DELETE Plight of Honesty The Untold Bureaucracy

is written by G. Sundaram. The publisher of this title is Manas Publications.

The autobiographies or memoirs of persons in public life including Civil servants are found to be of great use to those who are keen to know about public affairs and how these are conducted with what effect. The author's account, because of his working in the civil service in various capacities for over four decades, is a valuable guide to one and all connected with the governments and public administration and also to the Large aspirants for the civil services.

Moreover, the public has a right to know. They are not very well conversant with the happenings, the methods and machinations in Government. They blame the politicians all the time, which the politicians deserve. At the same time, they may not know about the civil service politicians (second rung of politicians) who are in fact more dangerous than the Professional politicians, as they sacrifice merit for other considerations; only brute Political force or backing works with them and no more fine sensibilities like an honest and straightforward appeal work.

Since the author has worked in many responsible and sensitive posts in various ministries such as commerce, defence, civil supplies, Consumer affairs, Environment and tourism, the Book highlights the policy issues of the government in detail and the various vested interests (internal or external) in Framing these policies. A separate chapter has been devoted to 'Bofors' or Tehelka' or 'Corruption' and another is on 'Bureaucracy'. The author has tried to put these issues in proper perspective.

University of Madrasnistry-of-Commerce-Government-of-India" Title="Ministry-of-Commerce-Government-of-India">Ministry of Commerce, Government of Indiae" Title="Madras-Christian-College">Madras Christian Colleged the Country as one of its distinguished Civil servants. During his illustrious career, he has served in various capacities, Carving a niche for himself. He was one of the persons who promoted Relations between India and the EEC (now EU).

After obtaining a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Madras in 1958, G. Sundaram taught Economics in the well-known Madras Christian College in 1959-'60. He was selected to the premier civil service of India viz., the Indian Administrative Service in 1962. He held civil service positions connected with development and industry from 1963-'69. He proceeded to Brussels in 1970 to specialize in international economic Relations with special reference to the EEC. He obtained an M.Phil., (Licence Special) in Economics of Integration from the University of Brussels. On return to India, he joined the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India and specialized in export promotion, inter-Governmental relations in relation to Trade Agreements and also negotiated some of them (1971-'76).

After this, he obtained a Ph.D., from the Delhi School of Economics in 1977 for his thesis, 'Commercial Policy of the EEC and the Association Agreements', which was later on published. He published another book, "India and the EU" in 1997. Besides, he has published many articles of general and Professional interest in Newspapers and journals.

In the light of his Academic achievements and professional expertise, he was posted Counsellor in the Embassy of India and Mission to the EEC, Brussels, and accredited to the EEC, Belgium and Luxembourg for nearly three years. (1979-'81). On his return, his several positions included. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Chairman, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Sales Tax Commissioner and the Ministry of Environment of the Government of India. (1982-'90). He was the first one in India in 1986 to suggest introduction of VAT on the EEC pattern. He was Secretary to the Government of India during 1993-'96.

Prologue

1. Kilpattu, My Birth Place
2. To School
3. Studies and Aspirations
4. Success
5. Stint in the Indian Police Service
6. Indian Administrative Service
7. Starting off
8. Winning Laurels at Pondicherry
9. New Horizons in Brussels
10. Back in India
11. In the capital
12. Dr. V. Kurien : Right Recognition
13. A Second Stint Abroad
14. Bofors or Tehelka or Corruption
15. Back in the Home State
16. Panel and Promotions or Postings
17. Ministry of Urban Development (MUD)
18. Close to Top
19. Secretary to the Government of India
20. Bureaucracy : Some Thoughts
21. Astrology and All that
22. Several Worlds. Epilogue

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