2nd June, 2003
Ministry of Shipping  


NEW SHIPPING SECRETARY ASSUMES CHARGE TODAY


Shri D.T. Joseph, IAS (MH:68) took over today as Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping. Earlier, he was Secretary (Coordination and Public Grievances) in the Cabinet Secretariat. He also served as Director General of Shipping and was Member of the Rakesh Mohan Committee, which recommended introduction of Tonnage Tax for Shipping Companies. Immediately after assuming charge Shri Joseph held discussions with the officials and apprised himself of the functioning of the various sectors in the Ministry.