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Delhi HC junks ex-chief secy’s plea against transfer of CAT proceedings

March 08, 2022 6:09 am

Bandyopadhyay is facing an inquiry for skipping a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28 last year, in connection with Cyclone Yaas. The meeting was held amidst an already raging tussle between the West Bengal government and the Centre over Bandyopadhyay's transfer out of the state.

Why Supreme Court’s order in Alapan Bandyopadhyay case is worrying

January 28, 2022 9:24 am

🔴 Shreenath A. Khemka writes: In setting aside the Kolkata High Court’s ruling by citing lack of jurisdiction, the apex court has narrowed scope of writ remedies

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Disciplinary Proceedings Initiated against Ex-Chief Secy: CM backs Alapan, says Centre victimising him

June 24, 2021 4:34 am

Addressing a press conference at state secretariat Nabanna, the CM pledged the full weight of her administration behind the former bureaucrat, even praising him as an honest and upright officer.

What does the West Bengal chief secretary episode say about India federalism?

June 24, 2021 8:29 am

Dr Rakesh Sinha writes: It is a symptom of the degradation of constitutional values. Such politicisation could fracture Indian federalism.

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Centre starts action against West Bengal ex-chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay

June 22, 2021 2:03 pm

Since retiring from service last month, Bandyopadhyay, a 1987-batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre, has been appointed special adviser to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.

When TN Seshan threw a tantrum

June 09, 2021 9:02 am

As the episode of former West Bengal chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay’s transfer unfolded, remembering another VIP ‘explosion’ and the lessons it taught.

Centre ‘studying’ Bandopadyay reply, action in due course

June 04, 2021 10:22 pm

In his reply, Bandyopadhyay told the Centre that he was scheduled to visit the cyclone-affected areas and was following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's order.

Alapan Bandyopadhyay to Centre: Had to visit cyclone-hit areas, followed CM’s order

June 04, 2021 7:32 am

After Bandyopadhyay skipped the meeting, the 1987-batch IAS officer was recalled and was asked to report in Delhi on May 31. The state government refused to release Bandyopadhyay, and on May 31, he resigned from the services and within hours he was made adviser to the CM.

Alapan issue a closed chapter, he has our full support: Mamata Banerjee

June 03, 2021 6:10 am

Bandyopadhyay, a 1987-batch IAS officer, retired as chief secretary on May 31 – the day he was summoned by the Centre to report in Delhi. Hours later, he was appointed adviser to the chief minister of West Bengal.