The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has cancelled the appointment of IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, Balakrishnan V (IPS:2003: TN), as Inspector General in the Border Security Force (BSF) and barred him from central deputation and foreign assignments for five years.
An order issued by the MHA on January 2, 2026 states that the competent authority approved the cancellation of the appointment conveyed earlier on June 20, 2025, as the officer did not assume charge of the deputation post.
The order further clarifies that the five-year debarment has been imposed under para 17 of the IPS Tenure Policy, which applies to officers who fail to join approved central deputation assignments without valid reasons.
Balakrishnan’s appointment as IG, BSF was cleared in June 2025, but his non-joining led the Ministry to initiate action. The decision has been communicated to the Government of Tamil Nadu for necessary follow-up.
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