ACC approves extension in upgradation of posts to JS level in various departments/ministries

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Monday approved extension in upgradation of a few posts of Deputy Secretary/Director to the level of Joint Secretary in various ministries and departments.

1. Extension in upgradation of the post of Deputy Secretary/Director to the level of Joint Secretary in Cabinet Secretariat, presently held by Ms. Indira Murthy (CSS) for term upto 30.10.2021.
2. Extension in upgradation of the post of Deputy Secretary/Director to the level of Joint Secretary in Cabinet Secretariat, presently held by Sandeep Sarkar (IDAS:1995) for term upto 02.07.2021.
3. Extension in upgradation of the post of CEO/DG, NADA from the level of Director to the level of Joint Secretary in National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) under the Department of Sports, presently held by Navin Agarwal (IPS:1986:JK) for term upto 26.06.2021.
4. Extension in upgradation of the post of Deputy Secretary/Director to the level of Joint Secretary in Department of Financial Services, presently held by Bhushan Kumar Sinha (IES:1983) for term upto 26.06.2021.
5. Extension in upgradation of the post of Deputy Secretary/Director to the level of Joint Secretary in Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, presently held by Kunal Kumar (IAS:1999:MH) for term upto 08.04.2021.
6. Extension in tenure of R.K. Gathwal (CSS), Additional Secretary (JS level) UPSC for term upto his date of superannuation on 31.05.2021 by upgrading a vacant post of Director in the Commission.
7. Extension in tenure of Ashish Chafterjee (IAS:1999:TN), Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for a combined tenure of seven years upto 01.06.2021 by upgrading the post held by him.