In a late-night move on Thursday, the Uttar Pradesh government removed Inspector General of Registration Sameer Verma (IAS:2002:UP) and placed him on the waiting list. The action is believed to be linked to mounting questions over recent transfers in the Stamp and Registration Department, which allegedly went against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s policy of transparency and fairness.
Earlier, CM Yogi had put a halt to the transfers of nearly 200 sub-registrars and registration clerks in the department, ordering a detailed probe into how the transfers were executed in violation of established rules.
The administrative reshuffle affected the roles of four IAS officers. Amit Gupta (IAS:2002:UP), Principal Secretary of the Stamp and Registration and Transport Department and Chairman of the State Road Transport Corporation, has now been given the additional charge of Inspector General of Registration.
In a parallel move, Bhawani Singh Khangarot (IAS:2010:UP), Director (Administration) of Medical and Health Services, was also put on the waiting list. His charge has been assigned to Aryaka Akhouri (IAS:2013:UP), Special Secretary, Medical Health and Family Welfare, who will now hold the additional role of Director (Administration), Medical and Health Services.
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