Succession row: AFT asks govt to respond to Lt Gen`s petition

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 21:00

The AFT asked the government to file its reply to a petition by a senior Lt General who has challenged the promotion of two colleagues of same rank as Army Commanders while seeking his own elevation to that post.

Lt Gen challenges promotion of two colleagues

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 21:16

The two officers in question are Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag, who is likely to be the successor of Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh in 2014, and Western Army Commander Lt Gen Sanjiv Chachra.

Def Min seeking advice of Law Min on Lt Gen Dastane`s plea

Last Updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 19:33

Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lt Gen Ravi Dastane is planning to file a petition in the Armed Forces Tribunal in this regard in the next few days, his counsel Major SS Pandey said.

Army Chief`s veiled attack on Lt Gen Suhag

Last Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 22:21

In his parting shot, Gen VK Singh made a veiled attack on Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag, who is tipped to head the force in 2014.

Army has become more transparent: VK Singh

Last Updated: Thursday, May 31, 2012, 12:58

General VK Singh on Thursday said the internal health of the force has improved during his 26 months in office.

Chachra to be appointed as Western Army Commander

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 21:33

Govt cleared the appointment of Lt Gen Sanjiv Chachra as Western Army Commander withholding promotion of 3 Corps Commander Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag.

Army chief rejects charge of blocking Lt General`s promotion

Last Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012, 00:14

Army Chief Gen VK Singh rejected the charge that he was trying to block the promotion of a Lieutenant General.

Army Chief slaps showcause notice on Lt Gen

Last Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012, 09:41

Ahead of his retirement May 31, Army Chief General VK Singh has slapped a showcause notice on a lieutenant general, who may be considered for the top post over two years from now.