The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Friday (May 8, 2026) approved entrustment of additional charge of two major port authorities under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Sushil Kumar Singh (IRSME:1993), currently serving as Chairperson of Deendayal Port Authority, has been given additional charge of Chairperson (Joint Secretary level) of New Mangalore Port Authority.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (May 8, 2026), the ACC granted ex-post facto approval for entrustment of the additional charge to him for a period of six months from December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, or till regular appointment to the post, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Similarly, S Viswanathan (IAS:2008:MP), currently serving as Deputy Chairperson of Chennai Port Authority, has been given additional charge of Chairperson (Joint Secretary level) of the Chennai Port Authority.
His additional charge has also been approved for a period of six months from December 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026, or till regular appointment to the post, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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