Reply to All Mails received on Comparision on IRS[C&CE] Vs IRS[IT]

Miss/Mr Anonymous:- hello sir .since u have given such wonderful insights regarding irs it and irs(c and e)i would like u to throw some light at lower level of this department.what should on e choose between income tax inspector,excise inspector and preventive officer etc.which one wil be better?thanks
Mr @prasanth:-i strongly take exception to ur views that corruption is prevalent only in the promoted irs officers from the lower level.what u wanna suggest?that the higher ups r all clean and the lower ones r all crooks.better think before u say anything.suich a biased comment u have made.
Miss/Mr Anonymous:- at the lower level of these departments ie group b post selected through ssc ppl prefer it inspector ahead of customs and excise inspectors.and same is the trend in civils!ppl do opt for it ahead of customs and central excise.and promotion wise it is better .whether in group a or group b.anyways no need to repent whatever u get.all r gud jobs
Miss/Mr Heman_OJ:-dear Manmauji
please don't ruin lives of youngsters in order to satiate your own frustration in life.
further queries are not welcome
Manoj  
Manmauji:- Hello everybody...thanks for visiting the blog and taking pain to express your feelings...I will try to reply on above comments one by one....Regarding joining the revenue Department at Group B Level..as one rightly wrote that these posts are filled by SSC through competitive examination...It is a fact that the promotion in IT department for Group B posts are fast and good as compared to excise and customs...So one must keep this in mind apart from variety of work and other related perks before choosing any particular department.
Regarding second comment, I am extremely sorry to heart your feeling...I want to make it clear that the articles published on this post are not only by Manmauji but written by several other people though published in the name of Manmauji only...The views expressed in that particular post may be by that writer only...Manmauji want to make it clear that corruption is prevalent to all ranks and file of every department...We need to eradicate this menace from the government department..It is not a correct fact that only promoted IRS officer are corrupt..There are numerous very good and hones officers are working in department from promoted pool as well..So it is wrong that only promoted officer are corrupt..Corruption is not specif to post it is from person to person...
Regarding comment 3...it is rightly said that all services are good and have ample chance of development...one should opt it on the basis of individual interest,expertise,etc...this view has been reiterated several times by Manmauji.
Regarding comment by Mr Manoj, I want to make it clear that I am not ruining anybody career...I am just trying to put all the facts before the readers...I always wrote that the choice has to be by individual with proper consideration/consultations/individual preferences,etc....As far as the job satisfaction analysis post,It has been written on the basis of DOPT report...One can see it on http://darpg.gov.in/darpgwebsite_cms/document/file/csn.pdf ....I am just putting the facts which has been published by Ministry of Personnel...How it is related with frustration of one's life Mr Manoj...All the articles published on this blog are just for discussion and debate and not meant to show some body down or up...All are good services and huge potential for individual development...In a big democratic country like India, every organ is important for the smooth functioning of this Country....further queries are indeed Welcome...keep on blogging...

Service Wise Analysis of Satisfaction among the Civil Servants

Hello everybody...DOPT has  recently released a survey report mentioning numerous factors affecting Civil Servants of India....I thought it prudent to publish a part of the report here:-
" About 73% of the respondents reported that they are satisfied in their current assignment, as
compared to 22% who expressed dissatisfaction while 6% were not sure. The service wise analysis
of the responses indicates that except for IRPS where satisfaction level is relatively lower (60%),
the rest of the services score high on the satisfaction level"
   As per % figure the level of satisfaction from Job is as follows for different services:-
[1]IAS-75.1%
[2]IAAS-80.3%
[3]IFS- 80.4%
[4]IPS-74.2%
[5]IRS[C&CE]-75.3%
[6]IRS[IT]-63.1%
[7]IFoS-67.5%
[8]IPoS-73.4%
[9]IRTS-73.2%
[10]IRPS-59.2%
Thus it is clear from this survey that level of satisfaction is highest in IFS followed by Inidian Audit and Accounts Service[IAAS]...IRS[C&CE] is happier than IAS and least happy souls are in IRPS and IRS[IT]...It is indeed a reality. This further re-confirms the analysis posted on this blog earlier on comparison between IRS[C&CE] Vs IRS[IT]...All Civil Service Aspirants now should think twice before filling their choices of service preference in CSE[Mains] form....keep on blogging.. 

Interesting story to read

I often wonder what would have happened to my career if Mr Ravanna Bhairam, the consultant, was not around. I must confess that I used his brilliance and problem-solving capabilities in my personal matters too!
Whenever I thought of going on trek, my boss created the first hurdle by denying leave, which I could somehow cross with the guidance of Mr. Bhairam. But, then, for creating a complete hell, if boss is not enough, wife would certainly be. My wife too, belonging to the same species - who have remained unchanged since the times of King Dashrath's wife Kaikayee - would raise such a hue and cry, and create such a racket that I would have to think about abandoning the trek. Finally, and with some reluctance, I decided to seek Mr. Bhairam's advice in this matter too.
++ Mr. Bhairam, I have a small problem of personal nature. Would you mind helping me out?
++ Yes, sir, it will be my privilege.
++ Mr. Bhairam, please don't call me ‘sir'. It's so embarrassing.
++ I am sorry. I thought it would be the other way round.
++ Now, Mr. Bhairam, you are pulling my leg …
++ OK. OK. Tell me your problem.
++ Now my wife does not permit me to go on trek …
++ Why did you disturb me for such a petty problem? Anyway it will be solved in 15 minutes.
++ 15 minutes? Are you joking, Mr. Bhairam…
I realized that Mr. Bhairam was no more on the line to listen to my doubts. I was disheartened that Mr. Bhairam had not seriously heard my problem. A problem which I could not solve in 30 years, how could it be solved in 15 minutes! Even by Mr Bhairam!
Twelve minutes later, a person knocked at my door and introduced himself as the High Risk Insurer sent by Mr. Bhairam. He asked me a few questions, filled up a form, told me to sign it, asked for a cheque for hefty premium, issued a receipt which he told me to show to my wife as per Mr. Bhairam's advice. Following the advice strictly, I entered my home with this receipt. I don't know how it happened but the problem was solved instantly. She asked me when I intended to go for trekking and told me that she was proud of her husband undertaking such risk-taking adventurous activities. Now, like Maharani Jodha of the old Hindi film ‘Mughal-e-Azam' who had put ‘tilak' on Akbar's forehead and had handed him the mighty sword with wishes for success in the battle, my wife too ceremoniously presents me the trekking bag with a smile which I used to see during our courtship days and never expected to see again since tying the knot. Mr. Bhairam, tussi great ho!
There are any number of official matters too where Mr. Ravanna Bhairam has been my saviour. Just to recall one such matter, a subordinate officer had jacked the assessable value of watches imported from Switzerland from 40 dollars each to 200 dollars each on the ground that watches from that country were quite expensive according to contemporaneous imports report. When the importer came crying to me, I enquired from the assessing officer whether the brand which was imported by this importer was the same which had been imported in the past at the rate of 200 dollars each. The experienced assessing officer told me that there had been no import of exactly same brand but watches from Switzerland were so costly that the price of the watches in the instant case could not be less than 200 dollars each. He said that he had been doing assessment for 20 years. It was a subtle dig at my experience of just 20 days on the job! However, I found his reasoning to be far from just and legal. As only my boss had the power to over-rule any unjust or illegal decision, I thought I must brief him and let him do justice to this poor trader.
++ Sir, I just wanted to bring a case to your notice where the assessing officer has unjustly hiked the assessable value of watches from 40 dollars to 200 dollars.
++ Then what? Why are you bothered?
++ Sir, I feel that injustice is being done to the importer without any justifiable reason and we should remedy it.
++ Now you will speak on behalf of smugglers! What type of revenue officer are you, protesting against a pro-revenue decision? I had never come across such attitude in our times. Listen, we are already behind revenue target. Every penny that we can collect must be collected. By the way,…
He did not complete the sentence but I knew that by raising this issue, I had put my own integrity in doubt. The conversation ended at that point.
My conscience started pricking me again for my inability to get justice for a person who had come to me with such big hopes. Now, nobody is going to believe that a bureaucrat too can have a conscience. In fact, Mr. Ravanna Bhairam often says that it takes 5 to 7 years for a bureaucrat's conscience to die peacefully, and if it still survives that period, there is an inbuilt mechanism to kill it as its prolonged life is threat to the sheer survival of the system as well as the officer.
Seeing no other option available, I thought of Mr. Ravanna Bhairam. I was wondering what he would think of my strange problem. Would he believe that I had no personal interest in this matter? These thoughts were driving me mad but ultimately I decided that whatever my boss thought and whatever Mr. Ravanna Bhairam thought, I had to help.
I called Mr. Ravanna Bhairam and gave him the details of the case. To my surprise, I found that the importer for whom I was looking for solution had already approached him. It seemed that I was not the only one who had immense faith in Mr. Bhairam's competence. Mr. Bhairam told me that I did not have to worry as the problem at hand would be solved in another 15 minutes or so. 15 minutes? Was he mad? What did he think of himself? Did he have a magic wand? Which authority dispenses such quick justice!
While I was still speculating about what all Mr. Ravanna Bhairam could do, my boss called me for an important matter – a statistical report to be sent about our achievements. While he was talking to me, the phone rang. On hearing the voice on the other side, he stood up as a mark of respect to the speaker on the other end. By the time conversation ended, he was badly shaken. “Bring me the watches case file at once”, he said breathlessly. After the file had been brought, the shouting session started:
++ All of you are out to kill my career! Why has the value been enhanced in this case from 40 dollars to 200 dollars? Are you not even aware of the Customs Valuation Rules according to which transaction value should be accepted unless there is evidence to disprove it?
++ Yes, sir, I am aware.
++ If you were aware, how did you let your assessing officer do this patently illegal act? Does it not show the lack of supervision on your part?
++ Sir, I wanted to discuss the matter with you yesterday..
++ Don't make silly excuses now for this serious lapse. You are not going to go far if you have such an attitude. We are not here to extract revenue through illegal means. Are you not aware of the Govt. instructions on the subject?
++ Sir, I…
++ Now stop this irresponsible behavior. I want this wrong rectified at once.
++ Yes, sir. It shall be done.
The whole exercise of undoing the wrong done by the assessing officer was completed within the time specified by Mr. Ravanna Bhairam.
After leaving my boss's chamber, I dialed Mr. Bhairam's number.
++ Hello, Mr. Bhairam. Thank you. The problem has been resolved.
++ No mention please. It was not a problem at all.
++ You are a real genius Mr. Bhairam. But how did you manage this? Somebody rang up the boss and beat him into a reasonable and considerate pulp. Who on earth was that and how did you---
++ Simple. It was the boss of your boss. He is one of the many officers who have been seeking my innovative solutions before every AGT for staying put at the same station for last twenty years or even more! Obviously, when I ring up one of them, they are bound to oblige!
I wish Dholpur House starts recruiting at least one consultant like him for every hundred officers like my boss, including, of course, me.
Source:- Taxindiaonline.com Article by Sri DD Rishi,IRS[C&CE]

Red Tapism...must read for all IAS-aspirants

A great door, old and studded with large nails and set in a massive doorway of stone…..and here enters Jonathan Harker into the Castle of Count Dracula….scared….there are only frowning walls and dark windows around….howling of jackals…..and a smell of centuries of weariness and boredom.
The feeling was somewhat similar when I had to enter the North Block to see Mr. Ravanna Bhiram, Under Secretary, who could, my boss believed, get us a tax exemption on the old and used clothes donated by a Scottish charity for free distribution to the Indian poor i.e. those living below the Rs.32 a day level as per the findings of our Planning Commission. The sentry at the gate stopped and frisked me thoroughly. There had been a high alert in North Block as ‘plastic adhesives' had been found planted in the FM's office and he had to request the PM to intervene. Private detectives hired for electronic sweep had confirmed the presence of these ‘plastic adhesives' at 16 places, which later IB insisted were nothing but chewing gum.
I had been told by a friend that the best time to find an Under Secretary in his room is around the closing time, that is, 5.45 PM as they are more likely to be busy at any other time in official meetings and, more often, in unofficial meetings with their lunch group discussing how their cadre restructuring is ultimately in the interest of national economy.
After having located him at the right time and also after having extended him an invitation to dinner, I was comfortable for a friendly talk with him.
“Sir, this place looks so awesome…..I am curious to know what all you do here”, I asked.
“It is here that we handle the matters relating to collection of revenue and economic security of the nation”, he answered with lot of pride in his voice.
I did not tell him what I thought about the recent ‘chewing gum attack' on national economy…..and also the great expertise shown by them in handling this act of terrorism.
“I heard you handle the union budget too…”, I enquired.
“Well, we don't talk about it. In fact it is nation's most well-kept secret till 28 th February each year ………….”, he said.
“I am sorry, sir. I did not know about this. But why is it kept so secret?”
“I really don't know. May be it is prescribed in budget manual or something……..in fact nobody knows for sure……”.
“Sir, why is it presented only on the 28 th February?”
“I told you it must be something to do with some budget manual……”
“Sir, I see bundles and bundles of papers here……..how do you manage such a load of work…it is awesome indeed”, I tried to show my appreciation.
“Most of these are the letters we receive from our field offices. These jokers have nothing to do except shoot letters to us!”
“What do you do with these letters?”
“….to tell you the truth, most of these are just archived in these bundles…” he laughed for the first time.
“Sir, how much time will it take for our request to be accepted…..I mean when should I come for the approval order?” I thought it was time to talk about my own business here.
“We will try to do it at the earliest. Just hand over your request to the P.S. to Secretary”.
“Sir, I thought you will be handling this matter……”
“That is right. But the representation is addressed to the Secretary….just give it to his P.S. It will come to me.”
“P.S.?”
“Personal Secretary…”
“That is really super-specialization here….your secretary too has his personal secretary…That is really………….!”
“Oh, no, not my personal secretary but personal secretary to the secretary to the Government of India…..forget it, you won't understand. Just do what you are told to do….”
“No problem, sir. It will come to you today. Isn't it?”
“Look, we don't follow the systems that you follow….I think I will have to explain it to you…you are too inquisitive! This representation will be received by the P.S. to the Secretary who will give it to his peon to stamp it and then it will be given to the clerk to be entered in the Receipt Diary…it will then go to the Secretary who will mark it to the Additional Secretary…..it will come back to the P.S. to the Secretary and will be entered in Dispatch Diary and also the Peon Book and delivered by a peon to the P.S. to the Additional Secretary who too will have a stamped again and send it to Additional Secretary who will mark it to Joint Secretary…….it is a long drill before it will reach me…”
“My God! But you will decide it when it reaches you, I am sure..?”
“No, I will mark it to Section Officer who will mark it to Dealing Assistant who will open file and put up to Section Officer who will then send it to me..”
“Oh, God, it will be a long journey……But still it will finally reach you!”
“Oh no, when it comes to me, it will follow the same route upwards to Deputy Secretary, Joint Secretary, Additional Secretary, Secretary and then the Minister through their personal secretaries…”
“Then…?”
“Then it will travel back to me following the same route…”
“Oh my God…anything further?”
“Not much…..it will go back to the Section Officer and the Dealing Assistant who will put up a formal order for my signatures and………”
“Sir, sir, I have understood…. sir.”
“Procedures are procedures……….gentleman….you appear to be quite disturbed?”
Ravanna is right. Procedures are procedures. And it will take a lot of procedures to take all the countrymen above the Rs. 32 per day limit!
Source:- Taxindiaonline.com article by Sri DD Rishi,IRS[C&CE]

Regarding IRPS Vs IDAS...Reply to Miss Hina

Miss Hina:- Sir i have visited them so many times and sent them various requests and reminders even to MoS and PM but my plea has fallen on deaf ears.I was selected in CSE-2008.the person who is ahead of me is a diabetic and has failed in medical examination one month back even his medical reports havre reached Dopt.He has gone to media for exemption as exemption has already been granted to Sukhsohit Singh,a thalassemic major.Sir kindly advice me if I can too go to media as it is getting very much delayed as my batchmates have gone fr training around 6 months back.Kindly guide me what to do and please give a compartive account of IRPS and IDAS.
Manmauji:- Hello Miss Hina, thanks for your visit on the blog...Regarding your query, as I replied in your earlier query,if you have already did so many things I don't think going to media will help you much as it is procedural delays on the part of DoPT...you can ask once more...Since, you are already selected, you can wait for some more time as it will not affect your candidature..But I can understand your anxiety as enough time has already been passed....You can take the help of RTI....regarding your other query, I can only tell few things as both are group A service and infrastructure wise both services are good..but facility wise,IRPS is better in the sense that you will get comfort of Indian Railways along with your family till you are in the service...work wise, IDAS will be more accounting type where you will be accounting defence related transactions..on the other hand, IRPS will look after all recruitment related work of Indian Railways...Though, IDAS too have good and spacious housing and other benefits..rest of the things remains same...Deputation posting are open for both the services after certain length of service...further query is welcome...keep on blogging...

Regarding service allocation...Reply to Dr Hina

Dr Hina:  Sir Im Dr.Hina selected in reserve list 2008.i was provisionally allocated IDAS in april 2011 but till date my allocation is not finalised by DoPT due to a diabetic candidate pending ahead of me. I have not been sent to training.Can u give me any advice as to what to do ?
Manmauji:- Hello Dr Hina, thanks for your visit on the blog and congratulations for getting in to CSE...Regarding your query, you can immediately make a personal visit to DoPT and ask the status of your service and joining....Since, you are selected through CSE-2007, there will be chances that you may be asked to join your parent academy directly in the month of December when foundation course is over for CSE-2010 officers...So you may wait for 2 more months and advised to visit DoPT....further query is welcome....keep on blogging...

A Must Read Article By Sri Vinod Rai,CAG of India

Rather than paralysing the administration, as some critics say, good policing and auditing are an essential aid to good governance.
           I wish to make three propositions today and seek your reactions on whether you agree and whether you are in a position to be a participant in ensuring that the All India Services regain their past glory.
First: That governance is at its lowest ebb. That the morale of the civil servants is low. That credibility of the government is at its lowest. That decision-making has become a casualty. Second: That this situation is deleterious for the nation. That too much is at stake for too many in such a situation. Third: On you and officers of the All India Services, among others, rests the onus to remedy the situation.
Why do I make my first proposition? We have Chief Ministers who have had to vacate their positions allegedly for graft, on whom courts and other judicial bodies have made adverse pronouncements. We have Union Cabinet Ministers who are in prison. We have Union Cabinet Ministers who have had to vacate their positions, allegedly on complaints of ill doing. We have Members of Parliament who are being indicted by the judiciary for various acts, including accepting cash for exercising their vote in Parliament and also seeking cash to ask questions in the House. In the civil service we have many examples. They are too many to merit counting now!
Today, we are facing a testing time in the history of our nation. The quality of governance is below par. There has been an erosion of people's faith in government. Their confidence in public institutions has declined. National trust in the bureaucracy, including the police force has collapsed. The integrity and professionalism of civil servants are being questioned. This has brought the credibility of the government to the lowest since Independence.
Can you and I stand up in the society and claim we belong to a service which administers this country with probity and efficiency? Most of us would not be able to convince ourselves that we are capable of being part of a legacy which provided this nation the foundations on which the edifice of good governance stood. And that is where the greatest challenge to the police force lies today, when the moral fabric of the nation seems to be tearing apart in the absence of an optimal governance system, characterised by a near total absence of accountability; where loyalty takes precedence over the sense of one's duty, and where national interests are often, and with impunity, subjugated to individual gains.
Today in some quarters there is sharp criticism of the police force for being perceived as principal violators of the law, exhibiting rude behaviour, abusive language, lack of professionalism and insensitivity towards victims of violent crimes. This perception has to be reversed. Public confidence in the police has to be restored. As leaders, you must change the mindset of the police force if you want to be seen as friendly, compassionate and sensitive to the genuine concerns of the people. This can happen only if we can substitute the ‘force' psychology that permeates significant sections of the police organisation with a ‘service' psychology.
Including the citizen
Now I come to my second proposition: Why do I say that too much is at stake for too many people? As all of you are aware, we are among the fastest growing economies of the world. This is indeed commendable. But, there is no room for complacency. We have to ensure smooth development and ‘inclusive growth'. Our actions will provide stability in the nation, thereby ensuring rapid economic growth. It is a poor commentary on our attempts to foster growth if 64 years after Independence we still believe Rs.32 defines a poverty line!
We are living in an era in which good governance has assumed primacy in public discourse as it is expected to lead to improvement in the quality of life of citizens. Ironically, the demand for good governance is entwined with the demand for less governance as well. However, it is universally agreed by all those propagating a minimal state approach that ensuring the security of the citizens is a primary duty of the state which cannot be diluted in any manner. The responsibility assigned to the members of the Indian Police Service is to make this a reality.
All of us in government must recognise that the citizen in our democracy has come centre-stage. He has become very discerning, demanding. Governance by use of force is no longer of any consequence.
No instrument or institution of the State can remain immune to the evolutionary process taking place in our society. The public demand for shift of power from bureaucrats to citizens has led to change of governance structures. In fact, there are even demands for sharing of the legislative functions by moving from a representative raj to direct people's raj. All these demands stem from an increased awareness of the citizen to participate in decisions relating to governance, development and welfare entitlements through decentralised governance structures.
In the audit arena, this is recognised through social audits, in which citizens are actively involved in planning and executing the audit and by disseminating the reports to the affected community. In the police force, this finds expression through the concept of community policing. I do not see this merely as a strategy to overcome the human resource shortage in our police forces or as a cost cutting measure. Rather, it is an act of faith in the capabilities of our fellow citizens to govern themselves. Each terrorist attack in our country is yet another grim reminder to us that extremist acts can be tamed only through active involvement of the public in management of security. You cannot find a better force multiplier than the one billion Indians ever willing to render a helping hand. However, this can succeed only if police officers are willing to shed traditional notions of policing and begin to consider the citizen as partners in law enforcement.
Not adversaries
My third proposition: The earlier we accept the need to promote change and innovation, the earlier we would have established the efficacy of the police service and, thereby, the credibility of government. This would restore public confidence in the state. And that is why I stand before you to request that you become the change agent.
All attempts to improve governance will come to naught if the agencies responsible for governance do not consider probity in public life and ethical behaviour as cardinal principles in their official dealings. In this, the police force and audit have a twin role to play. While we must ourselves maintain the highest standards of probity, both these agencies are also mandated to enforce such standards on those involved in public administration. Prevention, they say, is better than cure. Watchful, efficient and effective vigilance and auditing structures similarly minimise, if not prevent, threats to accountable administration of public funds. Internal decay is sometimes more dangerous to the prosperity of the nation than external aggression. The decay can emanate from the cancer of corruption, criminalisation of society or neglect of responsibilities. The police forces have a critical role in creating a national ethos that promotes public order and zero tolerance for corruption and criminal activities through discharge of their duties without fear or favour.
One of the oft-repeated criticisms against enforcement and accountability institutions is that they paralyse administration, kill initiative and reward votaries of the status quo. Such debates are common in our country today more than ever with a number of recently released reports by the Indian Audit and Accounts Department pointing out irregularities and the follow up action taken thereon by other law enforcement agencies.
These criticisms emanate from a mind-set that views accountability agencies as an adversary than as an aid to good governance and better management. While the primary responsibility of the audit institution is to report to Parliament about the proper utilisation of public funds, it is also conscious of the need for adding value to the audited organisation through its reports. Similarly, the restraining influence of the police forces on those elements of the society indulging in unethical and unlawful behaviour is also a critical factor for good governance.
There is, therefore, an urgent need to change the outlook on accountability initiatives, be it audit or law enforcement agencies, and respond to them as partners in ensuring orderly and efficient use of public funds, development of sound financial management and orderly execution of administrative and developmental activities.

New BPL criteria.....A Big joke by Government Agency...

खुश हो जाइए आप अमीर हैं अगर आप रोज़ खरीद सकते हैं -


0.44 रुपये का फल

0.70 रुपये की चीनी

5.00 रुपये का गेहूं

5.00 रुपये का चावल

1.00 की दाल

2.30 रुपये का दूध 85 ग्राम

1.80 रुपये की सब्जी

याने अगर आप रोज़ 32 रुपये रोज़ खर्च करने की हैसियत रखते हैं तोआप अमीर हैं... आपको कोई सबसिडी नहीं मिलेगी...योजना आयोग (अध्यक्ष मौनमोहन) ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट को बताया है की गाँव मे 26 रुपया और शहर मे 32 रुपया कहर्च कर सकने वाला व्यक्ति गरीब नहीं है... चार लोगों के परिवार को महीने मे 3860 रुपये पर्याप्त होते हैं ... अब आप हिसाब लगाये आप कितने अमीर ? .....
I feel pathetic about data collecting and analysing agencies in India which are far far away from ground realities...This is the reason behind the failure of maximum developmental schemes....An Aeroplane approach towards making developmental policies will never help India...We have to be realistic and adopt helicopter approach for developmental policy making to bridge the gap between INDIA Vs BHARAT...Keep on blogging..
Source:- Hindi part from an E-Mail received from friend

Eye opening report of CVC....Anna Effect???

 THE Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) disposed of 1681 cases during July 2011 referred to it for advice. Of these, 1263 complaints were sent for necessary action/ATR whereas 94 complaints were sent for investigation and report. No action was required on 287 complaints.
      The Commission advised imposition of major penalty against 165 officers including 22 from Ministry of Railway, 17 from Union Bank of India, 13 from Punjab National Bank, 11 each from Corporation Bank and South Eastern Coalfields Ltd., 9 from Employees Provident Fund Organisation, 8 from Ministry of Urban Development, 7 each from Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Surface Transport and Central Board of Excise & Customs, 6 from Syndicate Bank, 5 from Oriental Bank of Commerce. 4 each from Central Board of Direct Taxes, Central Coalfields Ltd. and United India Insurance Co. Ltd. Remaining 30 cases pertained to different departments of the Government of India and PSUs. Recoveries to the tune of about Rs.5.94 crore were effected after Commission conducted technical examination of some departments.
          But I am surprised to see no names from IAS,IPS,IFS,IFoS.....from the above report it seems major irregularities are in Banking sector...I doubt....what about state bureaucracy???....or it is only matter of chance that other service officials are an easy prey of CVC and IAS,IPS,IFS and IFoS are powerful enough to be touched by CVC..
Source:- Taxindiaonline.com

CBDT vs CBEC

THE two specialised Boards under the Revenue Department – the CBEC and CBDT are expected to work with close co-operation and co-ordination for an orderly tax administration in the country. But it is a sad fact that there is hardly any communication between the Boards. Some crucial legislative changes brought in by one Board are not informed to the other Board with the result that there is an inordinate time lag between identical amendments.
Of late, there seems to be visible rivalry and petty squabbles between the Boards. A pretty building named Rajaswa Bhavan is coming up in Delhi to house the headquarters of Indian Revenue – both the Boards. It seems the CBEC is getting a few hundreds of square metres of more space in the new building than the CBDT. Office space is scarce in Lutyen's Delhi and every babu would like to have as much of it for himself. It seems CBDT has complained to Revenue headquarters that CBEC getting more space is unfair.
DDT 1633 - 20.06.2011 had reported that the Customs tableau would be part of Republic Day Parade 2012. Now the CBDT has pitched in with its demand for its own tableau.
There is nothing wrong in a department asking for its share, but both the Boards would immensely benefit if they put in a combined effort. It should be ‘together' instead of ‘against each other'. After all the time tested British scheme of ‘divide and rule' is always available for the administration.
Source: Taxindiaonline.com

Should Sri Anna Hazare get Bharat Ratna or Nobel Peace Prize???

Hello everybody....during last few months, India is witnessing turmoil in socio-economic-political milieu..At one hand, country is witnessing increasing crime against women,old age,weaker sections, fake encounter,etc...on the other hand, common people is suffering hugely by increasing prices,inflation,corruption,etc and on the political front, instability, blinking leadership,corruption allegations, Dharnas etc.

     I was closely monitoring the recent development specially during Anna Hazare's Satyagraha which was 100% peaceful and on the lines of Gandhian Styagraha...We must appreciate the way the battle against corruption, maladministration and trust deficit between government and civil society is being fought in the context when several countries are undergoing political turmoil, clashes between the ruling and opposition,etc...In our country also, common man is suffering from all malice due to red tapism,corruption and inefficiency but still He has the patience and manner to fight his battle with peaceful means despite myriads of provocation. The credit to this show of  peaceful protest must goes to the founding father of the nation, freedom fighters as well as Team Anna headed by Sri Anna Hazare Ji....Anna ji has become a popular ICON....Indian youth has found him as their Ideal after a long time. Country is looking towards him with lots of Hope and aspirations to make this country corruption free and livable place.

  I think after JP movement in late seventies, this was the second largest peaceful protest staged across the country despite having any overt political or organisational steering....Civil society voluntarily came forward to carry forward this movement. They all were united behind Anna ji who was preaching non violence method of protest. As a result of JP movement several new leaders came on the political canvass and people of this country blessed them power at the Centre...on the same line, I think Anna ji has done lot of good things to the society and in future also he is going to be an inspiration to numerous paradigm shift in the institutional arrangements in the country. Therefore, I strongly advocate 'Bharat Ratna' award to Sri Anna Hazare Ji...Who else can be a better option to this award ?? This way, Indian citizens will definitely blessed Sri Anna ji in real sense.

        Besides, if we see the global context where institutional changes are being carried out through violent means or through BIG BOSS intervention e.g. regime change in Iraq,Egypt or Syria, Indian peaceful protest to change the systemic faults under the leadership of Anna Ji is a beacon to rest of the world. He shows to the world that how a powerful centre can bent before the peaceful protest of millions of citizen of the Country..How a dictatorial attitude of leader can be changed without shedding a drop of blood. In the real sense Anna Ji is a messenger of World Peace.. Therefore, I firmly believe that Sri Anna Hazare ji should be honoured by Nobel Peace Prize...

       One may not be agreed by the views expressed above but at some corner of his/her heart must be feeling obliged towards Sri Anna Hazare ji who at the age of 74 yrs fasted for 12 days for common cause.

Now I invite responsible readers of this blog to comment on Should Sri Anna Hazare ji get Bharat Ratna or Nobel Peace Prize Award for his work?....keep on blogging...

Regarding State Cadre preferences...Reply to Mr Maddy

Mr Maddy:- Respected Manmauji ji,

I have cleared the prelim 11. So its time to fill DAF. Plz suggest about cadre preference. Kuch kar ke dekhana aur dikhana hai sir ji! Yea, the good old romanticism! So plz suggest me 5 states for IAS n 5 other for IPS with ample opportunities. thanx in advanced.

Manmauji :-Hello Mr Maddy, thanks for your visit on the blog and congratulations for your success in CSE[pre]...regarding your state cadre preferences, it depends on several factors e.g your home state and your individual preference/choice...for ex if your home state is UP then it could be UP,MP,Rajasthan,Hariyana,Uttarakhand,Maharashtra, etc for both IAS and IPS...I mean to say is if you belongs to north Indian states, you will naturally enjoy working in Hindi speaking states and if you belongs to south India, you prefer to work in southern part of the country..same is with north eastern states as well....the opportunity to work is ample in each and every state....good luck for the mains...further query is welcome....keep on blogging... 

Regarding OBC certificate....Reply to Mr Rajiv L

Mr Rajiv L:-

     Dear Sir, In case I've some discrepancy in my OBC Certificate to be submitted to upsc for mains examination. Will the UPSC provisionally allow me to take the exam and give time later to rectify the mistake and get a fresh certificate or I need to rectify it now?

Rajiv L.

Manmauji:-- Hello Mr Rajiv L, thanks for your visit on the blog...Regarding your query, you need to rectify the mistakes in OBC certificate immediately as you may loose the benefit of OBC at the time of verification of the document by UPSC....further query is welcome...keep on blogging...

Regarding CSE mains form....Reply to Miss/Mr Anonymous

Miss/Mr Anonymous:-

 Dear sir, may i pose few queries for filling my online mains form-

1. Do we need to fill another form for interview in case declared successful in mains exam or would we be interviewed on the basis of info we provide now? Asking this because i feel i need some more time to ponder over the interests & hobbies i wish to declare considering that in interview i'll be judged on variety & depth of my interests.

 2. Do i need to enclose attested copies of certificates of awards/scholarships/sports achievements also alongwith certificates of age & educational qualifications?

3. Starting this year, they've given option to face interview in any language. So, in case i choose english as medium of my mains examination and hindi as my interview language do i need to speak entirely in hindi or if a couple of english words/sentences be permissible? can it prove to be any kind of disadvantage?

4. I come from Haryana & no nothin much about services other than IAS, IPS & IFS. What specific factors, you suggest, to consider before fillin preferences?

Thanks in advance

Manmauji:- Hello Miss/Mr Anonymous, thanks for your visit on the blog and congratulations on clearing CSE[pre]-2011....Regarding your query, I will reply one by one:-

[1] Since the system has changed now, so I am not sure about it. Possibly, you need not fill any other form for Interview. May be you will be asked to submit summary sheet of your bio data at the time of Interview.

[2] You need to submit attested copies of your age proof and educational qualification only. There is no need to submit any other details with the form.

[3] This is the new initiative taken by UPSC regarding interview in any language and this happens because of the untiring effort of my very good friend Mr Chitranjan who fought this case in Mumbai High Court...Though, you need to speak only in the selected language but the knowledge of English will be quite beneficial.

[4] I have posted a writeup on the preference order of services for CSE mains form...It is available under the title 'comparision between IRS[C&CE] Vs IRS[IT]'...you can browse the blog and fill accordingly of course with consultation with seniors....further query is welcome...good luck to CSE Mains....keep on blogging...

An E-Mail received by me......

280 लाख करोड़ का सवाल है ...

भारतीय गरीब है लेकिन भारत देश कभी गरीब नहीं रहा"* ये कहना है स्विस बैंक के

डाइरेक्टर का. स्विस बैंक के डाइरेक्टर ने यह भी कहा है कि भारत का लगभग 280 लाख
करोड़ रुपये उनके स्विस बैंक में जमा है. ये रकम इतनी है कि भारत का आने वाले 30
सालों का बजट बिना टैक्स के बनाया जा सकता है.
या यूँ कहें कि 60 करोड़ रोजगार के अवसर दिए जा सकते है. या यूँ भी कह सकते है
कि भारत के किसी भी गाँव से दिल्ली तक 4 लेन रोड बनाया जा सकता है.
ऐसा भी कह सकते है कि 500 से ज्यादा सामाजिक प्रोजेक्ट पूर्ण किये जा सकते है. ये
रकम इतनी ज्यादा है कि अगर हर भारतीय को 2000 रुपये हर महीने भी दिए जाये तो 60
साल तक ख़त्म ना हो. यानी भारत को किसी वर्ल्ड बैंक से लोन लेने कि कोई जरुरत
नहीं है. जरा सोचिये ... हमारे भ्रष्ट राजनेताओं और नोकरशाहों ने कैसे देश को
लूटा है और ये लूट का सिलसिला अभी तक 2011 तक जारी है.
इस सिलसिले को अब रोकना बहुत ज्यादा जरूरी हो गया है. अंग्रेजो ने हमारे भारत
पर करीब 200 सालो तक राज करके करीब 1 लाख करोड़ रुपये लूटा.

मगर आजादी के केवल 64 सालों में हमारे *Hkz’Vkpkfj;ksa*

ने 280 लाख करोड़ लूटा है. एक तरफ 200 साल में 1 लाख करोड़ है और दूसरी तरफ
केवल 64 सालों में 280 लाख करोड़ है. यानि हर साल लगभग 4.37 लाख करोड़, या हर

महीने करीब 36 हजार करोड़ भारतीय मुद्रा स्विस बैंक में इन भ्रष्ट लोगों द्वारा

जमा करवाई गई है.

भारत को किसी वर्ल्ड बैंक के लोन की कोई दरकार नहीं है. सोचो की कितना पैसा

हमारे भ्रष्ट राजनेताओं और उच्च अधिकारीयों ने ब्लाक करके रखा हुआ है.

हमे भ्रस्ट राजनेताओं और भ्रष्ट अधिकारीयों के खिलाफ जाने का पूर्ण अधिकार है.हाल
ही में हुवे घोटालों का आप सभी को पता ही है - CWG घोटाला, २ जी स्पेक्ट्रुम
घोटाला , आदर्श होउसिंग घोटाला ... और ना जाने कौन कौन से घोटाले अभी उजागर
होने वाले है ...

Regarding Degree Certificate....Reply to Mr Anonymous

Mr Anonymous:-  Respected Manmauji ji,

I have cleared the CSE prelims 11 and now going to appear for mains . I was student of engineering in maharashtra. My institute was "autonomous" institution where he syllabus, examination, assessments, and grading all done by college lecturers n professors and not by any university as is norm. But the college is still affiliated to nearby university. Although grade CGPA (instead of percentage) are awarded by institute itself, the B.tech. Degree is conferred by the said university(Its very old, AICTE recognised institute, so no fraud here). The problem is that I have a letter from "controller of examination" of the institute, titled as "CERTIFICATE", and indicating that I have successfully completed the degree program with 7.0 CGPA..etc..etc. But I don't yet have university degree certificate. Is this "certificate" sufficient for UPSC.

 

Manmauji:- Hello Mr Anonymous, thanks for your visit on the blog and congratulations on clearing CSE-2011[Pre]....Regarding your query, you need to attach passing degree certificate along with Mains form but since you have the certificate from your institute , you can attach this certificate with mains form but at the time of Interview you need to produce the Degree from the University..Therefore, peacefully you can prepare for Mains for now...all the best...further query is welcome...keep on blogging...

Regarding FC....Reply to Miss/Mr Anonymous

Miss/Mr Anonymous: Dear sir,

Thanks for the awesome blog.

I have got in to civil services-2010 in my first attempt this year and waiting for FC.I intend to write the the mains this time again.

Will I get exemption from FC for preparation of mains, given that exemption rules have changed?

Miss/Mr Anonymous: Dear Sir,

If all the selected persons are not called to Musoorie for FC due to space constraints, then does the foundation date and venues differ for IAS/IPS/IFS/IRS.

i.e pre 300 and post 300 AIR.

Could you sight some past examples.
Manmauji:- Hello Miss/Mr Anonymous, thanks for your visit on the blog...Congratulations on getting in to Civil Services...Regarding your query, if you have appeared in CSE-2011 then definitely you will get exemption from FC to write CSE mains....Regarding the venue of FC, since seats are very high so FC will be conducted at three places other than Mussorie that is at Hyderabad, Nagpur and Bhopal as it was conducted in 2010 also. The FC will be conducted at the same time/Date but at different venue which will be allotted by DoPt...further query is welcome...keep on blogging.. 

Regarding foreign training in IRS[C&CE]...Reply to Miss/Mr Anonymous

Miss/Mr Anonymous:- Hi, se
1) I have seen it on many social networking sites that many of IRS(C&CE) OT have visited Singapore for some kind of training. Is it a mandatory training for all IRS(C&CE) officers or only some of them are selected for the same.
2) Which other countries are imparting training to IRS (C&CE) officers other than Singapore? any choice to officers?
3)It would be great if anybody can throw some light on the abroad training/attachment opportunities for IRS(IT) officers.
Thank you all for your valuable comments.
Manmauji:- Hello Miss/Mr Anonymous, thanks for your visit on the blog...Regarding your queries I will reply one by one:-
[1] Yes,IRS[C&CE] officers went to Singapore for training. It was mandatory thus all the officers went.
[2] So far, foreign training was given to last batch only and in Singapore only. We expect that some more countries will be added to this list very soon specially Canada or other European countries in case GST comes in to effect. So, so far there is no choice to officers to select any other country for training.
[3] IRS[IT] officers also have foreign attachment. They usually go to Singapore and  Malaysia.
further query is welcome.....keep on blogging...

Regarding vacancies in IRS....Reply to all

Miss/Mr Anonymous:-  Sir thanks for ur reply on 2010 vacancies in IRS ... In IRS C&CE u told the vacancies are 190-200 or more but current info from DOPT says its 134 only .... Can u throw some light ... If so what will be the cutoff rank for IRS C&CE this year 2010 for GM category ... Thanks in advance ... Waiting for ur reply
Manmauji:- Hello Miss/Mr Anonymous, thanks for your visit on the blog...I am getting numerous queries based on the number of vacancies in IRS[C&CE] and IRS[IT]...As I have posted earlier, it was earlier estimation by the Department [CBEC board] but later they have revised the number of vacancies. Therefore the information you are getting from DoPt may be correct...I am not sure about the cutoff in GM category as it depends on numerous other factors. Just wait for some more time, DoPT is about to come up with the service allocation list....further query is welcome...keep on blogging...

Regarding IES Vs IRTS Vs IAAS...Reply to Miss/Mr Anonymous

Miss/Mr Anonymous:
Dear Sir,
Firstly, Sincere Thanks for the efforts you take for this Blog.
Secondly; a humble suggestion - A separate area or link be provided for posting a query / problem, etc..
Thirdly, My Query - Am selected into the Indian Economic Service (1st attempt) and will likely make it into IRTS or IA&AS (1st attempt).
Kindly answer;
1) Which is a better service amongst the 3, IES, IRTS, IA&AS in terms of Cadre management, Career progression, Professional satisfaction and impact of one's work for the larger good of the Society?
2) Am not at all motivated to go in for another attempt at the CSE as of now as my choice above the IA&AS and IRTS would be IAS / IFS only and that means the steep challenge of ranking in the top 50 for me. Although for inexplicable reasons i will again fill in the preferences as per the usual standard IAS/IFS/IPS/IRSs and so on so as not to miss out on, i hate to admit the relative prestige perception.
Kindly take time out for a detailed response and oblige.
With best wishes & regards ---- help me make up my mind once and for all. Thanks.
Manmauji:-  Hello Miss/Mr Anonymous, thanks for your visit on the blog and kind words about it...Due to hectic schedule I am not able to reply queries at regular interval...any way, congratulations on your getting in to Group Á' service..Regarding your query, IRTS and IAAS will definitely better than IES if you count in terms of career,satisfaction and other things...However, if you choose between IRTS and IAAS, it is a tough choice as both are different services in terms of clients. As IRTS deals with the management of railways...It is powerful in the domain of railways and very hectic too..Facility wise also, it is very good as you know railways has largest infrastructure..However, IAAS is a bit account based job..you may like accounts then you can enjoy it...so at last it is an individual choice and preferences which counts at last...If you are looking for recognition and greater visibility in society then you must write exam again for IAS or IPS or IRS...though you will get recognition in IRTS and IAAS as well but it will be within your cadre or those who knows about the services....Besides, the opportunity for deputation is available in all these services, so you can go for different departments after 5 yrs of services in your parent department...As far as cadre management is concerned, I am not very sure but I heard that IAAS is better organised and have timely promotions...further query is welcome...keep on blogging..