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Lobo,B.V.Srinivasaiya,K.V.Doreswami,Warrier,G.R.Sreekanta.I did
not realize then that I would have the pleasure of meeting
Mr.Charles Lobo twenty years hence in Chennai. Mr.Lobo who has
since acquired a doctorate degree from Goa University was
promoted as Chief PMG Tamil Nadu circle and he was quick to
revive our frienship.In fact he suggested I might attempt a
memoir!The floods of the year 2015 saw a good samaritan in action
when Mr.Lobo offered his car and men to distribute food packets to
the marooned people in Besant nagar.

I had unearthed corrupt practice in Bangalore of taking money for
selecting extra departmental staff. Based on written complaint from
an applicant for a E.D. job in some post office in Bangalore East
division I obtained particulars of a cheque for Rs.five thousand
handed over to the Inspector attached to East Division which amount
was found to be promptly accounted for in that official’s account in
the bank. This Inspector was also a circle secretary of IPO’s Union. I
got disciplinary proceedings issued for major penalty and after due
evidence adduced during the Inquiry the Inspector was awarded a
major penalty of dismissal. Though the accused official brought
political pressure to the D.G the latter after getting convinced by
discussing with me and other officers in the circle agreed with the
disposal given to the case.

I may also recount of an easy going official in charge of philately
subject. This official actually of the rank of Assistant
Superintendent took the celebration of Children’s day in a routine
manner. For the celebration the Circle had invited the Governor of
the State to release the first day cover and commemorative stamp.
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Till the morning of 14 November the ASP ,Philately did not
confirm receipt of the commemorative stamp or cover in the GPO
Treasury. It was my habit to personally verify if necessary materials
were in place before proceeding to the venue of celebration. Arriving
an hour before the time of the function I visited the GPO and asked
for the bag in which the stamps and covers should have been kept
ready for the function. Then to my shock I found just then a bag
containing the materials in question was being opened after receipt

from RMS.. The ASP on the contrary informed me earlier every
arrangement was already made and we can proceed to the venue. I

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