Maheshwar Sahu

Retirement 2014-01-31 to first listed directorship 2014-06-10

The rule: DoPT Office Memorandum of 5 Dec 2006 (as described by The Indian Express): a one-year cooling-off period after retirement before joining private company boards, which can be shortened with separate government approval. For All India Services, rule 26 of the AIS (DCRB) Rules, 1958 (see research/deals/moves.json for the DoPT FAQ source).

1. retired 31 Jan 2014Documented

   Principal Secretary, Department of Industries and Mines, Government of Gujarat

   The Indian Express

2. 130 days after leaving.

3. 10 Jun 2014Documented

   Heubach Color (Jun 2014), Gold Plus Glass Industry (Sep 2014), Solvay Specialities (Sep 2014), Reliance Industries (Feb 2015, about two months), Adani Gas Ltd (Oct 2018)

   Director

   Maheshwar Sahu: Retired as Principal Secretary, Department of Industries and Mines, Gujarat Government, on January 31, 2014. Within five months, the Gujarat-cadre officer joined the boards of Heubach Color (June 10, 2014).

   The Indian Express

Gujarat's industries and mines department deals with large industrial groups including Reliance and Adani; no dated decision by Sahu involving either was checked. RTI candidate. The Indian Express (2021) reported the timing against the cooling-off rule; it did not report a specific decision involving the company. Not yet checked for in-office dealings.

Response: Maheshwar Sahu

“I have never dealt with the chemical industry and they have no connection with the industries department… The Government was informed. How can we do it without that… After one year, there is no conflict of interest. Moreover, these are independent directorships.” indianexpress.com