The Union government on Wednesday (12.02.2025) notified the appointment of two Additional Judges of the Madras High Court as Permanent Judges of that High Court.
These Judges are ;
Justice Venkatachari Lakshminarayanan
Justice Periyasamy Vadamalai
The Supreme Court Collegium had approved the proposal for appointing the two Additional Judges of Madras High Court as Permanent Judges of the Court vide notification dated February 5, 2025.
The Union government on Wednesday (12.02.2025) notified the appointment of three Additional Judges of the Telangana High Court as Permanent Judges of that High Court.
These Judges are ;
Justice Laxmi Narayana Alishetty
Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti
Justice Sujana Kalasikam
The Supreme Court Collegium had approved the proposal for appointing the three Additional Judges of Telangana High Court as Permanent Judges of the Court vide notification dated February 5, 2025.
In a significant step towards strengthening the judiciary, the Union government on Wednesday (12.02.2025) notified the appointment of six advocates as judges in different High Courts across India.
They are;
Ashish Shroti, Advocate: Madhya Pradesh High Court
Alok Mahra, Advocate: Uttarakhand High Court
Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia, Advocate: Delhi High Court
Harmeet Singh Grewal, Advocate: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Deepinder Singh Nalwa, Advocate: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Taj Ali Moulasab Nadaf, Advocate: Karnataka High Court
Gaurav Agarwal (IRSME:1994), currently serving as combined Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) for Military Engineer Services (MES) and Border Roads Organization (BRO), Delhi, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (11.02.2025), the competent authority has approved the proposal for premature repatriation of Mr Agarwal to his parent cadre with the condition of extended ‘cooling off.
Vipul Singhal (IRTS:2008), who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Railways, has been selected for appointment as Director in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Delhi for five years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (12.02.2025), Mr. Singhal will serve in the post under the central staffing scheme for a period of five years from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Presently, he is serving as Director, Traffic Transportation (Freight & Fertilizer), Railway Board.
Ashish Saxena (ISS:2012), who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Mines, Delhi for four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (12.02.2025), Mr. Saxena will serve in the post under the central staffing scheme for a period of four years from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The BJP’s thumping victory in the Delhi Assembly elections has changed the political and administrative landscape of the national capital, giving rise to speculation over the continuance of V K Saxena as Delhi LG. It is being widely believed that Saxena has fulfilled his role, and hence, his continuance in that position appears sounds untenable in the changed scenario.
The Delhi LG has delivered what was expected from him by his political masters. But that chapter is closed now as the double-engine government is going to be installed in Delhi, which leaves no scope for a confrontationist LG in Delhi. So, it is being speculated that Saxena may no longer continue as Delhi LG.
In this situation, the Centre may opt for a new incumbent who has hands-on experience in running the government and the administration. Saxena came from a different background, being Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Chairman before being appointed as Delhi LG.
Now, a seasoned administrator with a deep understanding of bureaucratic functioning is better suited for the job, as the role of bureaucracy is going to be predominant and the coordination between the different organs of the government will be crucial.
If this thinking is allowed to have its way, the next big question is: who may replace Saxena?
If sources are to be believed, discussion revolves around two important names. Based on their proven track record of service delivery as well as their rapport with the central leadership, Rajiv Gauba (IAS:1982:JH), former Union Home Secretary and the longest-serving Cabinet Secretary, tops the list of probable candidates for the Delhi LG’s post. He fulfills the two most required qualifications of being close to top ruling brass and being a veteran administrator.
Another name on the list is Naresh Kumar (IAS:1987:AGMUT). He had been at loggerheads with the AAP government till the time he served as Delhi Chief Secretary. The AAP government even unsuccessfully went to court to get his six-month extension as CS stopped. He, too, is in the reckoning and may be rewarded with the coveted job.
It will be really interesting to watch if the government appoints a new Delhi LG or waits for Saxena’s tenure to be over.
NN Tripathi (IPS:2009:WB) has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for a period of five years. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (12.02.2025), the competent authority has approved the appointment of Mr. Tripathi to the post on deputation basis for a period of five years from the date of assumption of the charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Annappa E (IPS:2005:WB) has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for a period of five years. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (12.02.2025), the competent authority has approved the appointment of Mr. Annappa to the post on deputation basis for a period of five years from the date of assumption of the charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Awadhesh Pathak (IPS:2009:WB) has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for a period of five years. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (12.02.2025), the competent authority has approved the appointment of Mr. Pathak to the post on deputation basis for a period of five years from the date of assumption of the charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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