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Heeralal Samariya took oath as new Chief Information Commissioner

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LO Bureau
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Heeralal Samariya (Retd.IAS:1985:TG), was officially sworn in as the Chief of the Central Information Commission (CIC) on Monday, in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu. Later in the day, two new Information Commissioners, Anandi Ramalingam and VK Tiwari, also took their oaths.

Samariya, a former IAS officer from the Telangana cadre, who had retired as the Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, initially assumed the role of Information Commissioner in 2020. His tenure was set to conclude on Monday, along with two other Information Commissioners, Saroj Punhani and Uday Mahurkar.

Anandi Ramalingam, prior to her appointment as Information Commissioner, held the position of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) at Bharat Electronics Limited. VK Tiwari, an officer from the Indian Forest Service (IFS) of the 1986 Himachal Pradesh cadre, served as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, heading the HP forest department.

The vacancy in the Chief Information Commissioner’s position arose following the completion of YK Sinha’s term on October 3. It’s noteworthy that the Commission is led by the Chief Information Commissioner and can have a total of up to 10 Information Commissioners.

8 IPS Officers set to become IGs in New Year

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LO Bureau
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A total of eight IPS officers from the 2006 batch, presently holding the position of Deputy Inspector General (DIG), are scheduled to be promoted to the rank of Inspector General (IG) effective from January 1, 2024.

They are;

  1. Abdul Hamid
  2. Salabh Mathur
  3. Dharmendra Singh
  4. LR Kumar
  5. Akash Kulhari
  6. Dr. Manoj Kumar
  7. Mohit Gupta
  8. Happy Guptan

Koppu Sadashiv Murthy appointed as CMD, BHEL

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LO Bureau
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The central government has appointed Koppu Sadashiv Murthy as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL). He succeed Nalins Shinghal, who has held the position since July 8, 2019.

Murthy’s official appointment will take effect from the date he assumes office, expected to be on or after November 1. The board approved his appointment during its meeting on October 30.

His nomination was recommended by the Public Enterprises Selection Board after interviewing two candidates for the CMD position on June 30, 2023. Prior to this appointment, Murthy served as the Executive Director at BHEL.

Also Read: Koppu Sadashiv Murthy selected as CMD, BHEL

Heeralal Samariya Set to Become New CIC, Two Commissioners’ Names Cleared: Sources

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LO Bureau
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The current Information Commissioner, Heeralal Samariya (Retd.IAS:1985:TG) is reportedly set to assume the role of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) for the Central Information Commission. According to reliable sources, two new Information Commissioners are also expected to be appointed: Anandi Ramalingam, the former Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited, and V K Tiwari, an Indian Forest Service officer from the 1986 batch.

These three appointees, including Samariya, are scheduled to take their oaths on Monday in a ceremony to be administered by President Droupdi Murmu.

The selection committee, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chose Heeralal Samariya for the position of CIC. Samariya, a former IAS officer who retired as the Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, was selected due to his seniority among the current Information Commissioners, all of whom are concluding their tenures on Monday.

Notably, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a member of the selection committee and the leader of the largest party in the Lok Sabha, was absent from the meeting. He had been invited by the government but was unable to attend due to a prior commitment in West Bengal.

As per insider information, Chowdhury had indeed requested alternative meeting dates. However, he was informed that the meeting could not be postponed because the current Information Commissioners were set to retire on the following Monday.

Also Read: CIC faces potential inactivity if appointments aren’t made by Monday

CIC faces potential inactivity if appointments aren’t made by Monday

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LO Bureau
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For the past month, the Central Information Commission has been operating without a Chief since YK Sinha’s tenure ended on October 3. The commission now faces the looming possibility of virtual inactivity as the terms of the remaining three information commissioners are set to conclude on Monday. All eyes are on the appointment of new Information Commissioners, and government sources have revealed that the Prime Minister-led selection committee has already convened to address this matter. Friday marked the last working day for Information Commissioner Suresh Chandra, as he is set to leave office on Sunday.

The remaining three commissioners, Heeralal Samariya, Uday Mahurkar, and Saroj Punhani, will see their tenures come to an end on Monday. According to sources, the selection committee has held discussions, and it is likely that new appointments will be announced soon. However, if these new Information Commissioners are not appointed by Monday, the commission faces the risk of becoming non-functional, as there will be no commissioners remaining on the panel starting from Tuesday.

Sources have reported that Adheer Ranjan Chaudhary, the Congress leader in the Lok Sabha and a committee member, was informed about the scheduled meeting on Friday. However, he expressed his inability to attend due to prior commitments and requested alternative dates, to which the government did not agree.

According to the provisions of the RTI Act 2005, the Central Information Commission (CIC) comprises the Chief Information Commissioner and a maximum of 10 Central Information Commissioners, as may be deemed necessary.

India set to open Seattle consulate, appoints Prakash Gupta as Consul General

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LO Bureau
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After a seven-year wait, the Modi government has finally taken the step to establish a consulate in Seattle, appointing Prakash Gupta (IFS:2002) as the Consul-General. This marks India’s sixth consulate in the American city, a decision initially declared back in 2016.

Prakash Gupta currently holds the position of Joint Secretary, UN (Political) at the Ministry of External Affairs. His previous roles include serving as the consul general in Shanghai and the Deputy Chief of Mission in Indonesia. An official announcement regarding the consulate’s opening is anticipated during the upcoming 2+2 India-US ministerial dialogue next week. Later this month, Gupta is scheduled to journey to Seattle, a bustling technology hub that houses a significant Indian population and major multinational corporations like Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Boeing, where he will inaugurate the consulate.

The inauguration of the Seattle consulate was a prominent announcement made by the Indian government during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US in June of this year. During the PM’s visit, India also revealed its intentions to open consulates in two other US cities.

Jai Prakash Dwivedi selected as CMD of Western Coalfields Ltd

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LO Bureau
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Jai Prakash Dwivedi has been selected for appointment as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Western Coalfields Ltd. (WCL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on November 03, 2023. Presently, he is serving as Director(Technical), Western Coalfields Ltd..

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 :

  1. Jai Prakash Dwivedi, Director(Technical), Western Coalfields Ltd.
  2. Shankar Nagachari, Director(Technical), Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL)
  3. Manish Kumar, Director(Personnel), Northern Coalfields Ltd.
  4. Rajneesh Narain, Director (Finance), Northern Coalfields Ltd.
  5. B Sairam, Director(Technical/P&P), Central Coalfields Ltd.
  6. Nilendu Kumar Singh, Director(Technical/P&P), Eastern Coalfields Limited
  7. Sunil Prasad Singh, Director(Technical), Northern Coalfields Ltd.
  8. Ajay Kumar, Director(Technical), Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL)
  9. Mohanraj Shetty, General Manager, Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)

B Sairam selected as CMD of Northern Coalfields Ltd

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LO Bureau
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B Sairam has been selected for appointment as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on November 03, 2023. Presently, he is serving as Director(Technical/P&P), Central Coalfields Ltd.

He will be appointed to the post of CMD after receiving vigilance clearances and approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

The following 12 applicants were interviewed in the selection meeting :

  1. Jai Prakash Dwivedi, Director(Technical), Western Coalfields Ltd.
  2. Ajit Kumar Behura, Director (Finance), Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd.
  3. Shankar Nagachari, Director(Technical), Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL)
  4. Manish Kumar, Director(Personnel), Northern Coalfields Ltd.
  5. Rajneesh Narain, Director (Finance), Northern Coalfields Ltd.
  6. B Sairam, Director(Technical/P&P), Central Coalfields Ltd.
  7. Nilendu Kumar Singh, Director(Technical/P&P), Eastern Coalfields Limited
  8. Ajay Kumar, Director(Technical), Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL)
  9. Ashok Kumar Panda, Executive Director, Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)
  10. Prabir Kumar Biswas, General Manager, NTPC Limited
  11. Manoj Kumar Sharma, Chief Project Manager, Indian Railways Traffic Service
  12. Rajesh Kumar Patel, Chief Workshop Manager, Indian Railways Service of Electrical Engineering

Jagdish Parwani prematurely repatriated to parent cadre

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LO Bureau
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Jagdish Parwani (IDES:1988), Director, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. According to an issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (03.11.2023), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has the proposal of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to repatriate Mr. Parwani to his parent cadre on personal grounds with effect from 20.11.2023.

IAS Officer Krishna Kumar Dwivedi returns to parent cadre on Assam Government’s request

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LO Bureau
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Krishna Kumar Dwivedi (IAS:1996:AM), who served as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has been repatriated to his parent cadre. The Department of Personnel and Training issued an order on Friday, November 3, 2023, announcing that the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has approved Mr. Dwivedi’s repatriation to his parent cadre based on the Assam government’s request, along with the imposition of an extended cooling-off period.

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