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IAS Fraternity condemns personal attacks on CEC Gyanesh Kumar

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The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and his family have been the target of unjustified harassment and personal insults in recent days, drawing a sharp rebuke from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) fraternity.

“We strongly condemn unwarranted abuse and personal attacks against Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar and his family. We urge everyone to maintain respect and decorum, acknowledging his dedicated service and significant contributions towards the nation,” the IAS fraternity said in a post on X.

The rare statement of solidarity comes as Gyanesh Kumar faces escalating political heat, particularly after his press conference countering allegations by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi has levelled two separate charges—“vote theft” in Bengaluru’s Mahadevapura Assembly constituency allegedly to benefit the BJP, and irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Bihar.

Breaking from convention, the CEC directly addressed the media during Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’, stressing that the SIR in Bihar was intended to remove shortcomings in electoral rolls and not manipulate them. Dismissing the “vote theft” charge as baseless and “an insult to the Constitution,” Kumar urged Rahul Gandhi to either submit an affidavit substantiating his claims or apologise to the country.

Opposition parties, however, remain unconvinced. Led by the Congress, they have accused the Election Commission of functioning as a partisan entity and claimed that Kumar was acting like a BJP spokesperson. They allege that the poll body failed to adequately address their concerns over the SIR exercise and is eroding public faith in its impartiality.

Many serving bureaucrats have echoed the IAS fraternity’s position that political disagreements should be settled in the political arena and not through personal attacks on public officials. As a constitutional authority, the Election Commission operates under its own legal framework, and bureaucrats emphasise that its officers act within prescribed rules.

The IAS fraternity’s united stand sends a clear message: while political debates over electoral processes are inevitable, personally targeting civil servants entrusted with constitutional duties crosses the line of democratic decency.

UP Chief Secretary SP Goyal goes on leave; Deepak Kumar given charge

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In an unexpected development, Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Shashi Prakash Goyal (IAS:1989:UP) has proceeded on sick leave, barely two weeks after assuming office. The move has triggered discussions across bureaucratic and political circles.

The state government has entrusted Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Deepak Kumar (IAS:1990:UP) with all responsibilities of the Chief Secretary’s office until further orders. Deepak Kumar, currently serving as the Agricultural Production Commissioner (APC), will hold dual charge during Goyal’s absence.

Mr. Goyal had taken over as Chief Secretary on July 31, succeeding Manoj Kumar Singh (IAS:1988:UP). His sudden decision to go on leave has surprised many, given his stature as a trusted officer in Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s core administrative team.

According to reports, Mr. Goyal he has left for Delhi to seek medical attention. He is expected to remain on leave for about seven days, during which APC Deepak Kumar will oversee the functioning of the Chief Secretary’s office.

Mr. Goyal has been a key figure in the CM’s Office for nearly eight years, known for his role in strategic planning and administrative coordination. Prior to becoming Chief Secretary, he served as Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office, handling crucial infrastructure and governance portfolios.

President Droupadi Murmu meets 2024 Batch IFS trainees

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LO Bureau
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The Officer Trainees of the Indian Foreign Service (2024 Batch) called on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 19, 2025.

Congratulating the young officers, the President said that as they embark on their diplomatic careers, they should carry forward India’s civilizational values of peace, pluralism, non-violence, and dialogue, while staying open to diverse perspectives.

She noted that the global environment is undergoing rapid changes due to geopolitical shifts, the digital revolution, climate change, and contested multilateralism, and stressed that the agility and adaptability of young IFS officers will be vital to India’s success.

Highlighting India’s growing role in the world, the President said the country is now an essential part of solutions to global challenges, including North-South disparities, cross-border terrorism, and climate change. She reminded the officers that as diplomats, they would be the first face of India that the world sees—through their words, actions, and values.

Underscoring the importance of cultural diplomacy, the President urged creative promotion of India’s heritage, from Yoga, Ayurveda, and millets to its artistic, linguistic, and spiritual traditions.

She further stressed that diplomacy should remain closely aligned with India’s domestic priorities and the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, calling on the officer trainees to see themselves not only as custodians of India’s interests but also as ambassadors of its soul.

PESB invites applications for MRVCL Director (Finance) post

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LO Bureau
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Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has issued a notification inviting applications for the post of Director (Finance), Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVCL). The advertisement was released on Tuesday (August 19, 2025), with September 15, 2025 set as the deadline for submission of applications.

The post has been lying vacant since March 1, 2025. Currently, Shalini Darbari, Principal Financial Adviser (PFA) of Western Railway (WR), has been holding the additional charge of Director (Finance), MRVCL, since the vacancy arose.

The position is open to eligible candidates from both public and private sectors, who can apply through the PESB portal.

PESB invites applications for BVFCL Director (Production)

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LO Bureau
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The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for the post of Director (Production), Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL). The notification was issued on Tuesday (August 19, 2025), with September 15, 2025 fixed as the last date for submission of applications.

The vacancy will arise on October 1, 2025, following the superannuation of Pradip Kumar Banik, who has been serving as Director (Production) since his elevation in March 2023. Banik, earlier the Deputy General Manager (DGM) at BVFCL, is scheduled to retire on September 30, 2025.

According to the notification, eligible candidates from both public and private sectors can apply through the PESB portal. The appointment is expected to play a critical role in BVFCL’s production operations, given the corporation’s importance in India’s fertilizer sector.

Also Read: Pradip Kumar Banik appointed as Director (Production), BVFCL (March 20, 2023)


Bihar govt transfers 11 IAS officers, new SDOs posted

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LO Bureau
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Bihar IAS using charter plane

The Bihar government on Monday issued transfer and posting orders for 11 IAS officers. Several among them have been appointed as Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) across different districts.

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

  1. Chandrima Atri (IAS:2020:BH), DDC-cum-CEO, Zila Parishad, Purnia, has been transferred and posted OSD, Revenue & Land Reforms Department.
  2. Garima Lohia (IAS:2023:BH) has been posted as SDO, Paliganj, Patna.
  3. Tushar Kumar (IAS:2023:BH) has been posted as SDO, Muzaffarpur East.
  4. Anirudh Panday (IAS:2023:BH) has been posted as SDO, Mohania.
  5. Kritika Mishra (IAS:2023:BH) has been posted as SDO, Pakri Dayal, East Champaran.
  6. Akanksha Anand (IAS:2023:BH) has been posted as SDO, Barsoi, Katihar.
  7. Pradyumna Singh Yadav (IAS:2023:BH) has been posted as SDO, Gogri, Khagaria.
  8. Anjali Sharma (IAS:2023:BH) has been posted as OSD, Social Welfare Department.
  9. Rohit Kardam (IAS:2023:BH) has been posted as SDO, Sheikhpura.
  10. Shipra Vijay Kumar Chaudhary (IAS:2023:BH) has been posted as OSD in Education Department, Patna.
  11. Neha Kumari (IAS:2023:BH) has been posted as OSD, Health Department, Bihar.

IPS Pramod Kumar seeks SC relief on six-month rule in Tamil Nadu DGP selection

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LO Bureau
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Senior IPS officer Pramod Kumar (IPS:1989:TN), presently serving as DGP of Civil Defence and Commandant General, Home Guards, has approached the Supreme Court seeking relaxation of its Prakash Singh judgment that mandates a minimum six-month residual tenure to be considered for the post of Director General of Police (DGP) in states. Kumar is scheduled to retire on September 30, 2025.

At present, he is the senior-most among six DGP-rank officers in Tamil Nadu, while the incumbent state police chief, DGP Shankar Jiwal (IAS:1990:TN), will demit office on August 30, compelling the government to finalize a new DGP as per the apex court’s 2006 guidelines.

In his interim plea, Kumar submitted that though he was accorded DGP rank retrospectively from 2020, the actual promotion order came only in 2024 due to a pending criminal case, which has since been quashed by the Madras High Court. He argued that the delay in clearing his name was beyond his control, and it would be unfair to exclude him merely because he does not have the stipulated six months left in service. He urged the court to direct the UPSC to consider his candidature by relaxing the tenure rule.

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, along with Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, had earlier issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government. On Monday, the court asked the state to file its response by Friday.

Notably, this is not Kumar’s first legal bid for the top post. In May 2023, he had moved the Madras High Court ahead of then DGP C Sylendra Babu’s (IPS:1987:TN) retirement on June 30, 2023. Kumar argued that he would be eligible for consideration if the extortion case against him was quashed, contending that the CBI had failed to obtain mandatory Union Government approval under Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, making the case liable to be set aside. He also pointed out that charges had not been framed for over a decade, leaving the matter pending indefinitely. The High Court, at that time, directed the state to respond within two weeks.

The criminal case against Kumar stemmed from the Paazee Forex Scam of 2009, a multi-crore fraud investigated by the CBI. He was suspended in 2012 over alleged involvement but reinstated six years later. On June 7, 2024, the Madras High Court discharged him from the case, setting aside charges that accused him of extorting money from company directors.

With his record now cleared, Kumar has argued that denying him a fair chance for the DGP position solely on technical grounds would amount to injustice. The Supreme Court is set to hear the matter further on Friday.

Also Read: IPS Pramod Kumar petitions Madras HC to make him one of the contenders for DGP post

Prakash Singh’s DGP panel proposal faces SC’s separation of powers concern

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LO Bureau
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SC pulls up UP IAS

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed contempt pleas filed against the Jharkhand government over the appointment of Anurag Gupta (IPS:1990:JH) as the state’s Director General of Police (DGP).

The case also brought into focus the continuing debate over police reforms and the process of appointing state police chiefs. Prakash Singh, the former DGP of Uttar Pradesh and Assam, on whose petition the apex court had, 19 years ago, framed landmark guidelines mandating UPSC involvement and a fixed two-year tenure for DGPs, has suggested major changes to the existing mechanism, citing poor compliance by states.

Amicus curiae and senior advocate Raju Ramachandran informed a bench led by CJI Bhushan R Gavai, along with Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, that several states have devised rules for DGP selection that are markedly different from the procedure laid down in the 2006 judgment delivered by then CJI Y K Sabharwal.

According to the suggestions attributed to Singh, states should constitute a panel comprising the chief minister, leader of opposition, and chief justice of the high court to select the DGP from among eligible senior IPS officers.

However, CJI Gavai questioned the constitutional viability of such an arrangement, remarking: “To what extent does the Supreme Court have the competence to go beyond legislation enacted by states for selection of DGPs? If the High Court Chief Justice is made part of the selection process, which is an executive function, would it not breach the constitutionally mandated separation of powers between legislature, executive, and judiciary?”

While the apex court refused to entertain the contempt petitions, the discussion has reignited a crucial debate over DGP appointments and long-pending police reforms across states.

Also Read: SC declines contempt plea against Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta’s appointment

ACC clears appointments of IPS officers Kuldeep Dwivedi, C Venkata Subba Reddy as CBI Joint Directors

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LO Bureau
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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of two senior IPS officers as Joint Directors in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (August 18, 2025):

  • Kuldeep Dwivedi (IPS:2005:JH), currently serving as DIG in CBI, has been elevated as Joint Director, CBI. His appointment will be valid until his approved deputation tenure, i.e., January 17, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
  • C. Venkata Subba Reddy (IPS:2007:AM), also serving as DIG in CBI, has been appointed as Joint Director, CBI. His deputation tenure will continue up to October 29, 2029 (five years in total) or until further orders.

Gujarat govt transfers 74 IPS, 31 SPS officers in major reshuffle

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LO Bureau
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Gujarat Police

The Gujarat government on Monday (August 18, 2025) carried out a major reshuffle in its police administration, transferring and promoting 74 IPS officers and 31 SPS officers in one go.

The long-pending exercise comes in the backdrop of upcoming festivals and elections in the state. Sources said the changes were implemented after Janmashtami and ahead of Ganeshotsav and Navratri, which require extensive law and order arrangements.

Additionally, the state is gearing up for municipal elections in major cities, making the reshuffle strategically significant. The transfers are seen as part of the government’s preparations to ensure effective policing during both festive and political events.

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