Sunday, November 30, 2008
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.
Friday, November 28, 2008
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.
Monday, November 24, 2008
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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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.
Monday, November 17, 2008
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.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
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.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Mr. Rahul Khullar may move to PMO
It is being speculated that Mr. Rahul Khullar, IAS (UT, 1975), Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce may be considered to succeed Mr. Pulok Chatterji, IAS (UP, 1974) as next Secretary, Prime Minister's Office. 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.
Mr. S. K. Ray elevated
Mr. S. K. Ray, CSS, Joint Secretary & FA in the Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development has been elevated as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Human Resources Development.
New post to be created in Ministry of Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism is creating a new post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the wake of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi in the year 2010.
Mr. D. Chaudhary may be appointed J. S., Chemicals & Fertilizers
Mr. Gurdial Singh Sandhu, IAS (RJ, 1980), who is serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals, Chemicals & Fertilizers will complete his extended tenure on 04th December, 2008. According to sources, Mr. Devendra Chaudhary, IAS (UP, 1981) is being considered for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petro Chemicals in place of Mr. Sandhu on completion of tenure.
Mr. Harsh Bardhan gets additional charge
Mr. Harsh Bardhan, CIT-VIII, Delhi has been given the additional charge of CIT-V, Delhi.
Mr. Deepak Kumar appointed Director, FDDI
Mr. Deepak Kumar, joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi has been appointed as Director (A&F) in Footwear Design & Development Institute, Rae Bareilly under the Ministry of Commerce.
Change of cadre
The cadre of Mr. Akshat Gupta, IAS (GJ, 2006) is to be changed from Gujarat to Uttarakhand. The inter cadre transfer of Mr. Gupta has been approved by the competent authorities.
Appointment of J. S., AYUSH
Mr. Shiv Basant, IAS (JH, 1976) who was serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Ayurveda Yoga and Naturopathy Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare went back to his parent cadre in the first week of October, 2008 prematurely. Who will be appointed as next Joint Secretary, AYUSH?
Appointment of Director, Environment & Forests
The post of Director in the Ministry of environment and Forests held earlier by Mr. S. Jaganathan, Indian Railway Traffic service has fallen vacant consequent upon his proceeding for training programme. It is tipped that Mr. Rao Ayyeswara Ancha, Indian Information service (1987) along with few other officers is being considered for appointment on this post.
Mr. Upendra Tripathy may join Minority Affairs
It is being speculated that, the name of Mr. Upendra Tripathy, IAS (KN, 1980) has been finalised for the post 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.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Mr. Raman Srivastava may become next Special Secretary (IS)
Mr. Raman Srivastava, IPS (KL, 1973) may be appointed as the next Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs. At present, Mr. M. L. Kumawat, IPS (AP, 1972), Director General, Border Security Force is holding the additional charge of the post of Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs.
Mr. Ranjit Sinha appointed DG, RPF
Mr. Ranjit Sinha, IPS (BH, 1974) has been appointed as the next Director General, Railway Protection Force. Mr. Sinha was recently empanelled as DG in the Government of India.
Mr. C. Chandramouli may be appointed RGI
Mr. C. Chandramouli, IAS (TN, 1985) may be appointed as next Registrar General under the Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs. According to sources, Mr. Devender Kumar Sikri, IAS (GJ, 1975), the present incumbent to the post is being shifted to some other responsibility. Mr. Sikri who joined this assignment at Joint Secretary level has been elevated to the rank of Secretary.
Mr. B. Anand may become J. S., AYUSH
It is tipped that Mr. B. Anand, IAS (TN, 1987) is being considered for appointment 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. Rajiv Gauba may be appointed J. S., Environment & Forest
It is tipped that Mr. Rajiv Gauba, IAS (JH, 1982) is being considered for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. The present incumbent to the post, Mr. R. K. Vaish, IAS (MT, 1978) will complete his tenure on 15th January, 2009.
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.
Ms. Sowmya Raghavan to be next Finance Commissioner, Railways?
Ms. Sowmya Raghavan, Indian Railway Accounts Service may be appointed as next Finance Commissioner, Indian Railways.
Mr. R. K. Singh may go to Canada
Dr. Syed Naseem Ahmad Zaidi, IAS (UP, 1976), India’s Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Montreal, Canada will complete his tenure in the month of November, 2008. According to sources, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (MT, 1985), at present, serving on extended tenure as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation is the most probable candidate to succeed Dr. Zaidi in the ICAO.
Empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch
Finally the empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Central Government took place yesterday on 10th of November, 2008 and fifty officers from this batch has been empanelled, sources informed. When the list will come, lot of disappointment is expected from the officers.
Four officers of 1989 batch to be elevated soon?
Four IAS officers of 1989 batch who are believed to 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 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) is believed to have strong chances for appointment as Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. 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. 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.
Ms. Rita Menon to be next Secretary, AYUSH?
The name Ms. Rita Menon, IAS (UP, 1975), Special Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance is doing rounds for appointment 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.
Panel for J. S. (E), Petroleum & Natural Gas deferred?
The panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has been deferred once again, sources informed. It has happened on two or 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., Economic Affairs deferred?
The panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance Gas has been deferred, sources informed. The post has fallen vacant following the appointment of Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978) as Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Rural Development.
Mr. Prashant to be CVO, Oil India
Mr. Prashant, IAS (WB, 1988), who completed his tenure as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance on 07th September, 2008 has been appointed as next Chief Vigilance Officer, Oil India Limited under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
Appointment of J. S., Commerce
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, sources said.
K. V. Unnikrishnan appointed Dy. Secretary, Overseas Indian Affairs
K. V. Unnikrishnan, CSS (1986) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs.
SAM Naqvi appointed Regional Director, SSC
Saiyyed Aasim Mazhar Naqvi, IRSS (1991) has been appointed as Regional Director, Staff selection Commission under the Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions. The post is equivalent to the rank of Director.
V. K. Singh is Director, Labour & Employment
Mr. Vijay Kumar Singh, IFS (HP, 1986) has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Labour & Employment.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch
The empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Central Government is probably going to take place today on 10th of November, 2008. And it is believed that around fifty two officers from this batch will be empanelled.
Panel for J. S. (E), Petroleum & Natural Gas?
There is a strong probability of the panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas to be scrapped or deferred, sources informed. It has happened on two or three occasions as well. Only in the time to come the actual fate of it will be known. 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.
The panel for J. S., Economic Affairs scrapped?
The panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance is tipped to have been scrapped. The post has fallen vacant following the appointment of Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978) as Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Rural Development.
Who will become next Additional D.G., Tourism?
Who will become next Additional D. G., Tourism in the office of D. G. Tourism, Ministry of Tourism? The earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. 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. Amarendra Sinha may join Commerce
It is tipped that Mr. Amarendra Sinha, IAS (UL, 1981) is being considered for some assignment in the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.
Mr. Alok Sinha-II may join GOI
It is tipped that Mr. Alok Sinha-II, IAS (UP, 1986) is being considered for appointment as Joint secretary in some Ministry in the Government of India.
Mr. K. N. Srivastava to become A. S. in GOI?
Mr. K. N. Srivastava, IAS (KN, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation who has been empanelled for holding the post of Additional Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India may become Additional Secretary soon.
Mr. V. N. Gaur may become A. S. in GOI
Mr. Virendra Narayan Gaur, IAS (NL, 1978), Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs may soon be given in-situ promotion in the level of Additional Secretary. Mr. Gaur was empanelled fro holding the post of Additional Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India.
Appointment of Principal Secretary, DDA
It is believed that for the appointment of Principal Secretary in the Delhi Development Authority, the post which was created in the month of June, 2008, a panel of officers has been prepared and it is likely to be finalised soon. The post is equivalent to the rank of Joint Secretary.
Appointment of J. S., Commerce
A new post of Joint Secretary was created in the Department of Commerce in the month of June, 2008. For appointment on this newly created post few names did made rounds. But now it is likely to be finalised soon as the appointment of a suitable officer on this post has been discussed in priority by the highest authorities, sources said.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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.
Ms. Sowmya Raghavan to be next Finance Commissioner, Railways?
Ms. Sowmya Raghavan, Indian Railway Accounts Service may be appointed as next Finance Commissioner, Indian Railways.
Panel for appointment of J. S. (E), Petroleum & Natural Gas scrapped?
There is a strong probability of the panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas to be scrapped once again, sources informed. The panel has been scrapped 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.
Empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch
The empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Central Government is probably going to take place on 10th of November, 2008, the day on which the next meeting of CSB is said to have been fixed for.
Mr. B. Anand may join GOI
It is tipped that Mr. B. Anand, IAS (TN, 1987) is being considered for appointment as Joint secretary in some Ministry in the Government of India.
Mr. M. L. Kumawat gets additional charge of Special Secretary (IS)
Mr. M. L. Kumawat, IPS (AP, 1972), Director General, Border Security Force has been given the additional charge of the post of Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs.
The panel for J. S., Economic Affairs scrapped?
The panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance is tipped to have been scrapped. The post has fallen vacant following the appointment of Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978) as Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Rural Development.
Appointment of J. S., AYUSH
Mr. Shiv Basant, IAS (JH, 1976) who was serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Ayurveda Yoga and Naturopathy Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare went back to his parent cadre in the first week of October, 2008 prematurely. Who will be appointed as next Joint Secretary, AYUSH?
Appointment of Director, Environment & Forests
The post of Director in the Ministry of environment and Forests held earlier by Mr. S. Jaganathan, Indian Railway Traffic service has fallen vacant consequent upon his proceeding for training programme. It is tipped that Mr. Rao Ayyeswara Ancha, Indian Information service (1987) along with few other officers is being considered for appointment on this post.
Mr. Upendra Tripathy may join Minority Affairs
It is being speculated that, the name of Mr. Upendra Tripathy, IAS (KN, 1980) has been finalised for the post 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.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Mr. R. R. P. N. Sahi to join BCAS?
The name of Mr. R. R. P. N. Sahi, IPS (BH, 1973) is almost final for the post of Commissioner of Security, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Ministry of Civil Aviation and formal order is expected soon, sources informed. At present, Mr. J. K. Dutt, IPS (WB, 1971), Director General, National Security Guard is holding the additional charge of this post.
The panel for J. S., I&B scrapped?
The panel for appointment of Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to succeed Ms. Stuti Narain Kackar, IAS (UP, 1978) has been scrapped following her elevation as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, sources informed.
Panel for appointment of J. S. (Exploration), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas being scrapped?
Is the panel of officers for the appointment of Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas being scrapped once again? There was a strong rumour about this possibility and the panel has been scrapped on two three occasions earlier as well, sources said. But the sources further added that the inclusion of Mr. Apurva Chandra, IAS (MH, 1988), Resident Commissioner, Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi who has bright chances for this post will ensure that the panel is not scrapped this time.
Mr. S. V. Ranganath is Member (Finance) Atomic Energy Space & Atomic Energy Commission
Mr. S. V. Ranganath, IAS (KN, 1975), has been appointed as Member (Finance) Atomic Energy Space & Atomic Energy Commission. The position is equivalent to the rank of Secretary in the Government of India.
Mr. Rajiv Gauba may be appointed J. S., Environment & Forest
It is tipped that Mr. Rajiv Gauba, IAS (JH, 1982) is being considered for appointment as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. The present incumbent to the post, Mr. R. K. Vaish, IAS (MT, 1978) will complete his tenure on 15th January, 2009.
Appointment of Principal Secretary, DDA
It is believed that for the appointment of Principal Secretary in the Delhi Development Authority, the post which was created in the month of June, 2008, a panel of officers has been prepared and it is likely to be finalised soon. The post is equivalent to the rank of Joint Secretary.
Appointment of J. S., Commerce
A new post of Joint Secretary was created in the month of June, 2008. For appointment on this newly created post few names did made the rounds. But now it is likely to be finalised soon as the appointment of a suitable officer on this post has been discussed in priority by the highest authorities, sources said.
Mr. Meena to move to Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise?
Mr. Hukum Singh Meena, IAS (BH, 1992), who has returned after one year foreign training may get his next assignment in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise, sources informed.
Mr. Angshuman may be appointed Director, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
It is tipped that Mr. Angshuman Dey, IFS (MT, 1997) is being considered for appointment as Director in the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. The post was held earlier by Mr. S. Narayanan, IFS (HY, 1997) who was shifted as Deputy Conservator of Forests level in the Wildlife Crime Control bureau, Chennai, Ministry of Environment Forests in the month of September, 2008.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Ms. Rita Menon to be next Secretary, AYUSH?
The name Ms. Rita Menon, IAS (UP, 1975), Special Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance is doing rounds for appointment 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.
Syed Naseem A. Zaidi to be next DGCA
Syed Naseem A. Zaidi, IAS (UP, 1976), India’s Representative at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation is all set to join as next Director-General, Civil Aviation in the month of Decmber, 2008, sources informed. Dr. Zaidi will complete his current tenure in the month of November, 2008.
Appointment of J. S. (Exploration), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
The appointment of Joint Secretary (Exploration), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas is news for quite some time now. 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. Initially, it was speculated that Mr. Jain will be given extension but that didn’t happened and the name of Mr. Maninder Singh, IAS (AM, 1989), Director, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas came up for this post but it is belived that the unexpected long delay in the empanelment of IAS officers of 1989 batch in the rank of Joint Secretary in the Central Government ruined his chances. The name of Mr. Apurva Chandra, IAS (MH, 1988), Resident Commissioner, Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi once again has started doing rounds as contendor for the post of Joint Secretary (Exploration) in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. 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.
Next J. S., Economic Affairs?
One post of Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance has fallen vacant following the appointment of Mr. Arvind Mayaram, IAS (RJ, 1978) as Additional Secretary & FA in the Ministry of Rural Development. Will some non IAS officer be appointed on this post? May be yes. If the sources are to be belived, Mr. A. Omkarnath, IA&AS is in consideration for this post.
Mr. Prashant to be CVO, Oil India?
Mr. Prashant, IAS (WB, 1988), who completed his tenure as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance on 07th September, 2008 is tipped to be in consideration for appointment as next Chief Vigilance Officer, Oil India Limited under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
Mr. Alok Bhatnagar appointed A. S., CVC
Mr. Alok Bhatnagar, CSS (1977) has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Central Vigilance Commission. The post is equivalent to the rank of Joint secretary in the Government of India. The post had fallen vacant following the appointment of the earlier incumbent to the post, Mr. V. Kannan, as Member, SSC in the moth of March, 2008.
Mr. Rahul Sharma gets extension
Mr. Rahul Sharma, IPS (GJ, 1992), DIG, CBI has been given extension in the central deputation tenure from 16th February, 2009 to 30th September, 2009.
CSS officers get in-situ promotion
Mr. Buddh Prakash, Mr. D. K. Sharma, Ms. Jaylaxmi Balachandran, Mr. D. K. Pandey, Mr. A. K. Goel, Mr. Hari Kumar, Mr. Om Prakash and Mr. Geeta Ram are the CSS officers who have been given in-situ promotion in the rank of Joint Secretary.
