Having gone through the interesting photographs of the Book Launch Ceremony for the book released by my friend GG Saxena- who also happens to be my batch mate, I ordered the book on Amazon immediately. The book arrived the next evening. 

As  GGS and I have shared some postings in a number of Departments simultaneously or after each other it was an interesting experience to go through the Book and dip into memories of days when we were young and struggling to manage challenging postings in the field as well as Head Office.

I remained immersed in the Book for the whole night and could put it down only on the next morning after completing the interesting stories pertaining to such lifetime important events.

The author has started his story from the days when we were posted as Sub Divisional Magistrates and handling the most crucial grassroots-level responsibilities. One such task that the author has mentioned was recording dying declarations in respect of patients admitted to the hospital on suspicions of bride burning. In several instances, the Subdivision Magistrates were requested by the Police Officers at odd hours and the response had to be exercised with great precaution as each case had the possibility of going to the highest Court in case of unnatural death. This and many other similar responsibilities have been mentioned in the book.

The author also had a flair for systematizing the instructions for officials in various Departments and also for preparation of Manuals for facilitating better functioning of the Departments. This exceptional tendency for reforms endeared him to his seniors in several places and made him a favorite with the highest Authorities.

The author has added in the book summary of Annual Confidential Reports which show that he was held in highest esteem by his seniors. In fact, his account of Service can act as a beacon light for Civil Servants who wish to leave a mark for posterity.

The recommendations from senior officers are commendable.

Besides the content in writing the get-up of the book is also extraordinary and for the same, the Media partners “Social Buzz” need to be given due credit.