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As a result of his drive enough number of posts were created
and senior eligible officers who were over due for promotion
were provided posts in SAG and JAG and their promotions
ordered. In the above exercise my case for promotion to JAG
Grade was also covered resulting in my promotion to the grade
of Director. During the 2 years between 1971-73 I must
mention the overwhelming support I got from Sri.S.L.Rajan ,

Director PRP.The spatial proximity I enjoyed with reference to
Sri.S.C.Mahalik,who was several years senior to me and his
assessment of work I turned out then must have made him look
at several issues and problems I faced when I moved up the
ladder to the post of PMG,Bangalore with genuine sympathy
and understanding.

My getting orders to take up the post of DPS Coimbatore was a
result of great imbroglio and comedy of errors. When I joined
Directorate in one of our parleys Sri.Velankar assured me that
when my turn was due for promotion the newly created post of
City Director would be mine in keeping with my seniority and
responsible charge held by me. But Sri.Devarajan, Director
Staff informed me that Sri.Brahmanandam was being sent as
Director Coimbatore. So I asked Sri.Velankar if the assurance
given to me earlier was not going to be respected.Sri.Velankar
as though nothing happened to warrant my excitement
smilingly asked me if I wanted to be sent to Coimbatore and
when I affirmed it was so he assuaged me and said I would
indeed be sent to Coimbatore and Sri.Brahmanandam will be
going to Bhopal.

I get my promotion:

Coimbatore turned a new leaf in my life. We hired a first floor
premises of a spacious bungalow on Race course road. I set up
office in the front portion of the premises. The rear portion
duly separated by a glass panel served as residential quarters.

Only two staff members were provided one IPO for postal
work and the other for RMS. One Stenographer looked to

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