An extension has been granted to Anand Kumar Singh (IPS:1994:MP) in his role as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL). As per the order released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (09.11.2023), the competent authority has endorsed the proposal to prolong Mr. Singh’s deputation tenure for an additional two years, extending it beyond 23.12.2023, up to 23.12.2025, or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
Three Judges appointed to Supreme Court
The Union government on Wednesday (08.11.2023) gave the green light to the elevation of Chief Justices Satish Chandra Sharma, Augustine George Masih, and Sandeep Mehta from the High Courts of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gauhati, respectively, to the position of Judges in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court collegium had put forth these recommendations earlier in the week.
This move restores the Supreme Court to its complete complement of 34 Judges. Presently, the top court has 31 judges, including the chief justice and 30 puisne judges. Notably, in December, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul is scheduled to retire.
The last instance of the top court achieving its full strength occurred in February of this year, following the elevation of Justices Rajesh Bindal and Aravind Kumar to the apex court.
UP govt appoints advocate Apoorva Agrawal as Additional Advocate General
The Uttar Pradesh government has designated Apoorva Agrawal, an accomplished advocate with over 15 years of legal practice, as the Additional Advocate General to represent and safeguard the state’s interests in the Supreme Court. This appointment, sanctioned by the Governor, empowers Agrawal to assume responsibilities akin to those of the Advocate General, encompassing advisory, legislative, and various other legal duties. Throughout Agrawal’s extensive career, which commenced with enrollment as a lawyer in 2007, they have actively participated in numerous cases in both the Supreme Court and various High Courts. Collaborating with legal stalwarts like Senior Advocates K K Venugopal, Mukul Rohatgi, Harish Salve, and Advocate Kailash Vasdev, Agrawal has garnered a wealth of experience in the legal realm.
CAT issues notice to Centre, Punjab & UPSC on former DGP VK Bhawra’s plea
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) issued a notice to the Punjab government on Monday, following an application filed by the former Director General of Police, VK Bhawra (IPS:1987:PB). Bhawra is challenging the appointment of Gaurav Yadav (IPS:1992:PB) as the DGP and seeking his reinstatement. The notice has been served not only to the Punjab government but also to the Centre, the Union Public Service Commission, and DGP Yadav.
The next date for the hearing is scheduled for December 15.
On January 8, 2022, Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit appointed Bhawra as DGP for a minimum period of two years. However, in March 2022, when the Aam Aadmi Party government led by Bhagwant Mann took charge, Bhawra was pressured to relinquish his position, as it was believed he was appointed by the previous government.
Bhawra’s application states that he was coerced to engage in various illegal activities, which included, among other things, registering cases against various public figures who held personal positions, granting security from the Punjab police outside the state to various dignitaries, and various other coercive measures, all of which he refused.
On September 2, 2022, which marked the expiration of his two-month leave, the state government issued a transfer order, assigning him to the position of Chairman of the Punjab Police Housing Corporation in Mohali.
Bhawra has requested the tribunal to annul the September 2, 2022, order, which he describes as “completely illegal and arbitrary.” He alleges that the order, in apparent violation of the Punjab Police Act, 2007, wrongfully removed him from the position of DGP, which is the head of the police force.
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Supriyo Ghosh returns to parent cadre
Supriyo Ghosh (IPoS:2005), Director, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (08.11.2023), the competent authority has approved the proposal to repatriate Mr. Ghosh to his parent cadre to avail the benefit of promotion.
Shobhit Bhatnagar selected as Director (Operations & Business Development), DFCCIL
Shobhit Bhatnagar has been selected for appointment as Director (Operations & Business Development), Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on November 8, 2023. Presently, he is serving as Group General Manager, Indian Railways Traffic Service.
He will be appointed to the post of Director (Operations & Business Development) after receiving vigilance clearances and approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
The following 10 applicants were interviewed in the selection meeting :
- Praveen Kumar, Executive Director, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCCIL)
- Sandeep Jain, Group General Manager, RITES Limited
- Ravi Kumar, GM Mfg, CRIS
- Pradeep Gupta, Divisional Railway Manager, Indian Railways Service of Engineers
- Shobhit Bhatnagar, Group General Manager, Indian Railways Traffic Service
- Gurinder Mohan Singh, Chief Commercial Manager, Indian Railways Traffic Service
- Sunil Gupta, Chief Freight Transportation Manager, Indian Railways Traffic Service
- Kailash Prasad Yadav, Group General Manager, Indian Railways Traffic Service
- Rajesh Kumar Patel, Chief Workshop Manager, Indian Railways Service of Electrical Engineering
- Lokesh Singh, General Manager, Indian Railways Service of Mechanical Engineers
Rajesh Uike appointed as next Ambassador of India to Tajikistan
Rajesh Uike (IFS:2006) has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Tajikistan. Presently, he is serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs and is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Sandeep Chakravorty concurrently accredited as next Ambassador of India to Timor-Leste
Sandeep Chakravorty (IFS:1996), presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Indonesia, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, with residence in Jakarta. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Rajasthan: Two IPS shifted, Laxman Das posted as DCP (Traffic), Jaipur
The Rajasthan government on Saturday (07.11.2023) assigned new responsibilities to two IPS officers.
The names of the officers and their postings are as follows :
- Laxman Das (IPS:2014:UP), SP, Cyber Crime, Jaipur, has been transferred and posted as DCP (Traffic), Police Commissionerate, Jaipur.
- Rajendra Kumar Meena (IPS:2011:UP), DCP (Crime), Police Commissionerate, Jodhpur, has been transferred and posted as DCP (Hqrs), Police Commissionerate, Jaipur.
Rajasthan: Three IPS officers get responsibilities
The Rajasthan government on Friday (06.11.2023) assigned new responsibilities to three of its IPS officers who had been removed from their positions as Superintendent of Police (SP) on the instructions of the Election Commission. These officers were subsequently reassigned to roles within the police headquarters.
The names of the officers and their postings are as follows :
- Karan Sharma (IPS:2014:RJ) has been posted as SP of CID (CB), Jaipur.
- Rajesh Kumar Meena (IPS:2016:RJ) has been posted as SP, Cyber Crime, PHQ, Jaipur.
- Sudhir Chaudhary (IPS:2015:RJ) has been posted as SP of CID (CB), Jaipur.
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