Four ED Deputy Directors promoted as Joint Directors; one case kept in sealed cover

The Enforcement Directorate has promoted four officers from Deputy Director to Joint Director for the year 2026. Sources said the promotions were made after the Selection Committee’s recommendations. Some officers have been given officiating charge first. Their cases will be regularised later.

Praveen Kumar Bharal has been promoted as Joint Director on an officiating basis till August 31, 2026. His regularisation will be considered from September 1, 2016.

AK Sinha will become Joint Director on an officiating basis from September 1, 2026. His regularisation will be from November 1, 2016.

Banibrata Dutta will take charge as Joint Director from November 1, 2026 on an officiating basis. His regularisation will be from December 1, 2016.

V Kishore Daspati has also been promoted as Joint Director on an officiating basis from December 1, 2026.

The case of Rakesh Ranjan Kumar, who is serving as Deputy Director, has been kept in a sealed cover. His promotion will be decided later after the required clearances.