PROFILE IN PUBLIC LIFE
Shri Sundararaman Iyer born on 27th May 1961 in Borivali, Mumbai took voluntary retirement from a public financial institution. Deeply interested in pursuit of the higher life as well as an interest in public affairs, his sojourn has taken him across various areas of public life and resulted in interaction with various strata of society yeilding practical knowledge and experience in various aspects of work in public life.
Widely read and widely travelled in India, he has acquired vast knowledge and experience and is now interested in putting these into practical appllication for the benefit of the nation, society and for the people of the world at large.
BIO-DATA (IN BRIEF) - PUBLIC LIFE
NAME ; SUNDARARAMAN IYER
Mob : 09223445093
Email : siyerworld@yahoo.in
Website : www.sundararamaniyer.com
Date of birth : Born on 27.5.1961 Sign : Gemini Tula Rasi Mithuna Lagnam
Educational Qualifications and Operational Knowledge : M.A. ; BSc. (Hons.) from Mumbai University; Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management - IITC, Mumbai - Diploma in Public Speaking - Jyotish Acharya equivalent qualification in Vedic astrology and Vasthu Shastra -- Expertise in various systems of Yoga especially Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga - reached upto the stage of Pratyahar in Raja Yoga, well read in Vedas, Puranas, Dharmashastras, Itihahas, Samhitas and Kalpa Shastras. Also, profound knowledge of Vedanta. A free lance writer in the media on religious, social, political and other subjects
Highly conversant with banking, Civil, Criminal and business law, laws relating to co.op. housing Societies, Associations and Trusts (NGOs) –conversant with financial ratios, balance sheet analysis, stock market analysis and operations, well experienced in labour matters/industrial relations, organisational image building, press and public relations –
He also has detailed knowledge and practical experience in the area of. Issues and grievances relating to investors, depositors, customers and shareholders of banks and Users of financial services and representing their interests. - Conversant with most of the relevant Acts and their applications pertaining to banking, finance, economics and other subjects. Among these are : The Banking Regulation Act,the Companies Act,The Income Tax Act, the Sales Tax Act, The Industrial Disputes Act, The Public Trust Act, The RBI / IDBI /IFCI / Nabard Act, The Municipal corporations Act, The Electricity supply Act, The Co.op. Hsg. Societies, Act, Maharashtra etc.
Well versed in various computer applications like Word, Excel, Page maker, Corel draw, Front Page - Website hosting etc.
Occupation and work : VRS optee from bank / public financial institution. Prolific freelance writer & Editor of Citizens Pulse series of publications and pens write ups on social land public affairs, business and financial matters. Had been a honorary legal and finance consultant for investments, taxation and related financial matters besides for co.op housing societties, Trusts and Associations and Companies - Having own finance and investment work besides general advisory and documentation support work.
Expertise in various facets of public affairs and work for last 30 years
Special Executive Officer with attestation powers appointed by the Government of Maharashtra in recognition of his public service. Member of the local Police Committee, Borivali Police Station, Mumbai and awarded Platinum Certificate by the Police in appreciation of services rendered
President, Citizens Development Trust of India, a regd. Mumbai based NGO working for citizens education, information, and development of good citizenship values in Society.
Convener of the “Good Citizens Fraternity” – to network and syndicate good Citizens
President of the Mumbai Citizens and Commuters’ Trust (MCCT), a regd. NGO.
Web Editor of "Citizens' Pulse" - an informative and useful publication series.
President / Convener of "The Bank Investors Depositors and Customers' Forum" - a sub-committee of the All India IDBI Shareholders' Trust which is a regd. NGO
The Bank Investors Depositors and Customers Forum - set up to represent the interests of bank depositors, investors and customers besides education, guidance, support, amelioration of their difficulties / grievances with better services and amenities. .
Past Positions held : Had been Special Executive Magistrate , served as Non-official Member on various govt. committees like the Zonal Police Advisory Committee, the Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana of the Govt. of Maharashtra, and four terms on the Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee, Western and Central Railways.
Notable Appearances : Appeared before the parliamentary Committee on Petitions in the Lok Sabha on the issue of obtaining easy and affordable justice through courts by regulation of the legal system – the Committee’s report was published by the Lok Sabha and the news was carried all over India and many subsequent action taken for the benefit of litigants.
Appeared before the Administrative Reforms Commission in Mumbai and made detailed suggestions for improving delivery systems etc. – prominently covered in the Mumbai media.
Exposure in Public life : Entered active public life at the early age of 17 years and since then taken up many public causes related to slum dwellers problems, civic matters, law and order, rail, road and air users' welfare, city traffic problems, litigants problems, organised many social welfare programmes, relief activities, medical camps for the poor, inter-communal get-togethers, seminars and meetings on consumer and investors’ welfare, and has published many write-ups/booklets with social messages - a Consumer and Investor activist and a grassroots Public Worker with over 30 years standing – he has practical knowledge and experience in public affairs
A prolific writer, he has been highlighting and supporting various public issues through various foras besides contributing articles, stories, letters and write-ups in publications. He has wide inter-action with reputed public and government organizations in India. He also has interface with senior officials and distinguished personalities at the state and central levels, who have a good opinion about his conduct and work.
TRACK RECORD OF PERFORMANCE : OBJECTIVES LISTED AND AIMED AT ARE RARELY MISSED, IF AT ALL -
THOSE WHO APPROACH US WITH BONAFIDE WORK - AND IF THEIR WORK IS TAKEN UP - ARE RARELY DISAPPOINTED, IF AT ALL.
SUCCESS RATE IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE IS ESTIMATED AT - ATLEAST 85%.
