Incidentally there is no Member 1991 batch IRS (C&CE)  in the present Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).Any reason ? .

S Sivasankar, currently General Manager (GM) in National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), has been appointed as Executive Director (ED) in New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL).

Manikumar Sivaramakrishnan, currently working as Chief General Manager (CGM) in National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) in IFCI Ltd for a period of three years.

Budget 2026 highlights scope for reforming central and state PSUs to enhance economic contributions, noting 308 state PSUs as non-functional. This could lead to new initiatives for revival or restructuring in 2026. 

Did the President of India forward complaints sent  by a lady ED officer to the Home Secretary ? Now all eyes on  the MHA for the next step.

Sunil Kumar Nagdawne, General Manager, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, has been selected for the post of Chairman & Managing Director, Pawan Hans Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on February 16, 2026. As many as six persons were interviewed for the same. 

(We said this on Feb 10, 2026)

Amit Sharma has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in Border Security Force (BSF) on deputation basis. He is a 2010 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre.

C Neelakanta Reddy, CVO, NMDC, has been assigned an additional charge of CVO, RINL, Visakhapatnam for a period of one year. He is a 1997 batch IRSSE officer.

 Speculation intensified around mergers, with signals indicating four PSBs likely to merge under RBI’s strategy to strengthen the system. This follows regulatory updates and could precede formal announcements.

Former District Judge Deep Chandra Joshi has been appointed as the acting President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). This interim posting aims to ensure continuity in the tribunal’s operations amid ongoing judicial reforms.

India and France are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 17, 2026, in Bengaluru for joint production of HAMMER precision-guided missiles. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Catherine Vautrin will oversee the agreement during the sixth India-France Annual Defence Dialogue, aligning with French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics & Defence will form a 50:50 joint venture to localize manufacturing, supply, and maintenance of the Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) for Indian Air Force Rafales and Navy Rafale Marines. Already battle-tested in Operation Sindoor against Pakistan in 2025, HAMMER offers high accuracy for ground strikes. This boosts 'Make in India', supports the approved 114 Rafale order, and extends defence ties for another decade.

The Modi government's strategic infrastructure push is rapidly fortifying India's access to Northeast (NE) states, securing the vulnerable Siliguri Corridor "Chicken's Neck" against external threats. Recent Emergency Landing Facility (ELF): On February 13, 2026, PM Modi inaugurated NE's first 4.2-km ELF on Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh, Assam (Rs 99.86 crore, completed 2025). It supports fighter jets up to 40 tonnes and transports up to 74 tonnes, with no central divider for seamless ops—enhancing IAF surge capacity near China border. Underground Rail Corridor: Union Budget 2026 allocates funds for a 40-km tunnel-based rail line through Siliguri Corridor, announced by Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. It bypasses surface vulnerabilities, boosts capacity, and ensures resilient connectivity amid record railway capex. Special NE Funds: MoRTH boosted NHIDCL allocation to Rs 86 billion (from Rs 61 billion) for 2025-26 NE highways; broader schemes like NESIDS (Rs 1,200 crore+ annually) target roads, rails, and defence infra. These moves signal full fortification of mainland-NE links by 2030, blending dual-use assets for security and development.

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is reported not to have internal candidates for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director. The PESB is holding interviews for the post on February 21, 2026. 

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day-2026, we, at WITC, bring forth a gritty and committed 2009 batch Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, Dr C Meenakshi, who believes in breaking stereotypes and is brimming with pride, after a successful three-year tenure as Director Finance, Central Silk Board (CSB), Bengaluru.   
She created history by becoming not only the first female IFS officer, but also the first IFS officer to command as Finance head - a domain originally excelled by Finance & Accounts-based Civil Services officers throughout. Her tenure was not just a professional assignment — it was a test of resilience, leadership, and unwavering commitment to duty. 
 
Currently, she serves as Conservator of Forest, Wildlife, Kerala.   
 
Let’s hear the dynamic officer’s latest experience that brought out her best from within, and the ‘commitment knows no gender’ mantra. 
 
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Pramod Kumar Sangewar and Rajesh Pratap Singh have been empanelled for appointments as IEMs. Both are from Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd (CVPPPL). 

Manisha Nanda has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. She is from Chennai Petroleum corporation Ltd (CPCL). 

Bam Bahadur Singh has been empanelled for appointments as IEM. He retired as CMD, MSTC Ltd, M/o Steel.

Bharat Kumar Jog has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1982 batch ITS officer and retired as Director General Telcom. 

Bipin Bihari Mallick has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1986 batch IAS officer and retired as Addl Chief Secy, Govt of Maharashtra and MD, MSFC.

Ministry of Coal has advertised the post of  Senior Geologist for Coal Controller’s Organisation, Delhi. Details can be availed from the ministry's website. 

Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVCL) has advertised the posts of Additional General Manager, Joint General Manager and Deputy General Manager (Civil) for Mumbai on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by March 13, 2026. 

National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), New Delhi, under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) is seeking Consultant (Training & IEC), Central Leprosy Division on contract basis. Applications must reach latest by March 2, 2026. 

Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has invited applications from retired government officials for the post of Consultant on contract basis. Applications must reach latest by March 4, 2026. 

Dr Vivek Aggarwal has been posted as Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) in the Officer of Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, NWR region, Chandigarh. 

Ashish Kumar, who is presently serving in Northern Railway (NR), has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Executive Director (Planning), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Santosh Kumar, who is presently serving in Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has been posted as Chief Electric Locomotive Engineer (CELE) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

 

Dilip Kumar, who is presently working as Executive Director (Information & Publicity), Railway Board, has been transferred to  Eastern Railway and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Shaik Shahabaaz Hanoor, who is presently serving in South Central Railway (SCR), has been transferred to South Coast Railway (SCoR) and posted in the cadre. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Alpeshkumar Chandulal Gajera has been appointed as Additional Director designated as Independent Director of Riddhi Display Equipments Limited.

Mrs Pooja Sanghavi has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Sanjay Rane has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Creative Eye Limited.

Madan B. Gasavi has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Creative Eye Limited with effect from January 30, 2026.

Shreegopal Daga has resigned from the position of Managing Director of Swati Projects Limited.

 

Vijay Bankatlal Malpani has resigned from the position of Independent Director of Sinnar Bidi Udyog Limited with effect from February 28, 2026

Mrs Grishma Ajay Shewale has resigned as Independent Director of Riddhi Display Equipments Limited.

Bank Transfers

HR policies exist only paper. These have no correlation with the employees performance or requirements of the organisation. Bottomline of the PSB's can take a big boost if deserving candidates are given their due and placements and promotions are strictly on the basis of contribution to bottomline and not on the basis of who's who which is mainly the order of the day. 

Karnail Singh

Bank Transfers

Transfer must be done nearby his choice after completing the age of 55 upto Scale 3 

Raj Kumar Das

Bank Transfers

Transfer policy fir PSBs should be state wise. For womens, it should be strictly follow to transferred to near spouse's job location. Womens are very suffering due to current PSBs transfer policy. 

Raj Kumar

Bank Transfers

These policies are at whims and caprice of powers that be. There are people who are not touched and people who are transferred multiple no of times. There is no uniformity....rules vary according to persons & their connections. 

Gouri Kanungo

Labour laws

Labour, being a Concurrent subject, Central Government appoints officers from Central Labour Service (Group A), as Asst. Labour Commissioner(C), Regional Labour Commissioner(C), Dy. Chief Labour Commissioner(C), Addl. Labour Commissioner(C) and Chief Labour Commissioner(C) in the office of CLC(C). They perform all quasi judicial duties under all Labour Laws and also crucial for maintaining harmonious Industrial Relations across the country. I'm curious to know why this portal isn't aware of these postings. 

Kumar Amritesh

Show cause notice to the Bar Council of India for vague and evasive reply

Through four different RTI applications, the complainant sought different information from Bar Council of India such as the Audited accounts of the last 5 years of BCI, Compliance of section 4(1) of the RTI Act, the minutes of meeting of the Trustees, copy of the Income/Expenditure & Balance sheet, copy of the Bar Council of India Pearl Trust, Copies of the inspection report, Minutes of the meeting of the Legal Education Committee of the Bar Council of India etc. The CIC noted the vague reply and delay in responding to the RTI application and directed the PIO to submit a suitable explanation as to why no action should be initiated for the variations in their stance. In the other complaint, a notice was issued why action should be initiated for the vague and evasive reply which has not even been submitted before the CIC. Further in another complaint, the CIC issued a show cause notice Mr. Anil Kumar, PIO, BCI why penalty should not be levied upon him under Section 20(1) of the RTI Act for not furnishing any response.

Comments

The Bar Council of India (BCI) is a statutory body established by the Parliament under the Advocates Act, 1961 to regulate and represent the Indian Bar. The BCI prescribes the standards of professional conduct and etiquettes and also set standards for legal education. If such a premier body fumbles in implementing section 4 of the RTI Act and is served a SCN for imposing penalty, the legal profession is in for a rude shock.

Citation: Girish Mittal v. Bar Council of India, CIC/BCOIN/A/2024/645329 + /652361 + /652362 + /652360: Date of Decision: 08.12.2025

Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Vishakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books PIO’s Guide to RTI and Right to Information – Law and Practice. Her weekly article is being published since 2008 on this site. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and third party audit to individuals / organisations. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation at the link https://www.rtifoundationofindia.com

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