 2008.

The panel for J. S., Corporate Affairs scrapped?

Mr. Jitesh Khosla, IAS (AM, 1979), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs will complete his central deputation tenure on 20th January, 2009. According to sources, the panel for appointment of an officer as Joint Secretary, Corporate Affairs in place of Mr. Khosla has been scrapped.

Transfer of IAS officers in UP

Two IAS officers have been given new assignment in Uttar Pradesh. Mr. Navtej Singh, IAS (UP, 1982), Commissioner, Kanpur has been appointed as Principal Secretary, Social Welfare. Mr. Dinesh Singh, IAS (UP, 1982), who previously was serving as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs at Centre and was on wait following his premature repatriation to his parent cadre of Uttar Pradesh in October, 2008 will succeed Mr. Navtej Singh as new Commissioner of Kanpur.

Mr. Pradeep Kumar appointed Ambassador to Chile

Mr. Pradeep Kumar, at present, serving as OSD at headquarters has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Chile.

Mr. M. Narayanan to be promoted

The proposal for promotion of Mr. M. Narayanan, DIG, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on purely ad-hoc basis, in relaxation of the eligibility criterion prescribed in the relevant Recruitment Rules, has been approved by the ACC.

Ms. S. Kutty appointed A. S., U. P. S. C.

Ms. Sanjeevanee Kutty, IAS (MH, 1983) has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Union Public Service Commission. The position is equivalent to the rank of Joint Secretary. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. Dillip Kumar Samantaray, IAS (MP, 1982) was appointed as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.

Ms. Smita Nagaraj appointed J. S., Defence

Ms. Smita Nagaraj, IAS (TN, 1984) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence. The post has fallen vacant on appointment of Mr. Chaman Kumar, IAS (GJ, 1978), the earlier incumbent to the post, as Additional Secretary & FA in the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture.

Mr. Deepak Trivedi appointed Principal Commissioner, DDA

Mr. Deepak Trivedi, IAS (UP, 1985) has been appointed as Principal Commissioner in the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Ministry of Urban Development. The post was created in the month of June, 2008.

Mr. P. H. Kurian appointed Controller General, PDTM

Mr. P. H. Kurian, IAS (KL, 1986) has been appointed Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM). The position is equivalent to the rank of Joint secretary and based at Mumbai under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce.

Mr. V. S. Sampath appointed Power Secretary

Mr. V. S. Sampath, IAS (AP, 1973), Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has been appointed as the next Secretary, Ministry of Power. Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973), the present Secretary, Ministry of Power is superannuating on the last day of year 2008.

Mr. Bijoy Chatterjee appointed Secretary, Chemicals & Petro Chemicals

Mr. Bijoy Chatterjee, IAS (WB, 1973) has been appointed as the next Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. The present Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals is being shifted to succeed Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973) as next Power Secretary.

Mr. A. K. Seth appointed Secretary, (PG & Coordination)

Mr. Ajit Kumar Seth, IAS (UP, 1974) has been appointed as the next Secretary, (PG & Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat. Ms. Renuka Viswanathan, IAS (KN, 1971), Secretary (PG & Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat will superannuate on 31st December, 2008.

Mr. P. J. Thomas appointed Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs

Mr. P. J. Thomas, IAS (KL, 1973), Chief Secretary of Kerala has been appointed next Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs. The present Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Ms. Rekha Bhargava, IAS (MP, 1973) is superannuating on 31st December, 2008.

Mr. Madhukar Gupta not to be shifted

Contrary to all the speculations and rumours about the shifting of present Home Secretary, Mr. Madhukar Gupta, IAS (UL, 1971), prior to completion of his tenure in March, 2009 in the wake of Mumbai terror attacks, he is likely to remain intact and continue with his current position, sources said.

Mr. V. S. Sampath to become next Power Secretary?

Mr. V. S. Sampath, IAS (AP, 1973), Secretray in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers is belived to have emerged as the new and most probable contender to become next Secretary, Ministry of Power, sources informed. Several names did made rounds for this post. Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973), the present Secretary, Ministry of Power is superannuating on the last day of year 2008.

Ms. Sushama Nath may be shifted to Cabinet Secretariat

Ms. Sushama Nath, IAS (MP, 1974), Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance may be shifted to the Cabinet Secretariat. She is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as the next Secretary, (PG & Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat. Ms. Renuka Viswanathan, IAS (KN, 1971), Secretary (PG & Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat will superannuate on 31st December, 2008.

Who will be appointed Deputy Governor, RBI?

Following the retirement of Mr. V. Leeladhar from the post of Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in this month, Ms. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor of RBI is looking after the responsibility held by earlier by Mr. Leeladhar as an additional charge. The hunt to find a suitable candidate to fill up the post vacated by Mr. Leeladhar is on and is likely to be finalized by the end of this month. According to sources, Mr. T. S. Narayanasami, Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of India, Mr. M. V. Nair, Chairman and Managing Director of Union Bank of India, Dr. K. C. Chakrabarty, Chairman and Managing Director of Punjab National Bank and Mr. Mr. Yogesh Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of IDBI Bank are the conteders to be appointed as Deputy Governor, RBI with Mr. Narayanasami having edge over the rest three.

Mr. V. S. Meragani may join MHA

One post of Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs held earlier by Ms. Aindri Anuraj, Indian Postal Service (1998) is lying vacant on completion of her central deputation tenure in July, 2008. According to sources, the name of Mr. Venkata Satyanarayana Meragani, IAS (AP, 1993) is almost final for appointment on this post.

Mr. V. Umashankar may become Director in Higher Education

It is tipped that Mr. V. Umashankar, IAS (HY, 1993) is in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development. The post held earlier by Mr. S. K. Sharma, Indian Railway Traffic Service (1991) is lying vacant on completion of his central deputation tenure in July, 2008.

Mr. S. K. Panda may be appointed J. S., AYUSH

Mr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS (MT, 1980) is in consideration for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, sources said. Mr. Verghese Samuel, IAS (JK, 1976), the earlier incumbent to the post, went back to his parent cadre of Jammu and Kashmir, prematurely. Prior to this, Mr. Panda’s name came for the post of Joint secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs as well.

Mr. Rakesh Saini may be appointed ED, Tea Board

The post of Executive Director, Tea Board is lying vacant following the completion of tenure of Mr. Chandrajit Saikia, IRPS (1989), the earlier incumbent. According to sources, the name of Mr. Rakesh Saini, IDSE (1987) has been finalised for appointment as new ED, Tea Board.

Mr. Shiv Kumar may be appointed Director, NDMA

It is tipped that Mr. Shiv Kumar, IDSE (1986) may be appointed as Director in the National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Ms. Uma Nanduri may become Director, Defence

Ms. Uma Nanduri, IFS (OR, 1993) is said to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Defence. The post held earlier by Mr. Narendra Kumar, Indian Ordnance Factory Service (1984), is lying vacant since the completion of his tenure in September, 2008.

Mr. Apurva Chandra to become J. S. (Exploration), Petroleum & Natural Gas soon

The name of Mr. Apurva Chandra, IAS (MH, 1988), Resident Commissioner, Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi has been cleared by the PMO for appointment as Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and formal order is expected soon, sources informed. The post is lying vacant since the completion of tenure of Mr. A. K. Jain, IAS (MP, 1986), the earlier incumbent, on 29th June, 2008

Mr. V. S. Meragani may join GOI

It is tipped that Mr. Venkata Satyanarayana Meragani, IAS (AP, 1993) is in consideration for appointment as Director in some Department in the Government of India. The name of Mr. Meragani may be finalised for this assignment and he soon may join Government of India on deputation.

Appointment of Director in Higher Education

One post of Director in the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Human Resources Development held earlier by Mr. S. K. Sharma, , Indian Railway Traffic Service (1991) is lying vacant on completion of his central deputation tenure in July, 2008. Who will be appointed on this vacant post?

Mr. L. K. Jha may be appointed J. S., Home

Mr. Lokesh Dutt Jha, IAS (JK, 1986) may be appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs on the post held earlier by Mr. Dinesh Singh, IAS (UP, 1982). Mr. Singh repatriated back prematurely to his parent cadre in October, 2008.

Mr. P. H. Kurian to join Ministry of Commerce?

According to sources, the name of Mr. P. H. Kurian, IAS (KL, 1986) is almost final for appointment as Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. The position is equivalent to the rank of Joint secretary and based at Mumbai under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce.

Ms. S. Kutty to be A. S., U. P. S. C. soon?

It is tipped that Ms. Sanjeevanee Kutty, IAS (MH, 1983) may soon be appointed as Additional Secretary in the Union Public Service Commission. The position is equivalent to the rank of Joint Secretary. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. Dillip Kumar Samantaray, IAS (MP, 1982) was appointed as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.

Ms. Smita Nagaraj may be appointed J. S., Defence

Ms. Smita Nagaraj, IAS (TN, 1984) may be appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence soon. The post has fallen vacant on appointment of Mr. Chaman Kumar, IAS (GJ, 1978), the earlier incumbent to the post, as Additional Secretary & FA in the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture.

Mr. K. K. Saharawat may become Director, UPSC

Mr. Kuldeep Kumar Saharawat, Indian Telecom Service (1999) may be appointed as Director in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Mr. S. S. Gupta may succeed Mr. K. S. Mallick

The name of Mr. Shiv Shankar Gupta, IAS (AM, 1982), Principal Resident Commissioner of Meghalaya House is believed to be in consideration for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Mr. K. S. Mallick, CSS, Joint Secretary, Commission for Economically Backward Classes in the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment will superannuate on 31st December, 2008 and Mr. Gupta may be appointed as successor to Mr. Mallick.

Mr. Rajeev Sharma to become Director (Finance), PFC?

Mr. Rajeev Sharma, Executive Director in the Power Finance Corporation Ltd. may be appointed as Director (Finance), Power Finance Corporation Ltd.

Ms. K. S. Rao to be next Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs?

The name Ms. Kanuru Sujatha Rao, IAS (AP, 1974), Special Secretary & DG, National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is doing rounds for appointment as next Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs. The present Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Ms. Rekha Bhargava, IAS (MP, 1973) is superannuating on 31st December, 2008.

Mr. K. N. Srivastava to be elevated as A. S. soon

Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation may soon be given in-situ promotion as Additional Secretary there. According to sources, the file has been cleared by the PMO and formal order of his elevation is expected very soon.

Mr. V. N. Gaur to be elevated as A. S. soon

Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs may soon be given in-situ promotion as Additional Secretary there. According to sources, the file has been cleared by the PMO and formal order of his elevation is expected very soon.

Mr. Puneet Kansal may be appointed Director (Finance), NACO

Mr. Puneet Kansal, IAS (SK, 1996) is in consideration for appointment as Director (Finance) in the National Aids Control Organisation (NACO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, sources informed. The post was held earlier by Mr. Suresh Kumar Sepuri, IAS (WB, 1988), who was elevated and appointed on the newly created post of Advisor, National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs in the rank of Joint Secretary.

Mr. V. Umashankar may join GOI

It is tipped that Mr. V. Umashankar, IAS (HY, 1993) is in consideration for appointment as Director in some Department in the Government of India. The name of Mr. Umashankar may be finalised for this assignment and he soon may join Government of India on deputation.

Appointment of Director in MHA

One post of Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs held earlier by Ms. Aindri Anuraj, Indian Postal Service (1998) is lying vacant on completion of her central deputation tenure in July, 2008. Who will be appointed on this vacant post?

Appointment of Director in the Planning Commission

One post of Director in the Planning Commission is lying vacant following the appointment of Mr. Rupinder Singh, IAS (MH, 1996), the earlier incumbent to the post as Private Secretary to the Minister of State for Steel, Mr. Jitin Prasada in July, 2008. Who will be appointed on this post?

Mr. Sudhir Bhargava may be appointed J. S., Fertilizers

Mr. Sudhir Bhargava, IAS (RJ, 1979) is tipped to be in consideration for his next assignment in the Central Government on deputation as Joint Secretary in the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. V. Chhiber, IAS (MT, 1978) was elevated and appointed Additional Secretary and FA in the Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways.

Mr. R. K. Singh may go to Canada

Following the joining of Dr. Syed Naseem Ahmad Zaidi, IAS (UP, 1976) as Director-General, Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the post of India’s Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Montreal, Canada held earlier by him has fallen vacant. There are two IAS officers of Kerala cadre alongwith Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (MT, 1985), Joint Secretary, Civil Aviation, who are tipped to be in the race for the post. Dr. Zaidi, prior to joining ICAO in November, 2005, was Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and if the tradition persists and prior experience of working in the Civil Aviation Ministry is considered for appointment of next India’s Representative to ICAO, Mr. Singh, whose tenure has been extended twice upto 31st January, 2009 as Joint Secretary, Civil Aviation is the natural contender for the post.

Mr. P. N. Prasad may be appointed Director, Science & Technology

Mr. Prithwi Nath Prasad, IFS (MT, 1985) may be appointed as Director in the Department of Science & Technology.

Mr. Rahul Khullar may become next Power Secretary

Mr. Rahul Khullar, IAS (UT, 1975), Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce is said to be the most probable contender to become next Secretary, Ministry of Power. Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973), Secretary, Ministry of Power is superannuating on the last day of year 2008. The name of Mr. Ashok Kumar Nigam, IAS (UT, 1974), Vice Chairman of Delhi Development Authority, Mr. Ajay Shanker, IAS (UP, 1973), Secretary in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Mr. U. N. Panjiyar, IAS (BH, 1973), Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources too is doing rounds as probables for this post.

Five officers of 1989 batch may be elevated soon

Five IAS officers of 1989 batch who have been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India may be elevated soon to fill up some of the important posts in the level of Joint Secretary lying vacant. Mr. Govind Mohan, IAS (SK, 1989), Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance may be appointed on the post of Joint Secretary, Economic Affairs held earlier by Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978) who has become Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Rural Development. Mr. Maninder Singh, IAS (AM, 1989), Director in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas may soon be shifted to some other important assignment under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, sources informed. Mr. Singh, who is believed to have lost to some other officer in the race for the post of Joint Secretary (Exploration), may be appointed as Executive Director, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) or else shifted to the Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board. Mr. Amitabh Jain, IAS (CG, 1989), Joint Director in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFIT), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry may be appointed on the newly created post of Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce. Mr. Devesh Chaturvedi, IAS (UP, 1989), Director in the Ministry of Tourism may become next Additional D. G., Tourism in the office of D. G. Tourism, Ministry of Tourism. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. Sanjay Kothari, IAS (HY, 1978) has been appointed on the newly created post of Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism following his empanelment for holding the post of Additional Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India, few months back. Mr. Pravir Krishna, IAS (MP, 1987), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare will complete his central deputation tenure on 15th February, 2009. It is tipped that the name of Mr. Amit Mohan Prasad, IAS (UP, 1989), Director in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare may be considered to succeed Mr. Krishna as next Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Who will become the next Chief of RAW?

The bosses of two of the most high profile intelligence agencies of India; Indian Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) are retiring soon. Mr. Rajiv Mathur, IPS (UP, 1972), Special Director, IB will succeed Mr. P. C. Haldar, IPS (BH, 1970), who is retiring on 31st December, 2008, as the next Director of the Indian Intelligence Bureau. But the appointment of successor to Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi, IPS (MP, 1970), Secretary, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), who is retiring on 21st January, 2009, is not yet finalised.

Who will become Secretary, Economic Advisory Council to the PM?

Dr. Alok Sheel, IAS (KL, 1982) who was serving as Secretary, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister was shifted as Joint Secretary to the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. Who will be appointed as the Secretary, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister? The buzz is that Mr. Anup K. Pujari, IAS (KN, 1980) who was appointed on this post is not joining.

Mr. Praveen Singh to become next CVO, NHPC?

Mr. Praveen Singh, IPS (UP, 1982), at present, serving as IGP in his parent cadre may be appointed next Chief Vigilance Officer of National Hydro-Electric Power Corporation (NHPC) in the Ministry of Power.

Mr. Puneet Kansal may join GOI
It is tipped that Mr. Puneet Kansal, IAS (SK, 1996) is in consideration for…


Mr. D. L. Rawal may become next CMD, Dena Bank

Mr. D. L. Rawal, Executive Director of Canara Bank may be appointed as the next Chairman and Managing Director of Dena Bank.

Mr. Rakesh Saini may be appointed ED, Tea Board

The post of Executive Director, Tea Board is lying vacant following the completion of tenure of Mr. Chandrajit Saikia, IRPS (1989), the earlier incumbent. According to sources, the name of Mr. Rakesh Saini, IDSE (1987) has been finalised for appointment as new ED, Tea Board.

Appointment of Regional Director, SSC
The post of Regional Director, Staff Selection Board at Guwahati is lying vacant. Who will be appointed on this post?

Appointment of Director (Finance), NACO

One post of Director (Finance) in the National Aids Control Organisation (NACO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is lying vacant. The post was held earlier by Mr. Suresh Kumar Sepuri, IAS (WB, 1988), who was elevated and appointed on the newly created post of Advisor, National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs in the rank of Joint Secretary.

Empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch

The file of fifty IAS officers of 1989 batch, recommended by CSB for empanelment in the rank of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Central Government, has been cleared by the PMO and the notification is likely to be issued soon, sources said. The officers whose names have been recommended are;

Maninder Singh (AM),
Sameer Kumar Khare (AM),
Rebecca Vanessa Suchiang (AM),
Amritlal Meena (BH),
Sunil Barthwal (BH),
Amitabh Jain (CG),
K. Shrinivas (GJ),
K. S. Murthy (HP),
Vivek Joshi (HY),
Rajeev Sharma (HY),
Arun Kumar (HY),
Atal Dulloo (JK),
Umang Narula (JK),
R. K. Singh (KL),
Manoj Joshi (KL),
E. K. Majhi (KL),
Jawaid Akhtar (KN),
Nand Kumar (MH),
Iqbal Singh Chahal (MH),
Dr. P. K. Vyas (MH),
Jainarayan Kansotiya (MP),
Mohd. Suleman (MP),
T. Dharma Rao (MP),
Rajeev Ranjan (MP),
Lok Ranjan (MT),
Dr. Mona Sharma (OR),
V. Srinivas (RJ),
Govind Mohan (SK),
S. Krishnan (TN),
K. Rajaram (TN),
Harmander Singh (TN),
Shiv Das Meena (TN),
Anita Praveen (TN),
Md. Nasimuddin (TN),
S. K. Prabakar (TN),
Aradhana Shukla (UP),
D. Chaturvedi (UP),
Manoj Singh (UP),
Prashant Trivedi (UP),
S. P. Goyal (UP),
A. M. Prasad (UP),
Monika Sehgal Garg (UP),
Suresh Chandra (UP),
G. Narendra Kumar (UT),
Dharmendra (UT),
Anil Verma (WB),
Chandan Sinha (WB),
S. Kishore (WB),
R. Karikal Valaven (AP) and
Pabar Kumar Borthakur(AM).

Who will succeed Ms. Renuka Viswanathan?

Ms. Renuka Viswanathan, IAS (KN, 1971), Secretary (PG & Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat will superannuate on 31st December, 2008. Who will be appointed as the next Secretary, (PG & Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat?

Mr. Ashok Lavasa may succeed Mr. Jitesh Khosla

Mr. Jitesh Khosla, IAS (AM, 1979), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs will complete his central deputation tenure on 20th January, 2009. According to sources, Mr. Ashok Lavasa, IAS (HY, 1980) may be appointed as the next Joint Secretary, Corporate Affairs in place of Mr. Khosla.

Ms. S. Kutty to be A. S., U. P. S. C.?

It is tipped that Ms. Sanjeevanee Kutty, IAS (MH, 1983) may soon be appointed as Additional Secretary in the Union Public Service Commission. The position is equivalent to the rank of Joint Secretary. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. Dillip Kumar Samantaray, IAS (MP, 1982) was appointed as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.

Appointment of Director, Ministry of IT

A new post of Director was created in the Ministry of Information & Technology in the month of April, 2008. Who will be appointed on this newly created post? According to sources, an officer for appointment on this post is yet to be finalised.

Mr. Ramesh Tiwari may join GOI

It is tipped that Mr. Ramesh Tiwari, IAS (UT, 1999) is in consideration for appointment as Director in some Department in the Government of India. The name of Tiwari may be finalised for this assignment and he soon may join Government of India on deputation.

Appointment of Minister (Economic) in the High Commission of India, UK

For appointment as Minister (Economic) in the High Commission of India at United Kingdom under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the name of an IAS officer of 1981 batch is said to be in consideration. The position has fallen vacant following the completion of tenure of Mr. S. Jagadeesan (GJ, 1980), the earlier incumbent on 24th November, 2008.

Ms. Uma Nanduri may become Director, Defence

Ms. Uma Nanduri, IFS (OR, 1993) is said to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Defence. The post held earlier by Mr. Narendra Kumar, Indian Ordnance Factory Service (1984), is lying vacant since the completion of his tenure in September, 2008.

Mr. Shiv Kumar may be appointed Director, NDMA

It is tipped that Mr. Shiv Kumar, IDSE (1986) may be appointed as Director in the National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Position vacant

One post of Director in the Department of Rural Development, held earlier by Ms. Ranjana Gupta, IFS (AM, 1986), is lying vacant following her being shifted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests in the month of July, 2008. Who will be appointed on this post?

Ms. K. S. Rao to be next Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs?

The name Ms. Kanuru Sujatha Rao, IAS (AP, 1974), Special Secretary & DG, National Aids Control Organisation (NACO) in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is doing rounds for appointment as next Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs. The present Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Ms. Rekha Bhargava, IAS (MP, 1973) is superannuating on 31st December, 2008.

Ms. Loretta Mary Vas may be shifted

Following the appointment Ms. Sindhushree Khullar, IAS (UT, 1975) as Secretary, Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the post of Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, held earlier by her fell vacant. According to sources, Ms. Loretta Mary Vas, IAS (UP, 1977), Additional Secretary (Budget) in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance may be shifted to the post held earlier by Ms. Khullar in the Department of Economic Affairs and formal order of the same is expected in the next week.

Mr. Raghav Chandra to become J. S., Commerce?

The name of Mr. Raghav Chandra, IAS (MP, 1982) is almost final to succeed Mr. Jayant Dasgupta, IAS (BH, 1981) as next Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry and the file of his appointment has been cleared by the competent authorities, sources informed. Mr. Dasgupta will complete his central deputation tenure on 18th January, 2009.

Mr. Praveen Kumar to become Member Mechanical, Indian Railways?

Mr. Praveen Kumar, IRSME, General Manager of South Western Railway may be appointed as next Member Mechanical in the Railway Board, Indian Railways.

Appointment of Director in the Planning Commission

One post of Director in the Planning Commission is lying vacant following the appointment of Mr. Rupinder Singh, IAS (MH, 1996), the earlier incumbent to the post as Private Secretary to the Minister of State for Steel, Mr. Jitin Prasada in July, 2008. Who will be appointed on this post?

Ms. Smita Nagaraj may be appointed J. S., Defence

Ms. Smita Nagaraj, IAS (TN, 1984) may be appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence. The post has fallen vacant on appointment of Mr. Chaman Kumar, IAS 9GJ, 1978), the earlier incumbent to the post, as Additional Secretary & FA in the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture.

Mr. K. K. Saharawat may become Director, UPSC

Mr. Kuldeep Kumar Saharawat, Indian Telecom Service (1999) may be appointed as Director in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Ms. Sudha Krishnan to be empanelled as J. S. in GOI?

According to sources, out of five Indian Audit and Accounts Service officers of 1983 batch reviewed, the name of Ms. Sudha Krishnan, IA&AS (1983) has been recommended by the CSB for empanelment for holding the post of Joint secretary or equivalent in the Government of India.

Ms. Veena Prasad to be empanelled as J. S. in GOI?

According to sources, Ms. Veena Prasad, IDAS (1982) has been recommended by the CSB for empanelment for holding the post of Joint secretary or equivalent in the Government of India.

“Indian Memsahib”, A Novel by Dr. Suchita Malik released

The first novel by Dr. Suchita Malik, “Indian Memsahib: The untold Story of a Bureaucrat’s Wife” was released at India Islamic Cultural Centre in New Delhi by Mr. Tejendra Khanna, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on 16th December, 2008. Dr. Malik who is wife of an IAS officer teaches English language and literature in the Government College for Men, Chandigarh. The unique novel written by a Memsahib herself and published by Rupa & Co. makes it an interesting and must read for everyone.

Who will be the next Secretary, Power?

Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973), Secretary, Ministry of Power is superannuating on the last day of year 2008. Who will be appointed as successor to Mr. Razdan on this post? The name of four IAS officers Mr. Rahul Khullar, IAS (UT, 1975), Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Mr. Ashok Kumar Nigam, IAS (UT, 1974), Vice Chairman of Delhi Development Authority, Mr. Ajay Shanker, IAS (UP, 1973), Secretary in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Mr. U. N. Panjiyar, IAS (BH, 1973), Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources is doing rounds as probable candidates for appointment as next Secretary, Power. Mr. Shanker and Mr. Panjiyar have served as Additional Secretary and Special Secretary in the Ministry of Power in the past.

Mr. Sudhir Bhargava may be appointed J. S., Fertilizers

Mr. Sudhir Bhargava, IAS (RJ, 1979) is tipped to be in consideration for his next assignment in the Central Government on deputation as Joint Secretary in the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. V. Chhiber, IAS (MT, 1978) was elevated and appointed Additional Secretary and FA in the Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways.

Mr. D. L. Rawal may become next CMD, Dena Bank

Mr. D. L. Rawal, Executive Director of Canara Bank may be appointed as the next Chairman and Managing Director of Dena Bank.

Mr. A. Purkayastha may be appointed J. S., Agriculture & Cooperation

Mr. Atanu Purkayastha, IAS (WB, 1983) may be appointed as Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation in the Ministry of Agriculture. Mr. Gokul Chandra Pati, IAS (OR, 1978), the earlier incumbent to the post, was elevated as Additional Secretary there.

CSS officers to be empanelled as J. S.

The name of two CSS officers has been recommended by the CSB for empanelment to hold the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent, sources informed. The two officers whose name is said to have been recommended for empanelment are; Badre Alam Khan and G. N. Sreekumaran.

Mr. Rakesh Saini may be appointed ED, Tea Board

The post of Executive Director, Tea Board is lying vacant following the completion of tenure of Mr. Chandrajit Saikia, IRPS (1989), the earlier incumbent. According to sources, the name of Mr. Rakesh Saini, IDSE (1987) has been finalised for appointment as new ED, Tea Board.

Appointment of Regional Director, SSC

The post of Regional Director, Staff Selection Board at Guwahati is lying vacant. Who will be appointed on this post?

Mr. Shiv Kumar may be appointed Director, NDMA

It is tipped that Mr. Shiv Kumar, IDSE (1986) may be appointed as Director in the National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mr. S. Shyam to join Rural Development?

Mr. Sudhir Shyam, Indian Economic Service (1999) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Rural Development. The post held earlier by Ms. Ranjana Gupta, IFS (AM, 1986), is lying vacant following her being shifted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests in the month of July, 2008.

Additional charge given to CCITs

Three Chief Commissioners of Income Tax has been given additional charges. Mr. Karan Singh, CCIT-IV, Chennai has been given the additional charge of CCIT-I, Mr. P. P. Srivastava, CCIT-II, Chennai has been given the additional charge of CCIT-V, Chennai and Mr. K. K. Tripathi, CCIT, Trichy the additional charge of CCIT, Madurai.

Who will become the next Home Secretary?

Who will succeed Mr. Madhukar Gupta, IAS (UL, 1971) as the next Home Secretary? There few names doing rounds to be appointed as the next Secretary, Home and it may happen that amongst these important officers, tipped as contenders for this post, Mr. T. Nanda Kumar, IAS (JH, 1972), Secretary in the Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture may emerge as dark horse and become next Home Secretary.

Mr. R. K. Singh may go to Canada

Following the joining of Dr. Syed Naseem Ahmad Zaidi, IAS (UP, 1976) as Director-General, Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the post of India’s Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Montreal, Canada held earlier by him has fallen vacant. There are two IAS officers of Kerala cadre alongwith Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (MT, 1985), Joint Secretary, Civil Aviation, who are tipped to be in the race for the post. Dr. Zaidi, prior to joining ICAO in November, 2005, was Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation and if the tradition persists and prior experience of working in the Civil Aviation Ministry is considered for appointment of next India’s Representative to ICAO, Mr. Singh, whose tenure has been extended twice upto 31st January, 2009 as Joint Secretary, Civil Aviation is the natural contender for the post.

Mr. Raghav Chandra may become J. S., Commerce

Mr. Jayant Dasgupta, IAS (BH, 1981), Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry will complete his central deputation tenure on 18th January, 2009. According to sources, the name of Mr. Raghav Chandra, IAS (MP, 1982) is in consideration to succeed Mr. Chandra as the next Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce.

Mr. S. S. Gupta may succeed Mr. K. S. Mallick

The name of Mr. Shiv Shankar Gupta, IAS (AM, 1982), Principal Resident Commissioner of Meghalaya House is believed to be in consideration for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Mr. K. S. Mallick, CSS, Joint Secretary, Commission for Economically Backward Classes in the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment will superannuate on 31st December, 2008 and Mr. Gupta may be appointed as successor to Mr. Mallick.

Mr. Rajeev Sharma to become Director (Finance), PFC?


Mr. Rajeev Sharma, Executive Director in the Power Finance Corporation Ltd. may be appointed as Director (Finance), Power Finance Corporation Ltd.

Appointment of GM, FCI

Who will be appointed as GM, Food Corporation of India (FCI) at Hyderabad, Department of Food and Public Distribution? The earlier incumbent to the post, Dr. Ravi Kota, IAS (AM, 1993) was shifted to the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution as Director in the month of June, 2008.

Mr. G. S. Hira may be appointed Director, Agriculture & Cooperation

Mr. Guninder Singh Hira, Indian Railway Accounts Service (1990) may be appointed as Director in the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation. The post is lying vacant following the completion of central deputation tenure of Mr. P. K. Sharma, IFS (1986), who was serving on this post in September, 2008.

Ms. Renu Amitabh not join Economic Affairs

The recommendation of CSB to appoint Ms. Renu Amitabh, IRS (IT, 1991) as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance in place of Mr. Sanjay Kumar, IAS (NL, 1992) has been cancelled.

Mr. Ajay Malhotra appointed Ambassador to Kuwait


Mr. Ajay Malhotra, at present, serving as DPR/Ambassador in the Permanent Mission of India at New York has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Kuwait.

Mr. A. K. Singh likely to become Director (Tariff), DERC

Mr. Anil Kumar Singh, Commissioner of Income Tax, Surat is likely to be appointed as Director (Tariff) in Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC).

Posting of IAS officers of 1989 batch as J. S. in GOI

The CSB had recommended fifty IAS officers of 1989 batch for empanelment in the rank of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Central Government. According to sources, the posting of these officers as Joint Secretary in the Government of India is not expected before the mid of February, 2009.

The Department of Commerce had created two new positions of Joint…

The Department of Commerce had created two new positions of Joint Secretary in the month of June, 2008. For appointment on one of the newly created post the name of two IAS officers Mr. Ashok Lavasa, IAS (HY, 1980) and Mr. Raghav Chandra, IAS (MP, 1982) is believed to be in consideration.

Mr. P. D. Vaghela appointed Chairman, Kandla Port Trust

Finally Mr. P. D. Vaghela, IAS (GJ, 1986) has been appointed as Chairman of Kandla Port Trust under the Department of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways.

Mr. Alok Sinha-II may be appointed J. S., Commerce

Mr. Alok Sinha-II, IAS (UP, 1986) is said to be frontrunner for the post of Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce. Few other officers including one IAS officer of 1988 batch are in consideration for this newly created post.

Mr. R. K. Tandon may be appointed MD, IRCTC

The name of Mr. R. K. Tandon, IRTS is almost final for appointment as Managing Director of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), sources said.

Mr. Dilip Kumar Pandey appointed J. S., Home

Mr. Dilip Kumar Pandey, CSS (1977) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs in place of Ms. P. V. G. Kutty, CSS, who superannuated on the last day of November, 2008.

Mr. D. P. Singh appointed J. S., Earth Sciences

Mr. Devinder Pal Singh, IAS (UP, 1980), Secretary, National Commission for Safai Karmacharis, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The position was held earlier by Mr. Prakash Kumar, an IAS officer of 1985 batch from UT cadre, who took voluntary retirement.

Mr. S. Shyam to join Rural Development?

Mr. Sudhir Shyam, Indian Economic Service (1999) is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as Director in the Department of Rural Development. The post held earlier by Ms. Ranjana Gupta, IFS (AM, 1986), is lying vacant following her being shifted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests in the month of July, 2008.

Mr. Shiv Kumar may be appointed Director, NDMA

It is tipped that Mr. Shiv Kumar, IDSE (1986) may be appointed as Director in the National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Appointment of GM, FCI

Who will be appointed as GM, Food Corporation of India (FCI) at Hyderabad, Department of Food and Public Distribution? The earlier incumbent to the post, Dr. Ravi Kota, IAS (AM, 1993) was shifted to the Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution as Director in the month of June, 2008.

Mr. P. H. Kurian to join Ministry of Commerce?

According to sources, the name of Mr. P. H. Kurian, IAS (KL, 1986) is almost final for appointment as Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. The position is equivalent to the rank of Joint secretary and based at Mumbai under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce.

Ms. Deepak Sandhu appointed Media Advisor to PM

Ms. Deepak Sandhu, IIS (1971), Principal Information Officer to the Union Government has been appointed as Media Advisor to the Prime Minister. The post was vacant for almost four months after the earlier media advisor to the PM, Dr. Sanjay Baru moved to Singapore to take his academic assignment there. Ms. Sandhu, who was the third woman officer to become the PIO, had served on several key posts like DG, News, AIR and DD and Director, Film Festival in the past.

Mr. K. N. Srivastava to be elevated as A. S.?

Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation may soon be given in-situ promotion as Additional Secretary there. According to sources, the formal order of his elevation is expected very soon.

Mr. V. N. Gaur to be elevated as A. S.?

Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs may soon be given in-situ promotion as Additional Secretary there. According to sources, the formal order of his elevation is expected very soon.

Mr. A. Purkayastha may be appointed J. S., Agriculture & Cooperation

Mr. Atanu Purkayastha, IAS (WB, 1983) may be appointed as Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation in the Ministry of Agriculture. Mr. Gokul Chandra Pati, IAS (OR, 1978), the earlier incumbent to the post, was elevated as Additional Secretary there.


Mr. Praveen Singh may join GOI

The name of Mr. Praveen Singh, IPS (UP, 1982), at present, serving as IGP in his parent cadre is doing rounds for appointment as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of some PSU in Government of India, sources said.

Appointment of J. S., Home

Who will be appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs on the post held earlier by Mr. Dinesh Singh, IAS (UP, 1982)? Mr. Singh repatriated back prematurely to his parent cadre in the month of October, 2008.

Who will be appointed as MD, IRCTC?

Who will be appointed as Managing Director of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)? The appointment on this post is being expected for quite some time now.

Position vacant

One post of Director in the Department of Rural Development, held earlier by Ms. Ranjana Gupta, IFS (AM, 1986), is lying vacant following her being shifted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests in the month of July, 2008. Who will be appointed on this post?

Piush Srivastava appointed Asstt. DG, CEIB

Piush Srivastava, Indian Economic Service (1993) has been appointed as Assistant Director General, Central Economic Intelligence Bureau in the Department of Revenue. The post is equivalent to the rank of Director.

Mr. G. K. Pillai may become the next Home Secretary

Following the series of mishappenings in the country and consequent changes in the Union Cabinet, it is being speculated that the present Home Secretary, Mr. Madhukar Gupta, IAS (UL, 1971) may have to go in order to make way for a new Home Secretary even before completion his tenure. According to sources, amongst the few names to succeed Mr. Gupta as new Home Secretary, Mr. Gopal Krishna Pillai, IAS (KL, 1972), Secretary, Department of Commerce in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is tipped as the most probable contender.

Ms. Smita Nagaraj may be appointed J. S., Defence

Ms. Smita Nagaraj, IAS (TN, 1984) may be appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence. The post has fallen vacant on appointment of Mr. Chaman Kumar, IAS 9GJ, 1978), the earlier incumbent to the post, as Additional Secretary & FA in the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture.

Mr. Upendra Tripathy to be J. S., Minority Affairs?

The name of Mr. Upendra Tripathy, IAS (KN, 1980) is almost final for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The post was held earlier by Mr. Pradeep Sen, IAS (RJ, 1982) and was vacated by him in the month of May, 2008.

Mr. V. K. Joshi gets additional charge of DG, CISF

Mr. V. K. Joshi, IPS (BH, 1971), Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been given the additional charge of the post of Director General of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Mr. Manoj Kumar to be empanelled as J. S. in GOI?

According to sources, Mr. Manoj Kumar, IAS (HP, 1988) has been recommended by the CSB for empanelment for holding the post of Joint secretary or equivalent in the Government of India.

Mr. R. K. Singh gets further extension

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (MT, 1985), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, whose extended tenure was till 19th November, 2008 has been given further extension upto 31st January, 2009.

Mr. A. Purkayastha may join GOI

It is tipped that Mr. Atanu Purkayastha, IAS (WB, 1983) may soon be appointed as Joint Secretary in some Ministry in the Central Government.

Who will be appointed Representative, ICAO?

Dr. Syed Naseem Ahmad Zaidi, IAS (UP, 1976), who was posted as India’s Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) at Montreal, Canada has been appointed as new Director-General, Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Who will be appointed as India’s new Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)?

Appointment of J. S., Agriculture & Cooperation

Who will be appointed as Joint Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation in the Ministry of Agriculture? Mr. Gokul Chandra Pati, IAS (OR, 1978), the earlier incumbent to the post, was elevated as Additional Secretary there.

Mr. Ambuj sharma appointed J. S., Heavy Industries

Mr. Ambuj Sharma, IAS (TN, 1983) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises. The post was held earlier by Mr. Arun Singhal, IAS (UP, 1987) who was appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer, Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.

Mr. Rajiv Mathur may become next IB Chief

After many years, an IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre is expected to become the Chief of Indian Intelligence Bureau (IB). It is being speculated that the outgoing Chief of IB, Mr. P. C. Haldar, IPS (BH, 1970), is likely to be succeeded by Mr. Rajiv Mathur, IPS (UP, 1972), on completion of his tenure in the month of December, 2008. At present, Mr. Mathur is serving as Special Director in the IB.

Mr. Raman Srivastava expected to join today

Mr. Raman Srivastava, IPS (KL, 1973), who has been appointed as Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs is expected assume his new assignment from today on 01st December, 2008. Mr. M. L. Kumawat, IPS (AP, 1972) following his appointment as Director General, Border Security Force was given the additional charge of the post of Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs.

Ms. Smita Nagaraj may join Defence

Ms. Smita Nagaraj, IAS (TN, 1984) is tipped to be in consideration for her next assignment in the Ministry of Defence on deputation.

Mr. S. K. Panda may be appointed J. S., AYUSH

Mr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS (MT, 1980) is in consideration for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, sources said. Mr. Verghese Samuel, IAS (JK, 1976), the earlier incumbent to the post, went back to his parent cadre of Jammu and Kashmir, prematurely. Prior to this, Mr. Panda’s name came for the post of Joint secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs as well.

Mr. P. K. Jajoria to be empanelled as J. S. in GOI

According to sources, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Jajoria, IAS (JH, 1984) has been recommended by the CSB for empanelment for holding the post of Joint secretary or equivalent in the Government of India.

Ms. S. Kutty to be A. S., U. P. S. C.?

It is tipped that Ms. Sanjeevanee Kutty, IAS (MH, 1983) may soon be appointed as Additional Secretary in the Union Public Service Commission. The position is equivalent to the rank of Joint Secretary. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. Dillip Kumar Samantaray, IAS (MP, 1982) was appointed as the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.

Mr. Krinwant Sahay appointed Registrar, APTEL

Mr. Krinwant Sahay, Commissioner of Income Tax (ITAT), Bilaspur has been appointed as Registrar in Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL), New Delhi, Ministry of Power on deputation.

Transfer of CCITs/ DGITs

The Department of Revenue has issued transfer orders of following Chief Commissioners/ Director Generals of Income Tax;
Mala Ramakrishnan, CCIT-I, Mumbai has been transferred as DGIT(Inv.), Mumbai, R. K. Singh, DGIT(Inv.), Mumbai as CCIT(c)-II, Mumbai, P. C. Chhotaray, CCIT-IV, Mumbai as CCIT-I, Mumbai and Usha Gupta, CCIT-XI, Delhi as DGIT(L&R), Delhi.

Additional charge for CCITs

The Department of Revenue has given P. K. Dubey, CCIT-I, Delhi the additional charge of CCIT-XI, Delhi, P. C. Chhotaray, CCIT-I, Mumbai the additional charge of CCIT-XI, Mumbai, S. S. P. Singh, CCIT-X, Mumbai the additional charge of CCIT-III, Mumbai and Sri Ram Singh, CCIT-IX, Mumbai the additional charge of CCIT-IV, Mumbai.

Two CITs transferred

The Department of Revenue has transferred Sanjay Kumar, CIT (A)-XIII, Kolkata to the vacant post of CIT (CO), Delhi and Hari Krishan, CIT-II, Agra to the vacant post of CIT-V, Delhi.

Who will be the next Secretary, Power?

Mr. Anil Razdan, IAS (HY, 1973), Secretary, Ministry of Power is superannuating on the last day of year 2008. Who will be appointed as successor to Mr. Razdan on this post? Two IAS officers of 1973 batch Mr. Ajay Shanker, IAS (UP, 1973), Secretary in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Mr. U. N. Panjiyar, IAS (BH, 1973), Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources are being tipped as probable candidates for appointment as next Secretary, Power. Both the officers have served as Additional Secretary and Special Secretary in the Ministry of Power in the past.

Who will succeed Ms. Renuka Viswanathan?

Ms. Renuka Viswanathan, IAS (KN, 1971), Secretary (PG & Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat will superannuate on 31st December, 2008. Who will be appointed as the next Secretary, (PG & Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat?

Ms. S. Kutty may join GOI

It is tipped that Ms. Sanjeevanee Kutty, IAS (MH, 1983) may soon be appointed as Joint Secretary in some Ministry in the Central Government.

Mr. S. S. Dhillon to be empanelled as J. S. in GOI

According to sources, Mr. Sudeep Singh Dhillon, IAS (HY, 1984) has been recommended by the CSB for empanelment for holding the post of Joint secretary or equivalent in the Government of India.

Mr. S. K. Panda may join GOI

Mr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS (MT, 1980) is in consideration for appointment as Joint Secretary in some Ministry in the Government of India, sources said. Prior to this, Mr. Panda’s name came for the post of Joint secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs as well.

Who will succeed Mr. I. B. Karn as J. S., Home?
Mr. I. B. Karn, CSS (1976), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs will superannuate on the last day of December, 2008. Who will be appointed as successor to Mr. Karn?

CSS officers to be empanelled as J. S.

The name of two CSS officers has been recommended by the CSB for empanelment to hold the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent, sources informed. The two officers whose name has been recommended for empanelment are; Badre Alam Khan and G. N. Sreekumaran.

K. Ramachandran appointed Director, HRD

K. Ravi Ramachandran, IRS (IT, 1994) has been appointed as Director in the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Human Resources Development.

J. K. Teotia appointed Additional Director (Forensic Auditing), Corporate Affairs

Jai Kishan Teotia, Indian Cost Accounts Service (1992) has been appointed as Additional Director (Forensic Auditing) in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The post is equivalent to the rank of Director.

Sunita Kejriwal appointed Additional Director (Forensic Auditing), Corporate Affairs

Sunita Kejriwal, IRS (IT, 1993) has been appointed as Additional Director (Forensic Auditing) in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The post is equivalent to the rank of Director.

Mr. U. B. Singh is back to his cadre

Mr. U. B. Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, New Delhi who was working as OSD (V&L) in the Department of Revenue, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has been relived by the board and will report to his parent cadre of CCIT (CCA), Delhi.

Mr. Subrat Roy elevated

Mr. Subrat Roy, Income Tax Officer posted in Orissa region has been elevated in the grade of Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax.

Appointment of J. S. (Exploration), Petroleum & Natural Gas

The appointment of Joint Secretary (Exploration), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas which is news for quite some time, may soon cease to create further rumours and speculation as it is believed that finally the name of Mr. Apurva Chandra, IAS (MH, 1988), Resident Commissioner, Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi has been agreed upon for appointment on this post. When the name of Mr. Chandra did round as one of the officers in the panel for this post, most of the people started believing that the inclusion of his name in the panel will ensure that there will be no further delay as he is considered as a favourite and preferred officer of the people who matter. Prior to this, Mr. Chandra’s name did rounds for the post of Joint Secretary (Refinery), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Mr. Chandra has been previously associated with the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas from November, 1999 to May, 2004, when he served as Private Secretary to the then Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Mr. Ram Naik. If the sources are to be believed, the reason behind the unexpected long delay in filling this post, caused due to scrapping and deferring of panel on several occasions, was because of giving preference to some particular officers by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for this post. Initially, the Ministry tried to get extension in tenure of Mr. A. K. Jain, IAS (MP, 1986), the earlier incumbent, beyond 29th June, 2008, failing in that, it was delayed in the wait for empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch as Joint Secretary in the Government of India in order to elevate and appoint one IAS officer of 1989 batch serving as Director in the Ministry on this post.

Empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch

The unexpected long delay in the empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch to hold the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India is said to have caused lot of disappointment among the hopefuls and has raised many eyebrows. And after the recommendation of forty eight officers (list can be seen in our Archives, 18th November, 2008) only, for empanelment by the CSB, the situation has worsened further as there is lot of frustration among the meritorious left outs. It is rather surprising that there is no adequate representation to the minorities, Scheduled caste, Women, Unrepresented cadres and officers from North East etc. It is also baffling that in spite of PM's directions things are as it is. There appears to be doubt in the minds of concerned officers as meeting of CSB was deferred many times. Was it because there were some forces working on it? What was the need to defer the meeting five times if they had to add only two names though initially list of thirteen officers with their dossiers was already prepared? But ultimately under some pressure only dossiers of officers from unrepresented cadres were sent and not from women, SC, Minority etc? These questions raised by the left out officers may force the authorities to rethink and try solving them. Whatever happens to these questions and allegations, but if its true, then one can say that not only the common people but supposedly the most powerful people, like IAS officers, too are subjected to grievance and discrimination in our system.

Two IAS officers of 1989 batch to be empanelled in the rank equivalent of J. S.

The name of two IAS officers Mr. R. Karikal Valaven, IAS (AP, 1989) and
Mr. Pabar Kumar Borthakur, IAS (AM, 1989) has been recommended by the CSB for empanelment in the rank equivalent to the Joint secretary in the Government of India, sources informed.

Mr. Maninder Singh may get some other assignment soon

Mr. Maninder Singh, IAS (AM, 1989), Director in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, whose name is amongst the officers of 1989 batch who has been recommended for empanelment as Joint Secretary or equivalent at centre may soon be shifted to some other important assignment under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, sources informed. Mr. Singh, who is believed to have lost to some other officer in the race for the post of Joint Secretary (Exploration), may be appointed as Executive Director, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) or else shifted to the Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board.

Mr. T. S. Narayanasami to move to RBI soon?

It is tipped that Mr. T. S. Narayanasami, Chairman and Managing Director, Bank of India may soon be shifted and posted on some important position in the Reserve Bank of India.

Mr. B. Anand to become J. S., AYUSH

Mr. B. Anand, IAS (TN, 1987) has been appointed as Joint secretary in the Department of Ayurveda Yoga and Naturopathy Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Mr. Shiv Basant, IAS (JH, 1976), the earlier incumbent to the post, went back to his parent cadre in the first week of October, 2008 prematurely.

Mr. N. Sandhu appointed Special Director, IB

Mr. Nehchal Sandhu, IPS (BH, 1973) has been appointed as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Ministry of Home Affairs. The position is equivalent to the rank of Secretary.

Mr. Koshy Koshy appointed DG, BPR&D

Mr. Koshy Koshy, IPS (HY, 1973) has been appointed as DG, Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D), Ministry of Home Affairs. The position is equivalent to the rank of Secretary.

Mr. G. L. Sharma appointed DG, NDMA

Mr. G. L. Sharma, IPS (UP, 1972) has been appointed as DG, National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs. The position is equivalent to the rank of Secretary.

Mr. Sunil Krishna appointed DG, NHRC

Mr. Sunil Krishna, IPS (UP, 1973) has been appointed as DG, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Ministry of Home Affairs. The position is equivalent to the rank of Secretary.

Vacant posts of Additional Secretary’s to be filled soon

The vacant positions of Additional Secretary’s in the Government of India are likely to be filled up soon, sources said.

Ms. V. K. Gupta appointed A. S., Women & Child Development

Ms. Vijayalakshmy K. Gupta, IDAS (1974) has been appointed on the newly created post of Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Mr. A. K. Sonik to be CVO, CCI

Mr. Ashwani Kumar Sonik, IRPS (1986) has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Cement Corporation of India (CCI) under the Department of Heavy Industry.

Mr. R. R. P. N. Sahi appointed Commissioner of Security BCAS

Mr. R. R. P. N. Sahi, IPS (BH, 1973) has been appointed as Commissioner of Security, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Ministry of Civil Aviation.

M. V. K. Rao appointed DG, SSB

Mr. M. V. Krishna Rao, IPS (AP, 1974), Additional Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been appointed as the next Director-General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).

Panel for J. S. (E), Petroleum & Natural Gas deferred once again

The panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has been deferred once again. According to sources, the panel had the name of Mr. Apurva Chandra, IAS (MH, 1988), Resident Commissioner, Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi along with other officers. It has happened on two-three occasions earlier as well. The post was held earlier by Mr. A. K. Jain, IAS (MP, 1986) and lying vacant since the completion of his tenure on 29th June, 2008.

Panel for J. S., Commerce deferred once again

A new post of Joint Secretary was created in the Department of Commerce in the month of June, 2008. The panel of officers for appointment on this newly created post has been deferred once again.

Mr. Sridhar Raju to be the next MD, SBI?

Mr. Sridhar Raju, Managing Director of SBI Capital Markets Limited may be selected to succeed Mr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya as the next Managing Director of State Bank of India.

Mr. Rajesh Verma to be next CVO, REC?

It is tipped that Mr. Rajesh Verma, IAS (OR, 1987), Joint Secretary & F A, Ministry of Power may get his next responsibility as Chief Vigilance Officer, Rural Electrifications Limited under the Ministry of Power. Mr. Verma's current tenure as J. S. & FA with Ministry of Power is till 01st April, 2009.

Mr. R. C. Mishra joined Urban Development

Mr. R. C. Mishra, IAS (MT, 1978), who was appointed as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Urban Development has joined his new assignment on 24th November, 2008.

Mr. Vivek Katju appointed Special Secretary, MEA

Mr. Vivek Katju, IFS (1975) has been appointed as Special Secretary in the headquarters in the Ministry of External Affairs.

Mr. D. K. Jain appointed Special Secretary, MEA

Mr. D. K. Jain, IFS (1975) has been appointed as Special Secretary in the headquarters in the Ministry of External Affairs.

Mr. R. B. Mardhekar appointed Special Secretary, MEA

Mr. R. B. Mardhekar, IFS (1975) has been appointed as Special Secretary in the headquarters in the Ministry of External Affairs.

Mr. Raman Srivastava appointed Special Secretary (IS)

Mr. Raman Srivastava, IPS (KL, 1973) has been appointed as next Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs. Mr. M. L. Kumawat, IPS (AP, 1972) following his appointment as Director General, Border Security Force was given the additional charge of the post of Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mr. D. Chaudhary appointed J. S., Chemicals & Fertilizers

Mr. Devendra Chaudhary, IAS (UP, 1981) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals, Chemicals & Fertilizers and will succeed Mr. Gurdial Singh Sandhu, IAS (RJ, 1980), who will complete his extended tenure on 04th December, 2008.

Who will be appointed A. S., Economic Affairs

Who will be appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance? The position held earlier by Ms. Sindhushree Khullar, IAS (UT, 1975) has fallen vacant following her appointment as Secretary, Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Mr. Rajiv Mehrishi, IAS (RJ, 1978), Principal Resident Commissioner, Rajasthan House, Mr. Saurabh Chandra, IAS (UP, 1978) and Mr. Jayant M. Mauskar, IAS (AM, 1977), Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment & Forests are said to be three strong contenders for this coveted post. But, till the Government takes a final call and assign this responsibility to some officer, one can only speculate as Ms. Loretta Mary Vas, IAS (UP, 1977), Additional Secretary (Budget), Economic Affairs too may get the attention of the authorities for this post.

Mr. Deepak Trivedi may be appointed Principal Commissioner, DDA

Mr. Deepak Trivedi, IAS (UP, 1985) may be appointed as Principal Commissioner in the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Ministry of Urban Development. The post was created in the month of June, 2008.

Mr. C. Viswanath to become J. S., Defence?

Mr. Chirravuri Viswanath, IAS (AP, 1981), Resident Commissioner, A. P. Bhawan, New Delhi is tipped to be in consideration for his next assignment in the Central Government on deputation as Joint Secretary, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare in the Ministry of Defence. Earlier, he has worked as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Environment & Forests in Government of India. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. Chaman Kumar, IAS (GJ, 1978) was elevated and appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Agricultural Research & Education, Ministry of Agriculture.

Mr. Sudhir Bhargava may be appointed J. S., Fertilizers

Mr. Sudhir Bhargava, IAS (RJ, 1979) is tipped to be in consideration for his next assignment in the Central Government on deputation as Joint Secretary in the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. V. Chhiber, IAS (MT, 1978) was elevated and appointed Additional Secretary and FA in the Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways.

Mr. B. B. Patnaik to continue with the additional charge of Chairman, CWC

Mr. B. B. Patnaik, Managing Director in Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) will continue to hold the additional charge of Chairman, CWC for a period of three months beyond the 30th day of October, 2008.

Capt. K. S. Nair appointed Director (Bulk Carriers & Tankers), SCI

Capt. K. S. Nair has been appointed as Director (Bulk Carriers & Tankers), Shipping Corporation of India (SCI).

Mr. Rakesh Mahajan appointed Director (Finance & Commercial), HSL

Mr. Rakesh Mahajan has been appointed as Director (Finance & Commercial), Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL).

Mr. Satnam Singh to continue with additional charges

Mr. Satnam Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, Power Finance Corporation (PFC) will continue to hold the additional charge of Director (Projects), PFC and Director (Finance & FO), PFC. The extension to hold the additional charge has been given with effect from 01st November, 2008 to 31st March, 2009 or till the appointment on these posts.

Empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch

The already delayed empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch to hold the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India is said to have caused lot of disappointment among the hopefuls and has raised many eyebrows following the recommendation of forty eight officers (list can be seen in our Archives, 18th November, 2008) only, for empanelment by the CSB, sources said. It is believed that the repercussions due to low percentage of officers clubbed with the factors like women and reserved category officers being neglected, as claimed by the left out officers, may force the authorities to rethink and thus delay the empanelment further.

Mr. Rahul Khullar to move to PMO?

Mr. Rahul Khullar, IAS (UT, 1975), Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce, whose name is doing rounds to succeed Mr. Pulok Chatterji, IAS (UP, 1974) as next Secretary, Prime Minister's Office may not be very interested in this rumoured next assignment of his, sources informed. The soon to be held General Elections and the uncertainty in the outcome of its results may be a factor for discouragement. Mr. Chatterji is slated to assume his next assignment as Executive Director, World Bank from 01st February, 2009 in place of Mr. Dhanendra Kumar, former IAS officer of 1968 batch from Haryana cadre, who is serving on extended tenure. Mr. Chatterji and Mr. Khullar have earlier served in the PMO for about five years at almost same time. Both of them joined as Deputy Secretary, PMO in the end of year 1985, were elevated as Director, PMO on 01st July, 1988, and served till the mid of year 1990.

Next CVO, MMTC

Mr. Bimbadhar Pradhan, IAS (BH, 1987), Joint Secretary in the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development and Mr. Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi, IAS (MP, 1987), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles are tipped to be in the race for the post of next Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation of India (MMTC) Ltd.

Mr. Deepak Trivedi may join GOI

Mr. Deepak Trivedi, IAS (UP, 1985) is tipped to be in consideration for his next assignment in the Central Government on deputation.

Mr. Rajiv Mathur may succeed Mr. P. C. Haldar

After many years, an IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre is expected to become the Chief Indian Intelligence Bureau (IB). It is being speculated that the outgoing Chief of IB, Mr. P. C. Haldar, IPS (BH, 1970), is likely to be succeeded by Mr. Rajiv Mathur, IPS (UP, 1972), on completion of his tenure in the month of December, 2008. At present, Mr. Mathur is serving as Special Director in the IB.

Mr. K. Ramalingam appointed J. S. (FT & TR-II), Revenue

Mr. K. Ramalingam, IRS (IT), Director of Income Tax (International Taxation)-I, Delhi has been appointed as Joint Secretary (FT&TR-II), Central Board of Direct Taxes under the Department of Revenue.

Mr. Virender Singh posted as OSD (TPL), CBDT

Mr. Virender Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi Region has been posted as OSD (TPL) in the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

Mr. P. K. Singh posted as OSD (TPL), CBDT

Mr. P. K. Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi Region has been posted as OSD (V&L) in the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

Ms. Renu Amitabh may be appointed Director, EA

Ms. Renu Amitabh, IRS (IT, 1991) may be appointed Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance in place of Mr. Sanjay Kumar, IAS (NL, 1992).

Mr. J. K. Singh to be Director, Home?

Mr. Rajnish Sahai, IRAS (1987), who was serving as Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs repatriated back to his parent department, prematurely. It is tipped that Mr. Jitendra Kumar Singh, IRSME (1990) may be appointed on this post.

Mr. Rajiv Mathur to succeed Mr. P. C. Haldar?

After many years, an IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre is expected to become the Chief Indian Intelligence Bureau (IB). It is being speculated that the outgoing Chief of IB, Mr. P. C. Haldar, IPS (BH, 1970), is likely to be succeeded by Mr. Rajiv Mathur, IPS (UP, 1972), on completion of his tenure in the month of December, 2008. At present, Mr. Mathur is serving as Special Director in the IB.

Mr. Rajiv Mehrishi may join GOI

Mr. Rajiv Mehrishi, IAS (RJ, 1978), Principal Resident Commissioner, Rajasthan House is tipped to be in consideration for his next assignment in the Central government on deputation. Mr. Mehrishi has recently been empanelled as Additional Secretary in the Government of India.

Mr. V. P. Aggarwal may become next Chairman, AAI

Mr. V. P. Aggarwal, Member (Planning), Airports Authority of India may succeed Dr. K. Ramalingam as the next Chairman of Airports Authority of India, sources informed.

Mr. Rajiv Gauba appointed J. S., Environment & Forest

Mr. Rajiv Gauba, IAS (JH, 1982) has been appointed as the next Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India in place of Mr. R. K. Vaish, IAS (MT, 1978), who will complete his tenure on 15th January, 2009.

Mr. A. K. Pujari appointed Secretary, Economic Advisory Council to the PM

Mr. Anup K. Pujari, IAS (KN, 1980), Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has been appointed as next Secretary, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. The Earlier incumbent to the post, Dr. Alok Sheel, IAS (KL, 1982) was shifted as Joint Secretary to the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.

Mr. S. K. Ray to be elevated


Mr. S. K. Ray, CSS, Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development is being appointed as Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development.

Mr. V. K. Agarwal to get extension

Mr. V. K. Agarwal is being given extension as Managing Director, Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RITES) for a period from 01st May, 2009 to 31st October, 2010.

Mr. Mahendra Jain to be Development Commissioner, SEZ

Mr. Mahendra Jain, IAS (KN, 1985) has been appointed as Development Commissioner, Special Economic Zone at Navi Mumbai, Department of Commerce. The post which is equivalent to the rank of Joint Secretary was created in the month of August, 2008.

Mr. B. R. Mandal to get extension

Mr. B. R. Mandal, IA&AS (1975) is being given extension as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Mumbai under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for a period from 09th November, 2008 to 31st May, 2009.

Ms. Ambika Khatua to get extension

Ms. Ambika Khatua, IRS (IT, 1979) is being given two years extension as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), New Delhi for a period from 06th October, 2008 to 06th October, 2010.

Mr. Verghese Samuel going back to his cadre

Mr. Verghese Samuel, IAS (JK, 1976), Joint Secretary in the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is going back to his parent cadre of Jammu and Kashmir.

Mr. A. K. Tiwari to be empanelled for the post of Additional Member (Planning), Railway Board

Mr. A. K. Tiwari, IRSME is being empanelled for appointment as Additional Member (Planning), Railway Board.

CSB recommends Forty Eight IAS officers of 1989 batch for empanelment as J. S.

Finally, after a lot of speculation and long wait, only forty eight IAS officers of 1989 batch have been recommended by the CSB for empanelment to hold the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India. The officers whose names have been recommended are;

Maninder Singh (AM),Sameer Kumar Khare (AM),Rebecca Vanessa Suchiang (AM),Amritlal Meena (BH),Sunil Barthwal (BH),Amitabh Jain (CG),K. Shrinivas (GJ),K. S. Murthy (HP),
Vivek Joshi (HY),Rajeev Sharma (HY),Arun Kumar (HY),Atal Dulloo (JK),Umang Narula (JK),R. K. Singh (KL),Manoj Joshi (KL),E. K. Majhi (KL),Jawaid Akhtar (KN),Nand Kumar (MH),Iqbal Singh Chahal (MH),Dr. P. K. Vyas (MH),Jainarayan Kansotiya (MP),
Mohd. Suleman (MP),T. Dharma Rao (MP),Rajeev Ranjan (MP),Lok Ranjan (MT),Dr. Mona Sharma (OR),V. Srinivas (RJ),Govind Mohan (SK),S. Krishnan (TN),K. Rajaram (TN),Harmander Singh (TN),Shiv Das Meena (TN),Anita Praveen (TN),Md. Nasimuddin (TN),
S. K. Prabakar (TN),Aradhana Shukla (UP),D. Chaturvedi (UP),Manoj Singh (UP),Prashant Trivedi (UP),S. P. Goyal (UP),A. M. Prasad (UP),Monika Sehgal Garg (UP),Suresh Chandra (UP),G. Narendra Kumar (UT),Dharmendra (UT),
Anil Verma (WB),Chandan Sinha (WB) and S. Kishore (WB).

Mr. J. M. Mauskar may shift to Economic Affairs

Mr. Jayant M. Mauskar, IAS (AM, 1977), at present serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment & Forests may be shifted to the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, sources informed.

Syed Naseem A. Zaidi is new DGCA

Syed Naseem A. Zaidi, IAS (UP, 1976) has joined his new assignment as Director-General, Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Mr. Saurabh Chandra may join GOI

Mr. Saurabh Chandra, IAS (UP, 1978) is tipped to be in consideration for some important assignment in the Government of India. Mr. Chandra has recently been empanelled for holding the post of Additional Secretary in the Central Government.

Who will be appointed Secretary, Economic Advisory Council to the PM?

Who will be appointed as Secretary, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister? The Earlier incumbent to the post, Dr. Alok Sheel, IAS (KL, 1982) was appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.

Dr. V. M. Katoch to get new assignment

Dr. V. M. Katoch, Director, National JALMA Institute of Leprosy, Agra has been appointed as Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research and Secretary, Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Mr. N. Parthasarathi to be Ambassador to Cape Verde as well

Mr. N. Parthasarathi, India’s Ambassador to Senegal has been concurrently accredited as India’s Ambassador to the Government of the Republic of Cape Verde with residence in Dakar.

Mr. Ravinesh Kumar appointed CVO, NBCC

Mr. Ravinesh Kumar, IRTS (1990) has been appointed as next Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in the National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) under the Ministry of Urban Development.

Ms. S. Jalaja to be next Secretary, AYUSH

Ms. S. Jalaja, IAS (BH, 1974) who was empanelled as Secretary in the Government of India recently, has been appointed as next Secretary, Department of Ayurveda Yoga and Naturopathy Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. At present, Mr. Naresh Dayal, IAS (UP:72), Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is holding the additional charge of Secretary, AYUSH following the retirement of Ms. Anita Das, IAS (MP, 1972), the earlier incumbent to the post.

Mr. N. R. Das appointed DG, CRPF

Mr. Niraj Ranjan Das, IPS (WB, 1973), ADG in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been appointed as the next Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Mr. J. P. Singh may join GOI

Mr. Jatinder Pal Singh, IAS (UT, 1977), Chief Secretary of Goa is tipped to be in consideration for his next assignment in the Government of India.

Mr. D. P. Singh may join Ministry of Earth Sciences

Mr. Devinder Pal Singh, IAS (UP, 1980), Secretary, National Commission for Safai Karmacharis, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment may be shifted to Ministry of Earth Sciences, sources informed. The position has fallen vacant following the voluntary retirement of Mr. Prakash Kumar, an IAS officer of 1985 batch from UT cadre.

Who will be appointed as CEO, Food & Safety Standard Authority

Who will be appointed as the CEO, Food & Safety Standard Authority, Ministry of Health & Family welfare? Earlier the Government has appointed Mr. Jatinder Pal Singh, IAS (UT, 1977), Chief Secretary of Goa on this post but he didn’t joined.

Mr. Ambuj sharma may be appointed J. S., Heavy Industries

It is tipped that Mr. Ambuj Sharma, IAS (TN, 1983) is being considered for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Department of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises. The post was held earlier by Mr. Arun Singhal, IAS (UP, 1987) who was appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer, Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.

Mr. Prashant appointed CVO, Oil India

Mr. Prashant, IAS (WB, 1988) has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer, Oil India Limited under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Prior to this, he was serving as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.

Mr. Khalid Bin Jamal appointed Director, Commerce

Mr. Khalid Bin Jamal, IA&AS (1994) has been appointed as Director in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Mr. Manish Mohan appointed Director, ARPG

Mr. Manish Mohan, IRS (C&CE, 1994) has been appointed as Director in the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.