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Doublespeak: In 2010 Ganesh Chand said those sacked for poor performance did not deserve wage or a living; now in he is demanding FNU pay him one and half years salary!

26/12/2014

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SOME workers in Fiji, even after being sacked for poor performance, still believe they are owed a wage or a living.

This was the opinion of Fiji National University vice chancellor Doctor Ganesh Chand who spoke on "Competencies of Successful Human Resource Professional in today's Changing Scenario" yesterday at the Fiji Human Resources Institute Convention at the Warwick Fiji Resort.

For these workers, Dr Chand said, they cared less if they had performed poorly which resulted in the non-renewal of their contracts, they would still look for other means to get their jobs back.

The means include using church connections to influence those in authority, the unions or even writing letters to the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption with allegations.

Dr Chand claimed such practices were rife in Fiji.

The academic also raised his concerns on the mentality certain people have- which was if they could not do the job, no one should be hired to do it.

Dr Chand gave an example of his own backyard two years ago when the then Fiji Institute of Technology offered the same cases as the Training Productivity Authority of Fiji but where the latter was compatible and way ahead of the FIT.

He said the FIT could have done better by offering degree courses as other technical institutions in the world do.

Dr Chand said the existing staff couldn't do that and were against the recruitment of staff who had the capability to do so.

The economist cautioned that most organisations had staff with such mentality. Source -
Saturday, October 23, 2010 Fiji Times


The present Minister Jone Usumate and Yogesh Karan had lost their jobs (terminated) after Ganesh Chand had taken over National  Trade and Productivity Organisation. He had brought in his cousin Kamlesh Prakash as Director.


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Kamlesh appeared from nowhere and got the job - we clearly remember JUsamate reading to us the Govt Document confirming the merger between TPAF and FNU - where it was stated that the former TPAF Director General will officially become the new Director of NTPC - this was part of the merger. However, after the merger two new posts were created to everyone's surprise. One was the Director NTPC and the other one was Director Standards. All this was Ganesh's work and from that day he lost face to everyone at TPAF...I also remember a document that floated around well before the merger where a letter was written by Ganesh to Netani Sukanaivalu regarding the transfer of TPAF's Fixed deposit of $10M to FIT in order to purchase the incomplete FIT Namaka Campus. When they failed to achieve that deal - (TPAF put up a strong resistance and that idea was shelved) their next move was to rope in TPAF into the merger so that they could grab hold of that money which they successfully did thru their cunning ways. Indeed Ganesh manipulated those in power. When the announcement was made it was mode none other than Netani Sukanaivalu who was acting as Min of Education while Bole was out of the country. Ganesh knew that he and Netani cooked up the idea of the merger and TPAF joining in later so they waited for the right time to present the paper in the interim cabinet meeting. It was approved in that meeting and we were all adviced that afternoon that TPAF no longer existed and we were to prepare for the merger in the new year. a few days later, we got a visit from Ganesh where he told us that he was going to fast forward the merger during the XMAS break so that we could start operating as NTPC in the new year. fast forward to today - we have only around 100 odd staff at NTPC from the 300 plus we used to have at TPAF - he has closed a few depts. and transferred some ot Samabula - his cunning ways is to close NTPC for good but the inevitable has come to early for him. he is on his way out even before closing NTPC down and we say "good riddance" he should be investigated, convicted and jailed. After that, investigate his cunning appointments and show them the door too coz they came in under controversial circumstances.

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This FICAC investigation (below) was conducted and completed in 2012, and a new one was launched recently into FNU

From:
Fiji Leaks [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 7:55 PM
To: Director Human Resources
Subject: FICAC Investigation, Date: 28th June, 2012 to 8th August, 2012.


Bula Narendra

Would you like to comment on the following

Editor:

5.1.Director Human Resource and Finance.

Mr. Narendra Prasad, former Housing Authority CEO (Dr Ganesh’s acquaintance and appointee as CEO Housing Authority) a New Zealand citizen and close friend of Dr. Ganesh was appointed  as Director Finance and Human Resources of FNU. Mr. Narendra Prasad’s appointment needs investigation as there are a lot of able qualified people for the two positions he is holding. Issuance of work permit to Mr. Narendra Prasad has to be scrutinised to establish the merit. 

Remuneration

Mr. Narendra Prasad is on a salary of  F$150,000.00.  Was there a Higher Salaries Commission approval sought? No. F$150,000.00 would have to to be approved by HSC. The two positions are inter related and in this case it is conflicting for one individual to hold two positions. However, it has a micro chip attached for the two positions which simply means that it would make decision making easier on non ethical basis. It is evident that integrity and transparency ethics have been compromised. Other perks attached to these two positions will have to be tabulated to justify payment. It must also be determined as to whether he is medically fit for employment or other wise, establish any health related payments which is outside FNU HR Policy.

5.1.1Medical Evacuation

In accordance with the FNU HR policy, inpatient sick leave is only 30 days per calendar year.

 Quote Policy Number 19 Sec 4 (Sub Section 4.1) – Any employee requires to undergo treatment as an inpatient in hospital or required by a registered Medical Practitioner  appointed by the university to be confined at home on grounds of illness, is entitled to a period of up to 30 consecutive days of sick leave on full salary on any one year of service”Unquote.     

In March, 2011, Mr Narendra Prasad has been paid F$30,000.00 for medical treatment in New Zealand and received  salary for normal hours when in fact,  he should have been paid as an inpatient.

Mr. Prasad was again paid $30,000.00 for medical treatment in New Zealand in June, 2011 and this time his leave was treated as InPatient Sickleave. Further investigations would reveal whether or not a medical review board is in place to determine medical evacuation for employees of FNU.

There is no medical insurance cover in place for employees of FNU and in all such cases taxpayers fund is being abused to fund medical treatment of employees of FNU. Mr. Prasad, a New Zealand resident, had been referred to New Zealand hospital, however, all other employees, have been refereed to India for treatment.

Findings:


a) Mr. Narendra Prasad was not treated as an inpatient for the first payment of $30,000.00. He was paid normal hours salary.

b) Mr. Narendra Prasad was paid a second payment of F$30,000.00 within a span of three months for medical treatment in New Zealand.

c) As a Director for Finance and HR, he would have been the best person to understand the HR/Finance Policy.

d) Accordingly, he has abused his authority insofar as the double payment of $30,000.00 for medical treatment  is concerned. 

Fijileaks: Narendra Prasad, who was beneficiary of Aiyaz Khaiyum's Dual Citizenship gift has FLED to New Zealand, and tendered his resignation to the FNU Senate last week, which was accepted!

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14 Comments
semi Tagilala
26/12/2014 01:57:33 pm

If he receives this than all those terminated should be given the same, the Director NTPC his cousin should be investigated of how he was awarded the position whist residing in Japan.The respected Mr Usamate was removed from his position by the racist thug who denied potential locals opportunity however he awarded his cousin[ Ganesh father and Kamlesh father are real brothers]. Law is for everyone. Unfair termination of many staff cases should be tried again without prejudice. Some staff were cleared of allegation after due process however there is a clause in the policy- that gives the VC the power to accept or decline the result/ Dictator who influenced the regime to merged tpaf on greed with false findings. Trade testing officers were replaced by Ganesh appointees who began fraudulent practice and opened doors to those who bribe these officers in getting certificates. Reinstating of former trade testing officers to office will be the best option to get the integrity back.

Vinaka Fijileaks and victor

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jhatu
26/12/2014 02:36:25 pm

The FNU debacle proves that ganesh chand is not fit to head or lead anything. This man's selfish, arrogant, vindictive, know-it-all mentality, ill-treatment of workers and denial of their rights and natural justice is legendary. A crude man with no class or empathy. There are many, many people celebrating his downfall, which is well deserved.

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Backstabber
26/12/2014 04:13:32 pm

Do not forget that education minister Mahen Reddy was Ganesh's number two at FNU. Surely he must share some responsibility. Why didn't he speak up before? What was he doing all these years? Mahen is equally responsible, but to save his arse, he turns in his buddy Ganesh Chand. What a backstabber, gaddar, liumuri!

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Welcome Home
26/12/2014 07:27:19 pm

But the trail goes back to Unifiji where this man was CEO. The dye was already cast. Who was unafraid to speak out there and then? The duty to protect the vulnerable applied equally.

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Former Student
26/12/2014 11:58:33 pm

it is enough Ganesh. its about time that you face reality and face genuine tough measures, have a taste of your own medicine in corruption at a broader level. a severe punishment on him should be a lesson learnt to other official who still think this is something that you can get away with when it comes to crooked way of manupulation. Remember corruption is rampant and you can never master it, no matter what you think and how much doctrine you have. it is whats it is.

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Ash
27/12/2014 01:30:33 am

I would like to thank Fiji leaks for their excellent work. I also knew some of these corrupt practices happening but didn't know whom to report to. Thank you so much.

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Monkey See... Monkey Do
27/12/2014 04:11:40 am

Rot here is from the TOP, i.e. CHOR Bainimarama by accepting his un-entitled Leave Pay - It was therefore non other than CHOR Bainimarama- who set the precedent for others, like Ganesh to follow.

Bainimarama's Leave Pay is BUTAKO (big-time) through and through. Why are we not harping on that - as well!

We moan about Ganesh employing his cousin - but what about CHOR Aiyaz employing his Brother as the CEO of FBC?? Now we should be harping on this as well - here and now!

You see the Monkey Do what the Monkey see...

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Fijileaks Editor
27/12/2014 04:48:36 am

Monkey See

We all know about Bainimarama and Khaiyum siblings

The exposure here is the massive fraud and corruption that has been going on under the watch of Ganesh Chand and Mahendra Reddy

Ficac carried out investigation and recommended charges but the regime did not allow it to proceed, for these two were sleeping in bed with the regime

Get that into your head! We don't know if you are a taxpayer or even a parent of one of the FNU students - these two committed serious criminal offences along with their cronies and thought their Ficac file would remain hidden from the public of Fiji

Thanks!

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Dumb and dumber?
27/12/2014 05:21:24 am

'Monkey see monkey do' must be blind and deaf, if not downright stupid. This website, and others like c4.5, have gone blue in the face exposing CHOR Aiyaz, Baininarama, and Chaudhry, who approved the illegal backpay as finance minister. Fijileaks has never failed to remind us over the years. Which hole, or stone age, did the stupid monkey crawl out from?

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Employess
27/12/2014 11:12:03 am

FijiLeaks ... just wondering why it has taken them so long to boot this person out. The people that he brought in should also be taken. These lecturers from India should be scrutinized properly because some of them are just here for a good time. What they are teaching to the students is just pathetic. The standard at FNU has really lowered when compared to the FIT days. I hope the FNU senate confirm Dean Rouse as the VC because he will be the right person to lead FNU now. If he does then FNU is in for many good times ahead.

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joejoe
27/12/2014 12:40:17 pm

so what is the REAL reason behind removing Dr Ganesh Chand as VC? Would be good to reveal this to avoid all other useless things people posting in this blog!

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student
28/12/2014 04:50:40 pm

its a shame it took so long to pin him down....most probably because the minister mahendra reddy and AG Khayum were all safeguarding him to get into government.
mahendra reddy is equally responsible for every thing that ganesh has done.
it was mahendra reddy brain child idea to run the commercial agriculture program where the students at the end of 1 year certificate course were suppose to get a seventy thousand dollar loan package. none of those students have got that package.
Ganesh Chand sent fisheries students from koronivia to navua to study in a facility which is still under construction. students paid the same fee as other fnu students..but were studying in a facility for one year without computer labs and library. its not that he wasnt aware of this..he visited the facility frequently....
there is lot of corruption in fnu ..... students are not getting what they are promised...

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Monkeys are Monkeys
30/12/2014 02:11:38 am

Other comments do summarise what Monkey Do as Monkey See has raised.

While serious crime has been indeed committed by these two in question, issue has been shown that "Monkeys do" Aiyaz and FB as regime had ignored to take action as recommended by FIRCA as these two have just done lesser serious crime as Monkeys Do i.e. Aiaz, FB and Chaudhry, hence conflict of interest and bias is the real word.

So really just ADD these twos name into the other three criminals as nothing is to happen to them as democracy in Fiji is really become a foreign Flower.

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Anonymous
1/1/2015 03:23:38 am

Dear Editor

I am glad and seems entire FNU is happy for Dr Ganesh Chand departure. The same was feeling in FNU camp, when Dr Reddy left. Both are worst leaders and just getting closer to regime, they achieved their dreams. If you need pictures of FNU canteen, I have whole set of pictures, the way they run the canteen in dirty, unhygienic condition. Ganesh Chand and Mahen Reddy both have huge ego. Once their secretary said in private that ego of these two gentle man can spread all over Fiji. After Dr Chand departure, Dr Reddy need to go and learn his lesson not to be arrogant. He is better of working as Ass Professor in academic world and not fit for Dean or Minister for sure.Another person is Kamlesh Prakash. My friend applied for that position and he is more qualified and experienced than Kamlesh and still Kamlesh got position without even inviting my friend for interview.

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