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Who is businessmen in India–can form political party?
In business circles there is a talk that some businessman can follow Elon Musk and form a political party in India. Is it possible in Modi regime?
Cabinet reshuffle likely this month?
PM Narendra Modi is now expected to reshuffle his cabinet. Ministry of Minority Affairs, Electronics and Information Technology, Social Justice and Development of the Northeast are likely to have full-time cabinet ministers.
Why are the Congress and AAP giving the same reasons?
ED has filed a case against Sonia and Rahul in the National Herald money laundering case. But Congress is more furious after that and calling the case is a 'fake'. As per experts, this time the party is giving the same reason as AAP used to give- 'Nothing is found solid and the agency is filing cases against our-leaders on imaginations'.
Thackeray cousins pose threat to Shinde’s urban stronghold?
The coming together of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray poses a challenge to Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde. With their combined appeal—Uddhav’s soft Hindutva and Raj’s Marathi-centric Hindutva—the Thackeray duo could dent BJP-Shinde’s urban voter base in cities like Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and Nashik. This unity threatens Shinde’s influence, especially ahead of the crucial BMC polls. A poor civic poll performance may weaken his standing within the ruling alliance, where he’s already viewed by many BJP leaders as a short-term ally rather than a lasting partner.
- DoPT hires consultant to introduce reforms in bureaucracy?
- Chief Secretaries are strategically placed post-retirement in WB?
- Pushp Kumar Nayar in race for Director (Mkt), IOCL
- Interviews for Director (Mkt), IOCL on July 14
- Mahesh Kumar Sharma in race for Director (Fin), NHPC Ltd
- Jitendra Yadav in race for Director (Fin), NHPC Ltd
- Kotecha is Ind Director, MOIL Ltd
- Jai Singh appointed as CIT, PrCCIT, Rajasthhan
- Jiban Ramchiary gets addl charge of CBIC, Ludhiana
- Inderjit Singh gets addl charge of Health, Kasouli
- Bihar: On ECI’s directive, Special Intensive Revision in full swing
- ITS officer declines promotion
- Three IRS officers attached temporarily
- Sahu appointed non-official Director
- Gopinath Sahu is Independent Director, ITI Ltd
- Ms Bhagyashir Shyambihari Agrawal is CFO, Aayush Art
- Mahapatra quits Bank of Maharashtra
- Ms Ankita Sharmah is HR Head, Wepsol
- Roshni Gadia appointed as NE Independent Director, Julien Agro
- Ms Srinivasan appointed as CFO, Castrol
- G Krishnan appointed as CFO, Alembic
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has reportedly hired a private consultant to overhaul bureaucracy. This is considered to be a move aimed at embracing digital governance and boosting efficiency. The consultant is likely to recommend a roadmap for bureaucratic reforms. The centre has sought this external expertise to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes. The consultant is expected to analyse the current bureaucratic structure, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions that can be implemented.
West Bengal has appointed the recently retired Chief Secretary BP Gopalika as Chief Adviser to CM. He's the latest in long line of retired civil servants given top charge in state. He will look after the project monitoring. He will also hold the posts of Chairman of West Bengal Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation and Managing Director of West Bengal Highway Development Corporation. His predecessor HK Dwivedi, whose extended term as Chief Secretary ended on 31 December, 2023, was also appointed as Financial Adviser to Mamata a day after his retirement. Before Dwivedi, former Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay has been serving as the Chief Advisor to the CM since 2021. In 2020, Rajiva Sinha was made the Chairman of West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation a day after he retired as Chief Secretary.
Pushp Kumar Nayar, ED, BPCL, is in the race for the post of Director (Marketing), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
The Public Enterprises Selection Board is holding interviews for the post of Director (Marketing), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) on July 14. As many as 12 candidates have been short-listed for the same.
Mahesh Kumar Sharma, GM, NHPC, is in the race for the post of Director (Finance), NHPC Limited
Jitendra Yadav, GM, SJVN Thermal Pvt Limited, is in the race for the post of Director (Finance), NHPC Limited.
Kapil Kotecha has been appointed as Independent Director, MOIL Limited.
Jai Singh has been appointed as CIT(OSD) in the office of Pr. CCIT, Rajasthan region, Jaipur, on return from study leave. He is an IRS-IT officer.
Jiban Ramchiary, Senior Accounts Officer, CBDT, Ludhiana, has been assigned additional charge of CBIC, Ludhiana.
Inderjit Singh, Senior Accounts Officer, PFMS, Chandigarh, has been assigned charge of Health, Kasouli.
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar is being implemented in accordance with the Election Commission of India’s order dated 24.06.2025. As per instructions, draft electoral rolls that will be issued on 1 August 2025 will contain the names of persons whose enumeration forms are received. Till now, 2,87,98,460 Enumeration Forms i.e. 36.47 per cent of the total of 7,89,69,844 (nearly 7.90 crore) electors in Bihar who are enrolled as on June 24, 2025, have been received.
An ITS officer has refused to avail his promotion to SAG. Now he will remain in JAG. As per DoT order dated July 7, 2025. Narendra Kumar Agrawal will not be considered for promotion till June 24, 2026. His promotion order was issued on February 10,2025. He is an ITS officer.
The CBIC has attached three IRS(C&IT) officers temporary to different units. They are- Mrs Samriti Goel Saran, Commissioner, DGTS HQ, Delhi, Kartikey Dubey, Dy Commissioner, Chandigarh Zone GST & CX and Safdar Ali, Dy Commissioner Chandigarh CS & GST Zone.
The DoT has appointed Gopi Nath Sahu as non- official Director on ITI Board for a period of three years. He is a private person.
Gopinath Sahu has been appointed as Non-Official Independent Director on the Board of ITI Limited.
Ms Bhagyashri Shyambihari Agrawal has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Key Mangerial Personnel, Aayush Art and Bullion Limited.
Mrutyunjay Mahapatra has tendered his resignation as Shareholder Director, Bank of Maharashtra.
Ms Ankita Sharmah has been appointed as Head-Human Resources, Wepsol.
Roshni Gadia has been appointed as a Non- Executive Independent Director of Julien Agro Infratech Limited.
Ms. Mrinalini Srinivasan has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer & Whole time Director (Additional Director) of Castrol.
G Krishnan has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, Alembic.
Jiyo Hazaron Saal, dear neighbour Tibet!
Happy birthday to Dalai Lama! Wish you a happy and healthy long life, to steer the Tibetan society through such testing times. Remember Marana Pratap and Mahatma Gandhi. Between those two heroes lives Buddhism, inspiring millions for more than 2500 years! Communism is already dead in lesser than two decades your age. However, like all religions, reforms are overdue in Buddhism globally. It is not the religion of the weak. But it must be proved. One Indian under the influence of Buddhism from his birthplace has already proved it in our own times. Religion is not for the hungry, starving or ailing. So, means of livelihood must be provided. The fingers producing goods and services are the first targets for the proselytisers, whether religious or political. I would like to quote two poetic gems: “bhooke bhajan na hoi Gopala, ye lo apni kanthimala” and, Rahiman paani rakhiyo binu paani sab soon, paani gaye na ubre moti manus choon”.
M L Gupta
Verification of BPL status of RTI applicant
The appellant sought data on customer satisfaction ratings for SBI services from its inception to the current date and asked for the categorization of ratings by type of service and other related information. The PIO provided certain information and clarified before the CIC that data sought on certain points of the RTI application was not available in the desired format. The CIC upheld the order of the CIC. The CIC brought it to the notice of the respondent that in a series of matters filed by the same appellant against a different public authority i.e IDPL (File nos. CIC/IDPCL/A/2024/612395 and CIC/IDPCL/A/2024/604666) an order was passed to veracity of the appellant’s BPL status. The CIC advised the respondent to exercise due caution with respect to the future RTI application received from the appellant relying on his BPL status.
Comments
There is no specific section of the RTI Act, 2005 or rule which prescribes whether the verification of the BPL status should be done, if the PIO has doubts regarding the same. If there are any suspicions, the PIO could ask for the BPL certificate to verify the status of the RTI applicant.
Citation: Rachhpal Singh Saini v. State Bank of India, CIC/SBIND/A/2024/602064; Date of Decision: 22.05.2025
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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