Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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.
Monday, December 29, 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.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
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.
