My Big Boss (Part 4) Tribute-2

My Big Boss

(Part 4)

Tribute-2

P K Routray

Once to get statutory clearances to charge an installation

CEI wanted to visit the yards at Damanjodi for inspection

for this purpose, he needed a car and a companion

to take care of his wants on the road and give company for fun.

My approach for this approval irked the Big Boss

“He will be on tour at the state’s cost why is he making such a fuss?”

He rang to the power secretary to take the strain measure

but he asked me to manage under the rule acknowledging his failure.

Now with an apology, I bring to the Big Boss’ notice for his pardon

with statutory authorities, his engineers usually had many a session

Fat bills are footed by the contractor

His preaching, the devil in engineers propelled them to dishonor.

My Big Boss was vegetarian and teetotaler

He disliked entertainment on drinks with dinner

Once Director Project visited the site for his coordination meeting

he authorized the Big Boss’s deputy to entertain with drinks in dinning.

to get the job done by the outsiders to NALCO

against the wishes of my big boss and hurting his ego.

(N.B -The teachings and practices of the Big Boss)