Vijai Sharma tipped to be new CIC, KV Chowdary most likely the next CVC
9 years, 9 months ago

Vijai Sharma tipped to be new CIC, KV Chowdary most likely the next CVC

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The senior-most Information Commissioner, Vijai Sharma, is tipped to be the new Chief Information Commissioner, while the former Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes, KV Chowdary, is understood to be in the running for the post of Central Vigilance Commissioner. Sources indicated that Sharma, 64, could be named as Chief Information Commissioner, a post that has been lying vacant for over nine months. Earlier last month, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and party vice president Rahul Gandhi had attacked the Prime Minister over the delay in the appointments of chiefs of CIC, CVC and Lokpal saying the government feared transparency. Sources said there were 203 applicants for Chief Information Commissioner and 553 for Information Commissioners.

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New poll panel chief appointment soon, Gyanesh Kumar leading contender: Sources
1 month, 1 week ago

New poll panel chief appointment soon, Gyanesh Kumar leading contender: Sources

India Today  

A high-level meeting to select the next Chief Election Commissioner will be held on February 17, a day before incumbent Rajiv Kumar's retirement, with Gyanesh Kumar among the top contenders for the post, sources told India Today TV. NEW CEC SELECTION PROCESS Previously, before the introduction of the new statutory provisions for the appointment of the CEC and Election Commissioners, …

Lawyers, scribes form huge chunk of applicants for posts of SCIC, ICs
1 year, 2 months ago

Lawyers, scribes form huge chunk of applicants for posts of SCIC, ICs

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Lawyers and journalists have formed a huge chunk of applicants vying for the 11 crucial positions of one state chief information commissioner and 10 information commissioners in the State Information Commission while prominent serving/retired bureaucrats are surprisingly ‘absent’ from the pool of applicants, in a departure from the past. The state government, according to people in the know of …

Heeralal Samariya sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner
1 year, 4 months ago

Heeralal Samariya sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner

Live Mint  

Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya was on Monday sworn in as the chief of the Central Information Commission by President Droupadi Murmu. After Samariya's appointment as the Chief Information Commissioner, there exists a vacancy of eight Information Commissioners. The Commission is headed by the Chief Information Commissioner and can have a maximum of 10 Information Commissioners. The appointment comes after the …

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On Plea To Fill Up Central Vigilance Commission Vacancies
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On Plea To Fill Up Central Vigilance Commission Vacancies

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a plea seeking timely and transparent filling of long pending vacancies in the Central Vigilance Commission so as to ensure that the Commission can effectively discharge its duties as an 'integrity institution'.A bench comprising of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Abhay S. Oka was considering a petition filed by NGO Common Cause …

Suresh N Patel appointed CVC, ex-IB chief Arvind Kumar as vigilance commissioner
2 years, 7 months ago

Suresh N Patel appointed CVC, ex-IB chief Arvind Kumar as vigilance commissioner

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N Patel was on Wednesday appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, a year after the post fell vacant. “At a ceremony held today at 1000 hrs at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Shri Suresh N Patel, was sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner. Later in the day, CVC Patel administered the oath of office to former Intelligence …

Making Delhi CP the additional charge; Centre’s new trick to control police
3 years, 8 months ago

Making Delhi CP the additional charge; Centre’s new trick to control police

Deccan Chronicle  

It is often considered that the most important babu in Delhi is not the chief secretary but the police commissioner. It should be recalled that Balaji Srivastava’s predecessor Sachidanand Srivastava was appointed similarly in February last year during the bloody Delhi riots. After the setbacks of Covid and the recent Assembly poll results, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ousted 12 …

Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha is New CIC, 3 Information Commissioners Join Transparency Watchdog
4 years, 4 months ago

Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha is New CIC, 3 Information Commissioners Join Transparency Watchdog

News 18  

New Delhi: Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha was appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner on Saturday, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement. President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office to Sinha as the Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, it said. Later, Sinha administered the oath of office to journalist Uday …

Eminent banker Suresh N. Patel takes oath as vigilance commissioner
4 years, 10 months ago

Eminent banker Suresh N. Patel takes oath as vigilance commissioner

The Hindu  

Eminent banker Suresh N. Patel on Wednesday took oath as the Vigilance Commissioner in the anti-corruption watchdog CVC, officials said. Mr. Patel, who is in Ahmedabad, was administered the oath of office by Central Vigilance Commissioner Sanjay Kothari through video conference, they said. Mr. Patel’s name to the post was recommended by a high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra …

Former I&B secretray Bimal Julka sworn in as CIC, Amita Pandove becomes IC; four posts still vacant in transparency watchdog
5 years ago

Former I&B secretray Bimal Julka sworn in as CIC, Amita Pandove becomes IC; four posts still vacant in transparency watchdog

Firstpost  

Information Commissioner Bimal Julka was appointed as Chief Information Commissioner on Friday, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique New Delhi: Information Commissioner Bimal Julka was appointed as Chief Information Commissioner on Friday, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique. President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office to Julka as CIC in the Central Information Commission at a ceremony held …

Bimal Julka Sworn In As New Chief Information Commissioner Of CIC; Amita Pandove As Information Commissioner [Read Notifications]
5 years ago

Bimal Julka Sworn In As New Chief Information Commissioner Of CIC; Amita Pandove As Information Commissioner [Read Notifications]

Live Law  

The Central government has appointed Information Commissioner and former IAS officer, Bimal Julka as the new Chief Information Commissioner of India. The government has also appointed Ms. Amita Pandove, former Member of Punjab Civil Services Commission, as an Information Commissioner in the CIC with effect from this afternoon. As per the CIC website, the positions held by Julka in the …

Narendra Modi-led panel names president's secretary Sanjay Kothari as CVC, Bimal Julka as CIC; Congress slams 'whimsical' appointments
5 years, 1 month ago

Narendra Modi-led panel names president's secretary Sanjay Kothari as CVC, Bimal Julka as CIC; Congress slams 'whimsical' appointments

Firstpost  

Sanjay Kothari, the Secretary to the President, has been selected as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner by a high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi New Delhi: Sanjay Kothari, the Secretary to the President, has been selected as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner by a high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official said on Wednesday. The …

Sanjay Kothari tipped to be CVC; Bimal Julka is CIC
5 years, 1 month ago

Sanjay Kothari tipped to be CVC; Bimal Julka is CIC

The Hindu  

Sanjay Kothari, Secretary to the President of India, is tipped to be the next Chief Vigilance Commissioner. Former CMD of Andhra Bank Suresh Patel has been chosen as a Vigilance Commissioner while former member of Punjab Civil Services Commission Amita Pandove will be an Information Commissioner. The meeting, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was attended by Home Minister …

Govt invites applications for positions of CIC, 4 Information Commissioners
5 years, 3 months ago

Govt invites applications for positions of CIC, 4 Information Commissioners

The Hindu  

The Centre has invited applications for appointment on the post of Chief Information Commissioner and four Information Commissioners in the transparency watchdog CIC, according to a Personnel Ministry order. The RTI Act provides that the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners shall be a person of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, …

Sudhir Bhargava Takes Charge As CIC Chief
6 years, 2 months ago

Sudhir Bhargava Takes Charge As CIC Chief

Live Law  

Mr. Sudhir Bhargava took oath as the Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission on Tuesday.He was administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony held in Rashtrapati Bhavan.Mr. Mr. Sudhir Bhargava took oath as the Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission on Tuesday. The bench comprising Justice AK Sikri, Justice S. …

Sudhir Bhargava takes oath as chief information commissioner of CIC
6 years, 2 months ago

Sudhir Bhargava takes oath as chief information commissioner of CIC

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Sudhir Bhargava took oath as the chief information commissioner of the Central Information Commission Tuesday.Four information commissioners also took the oath of office, officials said.Bhargava was administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan, a statement issued by the President’s office said. Four posts of information commissioners are still vacant …

Sudhir Bhargava is the new Chief Information Commissioner; IPS officer was High Commissioner of India in UK
6 years, 2 months ago

Sudhir Bhargava is the new Chief Information Commissioner; IPS officer was High Commissioner of India in UK

Firstpost  

The government has appointed Sudhir Bhargava as new Chief Information Commissioner along with four new Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission which had been functioning with just three of them as against a sanctioned strength of 11, including the Chief Information Commissioner. New Delhi: The government has appointed Sudhir Bhargava as new Chief Information Commissioner along with four new …

President Clears Appointment Of Four Information Commissioners In CIC
6 years, 2 months ago

President Clears Appointment Of Four Information Commissioners In CIC

Live Law  

The Centre, on Saturday, appointed four new Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission, which has been functioning with only three Information Commissioners as against a sanctioned strength of eleven.As per a communication, President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the appointment of Yashwardhan Kumar Sinha, Vanaja N Sarna, Neeraj Kumar Gupta and Suresh Chandra. The Centre, on Saturday, appointed four …

Dilli Ka Babu: Information gap
6 years, 4 months ago

Dilli Ka Babu: Information gap

Deccan Chronicle  

The growing belief in Dilli is that the Centre is not keen on promoting transparency in the administration. The Central Information Commission will see the exit of four information commissioners including the chief information commissioner, R.K. Mathur, following the completion of their term. This will leave the CIC panel with just three information commissioners, namely Sudhir Bhargava, Bimal Julka and …

Ex-NIA chief handling Kashmir terror-funding case, appointed CVC head: All you need to know about ex-Haryana top cop
6 years, 9 months ago

Ex-NIA chief handling Kashmir terror-funding case, appointed CVC head: All you need to know about ex-Haryana top cop

Firstpost  

Former National Investigation Agency chief Sharad Kumar was appointed as the new vigilance commissioner of the Central Vigilance Commission on Sunday Former National Investigation Agency chief Sharad Kumar was appointed as the new vigilance commissioner of the Central Vigilance Commission on Sunday. According to the official order, Kumar has been appointed as the vigilance commissioner for a term of four …

Headless Central Information Commission again: Reforms necessary
9 years, 3 months ago

Headless Central Information Commission again: Reforms necessary

Live Law  

Central Information Commission has once again headless after retirement of Vijai Sharma from post of Chief Information Commission on 01.12.21015. Earlier also post of Chief Information Commissioner lied vacant for nine long months before the then senior-most Information Commissioner Vijay Sharma was appointed Chief Information Commissioner.Chief Information Commissioner should be made. Earlier also post of Chief Information Commissioner lied vacant …

Headless Central Information Commission again: Reforms necessary
9 years, 3 months ago

Headless Central Information Commission again: Reforms necessary

Live Law  

Central Information Commission has once again headless after retirement of Vijai Sharma from post of Chief Information Commission on 01.12.21015. Earlier also post of Chief Information Commissioner lied vacant for nine long months before the then senior-most Information Commissioner Vijay Sharma was appointed Chief Information Commissioner.Chief Information Commissioner should be made. Earlier also post of Chief Information Commissioner lied vacant …

Centre invites applications for CIC appointments
9 years, 6 months ago

Centre invites applications for CIC appointments

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Centre today invited applications for appointment as Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commisioners in CIC. The Chief Information Commissioner and ICs shall hold the office for a term of five years or till attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. The salary and allowances payable to the Chief Information Commissioner and ICs shall be the …

Pranab Mukherjee to administer oath of office to CVC, CIC on Wednesday
9 years, 9 months ago

Pranab Mukherjee to administer oath of office to CVC, CIC on Wednesday

Firstpost  

President Pranab Mukherjee will administer the oath of office to newly appointed Central Vigilance Commissioner K V Chowdary and Chief Information New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee will administer the oath of office to newly appointed Central Vigilance Commissioner K V Chowdary and Chief Information Commissioner Vijai Sharma in the capital on Wednesday. The President will administer the oath of office …

Govt appoints KV Chowdary new CVC, Vijai Sharma as CIC
9 years, 9 months ago

Govt appoints KV Chowdary new CVC, Vijai Sharma as CIC

Firstpost  

Former CBDT chief K V Chowdary and Information Commissioner Vijai Sharma were on Monday appointed Central Vigilance Commissioner and Chief New Delhi: Former CBDT chief K V Chowdary and Information Commissioner Vijai Sharma were on Monday appointed Central Vigilance Commissioner and Chief Information Commissioner, two key posts that were lying vacant for over nine months on which the government had …

Lying vacant for 9 months: Govt and Opposition finally clear names for CIC, CVC posts
9 years, 9 months ago

Lying vacant for 9 months: Govt and Opposition finally clear names for CIC, CVC posts

Firstpost  

Government and the opposition today agreed on the names of Chief Information Commissioner and Central Vigilance Commissioner, the posts that have been lying vacant for over nine months over which there has been criticism. New Delhi: Government and the opposition on Monday agreed on the names of Chief Information Commissioner and Central Vigilance Commissioner, the posts that have been lying …

PM Modi-led Panel Likely to Select CIC, CVC Chiefs Today
9 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi-led Panel Likely to Select CIC, CVC Chiefs Today

The Quint  

A meeting of a Prime Minister-led panel has been called on Monday to decide on the chiefs of Central Information Commissioner and Central Vigilance Commission. The meeting has been convened at the Prime Minister’s residence and will be attended by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Minister of …

PM Modi led panel to appoint CIC CVC chiefs today | India TV News
9 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi led panel to appoint CIC CVC chiefs today | India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: A meeting of a Prime Minister-led panel has been called today to decide on the chiefs of Central Information Commissioner and Central Vigilance Commission. Today's meeting has been convened at the Prime Minister's residence and will be attended by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Minister …

Candidates for post of CIC shortlisted and granted vigilance clearance: Centre tells Delhi High Court
9 years, 10 months ago

Candidates for post of CIC shortlisted and granted vigilance clearance: Centre tells Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The CIC, which has been devoid of a Chief, may soon have a new Chief with the Centre reportedly notifying the Delhi High Court that the candidates for the post of CIC have been shortlisted. Endlaw was informed by Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain that, "Vigilance clearance from the respective cadre controlling authority in respect of the shortlisted serving officers …

SC gives go ahead to government for CVC appointment-IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

SC gives go ahead to government for CVC appointment-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

SC gives go ahead to government for CVC appointment New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the central government to go ahead with the selection and appointment of the chief vigilance commissioner and vigilance commissioner two positions awaiting to be filled up for New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the central government to go ahead with the …

Pradeep Kumar consensus choice for Central Vigilance Commissioner
13 years, 8 months ago

Pradeep Kumar consensus choice for Central Vigilance Commissioner

The Hindu  

Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar was on Saturday unanimously chosen Central Vigilance Commissioner. The selection was made by a high-power committee headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and including Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj and Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, informed sources said. Though no official announcement was made about Saturday's selection, the sources said Mr. …

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