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Odisha: CM’s PS VK Pandian takes voluntary retirement

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The central government on Monday (23.10.2023) granted approval for the voluntary retirement of VK Pandian (IAS:2000:OD), an Odisha cadre IAS officer who currently holds the position of Private Secretary to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The Department of Personnel and Training has transmitted an official communication to the additional chief secretary of Odisha’s general administration department regarding this decision.

“In reference to letter No.GAD-SER1-PERS-0100-2014 dated 20.10.2023 from Government of Odisha on the above mentioned subject, I am directed to convey the approval of the competent authority for acceptance of voluntary retirement of Shri V Kartikeya Pandian, IAS(OD-2000) under Rule 16(2A) of All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement benefits) Rules, 1958 with waiver of the notice period as recommended by the State Government,” reads the Centre’s letter.

Pandian, who has been serving in his current capacity since 2011 and wields significant influence within the political landscape of Odisha, recently gained public attention due to his extensive travels to various districts within the state utilizing a government helicopter. Both the opposition parties, the BJP and Congress, have criticized Pandian, a native of Tamil Nadu, for alleged violations of service conditions.

REC achieves remarkable market cap growth in a year, earns spot in MSCI Global Standard Index

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REC Limited has achieved a significant milestone by securing a coveted position in the esteemed Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Global Standard Index, effective from September 1, 2023,

A recent report by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research underlined REC’s strong potential as a contender for the November 2023 review. Projections from Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research suggest that REC could witness inflows of approximately $184 Million.

The inclusion of REC in the MSCI index solidifies its standing as a key player in the financial sector and the broader market. This achievement not only expands REC’s global reach but also highlights its remarkable influence and reputation on an international scale.

It is noteworthy that the value of REC’s stock has more than doubled over the past year, surging from Rs 100.20 on August 10, 2022, to Rs 216.65 on August 10, 2023.

The MSCI Global Standard Index, crafted by MSCI Inc., comprises a series of international equity indexes widely employed by investors, fund managers, and financial experts to gauge the performance of global equity markets.

The MSCI Global Standard Index is a comprehensive collection of international equity indexes developed by MSCI Inc. These indexes serve as a prominent benchmark utilized by investors, fund managers, and financial experts for assessing and gauging the performance of global equity markets.

Union govt appoints new Chief Justices in six High Courts

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The Union government on Sunday notified the appointment of new Chief Justices in six High Courts. The Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of six high courts namely Delhi, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Gauhati.

Following judges have been appointed as Chief Justices of 6 different high courts:

  1. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, Chief Justice of Telangana High Court, has been transferred to Delhi High Court as Chief Justice.
  2. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Telangana High Court has been elevated as the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court.
  3. Justice Amjad Ahtesham Sayed of Bombay High Court has been appointed as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.
  4. Justice Vipin Sanghi, Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court has been appointed as Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court.
  5. Justice Shinde Sambhaji Shiwaji of Bombay High Court has been appointed as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.
  6. Justice Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya of Gujarat High Court has been appointed as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court.

Karnataka: Five IPS officers shifted; Ravi S is new ADGP, Intelligence

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Karnataka Government

The Karnataka government on Friday (06.06.2025) carried out a significant reshuffle in the police administration by issuing transfer and posting orders for five senior IPS officers.

The names of the officers and their postings are as follows;

  1. R Hithendra (IPS:1996:KN), ADGP, Law & Order, Bengaluru, has been placed in concurrent charge of ADGP, Traffic and Road Safety.
  2. S Murugan (IPS:1997:KN), ADGP, Communication, Logistics and Modernization, Bengaluru, has been placed in concurrent charge of ADGP, Recruitment.
  3. KV Sharath Chandra (IPS:1997:KN), ADGP, Recruitment, has been transferred and posted as ADGP & Principal Secretary to Government (PCAS), Bengaluru. He is also placed in concurrent charge of ADGP and CMD, Karnataka State Police Housing & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd, Bengaluru.
  4. Hemant M Nimbalkar (IPS:1998:KN), ADGP, Intelligence, has been transferred and posted as ADGP & Commissioner, Department of Information and Public Relations, Bengaluru.
  5. Ravi S (IPS:1998:KN), ADGP & Principal Secretary to Government (PCAS), Bengaluru, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, Intelligence.

Abhishek Kumar appointed Deputy Secretary in M/o Textiles

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Abhishek Kumar (IRS-C&IT:2015), who was recommended for Central deputation by the D/o Revenue, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (06.06.2025), the competent authority has approved the appointment of Mr Kumar to the post for four years under the Central Staffing Scheme from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Tea Board Dy Chairperson Saurav Pahari repatriated to parent cadre

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Saurav Pahari IAS

Saurav Pahari (IAS:2008:WB), currently serving as Deputy Chairperson of the Tea Board in Kolkata, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre, West Bengal.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (06.06.2025), the competent authority has approved the Department of Commerce’s proposal to repatriate Mr. Pahari on personal grounds.

Notably, he had joined the Tea Board on March 15, 2022, for a five-year tenure, but is returning to his cadre 1 year and 9 months ahead of schedule.

Haryana CMO restructured; Rajesh Khullar now handles 16 departments

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Government of Haryana

The Haryana government has recently restructured the administrative setup of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), resulting in a significant reshuffle of departmental responsibilities. Chief Principal Secretary Rajesh Khullar (Retd. IAS:1988:HY), who earlier oversaw 21 departments, will now handle 16, with five departments reassigned to other senior officials.

Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Arun Kumar Gupta (IAS:1992:HY), has been given charge of 11 departments, while Additional Principal Secretary Saket Kumar (IAS:2005:HY) will oversee 9 departments. Deputy Principal Secretary Yash Pal (IAS:2011:HY) has been entrusted with 8 departments.

In addition, three Officers on Special Duty (OSDs) to the Chief Minister have also been allocated departmental responsibilities as part of this restructuring.

Rajesh Khullar (Chief Principal Secretary to CM): Assigned 16 Departments

  1. Administration of Justice
  2. AYUSH
  3. Energy
  4. Excise & Taxation
  5. Finance, Institutional Finance & Credit Control and Planning
  6. General Administration, Personnel & Training, Hospitality and Vigilance
  7. Health
  8. Home
  9. Industries & Commerce
  10. Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture
  11. Irrigation & Water Resources
  12. Medical Education & Research
  13. Parliamentary Affairs, Law & Legislative
  14. Raj Bhawan Affairs
  15. Revenue and Disaster Management
  16. Town & Country Planning and Urban Estates
  • Overall In-charge of CM’s Office
  • Chief Minister’s Office Estt.
  • All Matters relating to legislative Business, including legislative proposals taken before Council of Ministers and issue of Ordinances.
  • Subject not allotted to any other officer.

Arun Kumar Gupta (Principal Secretary to CM): Assigned 11 Departments

  1. Civil Aviation
  2. Co-operation
  3. CRID
  4. Environment, Forests & Wildlife
  5. Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs
  6. Jails
  7. Mines & Geology
  8. Public Works (Building & Roads)
  9. Social Justice, Empowerment, SCs & BCs Welfare and Antyodaya (SEWA)
  10. Transport
  11. Urban Local Bodies
  • Works related to implementation of CM Announcements

Saket Kumar ( Additional Principal Secretary to CM)

  1. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
  2. Animal Husbandry & Dairying
  3. Development & Panchayats
  4. Elections
  5. Fisheries
  6. Foreign Cooperation
  7. Housing for All
  8. Sainik & Ardh Sainik Welfare
  9. Women & Child Development
  • Kurukshetra Development Board
  • Monitoring of Budget Announcements
  • Monitoring of Incomplete Projects
  • Monitoring the performance of various departments under CM Window

Yash Pal (Deputy Principal Secretary to CM)

  1. Architecture
  2. Archives
  3. Heritage and Tourism
  4. Labour
  5. Printing & Stationery
  6. Public Health Engineering
  7. School Education
  8. Sports
  • Saraswati Heritage Board
Raj Nehru (OSD to CM)
  1. Department of Future
  2. Higher Education
  3. Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship

Vivek Kalia (HCS) (OSD to CM)

  1. CM Window
  2. Jan Samvaad

Sudhanshu Gautam (HCS) (OSD to CM)

  1. Allotment of Govt Houses (except Type-V, Panchkula)
  2. CM Announcements
  3. CM Relief Fund
  4. HRDF and other sanctions
  5. HRMS and Online transfer policy
  6. Waqf Board

Also Read: Khullar set to rule the roost in Haryana CMO

Delhi CM allocates work between Secretaries Vikas Anand and Madhu Teotia

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The Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has allocated responsibilities between her two secretaries, Vikas Anand (IAS:2002:AGMUT) and Dr Madhu Rani Teotia (IAS:2008:AGMUT), to streamline coordination and accelerate decision-making across key departments.

Departments allocated to Vikas Anand:

  • Public Works Department
  • Legislative Affairs
  • Irrigation & Flood Control
  • Water
  • Gurudwara Elections
  • Home
  • Power
  • Urban Development
  • Education
  • Higher Education
  • Training & Technical Education
  • Industries
  • Food & Supplies
  • Environment, Forest & Wildlife
  • Health & Family Welfare
  • Transport
  • Information Technology

Departments under Dr Madhu Rani Teotia:

  • General Administration
  • Services
  • Finance
  • Revenue
  • Women and Child Development
  • Land and Building
  • Information and Public Relations
  • Vigilance
  • Administrative Reforms
  • Planning
  • Social Welfare
  • Welfare of SC & ST
  • Cooperative
  • Elections
  • Law & Justice
  • Labour
  • Employment
  • Development
  • Art, Culture & Languages
  • Tourism

Also Read: Vikas Anand appointed Secretary to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Also Read: Vikas Anand repatriated to parent cadre to join Delhi CM’s Office

Also Read: Delhi Lt. Governor orders transfer of five IAS officers, three assigned to CM’s Office

Also Read: IAS Madhu Rani Teotia repatriated to parent cadre AGMUT



Kerala: 8 IAS officers shifted; Puneet Kumar is new Resident Commissioner

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Kerala Government

The Kerala government on Thursday (June 5, 2025) carried out a major reshuffle of senior IAS officers, reallocating key positions to enhance administrative efficiency and drive development across crucial departments.

The names of the officers and their posting are as follows;

  1. Puneet Kumar (IAS:1993:KL), Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Local Self Government Department, has been transferred and posted as Resident Commissioner, Kerala House, New Delhi against ex-cadre post created for one year in the Chief Secretary Grade. He will additional charge of ACS, Local Self Government Department.
  2. Mohammed Hanish APM (IAS:1996:KL), Principal Secretary, Industries Department will hold the full additional charge of Food & Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in addition to the existing additional charges.
  3. Biju K (IAS:2006:KL), Secretary, Public Works Department will hold the full additional charge of Special Officer, Capital
    Region Development Project-II, in addition to the existing additional charges.
  4. Dr. K Vasuki (IAS:2008:KL), Secretary, Labour and Skills Department will hold the full additional charge of General Education Department, in addition to the existing additional charges.
  5. Anupama T V (IAS:2010:KL), Special Secretary, Local Self Government Department will hold the full additional charge of the post of Special Secretary (Co-ordination).
  6. Mohammed Y Safirulla K (IAS:2010:KL), Special Secretary, on return from Study leave, has been posted as Staff Officer to Chief Secretary.
  7. Dr. Veena N Madhavan (IAS:2010:KL), Special Secretary, Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, has been transferred and and posted as Special Secretary, Co-operation Department. The officer will hold the full additional charges of Special Secretary, Planning and Economic Affairs Department and Member Secretary, Kerala State Planning Board.
  8. Sreelakshmi R (IAS:2019:KL), Staff Officer to Chief Secretary is transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner, Kerala Goods and Services Tax Department against the ex-cadre created for a period of one year.

Kerala: CAT rules Dr B Ashok’s transfer violated IAS cadre rules

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Dr B Ashok IAS

In a significant development, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Ernakulam Bench, on June 3 set aside the Kerala government’s order appointing Dr B Ashok (IAS:1998:KL), Principal Secretary, Agriculture Department, as Chairman of the Kerala State Local Self-Government Reforms Commission.

The verdict was delivered by a bench comprising Justice Sunil Thomas and V Rama Mathew in response to a petition filed by Dr Ashok himself. He had challenged the state government’s order dated January 9, 2024, appointing him to the post, arguing that it violated provisions of the All India Services (Cadre) Rules, 1954.

Dr Ashok contended that the state government had transferred him from a cadre post to a deputation post without his consent, as required under Rule 6(1) of the AIS Cadre Rules. The tribunal accepted this argument and noted that his appointment lacked the requisite procedural compliance.

The tribunal further held that the government’s action was in contravention of both IAS cadre rules and deputation norms, reinforcing the requirement that an officer’s consent is essential before any such transfer from a cadre to a non-cadre post.

Following the CAT’s order, Dr Ashok is expected to continue in his current roles as Principal Secretary of the Agriculture Department and as Agricultural Production Commissioner.

Also Read: Kerala IAS officer B Ashok gets relief from CAT, to continue as Agriculture Principal Secretary

Also Read: IAS officer B Ashok objects to transfer order; writes to CS

Also Read: IAS officer B Ashok’s transfer deepens bureaucratic dissension in Kerala


Karnataka: SK Singh appointed new Bengaluru Police Commissioner

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Seemanth Kumar Singh IPS

In a swift administrative reshuffle following a tragic stampede, the Karnataka government on Thursday (June 5, 2025) appointed Seemanth Kumar Singh (IPS:1996:KN) as the new Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City.

Singh was serving as the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Bengaluru Metropolitan Task Force, before his elevation to the city’s top policing role.

The change in leadership follows a deadly stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, which claimed the lives of 11 individuals and left over 50 others injured. The incident occurred during a public event that drew massive crowds, overwhelming the city’s security arrangements.

In the wake of the tragedy, the state government placed incumbent Police Commissioner B Dayananda (IPS:1993:KN) under suspension, citing dereliction of duty and failure to ensure adequate crowd control measures. Dayananda had held the post since May 30, 2023.

Haryana: Four IPS officers shifted; Sanjay Kumar posted as ADGP, L&O

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Indian Police Service

The Haryana government on Tuesday (03.06.2025) issued transfer and posting orders for 4 IPS officers across the state.

The names of the officers and their postings are as follows;

  1. Amitabh Singh Dhillon (IPS:1997:HY), ADGP, M&W with additional charge of ADGP, HSEnB cum Director, HPUs Vigilance, has been given additional charge of ADGP, Administration, Police Hq, Panchkula.
  2. Sanjay Kumar (IPS:1997:HY), ADGP, Administration, Police Hq, Panchkula, with additional charge of ADGP, Law & Order (H), Panchkula, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, Law & Order, Panchkula and ADGP, Crime, Panchkula.
  3. Shrishti Gupta (IPS:2021:HY), Additional SP, Yamunanagar, has been transferred and posted as DCP, Panchkula.
  4. Amrinder Singh (IPS:2021:HY), Additional SP, Police Hqrs, Panchkula, has been transferred and posted as Additional SP, Yamunanagar.

Centre eases empanelment policy to attract more IAS officers for central deputation

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In a move aimed at expanding the pool of eligible candidates for senior administrative roles at the Centre, the central government has modified its empanelment policy for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers. The revised policy now allows officers with at least two years of experience at the under-secretary level — in addition to deputy secretary or director — to be considered for empanelment at the Joint Secretary (JS) level.

According to an office memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on May 7, 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the change. “In partial modification of the earlier directives … the ACC has now directed that the Central Deputation experience of not less than two years at under-secretary/deputy secretary/director or equivalent level shall be mandatory for empanelment at joint secretary level at the Centre in respect of IAS officers from 2010 batch onwards,” the order said.

This latest modification is intended to make central deputation more accessible for IAS officers serving in the states and encourage wider participation in policymaking at the Union level. By including under-secretary-level experience in the eligibility criteria, the government aims to give officers an earlier opportunity to begin their stint at the Centre, thereby easing the pathway to JS-level empanelment.

Notably, this builds upon an earlier reform introduced in 2020. At the time, the government made it mandatory for IAS officers from the 2007 batch and onwards to have at least two years’ experience at the Centre as deputy secretary or director in order to be eligible for JS-level empanelment. The 2020 policy marked a major shift from the previous system, where officers could be directly posted as joint secretaries from their state cadres without prior central government experience.

The new rule reflects the government’s continued effort to institutionalize central deputation as a structured career path, while also ensuring that officers posted in key policy positions at the Centre are equipped with adequate experience in Union government functioning.

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