The process to appoint a full-time DGP in Uttar Pradesh is moving ahead again. The state government is preparing to send a fresh panel to the UPSC. The new panel includes names of IPS officers up to the 1994 batch. The aim is to speed up the selection.
Earlier, the UPSC had returned the panel sent by the state. It had asked for clarity on the seniority list after the vacancy of the DGP post. It also sought detailed service records of the officers.
The state government has now updated all details. Seniority and service records have been revised and included in the new panel.
The government wants to finish the process soon. The post of full-time DGP has been vacant since May 11, 2022, when regular DGP Mukul Goel was removed.
As per rules, the UPSC will shortlist three officers from the panel. These names will be sent back to the state. The state will then pick one officer as DGP.
There is speculation that the government has confidence in Acting DGP Rajiv Krishna. He is seen as a strong contender.
As per recent Supreme Court observation about appointment of regular DGP in states, the process of appointing new Police Chief cannot be delayed for long.
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