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- Will Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi be new Army Chief ?
- Empanelled officers of four batches miss the bus?
- S C Collegium to meet after summer vacations ?
- Meghalaya DGP, L R Bishnoi to retire this month
- Santosh Sinha selected as CMD, CWC
- EC transfers AP DGP
- Major shifting of officers from Headquarters in BHEL
- Two IRS officers take voluntarily retirement
- Giriraj Prasad Meena appointed as Deputy Director, Pharmaceuticals
- WhatsApp bans over 2 Cr accounts in India till March this year
- Why statue of 1992 batch IAS unveiled in Arunachal Pradesh
- Akash Deep is Director, Lucknow UIDAI
- Manoj Sharma quits Railway service
- Marandi sent to IRISET
- F M Khan transferred to Southern Railway
- Submit documents for Asstt Prof Organon of Medicine by May 13
- Last date to apply for MoFPI extended
- CBI (DSP) Limited Departmental Competitive Exam results announced
- Six posts advertised for Mahadayi PRAWAH
- PESB seeks candidate for Director Finance, GIL
- Vacancy for post of Member, Board of Revenue, Ajmer
- Post of Chief Estate Manager, UPSC to be filled on composite basis
- Delegates from 23 countries arrive to watch the world’s largest elections
- Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd declares financial results
- REC gets RBI nod to set up subsidiary in GIFT City
- Board of Directors of J&K Minerals Limited reconstituted (UPDATED)
- EC appoints Harish Kumar Gupta as new Andhra Pradesh DGP (UPDATED)
- CMD, WAPCOS and NPCC onferred with PSU Samarpan Award (UPDATED)
- S Veeresh Prabhu appointed as Joint Director, CBI (UPDATED)
- Rajiv Ranjan appointed as Joint Director, CBI (UPDATED)
- Ms Sumedha Dwevedi appointed as Joint Director, CBI (UPDATED)
- Vijayendra Bidari appointed as Joint Director, CBI (UPDATED)
- Ms Sharada Raut appointed as Joint Director, CBI (UPDATED)
- Sanjeev Nautiyal appointed MD & CEO, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd
- Ravindran Govindan appointed CMD, Fischer Medical Ventures Ltd
- Mohammad Qureshi appointed MD, HMA Agro Industries Ltd
- Mohankumaramangam appointed CEO, MARG Projects and Infrastructure Ltd
- Mrs Savithaprasannakumar appointed Addl. Director, MARG Projects and Infrastructure Ltd
- SL Sewlia appointed Addl. Director, MARG Projects and Infrastructure Ltd
- Amit Bansal re-appointed ED, K&R Rail Engineering Ltd
- Sunil Duggal appointed NE Director, GPIL
- Mrs Balwani appointed NE Director, GPIL
- Ms Raviwada appointed Whole-Time Director, Fischer Medical Ventures Ltd
- KJ Abu Bakar appointed Addl. Director, Fischer Medical Ventures Ltd
- Richard Wilson appointed Addl. Director, Poddar Housing and Development Ltd
After the superannuation of Army Chief Lt Gen Manoj Pande in May, Vice Chief of the Indian Army Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi is likely to succeed him.
It is believed that after the posting of 1992 batch IPS officers to the rank of DG in the Government of India has now demolished the chances of empanelled 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991 batch IPS officers.
Informed sources said that the next Collegium of the Supreme Court is now expected to meet only after summer vacations.
Meghalaya DGP L R Bishnoi is retiring by the end of this month. He is 1991 batch IPS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
Santosh Sinha, Executive Director (Project & Services), Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), has been selected for the post of Managing Director, Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) at the Search-cum-Selection-Committee (SCSC) meeting.
The Election Commission has ordered the transfer of Andhra Pradesh DGP K V Rajendranath Reddy, with immediate effect.
About 50 officials of different levels from the BHEL headquarters have been shifted from Delhi and NCR to different units in the country.
Two IRS(C&IT) officers- Ayaz Ahmad Kohli, Addl Commissioner and Parmar Jogiraj Dayabha, Asstt Commissioner, have taken VRS from the service.
Giriraj Prasad Meena has been appointed as Deputy Director, Department of Pharmaceuticals. He is a 2019 batch IES officer.
WhatsApp’s India monthly reports on the first three months of 2023 and 2024 revealed that the number of Banned accounts on the messaging platform has nearly doubled this year compared to the same period last year. The reports, mandated under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 says that between January 1 and January 31, 2024, a staggering 6,728,000 WhatsApp accounts were banned. The figures surged in February, with 7,628,000 accounts banned between February 1 and February 29, 2024. March saw a further increase, with 7,954,000 accounts banned between March 1 and March 31, 2024. This brings the total number of banned accounts in the first three months of 2024 to a striking 22,310,000. Comparatively, between January 1 and March 31, 2023, a total of 12,231,306 accounts were banned.
Sangay Lhaden, a distinguished 1992-batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre exemplified compassion and dedication throughout her career in Arunachal Pradesh. Her vibrant personality resonated deeply with those who had the privilege of knowing her. In honour of her spirited legacy, the unveiling ceremony took place at Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The occasion also marked her birth anniversary. Lhaden is remembered for her inspiring quote, “‘Not all of us can do great things, but we can all do small things with great love." The event was attended by esteemed guests, including her family members who travelled from Sikkim, and fellow batch IAS officers. Their presence underscored the significance of her legacy and the profound respect she commanded.
Akash Deep has been sent on deputation as Director at Regional Office, Lucknow Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). He is a 2007 batch IRSS officer.
Manoj Sharma, who was on deputation to Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) as Chief Project Manager, Delhi, has quit railway service with effect from April 30. He is a SAG, IRSE officer.
Vivian Marandi has been transferred to IRISET and posted as Professor Signal-I. He is a JAG, IRSSE officer from South Eastern Railway zone.
Fahad Mohmmad Khan has been transferred to Southern Railway and posted in the cadre. He is a SS, IRSEE, Core officer.
The candidature of 47 candidates whose candidature was rejected due to incomplete documents for the posts of Assistant Professor/ Lecturer (Homoeopathic Materia Medica), Department of Health and Family Welfare can submit the same with substantive grounds by May 13, 2024. The UPSC will soon announce the date for interviews for the said post and as of now 18 candidates have been shortlisted for the interviews.
The last date to apply for the post of Technical Officer on deputation basis in the Industrial Advice (IA) Cadre of Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been extended. The revised date is May 31, 2024.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the written results for the posts of CBI (DSP) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2023 held by the UPSC on March 16, & 17, 2024. As many as 93 candidates have qualified provisionally for the Physical Standard Test (PST). The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will intimate to the candidates about the date, time and venue of the PST to be conducted by the CBI.
The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has invited applications for various positions in the Mahadayi PRAWAH (Progressive River Authority for Welfare and Harmony) Panaji (Goa). The advertised posts include, Chairperson, Secretary, Director-Finance and Member-environmental issues, Member-Hydrology and Member Monitoring and Regulation.
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is seeking a candidate for the post of Director (Finance), Gliders India Limited (GIL). Applications can be submitted till May 28.
Applications have been invited by May 15 for appointment on the post of Member, Board of Revenue, Ajmer.
It is proposed to fill up one post of Chief Estate Manager and Meeting Officer by Composite Method (Promotion-Deputation) basis in the Office of UPSC.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has offered a golden bridge for global Election Management Bodies (EMBs) to witness democratic excellence first-hand. The ECI continues fostering international cooperation by organising the Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) during the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The event is the first in terms of scale and magnitude of participation. 75 delegates representing various EMBs and organisations from 23 countries namely Bhutan, Mongolia, Australia, Madagascar, Fiji, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Moldova, Tunisia, Seychelles, Cambodia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Chile, Uzbekistan, Maldives, Papua New Guinea and Namibia have come to witness the poll process.
The Board of Directors of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary company of ONGC and Schedule "A" Mini Ratna Category I Company during its 262nd Meeting held on May 3, 2024, approved it's Standalone and Consolidated Audited Financial Results for the fourth quarter (Q4 FY 2023-24) and Year (FY 2023-24) ended March 31, 2024. Major Highlights for the fourth Quarter (Q4 FY 2023-24): Highest crude throughput in a Quarter 4.51 MMT (Previous best was 4.42 MMT during Q4 FY 2015-16). KGD6 Crude from Ruby FPSO off Kakinada, India (API-45.50) was processed for the first time in the month of February 2024. KG-D98 Crude (API-33.77, India) from East Godavari block, was processed for the first time in the month of March 2024. First parcel of Mineral Turpentine Oil (MTO) was delivered to the customer during the month of March 2024. Ever Highest ATF production in the Month of January 2024 i.e. 222.69 TMT (Previous Best was 209.01 TMT in October 2022). Ever Highest Polypropylene production in the month of March 24 i.e.43.73 TMT (Previous best was 43.27 TMT in October 2021). Ever Highest Reformate production in the month of January 2024 i.e. 104.23 TMT (Previous best was 104.11 TMT in December 2023). Ever Highest Reformate dispatch in the month of February 2024 i.e. 130.43 TMT (Previous Highest was 102.24 TMT in the Month of July 2023). Highest ATF dispatch recorded in the month of February 2024 of 227.52 TMT (Previous highest was 222.10 TMT in March 2023). MRPL has touched a significant milestone in its retail footprint expansion aspirations by commissioning its 103 rd HiQ Retail Outlet.
REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under Ministry of Power and a leading NBFC has received a ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for setting up a subsidiary in Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The decision to expand operations into GIFT, a burgeoning hub for financial services in India, comes as REC continues to diversify its portfolio and explore new avenues for growth. The proposed subsidiary will engage in a range of financial activities as a finance company within GIFT, including lending, investment, and other financial services. Speaking on the development, Vivek Kumar Dewangan, CMD, REC Ltd said, “The GIFT City platform offers a conducive environment for international lending activities coupled with world-class infrastructure. We are confident that REC will harness these advantages to carve a niche for itself in the global market. The entity at GIFT City will not only present new business opportunities for REC but also contribute significantly to the growth of the country's energy sector. We look forward to leveraging this strategic move to further propel REC's mission of fostering growth in India's power and infra sector while expanding our footprint on the global stage.” REC has received “No Objection Certificate” dated May 3, 2024 from the RBI for setting up a wholly owned subsidiary in International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), Gujarat International Finance Tec-City ("GIFT"), Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
The Board of Directors of Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Limited has been reconstituted. Accordingly, Chief Secretary, J&K will be the Chairman of the Board, while the Directors will be: Administrative Secretary, Finance; Administrative Secretary, Industries & Commerce; Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring; Administrative Secretary, Mining; Director, Geology and Mining and MD, J&K Minerals Limited.
The Election Commission on Monday appointed Harish Kumar Gupta as the new Director General of Police of Andhra Pradesh. Gupta is a 1992 batch IPS officer.
R K Agrawal, Chairman cum Managing Director, WAPCOS and NPCC is conferred with PSU Samarpan Award for his dedication, vision and remarkable leadership towards advancement of the PSU sector. The award was presented by GovConnect during PSU Transformation Conclave in a glittering ceremony held at New Delhi. WAPCOS, a “MINI RATNA-I” Public Sector Enterprise under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, is a technology driven Consultancy and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) organization. The Company has provided engineering solutions to various clients in over fifty (50) countries and has developed global presence, particularly in South Asia and across Africa, for various development projects in the areas of water, power and infrastructure sectors.
S Veeresh Prabhu, DIG, CBI, has been appointed as Joint Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He is a 2005 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre.
Rajiv Ranjan, DIG, CBI, has been appointed as Joint Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He is a 2005 batch IPS officer of Sikkim cadre.
Ms Sumedha Dwevedi, DIG, CBI, has been appointed as Joint Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). She is a 2005 batch IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre.
Vijayendra Bidari, DIG, CBI, has been appointed as Joint Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He is a 2005 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
Ms Sharada Raut, DIG, CBI, has been appointed as Joint Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). She is a 2005 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre.
Sanjeev Nautiyal has been appointed as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited with effect from July 1, 2024.
Ravindran Govindan has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Fischer Medical Ventures Limited.
Mohammad Mehmood Qureshi has been appointed as Managing Director of HMA Agro Industries Limited.
Jambulingam Mohankumaramangam has been appointed as Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MARG Projects and Infrastructure Limited.
Mrs Savithaprasannakumar has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of MARG Projects and Infrastructure Limited.
Sohan Lal Sewlia has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of MARG Projects and Infrastructure Limited.
Amit Bansal has been re-appointed as Executive Director of K&R Rail Engineering Limited.
Sunil Duggal has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Godawari Power & Ispat Limited (GPIL).
Mrs. Roma Ashok Balwani has been appointed as Non- Executive Independent Women Director of Godawari Power & Ispat Limited (GPIL).
Ms. Svetlana Rao Raviwada has been appointed as Whole-Time Director of Fischer Medical Ventures Limited.
Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar has been appointed as Additional Director (Independent) of Fischer Medical Ventures Limited.
Richard Wilson has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Director of Poddar Housing and Development Limited.
Nobody should be allowed to contest from two seats
I fully agree that nobody should be allowed to contest from two seats as it leads to wastage of public money in by-election.
Vinod Kumar Nautiyal
Expecting PIO to compile the information from different zones
In his RTI application, the appellant sought information on 24 points wherein he pointed out which points pertained to which PIOs. The CIC observed that the appellant has indicated 4 PIOs to whom the queries pertained and despite knowing this fact, he has filed single RTI application before Education Department mentioning all the PIOs of different zones with the expectation that PIO of Department of Education would collect the information from all the PIOs concerned and provide it to the appellant. The respondent informed that the appellant is habitual RTI applicant and filed various RTI applications, first appeals and second appeals under the RTI Act just to harass the public authority. It may not be out of place to mention that total 27 second appeals/complaints have been disposed of by the appellant either by his name or his son’s name (Ullas Jain) before the Commission as on date and in most of the cases, he did not appear despite service of hearing notice. The Commission observed that the information as available with the respondent has already been provided to the appellant and no interference from the CIC is warranted. Further, the CIC advised the appellant to exercise his right to information in an informed and judicious manner in the future.
Comments
Many PIO’s have been transferring the RTI application to different zones either out of fear of penalty or under the erroneous belief that they are expected to compile the information and provide to the applicant. It causes unnecessary transfer of RTI application across multiple levels which is not mandated under the RTI Act, 2005.
Citation: V K Jain v. Dy. Director of Education, CIC/DIRED/A/2022/668667; Date of Decision: 22-03-2024
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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