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WHISPERS POLITICS NEWS

Stocks of MP CM Mohan Yadav goes high

Political observers believe that the stocks of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister  have gone high in BJP Hierarchy. This is evident from the fact his selection  along with number two in the party Amit Shah  as an  party observer for selection of leader in Haryana.

 

Omar Abdullah not to follow Kejriwal ?

Insiders say that new Chief Minister of J & K Omar Abdullah is not going to have confrontation path with the Centre like Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.One can wait and watch.

 

Whispers bureaucracy News
DG BCAS to retire this month end

DG of the  Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Zulfiquar Hasan is retiring  this month end. He is a 1988 batch IPS officer of West Bengal cadre.

 

Appointment of NCLT Members after Diwali ?

Appointment of about 7 members in the NCLT is now expected after Diwali. Guessing game is on  about the selected members.

 

IAS Sanskriti Jain’s dream to boost primary education

IAS Sanskriti Jain belongs to the 2015 batch of the MP cadre and is currently posted as collector of Seoni District, MP. She is the first woman to hold this position in over a decade.

Regarding her vision for Seoni, Sanskriti’s dream project focuses on promoting primary education. “I want to ensure that basic literacy and numeracy skills, including reading and learning fundamentals, are achieved by all children,” she says.

Seoni is a tribal-dominated district, and she aims to empower young children through education and create healthy awareness. She stated, 'I want every child in our district to be competent in basic reading, writing, and mathematics.

Sanskriti believes in the power of effective management, She focuses on improving systems and implementing small systematic changes to address problems at their root.

Under her leadership in Rewa as municipal commissioner, she managed to earn a National Level City Award for Pey Jal Survekshan 2024.

Although she has only been the Collector of Seoni for three months, Sanskriti has ambitious plans. In addition to her focus on education, she aims to rehabilitate forests, modernize villages, and promote renewable energy initiatives.

 

Secretary sits hours to meet the Minister?

Power galleries sources said that a secretary has to meet at least for two to three hours to meet the minister. What is the reason behind the tension only some people know.

 

ITS to continue as Spl Secretary in MeITY for two more years

The DoT has granted a two years extension to Arvind Kumar Choudhary . Now he will remain as the Special Secretary in the Department of Information Technology, under the Ministry of Electronics & IT till August 4, 2026. He is an ITS officer.

 

When a Secretary was stopped by the security

One Secretary of an important ministry was reportedly stopped at the gate by the security personnel when he was reportedly going to meet the minister. It is said that the senior officer forgot to carry his official ID card but the security personnel did not allow him to enter. It is said that after the intervention of another senior officer he could enter the building.

 

Former Odisha DGP is now Independent Monitor

Former Odisha DGP Sunil Bansal is now Independent External  Monitor  of HAL Bangalore and the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare . He is 1987 batch former IPS officer of Odisha cadre.

 

Interviews for Director (RSP), SAIL on Oct 17

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Director in-charge (Rourkela Steel Plant) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) on October 17, 2024.

 

BHEL Bhopal ED S M Ramanathan in race for Director (E, R&D), BHEL

S M Ramanathan, ED, Bhopal Unit of BHEL, is in the race for the post of Director (Engineering, Research & Development), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). A vacancy of this post is arising on January 1, 2025 with the expiring term of incumbent Jai Prakash Srivastava on December 31, 2024.

 

Dr Goyal is Commissioner (Vig), CBDT

Dr Krishana Gopal Goyal has been appointed as Commissioner (Vigilance), Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on deputation basis. He is an IRS-IT officer.

 

He is called Kap Sinha in Punjab

Punjab's new Chief Secretary is  fondly called as Kap Sinha  (not Cap). He is KAP Sinha, a 1992 batch IAS. He was superseded by Anurag Verma in June 2023, a 1993 batch IAS Officer.

 

Central Secretariat Service to observe 105th CSS Day on Oct 16

The Central Secretariat Service (CSS) is observing its 105th CSS Day. The celebration is being held at Bhim Auditorium, Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi on October 16, 2024. The following dignitaries will join: Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education; Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of Law & Justice; Dr Jitendra Singh, MoS, PMO; Vikas Divya Kriti, Educator and Ex-Civil Servant CSS; Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture; Hardeep Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Mrs Annapoorna, Minister of Women’s & Child Development.

PESB advertises vacancy for Director, Other Units, BEL

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) seeks officer for the post of Director (Other Units), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). Applications will be accepted till October 22.

 

Last date for extended for DG, DGFASLI, Mumbai

Last date for receiving nominations for filling up the post of Director General (JS level), Directorate General of Factory Advice Service & Institute (DGFASLI), Mumbai under the Ministry of Labour and Employment has been extended upto November 7, 2024.

 

Applications for Whole-Time Member (Life) IRDAI, Hyd invited

Department of Financial Services has invited applications for appointment to the office of Whole-Time Member (Life) in the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), Hyderabad. Applications must reach on or before November 16, 2024.

 

DCSO post temporarily transferred to BARC, Mumbai

The post of Deputy Chief Security Officer (DCSO), operated at AMD, Hyderabad, has been temporarily transferred to Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai. Accordingly, Vikas B Bhosale, DCSO, AMD, Hyderabad, has been temporarily transferred in the same capacity and posted to BARC, Mumbai, (Anushaktinagar), till further orders.

 



WHISPERS - CORPORATE WORLD
Rinkesh Roy appointed Chairman, Navkar Corporation Ltd

Rinkesh Roy has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive & Non-Independent) and Chairman of Navkar Corporation Limited.

 

Lalit Singhvi appointed NE Director, Navkar Corporation Ltd

Lalit Chandanmal Singhvi has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive & Non-Independent) of Navkar Corporation Limited.

 

Manish Gupta appointed NE Director, Navkar Corporation Ltd

Manish Gupta has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive & Non-Independent) of Navkar Corporation Limited.

KK Dave appointed NE Director, Navkar Corporation Ltd

Karun Kant Dave has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive & Non-Independent) of Navkar Corporation Limited.



 

 

Dr. Ravinarayanan appointed NE Director, Axiscades Technologies Ltd

Dr. Sampath Ravinarayanan has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) of Axiscades Technologies Limited.

 

Milind Kulkarni appointed NE Director, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd

Milind Kulkarni has been appointed as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited.

 

Sunil Dharamvir Dhawan appointed Addl. Director, RSWM Ltd

Sunil Dharamvir Dhawan has been appointed as Additional Director (Independent) of RSWM Limited.

 

Sunil Kaul quits as NE Director, YES Bank Ltd

Sunil Kaul has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Director (Nominee of CA Basque Investments), of YES Bank Limited.

Ms. Kripalu bows out as Ind. Director, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd

Ms. Sukanya Kripalu has ceased to be an Independent Director of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, upon completion of her second term.

 

Salway quits as NE Director, Inertia Steel Ltd

Rajesh Rameshrao Salway has resigned from the position of Non-Executive Director of Inertia Steel Limited.

 

Whispers Forum
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Commendable effort

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

Puja Gopal

 

DATE WITH RTI

Information about muster roll

RTI application was filed through online module seeking information about the muster roll. The respondent submitted before the CIC that the applicant is habitual to filling useless RTI applications in department "which has no relationship to any public activities or interest or which would cause unwarranted invasion of the privacy of the individual” under section 8 (1) (j) of the RTI Act. The appellant’s representative pleaded that information has been wrongly denied by the PIO ignoring the fact that Appellant’s name was included in the muster roll. Respondent stated that they receive humongous number of muster roll and each of which contains the attendance records of more than 100 of working staffs wherefrom it is difficult to severe the records of only one person i.e. Appellant. Each month there are several muster rolls charged to the account and voucher number is assigned to each. Hence, without the voucher number, the replying respondent will not be able to locate the sought for specific muster roll. The voucher number would be known to DDO i.e. AC, Shahdara South, Delhi as the disbursement has been made by his office and muster roll register is also maintained by their concerned department. The CIC held that the blanket denial of information by the PIO ignoring the fact that the Appellant has sought the muster roll and attendance records of his own along with other safai karamachari, is not appropriate as per the provisions of the RTI Act as he is entitled to know information regarding himself. The CIC directed to provide revised information to the Appellant concerning himself free of cost, after accessing the information from the actual custodian by invoking Section 5(4) of the RTI Act. The Respondent was directed to redact that part of information which is exempted from disclosure and to afford an opportunity of inspection of relevant records to the Appellant on a mutually decided date and time.

Comments

In many cases in the past, the CIC has held that copy of muster roll should be provided. Those who are aware of the origin of the Transparency movement which led to RTI Act would recall the ‘Jansunwais’ by the Mazdoor Kisan Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS). The MKSS uncovered various frauds like fake muster rolls, overbilling in purchase, underpayment of wages etc. by access to the official records and public documents.

Citation: Nikki Mukesh v. Office of the Dy. Controller of Accounts, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, CIC/MCDND/A/2023/124366, +/124367; Date of Decision: 05.09.2024

Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Visakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books, RTI Right to Information - Law and Practice and PIO’s Guide to RTI. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and Third party audit. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation of India at the link www.rtifoundationofindia.com

 

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