India Rejuvenation Initiative
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India Rejuvenation Initiative is an Indian anti-corruption organization formed by a group of retired and serving bureaucrats.
It was among the prime movers in the petition to the Supreme Court of India
opposing the appointment of P. J. Thomas as Chief Vigilance Commissioner. Thomas had been charged with corruption in a 1992 case that was prevented from coming to trial since the government refused to sanction trial. After considerable controversy, the Supreme court invalidated his appointment to the CVC in March 2011.
Ex-Election Commissioner of India
, J. M. Lyngdoh
, was one of the key people in this effort.
In addition to that , IRI filed petition in the Supreme Court on the issue of Black money stashed in foreign banks and locations, Cash for vote scam and on the issue of autonomy of SEBI.
Recently IRI has taken up the issue of electoral reforms in its agenda and has filed a Public Interest Litigation against criminalization in politics. Supreme Court after hearing the PIL filed by IRI issued notices to GOI and states to respond within four weeks.
Other members of IRI include ex-Chief Justice of India
,Justice R.C.Lahoti who in Jul 2010, protested the ineffectiveness of the CVC in protecting whistleblowers. Other notable members include retired air chief Srinivasapuram Krishnaswamy
, ex-police chief J. F. Ribeiro, ex-CAG V.K.Shunglu, ex-Chairman UGC Dr.Hari Gautam, Former IIT Director Prof. S.K.Dube, Former DG, CSIR Prof S.K.Joshi, ex- DG of Police Prakash Singh
, B.R.Lal, Taluqdar
, Former Secretaries to Government of India Bhure Lal, S.A.T.Rizvi and Javid Choudhary and others.
With its strong presence in many states, it has emerged as a front runner organization to bring back probity in public life.
It was among the prime movers in the petition to the Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India...
opposing the appointment of P. J. Thomas as Chief Vigilance Commissioner. Thomas had been charged with corruption in a 1992 case that was prevented from coming to trial since the government refused to sanction trial. After considerable controversy, the Supreme court invalidated his appointment to the CVC in March 2011.
Ex-Election Commissioner of India
Chief Election Commissioner of India
The Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission of India, a body constitutionally empowered to conduct free and fair elections to the national and state legislatures...
, J. M. Lyngdoh
J. M. Lyngdoh
James Michael Lyngdoh is an Indian civil servant and was Chief Election Commissioner of India from June 14, 2001 to February 7, 2004. He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 2003.- Early life:...
, was one of the key people in this effort.
In addition to that , IRI filed petition in the Supreme Court on the issue of Black money stashed in foreign banks and locations, Cash for vote scam and on the issue of autonomy of SEBI.
Recently IRI has taken up the issue of electoral reforms in its agenda and has filed a Public Interest Litigation against criminalization in politics. Supreme Court after hearing the PIL filed by IRI issued notices to GOI and states to respond within four weeks.
Other members of IRI include ex-Chief Justice of India
Chief Justice of India
The Chief Justice of India is the highest-ranking judge in the Supreme Court of India, and thus holds the highest judicial position in India. As well as presiding in the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice also head its administrative functions....
,Justice R.C.Lahoti who in Jul 2010, protested the ineffectiveness of the CVC in protecting whistleblowers. Other notable members include retired air chief Srinivasapuram Krishnaswamy
Srinivasapuram Krishnaswamy
Srinivasapuram Krishnaswamy was the 19th Chief of Air Staff from 2001 to 2004. He is an expert on Electronic warfare, and was awarded the Agni Award for Self Reliance in August 1999 for promoting indigenous development in the Indian Armed services.-References:...
, ex-police chief J. F. Ribeiro, ex-CAG V.K.Shunglu, ex-Chairman UGC Dr.Hari Gautam, Former IIT Director Prof. S.K.Dube, Former DG, CSIR Prof S.K.Joshi, ex- DG of Police Prakash Singh
Prakash Singh
Prakash Singh VC was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.-Biography:...
, B.R.Lal, Taluqdar
Taluqdar
A taluqdar or talukdar , is a term used for Indian land holders in Mughal and British times, responsible for collecting taxes from a district...
, Former Secretaries to Government of India Bhure Lal, S.A.T.Rizvi and Javid Choudhary and others.
With its strong presence in many states, it has emerged as a front runner organization to bring back probity in public life.