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Who will be Delhi CM?
Now the big question is –who will be the Chief Minister Delhi? Insiders say that no names in the media’s circulation will make it. A new face like CMs of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Haryana will be the choice of high command.
MP CM’s campaigns yield positive results
The electioneering campaigns carried out by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr Mohan Yadav bore fruitful results in Odisha, Maharashtra, Haryana and Delhi Assembly elections. The hustings of Dr Yadav in these States are also seen as a shot in the arm apart from central leadership.
Delhi poll results: AAP now facing challenge in keeping party consolidated in Punjab?
The Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) loss in the Delhi Assembly elections has raised questions about the impact it will have in Punjab, with party leaders admitting there will be repercussions in the only state where the Arvind Kejriwal-led party remains in power. The AAP has similar big-ticket projects in Punjab too, such as free power and mohalla clinics. It was after the AAP’s victories in Delhi that Punjab’s electorate voted for AAP in the 2022 Assembly elections. With Delhi lost, Kejriwal would have Punjab to concentrate on for the next two years till the state goes to polls. This would certainly lead to interference as the former Delhi CM will control the state Government. Now the opposition parties are likely to turn more aggressive and assertive to take on the AAP in Punjab. Also, In the Punjab, the AAP’s defeat has sparked a buzz about internal revolt in the party.
- Will Delhi Government be run by MHA?
- No major bureaucratic change in Delhi
- CS & CP, Delhi likely to continue
- Bureaucracy is happy after AAP's defeat
- AAP's Delhi Govt will be remembered for abusing Central govt
- Middle class turns table in Delhi
- Delhi Govt orders for not taking files & computers from Secretariat
- Dr Ashok Kumar Panda selected as Director (Fin), SAIL
- Amit Kumar Jain selected as Director (Fin), Grid-India
- M G Balasubrahmanya selected as Director (HR), HAL
- Sanjay Sethi appointed as Chairman, MSRTC
- Two senior IPS officers get new assignments in Bihar
- Five IPS officers shifted in Bihar
- R P Singh to join Ministry of Housing
- 6 IRS-C&IT officers attached to different units
- Voluntary retirement of IRS-C&IT accepted
- IDAS officer posted Shimla
- Deputation tenure of Amit Sengar as GM-Elec, DFCCIL extended
- Abhishek Kumar gets addl charge of Director-Fin, DFCCIL
- Deputation tenure of M K Karekar as JGM RCIL extended
- NWDA advertises for Dy Dir (Admin), New Delhi
- Jal Shakti Ministry has advertises for various posts
- NBCC certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for fifth time (UPDATED)
- HAL’s upgraded Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT) 36 unveiled as ‘Yashas’ (UPDATED)
- Apoorva Bharadwaj appointed as Joint Secretary, UPSC (UPDATED)
- Rohan Chand Thakur appointed as Director, Financial Services (UPDATED)
- Shekhar Srivastava appointed as Deputy Secretary, Corporate Affairs (UPDATED)
- Amar Kushawha appointed as Deputy Secretary, Fertilizers (UPDATED)
- Ms Richa Prakash Choudhary appointed as Deputy Secretary, Commerce (UPDATED)
- Mukesh Meghwal appointed as Deputy Secretary, Fertilizers (UPDATED)
- Sushant Sudan appointed as Deputy Secretary, Commerce (UPDATED)
- Harpreet Singh promoted to HAG+ of IPoS (UPDATED)
- Jitendra Gupta will hold addl charge of DG, Postal Services (UPDATED)
- Two IAS officers in Punjab to hold additional charge (UPDATED)
- Tenure of Ms Kavita Singh as Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat extended (UPDATED)
- Sanjay A Lathkar appointed as IG, Atomic Energy (UPDATED)
- AK Mittal re-appointed MD, AK Capital Services Ltd
- Yagnik Tank appointed MD, Arunis Abode Ltd
- Hemandra Badani re-appointed MD, Solitaire Machine Tools Ltd
- Harsh Badani appointed Jt. MD, Solitaire Machine Tools Ltd
- Ms. Priya Paul re-appointed Whole-Time Director, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd
- RK Pachnanda appointed Ind. Director, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd
- Pranav Patel appointed Ind. Director, Banco Products (India) Ltd
- Anand Majmudar appointed Ind. Director, Banco Products (India) Ltd
- Ameeta V. Manohar re-appointed Ind. Director, Banco Products (India) Ltd
- Ms. Priyanka Jain] appointed Addl. Director, Elin Electronics Ltd
- Mrs. Purvi Pathik Shah appointed Ind. Director, Share Samadhan Ltd
- Gaurav Kumar appointed Whole-Time Director, Rotographics (India) Ltd
- Ms Sandhya Kohli appointed Ind. Director, Rotographics (India) Ltd
- Shrenik Gandhi appointed NE Director, ZF Steering Gear (India) Ltd
- Bharat Agarwal appointed NE Director, ZF Steering Gear (India) Ltd
- Mrs. Smita Lahoti re-appointed NE Director, ZF Steering Gear (India) Ltd
- Dhara Desai quits as MD, Arunis Abode Ltd
In the corridors of power it is said that the new Government is going to be run by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). One can wait and watch.
After the formation of the BJP government in Delhi, there is little chance of a major change in bureaucrats. All important appointments- CS and CP- MHA does. Even the new BJP CM is likely to get CMO staff from the MHA.
In all probability, the present Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner will continue in the BJP Government in Delhi.
Sources said that Delhi bureaucracy is the happiest by the defeat of the AAP Government in the recently held Assembly elections. AAP CM and leaders had a big 'Panga' with IAS and IPS.
Though the Arvind Kejariwal led AAP ruled Delhi for 10 years, they never had cordial relations with the Centre. Aap leaders continuously abused the PM, BJP ,the Central government and LG, Approached HC and SC for power and he was advised to work with coordination and both Courts ruled that LG is the administrative head. But the AAP leaders could not digest the reality that Delhi is a UT and the CM has limited power. Kejariwal repeatedly said that 'we are an elected government.' Before AAP, Sheila Dixit, the longest serving CM, Madan Lal Khurana and Saheb Singh Verma never fought with Centre.
This time the middle class and women played a crucial role in defeating AAP in Delhi. Now the question is- was the union budget responsible for the change of mood?
The General Administration Department (GAD) of Delhi Government has issued orders for not taking any file/documents, computers from the Secretariat without the permission of GAD.
Dr Ashok Kumar Panda, ED, SAIL, has been selected for the post of Director (Finance), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on February 8, 2025. As many as ten persons were interviewed for the same.
Amit Kumar Jain, GM, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has been selected for the post of Director (Finance), Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on February 8, 2025. As many as 12 persons were interviewed for the same.
M G Balasubrahmanya, ED, HR, HAL, has been selected for the post of Director (Human Resources), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on February 8, 2025. As many as 10 persons were interviewed for the same.
Sanjay Sethi, currently Transport Secretary in Maharashtra has been appointed as the Chairman of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). He is a 1992 batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre.
Two senior IPS officers have been given new responsibilities in Bihar. Sudhanshu Kumar has been appointed as ADGP, State Crimes Record Bureau and will hold additional charge of ADGP,Modernization, while P Kannan, IGP, Rail, Patna, will hold additional charge of IGP, Modernization.
Five IPS officers have been given new postings in Bihar. Shikhar Chaudhary has been appointed as SP (Rural), Saran, while Ms Diksha takes over as SDO-1, City, Patna and Mohibullah Ansari takes over as SDO, Pakridayal, Motihari. Similarly, Ms Divyanjali Jaiswal was posted as SDO, Ramnagar, Bagha and Shivam Dhakad is now SDO-1, Sadar, Motihari.
Raghvendra Pal Singh has been appointed Director in the Ministry of Housing & Urban development on deputation basis upto June 20 2027. He is a 2008 batch IRS(C&IT) officer.
The CBIC has attached six IRS(C&IT) officers of different batches to some units. They are- Jaspreet Singh Sukhija, Prashant Kumar, Amit Kumar, Alit Kumar Nirala , Kuldeep Shivaji Kumbhar and Lavanya Gupta.
The CBIC has accepted the voluntary retirement applications of two more Assistant Commissioners from IRS(C&IT). They are: Pradeep Kumar Kaura and Jayesh R Chhikniwala.
Dr Ajit Gupta has been posted as IFA, ARTRAC Shimla. He is a 2005 batch IDAS officer.
Deputation tenure of Amit Sengar as General Manager (Electrical), Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has been extended. He is an IRSEE 1998 batch officer.
Abhishek Kumar has been given the additional charge of Director (Finance), Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL). He is already serving the post of Executive Director -Finance (Budget), Railway Board. He is an IRAS officer.
Deputation tenure of M K Karekar as Joint General Manager to Railtel Corporation of India Limited (RCIL) has been extended. He is an IRSME officer.
National Water Development Agency (NWDA) has advertised for the post of Deputy Director (Admin) for New Delhi office.
Ministry of Jal Shakti has advertised for the posts of Administration and Finance, Policy and Research, Regulation, Technical and Disaster and Resilience National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA). Details can be availed from the website.
NBCC (India) Ltd. is honored to be certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the fifth time by the Great Place to Work® Institute, India. This recognition reaffirms NBCC’s commitment to fostering a high-performance workplace culture. As part of its continuous improvement efforts, NBCC participated in an organizational assessment survey conducted by the Great Place to Work® Institute. This survey provided valuable insights to enhance workplace practices and contribute to NBCC’s consideration for the prestigious annual best workplaces List. NBCC extends its appreciation to its employees for their dedication and contributions in making the organization a great workplace.
The flagship jet training aircraft of HAL, Hindustan Jet Trainer, HJT-36, is now renamed as ‘Yashas’ after extensive modifications to resolve departure characteristics and spin resistance throughout the aircraft envelope. Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (DP) unveiled the new name in the presence of Dr D K Sunil, CMD, HAL and senior officers at the ongoing Aero India 2025 here today. “The large-scale changes to the baseline intermediate training platform has led to significant upheaval in its capabilities and hence provided an opportunity for a new name to be given in accordance with the aircraft's continued relevance as a training system for modern military aviation. In light of this, HJT-36 is named Yashas”, says Dr D K Sunil, CMD, HAL. For induction into service, the aircraft was recently upgraded with state-of-the-art avionics and an ultra-modern cockpit. These will enhance training effectiveness and operational efficiency, whilst providing weight reduction and overcoming obsolescence of imported equipment with Indian LRUs. Yashas is capable of Stage II pilot training, counter insurgency and counter surface force operations, armament training, aerobatics etc. It is powered by a FADEC controlled AL55I Jet engine, providing best in class thrust to weight ratio, optimised thrust management and reliability. Stepped up Rear cockpit with Drooped Nose provides excellent all-around Vision and Enhanced situational awareness with State-of-the-Art Glass Cockpit with MFDs and HUD. The capabilities of HJT-36 are stall and spin, aerobatics, armament carriage up to 1000kg, single point ground refuelling and defueling.
Apoorva Bharadwaj has been appointed as Joint Secretary at Director level in the Union Public Service Commision (UPSC). He is a 2007 batch IRS-IT officer.
Rohan Chand Thakur has been appointed as Director in the Department of Financial Services. He is a 2009 batch IAS officer of HP cadre.
Shekhar Srivastava has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. He is a 2012 batch ISS officer.
Amar Kushawha has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Fertilizers. He is a 2012 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
Ms Richa Prakash Choudhary has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Commerce. She is a 2014 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.
Mukesh Meghwal has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Fertilizers. He is a 2012 batch ISupplyS officer.
Sushant Sudan has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Commerce. He is a 2012 batch IES officer.c
Harpreet Singh has been promoted to the Higher Administrative Grade+ (HAG+) of Indian Postal Service (IPoS) and posted as Member (Operations), Postal Services Board. He is a 1992 batch IPoS officer.
Jitendra Gupta, Member (Financial Services), Postal Services Board will hold the additional charge of Director General, Postal Services, in addition to his own duties. He is a 1989 batch IPoS officer.
Two IAS officers in Punjab will hold additional charge. Tejveer Singh, ACS, Local Government and in addition ACS, Industries & Commerce and ASC, IT, will also hold charge of ACS, Investment Promotion, while Kamal Kishor Yadav, Administrative Secretary, School Education and Administrative Secretary, Higher Education was assigned additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Technical Education and Languages.
The tenure of Ms Kavita Singh as Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat has been extended for a period of two years beyond March 15, 2025. She is a 2004 batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre.
Sanjay A Lathkar has been appointed as Inspector General (Security) under the Department of Atomic Energy. He is a 1995 batch IPS officer of Jharkhand cadre.
AK Mittal has been re-appointed as Managing Director of AK. Capital Services Limited for a further period of five years, commencing April 1, 2025.
Yagnik Tank has been appointed as an Additional Director, designated as Managing Director, of Arunis Abode Limited.
Hemandra Badani has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Solitaire Machine Tools Limited.
Harsh Badani has been appointed as Joint Managing Director of Solitaire Machine Tools Limited.
Ms. Priya Paul has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited for a period of five years, effective June 1, 2025.
Ranjit Kumar Pachnanda has been appointed as Independent Director of Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited, effective February 15, 2025.
Pranav Patel has been appointed as Independent Director of Banco Products (India) Limited.
Anand Majmudar has been appointed as Independent Director of Banco Products (India) Limited.
Ameeta V. Manohar has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Banco Products (India) Limited.
Ms. Priyanka Jain has been appointed as Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Elin Electronics Limited.
Mrs. Purvi Pathik Shah has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Share Samadhan Limited.
Gaurav Kumar has been appointed as Whole-Time Director of Rotographics (India) Limited.
Ms. Sandhya Kohli has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Rotographics (India) Limited.
Shrenik Gandhi has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of ZF Steering Gear (India) Limited.
Bharat Agarwal has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of ZF Steering Gear (India) Limited.
Mrs Smita Lahoti has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of ZF Steering Gear (India) Limited.
Dhara Desai has resigned from the position of Managing Director of Arunis Abode Limited.
India is a holy country, Trump should understand
Known for its rich culture & heritage, country of Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi, Nehru and now Modi, India always hearty welcome people from diversified religion & region. The way President Trump deported Indians was very rude & insane. In this short span of life world leaders should be an example for all of us & the public always believe & trust & look for these great personalities in harder times. No matter few Indians were illegal emigrants, President Trump must have communicated PM Modi for a smooth deportation. Public of both countries will be happy to see settling misunderstandings between both the Leaders for a happy living in this small life.
Vivek Dhawan
Selling parts of the seized vehicles
The RTI applicant alleged that the registered scrap dealer in association with the ASI of the Transport Department, Delhi, instead of sending the vehicle to the registered scrapping yard, opens it at another location and sells its parts. He stated that this information can be verified through the CCTV footage of the registered pang yard. After the vehicle is picked up by the Transport Department's team, it is checked whether the vehicle has gone to the registered pang yard at the given address or been sent elsewhere. After a few days, the owner receives messages regarding the registration and related payment on the provided phone number. The applicant sought certain information relating to the same. The CIC held that the instant RTI application has not been adequately answered and directed the PIO to revisit the contents of RTI application and provide revised information. The CIC issued an advisory under Section 25(5) of the RTI Act to the Transport Department, GNCTD, for (i) amending the concerned Rules to incorporate the provisions for inspection of seized end-of-life vehicles to its owner; and (ii) upfront disclosure of information regarding Rules, Bye laws, SoP, Guidelines, Office Orders governing RVSFs (Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities) under Section 4 of the RTI Act in public domain, to make it easy for a layperson particularly vehicle owners to get relevant information through website.
Comments
The Transport Department has ordered the registered dealer to retain the engine number and chassis number by cutting and preserving them. The guidelines for releasing end of life vehicle (ELV) seized as part of enforcement drive should be put in public domain. If section 4 of the RTI Act is implemented fully, it would relieve the Public Authority of the burden of RTI Applications.
Citation :V Singh v. Transport Department, Delhi, CIC/TDDEL/A/2023/649458; Date of Decision: 16.01.2025
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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