« Top Headlines » Open DEMAT Account in 24 hrs  No more tax filing hassles with digital Form 16 Know how it works «  Sine qua non to get DTAA benefits... Fiscal deficit at 58% of estimates... » New Consumer Affairs Secy November, 04th 2006 Mr Yashwant S. Bhave assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. An officer of Maharashtra cadre, Mr Bhave was special Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, prior to his present posting, said a release. He succeeded Mr L. Mansingh, who retired from service on Tuesday.