New Delhi:Balasubramanian Krishnamurthy, a lateral entrant currently serving as Joint Secretary (TPRU) in the Department of Revenue, has been given additional charge of the post of Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in the same department.
According to an order issued by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday (13.05.2025), the competent authority has approved the assignment for a period of three months, or until the appointment of a regular CVO, whichever is earlier.
Krishnamurthy has been serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Revenue since January 17, 2022, following his induction through the lateral entry mode. Initially appointed for a three-year term, his tenure was later extended by two years, and is now set to continue until January 17, 2027.
Senior IAS officer Rajesh Aggarwal (IAS:1989:MH), currently serving as Secretary in the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), has been given additional charge of the post of Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (13.05.2025), the competent authority has approved assignment of additional charge of the post to Mr Aggarwal from May 14, 2025 to May 23, 2025 during the period of absence on leave of Chandra Sekhar Kumar (IAS:1992:OR).
New Delhi: The selection process for the post of Director (Marketing) at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has gathered momentum, with the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) initiating the shortlisting of applicants.
According to sources, the finalisation of the shortlisted candidates’ list is in its final stages, and those selected can expect official communication within the next week. This development signals that the recruitment process has entered an advanced phase after several weeks of internal scrutiny.
The post has drawn strong interest, with fewer than 50 senior professionals from across the energy and petroleum sector having submitted applications—indicating a competitive but selective pool of contenders.
An official announcement regarding the list of shortlisted candidates and the interview schedule is expected soon, as the PESB moves closer to filling one of IOCL’s key board-level positions.
Shimla: Even after five months, the Himachal Pradesh RERA Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) remains without a chairperson, as the state government has not notified the appointment of its chief and members, despite the selection process having been completed.
Taking serious note of the prolonged delay, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought an affidavit from the state government explaining the “specific reason” for withholding the recommendations of the selection committee.
The division bench comprising Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma, on May 9, directed the government to file the affidavit by May 15, citing public interest. The court observed: “Keeping in view the larger public interest, if the appointment has not been notified, affidavit be filed as to why it has not been done and what is the specific reason that the state has withheld the recommendations of the selection committee.”
The directive came while hearing a petition filed by Atul Sharma, challenging the extension granted to Prabodh Saxena, Chief Secretary of the state, alleging it violated Central Services Rules and DoPT guidelines. The petition pointed out that vigilance clearance was wrongly granted to Saxena, despite a chargesheet under the Prevention of Corruption Act having been filed against him.
Saxena was reportedly a contender for the RERA chairperson’s post, which has been vacant since December 2024, following the retirement of Shrikant Baldi. According to sources, the selection committee—comprising the Chief Justice of HP High Court (as Chair), Secretary (Urban Development), and Secretary (Law)—had raised objections to Saxena’s candidature due to the pending corruption case.
It was also contended that both the positions of Chief Secretary and RERA Chairperson are sensitive, and DoPT guidelines mandate strict scrutiny before granting extensions or appointments to such posts
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Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Tuesday (13.05.2025) appointed senior IAS officer Sandeep Kumar Sultania (IAS:1998:TG) as the new Principal Secretary, Finance Department. He will replace K Ramakrishna Rao (IAS:1991:TG), who was elevated to the post of Chief Secretary of the state two weeks ago.
Sultania is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Sports Department, and is known for his administrative experience across various departments. His appointment marks a key administrative shift in the finance portfolio, one of the most crucial departments in the state bureaucracy.
Lucknow: With the retirement of Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar (IPS:1990:UP)scheduled for May 31, the race for the state’s top police post has intensified. However, the Home Department has yet to forward a panel of names to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), a key step in the appointment process. Nor has the state government constituted a selection committee, as required under its own rules.
Two other DG-rank officers—DG (Jails) PV Ramasastri and DG (Telecom) Sanjay M Tarade—are also due to retire by the end of May. These exits will reshape the seniority landscape among IPS officers eligible for the DGP position.
Officers with more than six months of service remaining will be considered. Based on this criterion, the seniority list includes:
Safi Ahsan Rizvi (IPS:1990:UP)
Sandeep Salunke (IPS:1990:UP)
Daljit Singh Chaudhary (IPS:1990:UP)
Renuka Mishra (IPS:1990:UP)
MK Bashal (IPS:1990:UP)
Tilottama Verma (IPS:1990:UP)
Alok Sharma (IPS:1991:UP)
Piyush Anand (IPS:1991:UP)
Rajiv Krishna (IPS:1991:UP)
Among these, Daljit Singh Chaudhary, Alok Sharma, and Rajiv Krishna are viewed as strong contenders. However, Chaudhary is currently serving as DG, Border Security Force (BSF), and Sharma is heading the elite Special Protection Group (SPG). Rajiv Krishna, who has four years of service left, presently serves as Chairman, UP Police Recruitment and Promotion Board, and Director, Vigilance.
Also in the fray is DG (Training) Tilottama Verma, who meets the six-month service requirement. If appointed, she would become the first woman DGP of Uttar Pradesh. Verma brings central agency experience, having served in the CBI for an extended period.
The central deputation tenure of Sunil Bhagwat Chaudhari (ICAS:2008) as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has been extended for one year.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (10.05.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Economic Affairs to extend Mr Chaudhari ’s deputation tenure for a one year beyond June 4, 2025, and upto June 4, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Mr. Chaudhari was initially appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department in June 2020 for a five-year tenure. He was elevated to the post of Director in June 2022 within the same department. With his original tenure set to conclude on June 4, 2025, this extension ensures continuity in his current role.
The central deputation tenure of Mahendra Kumar (IRSEE:1999) as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Labour & Employment has been extended for one year. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (10.05.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Labour & Employment to extend Mr. Kumar ’s tenure for a further period of one year beyond May 22, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Mr. Kumar was initially appointed as Director in the Ministry of Labour & Employment in May 2019 for a five-year term. Before the completion of that tenure, he was granted a one-year extension in April 2024. Prior to this extension, he was empanelled on March 1, 2024, for holding Joint Secretary or equivalent posts in the Government of India. Following his empanelment, he was elevated and appointed as Joint Secretary in the same department. His tenure has now been extended again in this upgraded role.
Lily Pandeya (IRPS:1998), currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, has been given additional charge of Director, Prime Ministers Museum & Library (PMML), New Delhi.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (May 10, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has granted ex-post facto approval for the assignment for a period of six months with effect from April 15, 2025, or until the appointment of a regular incumbent, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The central deputation tenure of Rakesh Mittal (IDES:1995) as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence has been extended two years.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (10.05.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Defence to extend Mr. Mittal’s tenure for a further period of two years beyond July 31, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Rakesh Mittal has been serving in the Department of Defence in this capacity since July 2020.
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