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Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Who is IP Gautam, the retired IAS officer appointed to oversee the Gandhi Ashram development project
The Gujarat government has replaced retired IAS officer K Kailashnathan with IP Gautam, another retired IAS officer, in the governing and executive councils for the Gandhi Ashram Memorial and Precinct Development project. Having vast experience in urban development and planning, Gautam is known as a tough taskmaster who enjoys the confidence of the current administrative dispensation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A 1986-batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre, Gautam is already Chairman of Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL), a position he is poised to hold until 2027. Before that, he was a member of the Lokpal of India in Delhi for over four years. Gautam has performed duties as the Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner between 2006 and 2011. Later, he was also appointed as Principal Secretary of the Urban Development department. He was also the managing director of the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation from 2013 to 2019 in Gujarat. He possesses experience of more than 40 years in the fields of financial management, public policy and administration, power sector management, urban governance, and more. His expertise lies in project management, techno-legal expertise, and managing large infrastructure projects. A senior official associated with the Gandhi Ashram redevelopment project said, 'Gautam has worked extensively on urban issues. He was already a municipal commissioner of Ahmedabad for over five years and is now chairman of SRFDCL. So, he knows the issues of the city very well.' 'This project, though it lies in the city, has its own challenges. But Gautam is a tough taskmaster and is known for getting things done. Also, the Gandhi Ashram redevelopment project's major planning is already done and what remains is its execution in a timely manner. But Gautam has vast experience and can get things done in that timely manner,' the official added. An observer of the Gujarat bureaucracy said, 'Kailashnathan is loyal to the current dispensation, so is Gautam. Since Kailashnathan is already Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kailashnathan must have been inclined to be relieved from the duties of the project in Ahmedabad. And so, the authorities have replaced him with Gautam, another loyal official.'
Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Retired IAS officer Kailashnathan removed from governing, executive councils of Gandhi Ashram project
In a significant development, the Gujarat government has replaced retired IAS officer K Kailashnathan with I P Gautam, another retired IAS officer, in the governing and executive councils for the Gandhi Ashram Memorial and Precinct Development project. The Industries and Mines Department of Gujarat government issued a resolution in this regard, on Wednesday. The development marks the exit of Kailashnathan from the high-profile project worth Rs 1,200 crore. Gautam is already the chairman of Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited. Kailashnathan was the member of the governing council and chairman of the executive council for the project. Gautam has replaced Kailashnathan in both the councils constituted by the Gujarat government for the implementation of the project. Even in the Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram Memorial Trust formed by the state government, Gautam has been appointed as a member in place of Kailashnathan. In the same resolution, Gujarat government stated that the additional chief secretary/principal secretary/secretary of Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department will become a member in the governing council and executive council of the project.
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Judiciary is not a mere pillar of State; it protects the spirit of the Constitution, says L-G
Lt. Governor K. Kailashnathan on Sunday said that judiciary was not merely one among the three pillars of the State, but also protects the spirit of our Constitution. Speaking at the ceremony for the judicial ascension of the Pondicherry Law College's legal stalwarts to the Bench of the Madras High Court, he pointed out that the role of a judge demanded not only intellectual proficiency but also immense responsibility. The journey of the alumni of Puducherry Government Law College to the esteemed chambers of the Madras High Court is an inspiring narrative of dedication, determination, and a continuous quest for excellence. The judges carry with them the legacy of the college – commitment to social justice, and a deep-rooted belief in the rule of law, he said. 'Judges are the interpreters of the law, architects of our democracy, and the protectors of the Constitution. Their decisions have a deep impact on the lives of individuals and the fabric of society. Every judgment you write, every order you pass, every word you speak from the Bench contributes to the living edifice of justice in India,' he said. Mr. Kailashnathan said the issues being taken to courts were becoming increasingly complex — ranging from cyber crimes to climate justice and Artificial Intelligence ethics. 'As judges in this new era, your wisdom must be matched by openness to change, willingness to adapt and a strong sense of relevance,' he said, adding: 'But no matter how much the law evolves, the core values of the judiciary – integrity, independence and a deep commitment to justice — must remain constant.' 'As an administrator and having put more than 40 years of service in All India Civil Services, I have seen how deeply judicial pronouncements impact public policy and governance. And as a citizen, I share the common man's hope that the Bench will always remain unshaken in its resolve to uphold truth and fairness,' the Lt. Governor said. The success of these stalwarts was a testament to the dedication and hard work of the faculty/teachers of the Government Law College, who have tirelessly nurtured and mentored countless students, he added. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy in his address said that land had been identified for the establishment of a National Law School in Puducherry. The government had requested funds from the Centre in this regard, he said. Justice R. Subramanian, Judge, Madras High Court, said land had been identified on the Swadeshi Mill premises in Puducherry for the establishment of a new court. He hoped that the Puducherry government would expedite the work for setting up the facility. Mr. Subramanian added that out of 15 persons who were recently recruited as Civil Judges, nine belonged to Puducherry. Justices G.R. Swaminathan, T.V. Thamilselvi, D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, R. Kalaimathi, K. Govindarajan Thilakavathi; judges of the Madras High Court; Ministers A. Namassivayam and K. Lakshminarayanan; and D.V. Aanand, Chief Judge, Puducherry spoke.
