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DRDO chief sacked within 2 months of new contract

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Indiatoday.in PTI New Delhi, January 13, 2015 | UPDATED 21:48 IST     The government on Tuesday removed Chief of top defence research organisation Avinash Chander, 15 months before his contract was to end.

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi “approved the termination” of the contract of Avinash Chander with effect from January 31, an official notification said.

Interestingly, Chander who was Secretary, Defence Research and Development cum Director General, DRDO and Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister, had retired on November 30 last on attaining 64 years of age and he was given a contract for 18 months till May 31 next year.
The removal of Chander after being given a contract raises questions over the Government action.

Analysts believe that the action could have been taken against the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comment that the ‘laid back’ attitude in the DRDO will not be tolerated during a visit last year.

Efforts to contact Chander did not fructify as he did not answer the calls made on his phone.

Chander joined DRDO in 1972 after completing graduation in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.

Chander is the chief architect of Agni series of ballistic missile systems.

Development of Agni range of missiles under a highly-restrictive international control regimes was possible only out of his technology forecast, perspective planning and relentless efforts, DRDO officials said.

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DRDO Chief and Architect of Agni Missiles Avinash Chander Sacked

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NDTV-All India | Press Trust of India | Updated: January 13, 2015 21:50 IST

NEW DELHI: The government today removed the chief of the Defence Research and Development Organisation Avinash Chander, 15 months before his contract was to end.

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi “approved the termination” of the contract of Avinash Chander with effect from January 31, an official notification said.

Interestingly, Mr Chander who was Secretary, Defence Research and Development cum Director General, DRDO and Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister, had retired on November 30 last year after he turned 64. He was given a contract for 18 months till May 31 next year.

Efforts to contact Mr Chander did not fructify as he did not answer the calls made on his phone.

Mr Chander joined the DRDO in 1972 after completing his graduation in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

He is considered to be the chief architect of Agni series of ballistic missile systems.

Development of the Agni range of missiles under a highly-restrictive international control regime was possible only due to his technology forecast, perspective planning and relentless efforts, DRDO officials said.

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DRDO Chief Avinash Chander sacked 15 months ahead of his contract term

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IBN Live – Jan 13, 2015 at 08:58pm IST
New Delhi: Government on Tuesday removed Chief of top defence research organisation Avinash Chander, 15 months before his contract was to end. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi “approved the termination” of the contract of Avinash Chander with effect from January 31, an official notification said.
Interestingly, Chander who was Secretary, Defence Research and Development cum Director General, DRDO and Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister, had retired on November 30 last on attaining 64 years of age and he was given a contract for 18 months till May 31, 2016.
The removal of Chander after being given a contract raises questions over the Government action. Analysts believe that the action could have been taken against the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comment that the ‘laid back’ attitude in the DRDO will not be tolerated during a visit last year.

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Efforts to contact Chander did not fructify as he did not answer the calls made on his phone. Chander joined DRDO in 1972 after completing graduation in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. Chander is the chief architect of Agni series of ballistic missile systems.
Development of Agni range of missiles under a highly- restrictive international control regimes was possible only out of his technology forecast, perspective planning and relentless efforts, DRDO officials said.

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कटघरे में डील अग्निकांड की जाँच

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दैनिक जागरण – वर्ष 18 अंक 254  देहरादून, मंगलवार 13 जनवरी 2015 नगर संस्करण पृष्ठ 5

  • डीआरडीओ के अग्नि संबंधी विशेषज्ञ केंद्र ‘सिफीस’ को किया जांच से दरकिनार
  • मानकों के विपरीत घटना के एक सप्ताह बाद भी पुलिस को नहीं दी गई सूचना
  • जांच के नाम पर सिर्फ खानापूर्ति, महज 20 करोड़ रुपये आंका गया नुकसान

सुमन सेमवाल, देहरादून रक्षा अनुसंधान के सर्वोच्च डिफेंस रिसर्च एंड डेवलपमेंट आर्गेनाइजेशन (डीआरडीओ) की प्रयोगशाला डिफेंस इलेक्ट्रानिक्स एप्लीकेशंस लैबोरेटरी (डील) में संदिग्ध परिस्थिति में अग्निकांड जैसी गंभीर घटना होना और उसकी जांच में सिर्फ खानापूर्ति करना कई सवाल खड़े करता है। रविवार चार जनवरी को घटना होने के बाद अब तक नियमानुसार पुलिस को भी सूचना नहीं दी गई है। वहीं, घटना के आठवें दिन जांच कमेटी ने अपनी रिपोर्ट सौंपी, तो उसमें विस्तृत अध्ययन की जगह महज लीपापोती दिख रही है। यहां तक कि नुकसान भी महज 2.20 करोड़ रुपये के करीब आंका गया है, जबकि अग्निकांड की भेंट चढ़े प्रयोगशाला के इलेक्ट्रोमैग्नेटिक इंटरफेयरेंस इलेक्ट्रोमैग्नेटिक कंपेटिब्लिटी (ईएमआइईएमसी) चैंबर में लगभग एक करोड़ रुपये की लागत से हाल ही में जर्मनी से मंगाया गया ईएमआइ टेस्ट रिसीवर भी था।

गुरुवार को जांच कमेटी की तरफ से डील निदेशक को सौंपी जांच रिपोर्ट में आग की पड़ताल महज साक्ष्यों के आधार पर की गई है। जबकि आग जैसी घटनाओं की फोरेंसिक जांच के लिए डीआरडीओ के पास दिल्ली में सेंटर फॉर फायर, एक्सप्लोसिव एंड एन्वायरमेंट सेफ्टी (सिफीस) जैसी संस्था मौजूद है। कुछ समय पहले जब डीआरडीओ की ही लैफ्टिक लैब में ‘कॉयल लेजर’ प्रोजेक्ट में आग लगी थी तो सिफीस के अधिकारी को जांच में शामिल किया गया था। डील में अग्निकांड की जांच के दौरान ईएमआइईएमसी चैंबर के तकनीकी अधिकारी ने सिफीस के अधिकारी को भी जांच में शामिल करने का सुझाव दिया था, मगर इसे दरकिनार कर दिया गया। यही नहीं चैंबर में ऑप्टो इलेक्ट्रानिक्स फैक्ट्री (ओएलएफ) के टी-90 टैंक की फायर कंट्रोल यूनिट को भी टेस्टिंग के लिए लाया गया था। यह अभी विकास की स्टेज में था, जिस पर बड़ी धनराशि व श्रम व्यय हुआ था। इसके साथ ही चैंबर में दर्जनों महंगे उपकरण आग की भेंट चढ़ गए। बावजूद इसके जांच को बेहद हल्के में लिया गया।

  • इन प्रमुख उपकरणों को पहुंचा आग से नुकसान
  • हाल ही में जर्मनी से मंगाया गया ईएमआइ टेस्ट रिसीवर
  • टी-90 टैंक की फायर कंट्रोल यूनिट के करीब आधा दर्जन डिजिटल ओस्लो स्कोप
  • 12 से अधिक एंप्लिफायर
  • विभिन्न फ्रीक्वेंसी के स्टैंड एंटीना व दर्जनों अन्य उपकरण

  • चतुर्थ श्रेणी कर्मचारी को बनाया गवाह

रविवार को हुई घटना से पहले जब कार्यालय शुक्रवार शाम को बंद हुआ, उस समय एक चतुर्थ श्रेणी कर्मचारी कार्यालय से कोसों दूर था, लेकिन आश्चर्यजनक यह कि उसे कार्यालय में उपस्थित दिखाया गया है और उससे इस संदर्भ में हस्ताक्षर लिए गए हैं कि उसकी मौजूदगी में संबंधित कक्षों को बंद कर दिया गया था।

फिलहाल जांच कमेटी की रिपोर्ट में सत्य माना जा रहा है। रिपोर्ट को डीआरडीओ के महानिदेशक को भेजा जा रहा है। जहां से उसे रक्षा मंत्रलय को भेजा जाएगा। यदि रक्षा मंत्रलय चाहेगा तो दोबारा जांच कराई जा सकती है। यह सच है कि अभी घटना की पुलिस रिपोर्ट नहीं की गई।’ आरसी अग्रवाल, निदेशक, डील

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Student’s Grievances at Defence University (DIAT)

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Dear Chancellor Sir and PM Modi Ji

We are the M Tech and PhD students of the defence university DIAT (DU), Pune. You are the Chancellor of the University and hence, we are writing this letter to solve PG students problems/grievances.

Problem 1: No Security for Terrorists attack: You already aware about terrorists attack at Peshawar school, Australia cafe and France magazine office. DIAT is also a potential and soft target for terrorists. There is No Security at DIAT (DU). Almost 200 military officers and 100 civilian officers are living in a very dangerous situation. Every week, one of the houses of Military officers or Civilian officers is robbed by local goons/thief’s. DIAT security is always sleeping because contractor is paying bribe to some administrative officers. It is a better that security should be handled by MILIT (Military Institute of Training, Pune) but DRDO Hqrs denied it. Who will be responsible if terrorist strikes DIAT? Please take care of this dangerous situation. There should be strict security for Defence organizations.

Problem 2: No Vice Chancellor: After 11st Aug 2014, there is no VC in the University. Dean is Officiating VC of the University. She is not fully fledged VC so she is unable to work properly. Registrar and Finance Officer are directing her and she is working under tremendous pressure. Both registrar and FO spoil the environment of the University. PG Students and faculties are unwanted element for them. Both can do every non-sense act to molest students.

Problem 3: No Scholarship:  M Tech Students are not getting scholarship from last 6 months and still Registrar Office is sleeping. They are spoiling our life but they are enjoying their life because of absence of VC. Even PhD students are not getting scholarship regularly. Now we are feeling that DIAT does not wanted GATE qualified students. Please take care of it. It is a loss of brain power of talented students and no one bothers about it.

Problem 4: No Food: Today onwards (w.e.f. 08th Jan 2015) we are not getting food from POINTS Hostel because Dr K Bala and Dr H Panda (Chairman PHMC and Warden respectively) have asked Mess contractor to not make food for PG students. If any student die of starvation, then Dr Bala AND Registrar will be responsible. We students are very frustrated and now we will take the path of agitation or suicide. It is a shame for Defence Department that they can not provide good food to the students (future of India). Administration is not acting properly and even Registrar and Office Asistants are harassing girls and boys. Mess Contractor Bill is pending with Dr Bala from last month but he was enjoying LTC and TD to his home town. As a Chancellor you are requested to take strict action against them. The condition of accommodation is very poor. No cleanliness of bathrooms and corridors. Some students are making their food in open area of the hostel.

Problem 5: No Faculty: Recently some faculties have been terminated from several departments. M Tech Programs are going on without faculties. Registrar and FO are responsible for it. They humiliated the ladies and gents faculties and now they are doing everything to make their life hell and miserable. Who will responsible for students spoiled future? DRDO Hqrs are also responsible for this menace. Every Administrative Officer is busy in corruption (corruption in recruitment of OA/LA, security and maintenance contract, laptop purchase, MES contract etc).

Problem 6: No Academic Help: Registrar is always acting like dictator. All faculties and students are helpless. He is enjoying the facilities of DIAT like Transport (Car), medical, house but he not bothered about others. Some HoDs are acting like Registrar’s Bouncer (Bar boy) to molest M Tech and PhD students. Almost Rs 10 Lacs has been spent on Registrar house in the name of renovation which is the loss of Indian tax payers’ money.  You can check MES accounts for this loss. MES is also a corrupt body of Military services.

You are the Chancellor of this University and hence, we are hoping to do some corrective measures to help us. Please help the PG students otherwise there is no future of India. PM Narendra Modi ji is busy in Swachcha Bharat Abhiyan but there is a need of Bharastachar Mukt Abhiyan.

With best regards

Sincerely Yours

All PG Students

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Chennai: Police arrest RTI applicant for refusing to stand at hearing

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Chennai: Police arrest RTI applicant for refusing to stand at hearing
08-01-2015
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu State Information Commission (TNSIC), in an unprecedented assault on the spirit of the Right to Information Act, under whose provisions the commission is set up, called in the city police to arrest an applicant for refusing to remain standing up and asking to be allowed to sit down in front of a two-member bench hearing an appeal by the applicant at the commission’s headquarters in Teynampet here on Wednesday.
There is no rule that an RTI applicant should remain standing during an appeal, but when NGO Satta Panchayat Iyakkam (Legal Panchayat Movement) president Siva Elango asked for a chair during the hearing of a second appeal after TNSIC rejected his RTI application and first appeal, chief information commissioner K S Sripathi and commissioner S F Akbar refused to accede to the request.
When the SPI president took a chair, the commissioners informed the Teynampet police and lodged a formal complaint. Police picked up Elango from the TNSIC headquarters and booked him under IPC Sections 353 (preventing a government servant from discharging his duty), 294 (b) (obscenity) and 506 (1) (criminal intimidation).
Police presented Elango in a magistrate’s court, which remanded him in judicial custody for 15 days. Elango is currently in Puzhal Central Prison here.
RTI activists seeking to expose corruption have been at the receiving end of threats and attacks by politicians and bureaucrats, and some of them have even been murdered for their efforts, but this is the first time that a state information commission has gone out of its way to stymie an appeal for information and intimidate an applicant, activists in the city said.
Elango, who has filed several RTI applications and represented various applicants, said TNSIC members and staff have routinely sought to derail his petitions for information and harass him. “On Wednesday commission staff even deflated the tyres of my motorcycle,” he said.
Wednesday’s hearing of Elango’s second appeal was on an RTI application he filed on February 22, seeking details of advertisements issued by the state government from 1991 to 2014. “I approached TNSIC after the government failed to reply to my application,” he said. “Instead of penalising the PIO concerned for not providing the information on time, the commissioners have been misbehaving with me during the proceedings.”
Chief information commissioner Sripathi was unavailable for comment, but commissioner Akbar said TNSIC had given Elango “sufficient opportunities” to obtain the information he requested. “He did not follow some procedures,” he said. Asked what specific procedures he was referring to, Akbar said, “I cannot divulge everything that happened during the hearing.”
SPI general secretary Senthil Arumugam said information commissioners in the state continue to be lax even after applicants protested against them. “They should treat applicants with some dignity. Unfortunately, they safeguard errant PIOs instead,” Arumugam said.
Enraged by Elango’s arrest, RTI activists said they will organise a sit-in protest at the TNSIC headquarters on Friday. Lok Satta Party (TN) spokesperson N Narayanan issued a statement condemning the TNSIC after Elango’s arrest.
Activists have been urging the commission to webcast proceedings on its site and allow applicants to record proceedings. In July 2014, SPI released a video that captured commission member P Thamilselvan abusing an applicant during the hearing of an appeal.
TOI recently reported that the number of RTI appeals disposed of by TNSIC plunged by more than 50% in 2014 from the previous year. Statistics from the commission’s website (Tamil Nadu Information Commission) show the number of appeals the commission attended to dropped from 19,889 in 2013 to 8,121 till November 2014. The commission receives an average of 60,000 RTI applications a year.

Chennai: Police arrest RTI applicant for refusing to stand at hearing – The Times of India

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Chennai: RTI activist jailed for refusing to stand at hearing

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Anna Isaac, CNN-IBN
Chennai: In a bizarre case, an RTI activist has been jailed for refusing to stand at a hearing. The RTI activist had asked for a chair so that he could sit in front of a 2-member bench hearing an appeal at the headquarters in Chennai.
The victim, NGO Satta Panchayat Iyakkam President Siva Elango, asked for a chair during the hearing of a second appeal after Tamil Nadu State Information Commission rejected his RTI application. When the RTI activist took the chair, they lodged a complaint with the Teynampet Police.
He has been booked under IPC Sections 353 (preventing a government servant from discharging his duty), 294 (b) (obscenity) and 506 (1) (criminal intimidation) The court has remanded the RTI applicant Elango in judicial custody for 15 days.

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Nation Lab (EMI/EMC) gutted in to fire

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On the night of 3rd January 2015 when 12000 scientists participated Science Congress in Mumbai which inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and who encouraged the scientific community to concentrate on research which have deemed benefit in make in India program.

Same day in Dehradun inside DRDO, DEAL Lab the important informations, equipments and the complete EMI/EMC test facility was gutted in to fire. The time was chosen very carefully as the In-Charge of EMI/EMC facility was retired on 31st and 1st & 2nd activity was closed.

This EMI/EMC facility w established in 1983 and it has tested the components, sub systems of various missiles, LCA, Communication equipments and many more non communication devices developed by DRDO as well as private companies working for defence supplies.

The complete data of EMI/EMC testing obtained were analyzed and further improvements were accorded in to system. These test data were a national asset.

DEAL had developed CNR whose five sets of data were kept along with data of Agni, Prithivi, Akash & LCA.  Based on the EMI/EMC test output of electronic sub system/components of LCA at DEAL, the schedule of integrated testing of LCA was delayed by one year; such is the authenticity of measured data of EMI/EMC lab DEAL.

This statement is recommended in national gazette that the EMI/EMC facility at DEAL & their honesty is second to none.

DEAL in its pursuits to develop ultra wide band radio after frequency hopping took 1oo corer project in the name of Software Defined Radio (SDR)

Sh R C Agarwal the Director, DEAL is himself the program director and so far has got two successive service extensions in the name of SDR.SDR three variant were tested for EMI/EMC but none of them get cleared and declare the system unfit.

Sh Agarwal is disturbed with these EMI/EMC failure data of SDR lying in EMI/EMC Lab. He is retiring on June 2015 since PMO has stopped service extension business. Sh Agarwal very well knows that these raw data should speak a volume about his incompetence. Any ways, now the important prestigious EMI/EMC Lab of DRDO was gutted in to fire during Saturday/Sunday.

Dr Kalam then SA to RM had appreciated EMI/EMC for committed work of NARAD Terminal and based on that EMP hardening satcom terminal project was given to DEAL.

Appeal to clean DRDO of corrupt and anti-national officials