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Can Chidambaram escape the 2G trial

2012-02-02T06:47:00.001-08:00

Today the Supreme court has pronounced a very important judgement in the 2G spectrum allocation case. It’s has given some sort for breathing time for Mr.Chidambaram. The supreme court in it’s order has cancelled 121 licenses issued to telecom companies under the UPA-1 regime. This is a big blow to the UPA and to Congress and DMK in particular. Now the question is will UPA yet again face another

GoM recommendations on corruption

2011-09-14T07:42:00.001-07:00

The Government has accepted the recommendations made by the Group of Ministers (GoM) on Corruption in its First Report, aimed at fast-tracking of cases against public servants accused of corruption. The report was accepted on September 6, 2011. The Government had, on 6th January. 2011. constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to consider measures that can be taken by the Government to tackle

Prime minister’s Speech on Corruption

2011-08-25T21:11:00.001-07:00

“PRIME MINISTER : Hon. Speaker Madam, I am very happy that at long last, the House had a debate on the issue of corruption. I thank all the Members who participated in this debate. Madam, that corruption is a major national issue is something a matter about which there is unanimity in the country. That we should collectively work to find credible approaches, credible solutions to deal with

Mobile Towers Transmission Level for India

2011-08-24T10:49:00.001-07:00

The Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology, Shri Milind Deora today informed Lok Sabha in written reply to a question that World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that ‘National authorities should adopt international standards to protect their citizens against adverse levels of RF transmission from mobile towers. WHO has referred to the International Exposure

New guidelines for coal block allocation

2011-08-24T05:39:00.001-07:00

Even after a huge scam in allocation of 2G spectrum, government has not learned any lessons and still have not formulated any guidelines on coal block allocation. here is the answer in parliament to the question on allocation on coal blocks, “ With a view to bring in more transparency in the allocation of coal blocks, a system of allocation of coal blocks for specified end uses through

Committee report on expediting disciplinary proceedings

2011-08-24T05:30:00.001-07:00

The Government is considering a set of proposals to cut the time taken to penalise delinquent Government officials including sacking of officials found to be involved in corruption. The Government had appointed a three member Committee of Experts to examine and suggest measures to expedite the process involved in Disciplinary/Vigilance Proceedings. The Committee has made a number of

List of black listed NGO’s

2011-08-24T05:25:00.001-07:00

The Women & Child Development Ministry has blacklisted certain NGOs for their unwarranted activities. The Minister of Women & Child Development Smt. Krishna Tirath recently stated in Lok Sabha that once blacklisted, an NGO is not eligible for any financial assistance from the Ministry and the Ministry does not maintain details of welfare activities undertaken by such NGOs.

Election Commission on Paid news during elections

2011-08-23T06:08:00.001-07:00

The Election Commission has been receiving various complaints/references regarding “Paid News” and advertisements on TV/Cable Channels networks owned by political parties or their functionaries/office bearers during the process of elections, thus disturbing the level playing field, as these are not reflected in the candidate’s election expenses account. The Commission vide its guidelines issued

only 2324 Train accident claims during last decade

2011-08-23T06:00:00.001-07:00

During April 1, 2000 to March 31, 2011, a total of 2324 claims for compensation for death/injury in train accidents under Section 124 of the Railways Act, 189 have been decreed by the Railway Claims Tribunal and paid by the Railways and 594 claims are pending for want of award of decree. Compensation is given after a claim filed by the claimant in the Railway Claims Tribunal is decreed by the

Mobile tower radiation status in India

2011-08-23T05:53:00.001-07:00

The Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology, Shri Milind Deora today informed Rajya Sabha in written reply to a question that the recent study report of the International Agency for Research on Cancer under WHO, released in May-June 2011, has established a relation between mobile radiation and glioma, a malignant form of cancer. The International Agency for Research on

Kisan Call Centres

2011-08-23T05:44:00.001-07:00

Kisan Call Centres function from 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM on all days throughout the year. They receive calls through the toll-free number 1800-180-1551. Call Centre agents reply farmers’ queries instantaneously by using their own expertise as well as by referring to reference material available with them. They also browse Kisan Knowledge Management System data base for answering farmers’ queries in

Naxal Violence has reduced comparatively

2011-08-23T05:42:00.001-07:00

The level of Naxal violence and attack on security forces have declined this year. The year 2011 (up to August 15) has recorded 1128 incidents of naxal violence and killing of 93 security personnel compared to 1429 incidents of violence and killing of 218 security personnel during the corresponding period of 2010. No operation codenamed ‘Operation Greenhorn’ has been launched by Government of

Dope test List of Dope Control Centre

2011-08-23T05:29:00.001-07:00

Dope test List till 2008 only.. what about 2009 – 2010 – 2011… even in parliament incomplete information is provided, read the below press release.. The Dope Control Centre (DCC) was established under the aegis of Sports Authority of India (SAI) in 1990. They conducted in-competition and out of competition dope tests. The details of the tests conducted by the DCC along with number of

Reserve Stocks of Foodgrains

2011-08-23T05:12:00.001-07:00

The Government has a policy of maintaining minimum stock of foodgrains in the Central Pool under the buffer stock norms for foodgrains for each quarter of the year as under: (in lakh tons) 1st January 1st April 1st July 1st October

Government department is not aware of supreme court recommendations

2011-08-23T05:10:00.001-07:00

Government of India has taken up the computerization of Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) in a phased manner to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the TPDS. In the first phase, the scheme on Computerization of TPDS Operations had been approved to be implemented on pilot basis in three districts each of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh and Delhi. A pilot scheme on Smart Card

Anna movement demystified

2011-08-23T00:29:00.001-07:00

Anna hazare had started his fasting on 16 august and his fasting is still continuing. He seems determined to give India a strong lokpal bill. The government, close associated of the government and a very few social activist question the methodology and constitutionality of the protest. Right to protest is a fundamental rights and no body can dispute on this fact. Here are some of the question

Government in search of magic wand

2011-08-19T05:28:00.001-07:00

UPA – II had promised a lot when the returned back to power and now they are in search of magic wand to curb corruption. can government really find a magic wand and succeed against gaining it’s lost popularity. A dumb prime minister and loudspeaker spokesperson has certainly failed. The dual power setup in UPA has been a biggest failure and only defence for every issue is the integrity of

Corruption vs irregularity

2011-08-03T11:19:00.001-07:00

The prevention of corruption act, 1988 talks about taking illegal gratification. The act defines "gratification" as not restricted to pecuniary gratification or to gratifications estimable in money. Under this act offences can be made out only if there is proof of taking illegal gratification. let us examine some of the current corrupt cases which are under trail, 2G spectrum, Raja

Central government’s review petition on SIT

2011-07-18T23:53:00.001-07:00

The central government has filed a review petition to withdraw the SIT constituted by supreme court. The governments has appealed to the supreme court to withdraw the SIT on the below grounds. Economic policy “It impinges upon the well settled principle that courts do not interfere with the economic policy which is the domain of the Executive and that it is not the function of the court to

Maran will soon join Tihar mates

2011-07-07T00:13:00.000-07:00

Dayanidhi Maran was the telecom minister in the UPA – 1 and has now been under the scanner for alleged corruption and misuse of his position. The opposition parties have stepped up the demand for Maran’s resignation. A political party went on to say that it high time that PM should drop him from his cabinet. The pressure has mounted badly after the CBI’s report to supreme court on his

Selective and targeting non congress governments

2011-07-06T23:23:00.001-07:00

In Karnataka the governor has been very active and never misses a chance to lash out at the BJP government. similarly Rahul targets selectively at UP government. In no case one would defend the corruption at Karnataka or atrocities of UP government but the point that is made here is why selective targeting them, as if all the other state does have any corruption or any atrocities have not been

Strong action will be taken..

2011-07-06T08:06:00.001-07:00

The army chief has said that strong action will be taken if any army officials are found guilty. The killing of 13 years old boy is serious crime and if any body has committed it will automatically qualify for a severe punishment. what further action will he take beyond penal punishment. Certainly army officers do enjoy certain immunity against criminal proceedings but certainly not against

“Torture or other inhuman treatment in India”

2011-07-05T23:08:00.001-07:00

Purulia arms drop extradition case was yet another failure for CBI. CBI is known to lose the extradition cases. The best one is bofors extradition case. The Danish court has agreed to the point that kim davey may be subjected to torture or other inhuman treatment and dismissed the extradition case. It’s a national shame that CBI could not convince the Danish court on extradition. The courts

Not a precedent says sibal

2011-06-26T21:23:00.001-07:00

“I don't say it is a precedent. In the given situation, the government was in, it is a decision that we took with open eyes and I don't consider it to be a precedent... the government was in a particular situation,” Mr. Sibal told PTI It is his freedom to express his views but his views need not necessarily be correct or an widely accepted view , why should it not be considered as a precedent?

Advocates can practice in any courts, tribunals and other quasi judiciary body

2011-06-18T23:17:00.001-07:00

Now, lawyers can practise, as a matter of right, in all courts and forums, including tribunals or any quasi-judicial authority.Fifty years after the Advocates Act, 1961, came into force, the Centre has notified Section 30 of the Act — with effect from June 15 2011 — to enable advocates to practise anywhere. This provision was not notified when the Act was added to the statute book. As a result,