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.
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.
