The central deputation tenure of Nabarun Dhar (IDAS:2004) as Internal Financial Advisor (Director level) in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been extended for one year. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (10.05.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal to extend the deputation tenure of Nabarun Dhar for one year beyond 19.05.2024 i.e. upto 19.05.2025 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Alka Nangia Arora gets extension as AS&FA in D/o Agriculture Research and Education
The central deputation tenure of Alka Nangia Arora (IDAS:1991) as Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor (AS&FA) in the Department of Agriculture Research and Education has been extended for one year. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (10.05.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved to extend the deputation tenure of Alka Nangia Arora for one year beyond 12.07.2024 i.e. upto 12.07.2025 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
SKG Rahate appointed as Chairperson, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority
Former Secretary in the Department of Justice SKG Rahate (Retd. IAS:1990:JH) on Saturday (12.05.2024) appointed as the Chairperson of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) for a tenure of three years. Rahate retired from government service just a few days earlier on April 30, 2024.
The Government of India established the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) in accordance with the AERA Act (2008). AERA’s primary responsibility is to regulate tariff and other charges for aeronautical services provided at airports.
Meghalaya: Idashisha Nongrang appointed new DGP
The Meghalaya government on Saturday (11.05.2024) appointed senior IPS officer Idashisha Nongrang (IPS:1992:AM) as the next Director General of Police (DGP) of the state. She is the first woman to hold this position. Nongrang will assume office on May 20, following the retirement of the current DGP LR Bishnoi (IPS:1991:AM) on 19 May
Currently, Nongrang serves as the Director General of Meghalaya Civil Defence and Home Guards. She previously served as the acting DGP of Meghalaya for a brief period in 2021. Her term as the head of the police force will extend until May 19, 2026.
The appointment process was overseen by the Meghalaya Security Commission, chaired by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma. Nongrang was selected from a list of three candidates approved by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The other two recommended candidates were Ram Prasad Meena (IPS:1993:AM) and Deepak Kumar (IPS:1994:AM).
Also Read: Next DGP of Meghalaya: Race among three IPS officer, Idashisha Nongrang may get top post
CAT dismisses senior IPS officer AB Venkateswara Rao’s suspension
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Wednesday (08.05.2024) dismissed the suspension of senior IPS officer A B Venkateswara Rao (IPS:1989:AP) by the Andhra Pradesh government. The Tribunal also directed the state government to pay all arrears and reinstate him into service.
Venkateswara Rao was placed under suspension by the state government in 2019. He challenged the suspension in the High Court, which ruled in his favor, directing the state government to reinstate him. Following the court orders, the state government posted him as commissioner of printing and stationary. However, within two days of his reinstatement, the government placed him under suspension once again for speaking to the media.
The government suspended Venkateswara Rao on the charges of corruption in purchase of surveillance equipment by the state government during the TDP regime. He also challenged the government’s decision in the court and later in the CAT. The CAT found his suspension invalid and directed the state government to give him posting. The Tribunal clarified that an all-India service officer cannot be suspended twice for the same charges.
Next DGP of Meghalaya: Race among three IPS officer, Idashisha Nongrang may get top post
Senior IPS officer Idashisha Nongrang (IPS:1992:AM) is likely to be appointed as the acting Director General of Police (DGP) of Meghalaya after retirement of incumbent DGP Lajja Ram Bishnoi (IPS:1991:AM) on May 19, 2024.
The decision to appoint an acting DGP comes due to the ongoing model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha elections.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) had earlier recommended three candidates for the DGP position, including Nongrang himself. The three candidates, all from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, are Idashisha Nongrang (IPS:1992:AM), Ram Prasad Meena (IPS:1993:AM), and Deepak Kumar (IPS:1994:AM).
The state government has sent the names of the officers to Election Commission of India to approve the appointment of new DGP in Meghalaya.
Adhipath Palchaudhuri selected as CMD of Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited
Adhipath Palchaudhuri has been selected as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on May 09, 2024. Presently, he is serving as Director (Services Business), Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited
He will be appointed to the post of CMD after receiving vigilance clearances and approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
The following 09 applicants were interviewed in the selection meeting:
- Adhipath Palchaudhuri, Director (Services Business), Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited
- Uthayaraja, Director ( Manufacturing Businesses), Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited
- Saurav Dutta, Director (Finance), Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited
- Romon Sebastian Louis, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (Logistics Infrastructure), Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited
- Sriram Kumar Chavali, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Officer, Balmer Lawrie & Co. Limited
- Sanjay Agarwal, Executive Director, Steel Authority Of India Limited (SAIL)
- Umish Srivastva, Executive Director, Alternative Energy and New Energy Campus, Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Smruti Ranjan Sethy, Chairperson Chairman RRB Bhubaneswar, Railways (M/O)
- Brijesh Dixit, Executive Director, Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers
Kalyani Sethuraman will continue to hold addl. charge of CVO, BEL
Kalyani Sethuraman (IRAS:1994), Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), Bengaluru, will continue to hold the additional charge of the post of CVO of Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL), Bengaluru, for further period of six months. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (06.05.2024), the competent authority has approved the proposal for extension of additional charge of the post for six months beyond 18.04.2024 or till the appointment of a regular CVO or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Rahul Raj prematurely repatriated to parent cadre
Rahul Raj (CPES:2006), Director in the Ministry of Defence, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (09.05.2024), the competent authority has approved the premature repatriation of Rahul Raj to his parent cadre on personal grounds with the provision of ‘extended cooling off’.
R Menaka appointed as Deputy Secretary in Department of Commerce
R Menaka (IAS:2011:AGMUT), who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Commerce for four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (09.05.2024), the central government has approved the appointment of R Menaka to the post under the central staffing scheme for four years from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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