Jawhar Sircar to be next Prasar Bharati CEO

Sircars likely appointment is expected to bring an end to an inglorious phase in Prasar Bharati during which its previous CEO B S Lalli was charged with a series of allegations of corruption. He had to be suspended in December 2010 and retired in suspension at the end of last year. Takru has been holding charge ever since Lalli was suspended.

The appointment of the CEO is done by the President on the recommendation of the selection panel.

Apart from the Vice-President,the selection panel comprises of Press Council of India chief Justice Markandey Katju and Secretary,Iamp;B Ministry Uday Kumar Varma.

Sources said the panel zeroed in on Sircar in its second meeting. It is learnt the panel had met earlier this month as well,but could not finalise the name because of a legal doubt raised by one of the members. The question arose as to why the post of the CEO was not advertised,just like that of another permanent member of the Prasar Bharati Board for which applications have been sought.