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    The MHA babus argue that under existing rules, most IPS officers come on Central deputation only at the IG level, which has led to the current shortage of SP- and DIG-level officers at the Centre. (Representational Image/ DC File)Opinion
    Dilip Cherian | MHA sets up another face-off with states on IPS...

    With more than a reported 50% vacancies at both these levels at the Centre, it seems like a desperate move by the...

    21 April 2022 12:09 AM IST

    Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Golay. (Twitter)Opinion
    Dilip Cherian | 'Non-performers' in Sikkim govt are going to be sent...

    Last year, an extensive drive was conducted against officials reporting late for work in govt offices and the latecomers...

    14 April 2022 12:47 AM IST

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    Dilip Cherian | Amid shortage of officers, govt sets up panel to find...

    The shortage, perhaps, explains why there are not enough IAS officers on Central deputation or even in the states

    8 April 2022 12:21 AM IST

    Amarjit Sinha. (Twitter)Opinion
    Dilip Cherian | A former adviser to PM secures plum PSEB post

    Not only does Mr Sinha fill a key gap in the board, but many have taken it as an optimistic sign

    31 March 2022 12:31 AM IST

    Defence secretary Ajay Kumar. (Twitter)Opinion
    Dilip Cherian | The wait continues for a new defence production secy

    The delay in the appointment did raise eyebrows in babu circles, but the speculation will surely end now

    24 March 2022 1:46 AM IST

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    Dilip Cherian | CSS babus protest delayed promotions

    The DoPT secretary P. K Tripathi has assured a delegation of CSS officers that the department is fast-tracking the issue...

    17 March 2022 1:09 AM IST

    The rule was changed apparently to widen the pool of DIG-level police officers for central deputation and try and fill the many vacancies in the central police organizations and the Central Armed Police Forces. (Representational Image/ DC File)Opinion
    Dilip Cherian | Whistleblower Khemka gets promoted; new rules for DIGs

    Centre has now dropped the empanelment rule for central deputation of DIG-level IPS officers

    10 March 2022 1:06 AM IST

    Earlier, responding to similar PILs questioning the legality of the guidelines fixed for selecting candidates to the posts of member secretary and chairperson of the board, the state high court, too, had ruled that the state government cannot decide to appoint only an officer from the IAS or IFoS to these posts. (Representational Image/ PTI)Opinion
    Dilip Cherian | IAS officer's role in Telangana's pollution board...

    Telangana HC is to hear a plea filed by a social worker seeking directions to the state government to remove IAS officer...

    2 March 2022 1:25 AM IST

    Even though the ATS is considered a prestigious posting and Mr Pandey even dangled the carrot of 25 per cent extra salary by way of allowances, the word is that even his unconventional approach of seeking applicants on social media has failed to find an enthusiastic audience among the cops. (Representational Image/ PTI)Opinion
    Dilip Cherian | ATS posts in Maharashtra turn political hot potatoes

    Sources have also informed DKB that the state ATS chief, Vineet Agarwal, similarly, has written to the government...

    23 Feb 2022 1:46 AM IST

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    Dilip Cherian | Disinvestment & its discontents: Targets modest rather...

    The Budget is done and dusted, and the tough part starts now, which is implementing the proposals

    18 Feb 2022 12:44 AM IST

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    Dilip Cherian | Will ex-oil secy's appointment as regulator bring...

    The GAD has decided not to provide accommodation to exiting babus even if they manage a post-retirement government...

    9 Feb 2022 1:51 AM IST

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    Dilip Cherian | Snobby Kerala babus ordered to remove flags on...

    Even earlier, babus in Kerala had got into trouble for not putting registration number plates on official vehicles

    3 Feb 2022 7:16 AM IST

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