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Himachal Pradesh: 3 DCs among 17 IAS officers transferred

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Downsizing cadre strength in Himachal

The Himachal Pradesh government on Sunday (27.04.2025) issued transfer and posting orders for 17 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers with immediate effect. The reshuffle includes the transfer of three District Collectors — Lahaul & Spiti, Bilaspur, and Sirmaur.

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

  1. Dr. Nipun Jindal (IAS:2014:HP), Director, Ayush, Shimla, with additional charge of the posts of Director, Digital Technologies and Governance, Shimla and Managing Director, HRTC, Shimla, has been transferred and posted as Director/ Digital Technologies and Governance, Shimla. He will continue to hold the additional charge of the post of Managing Director, HRTC, Shimla.
  2. Abid Hussain Sadiq (IAS:2014:HP), Deputy Commissioner, District Bilaspur, has been transferred and posted as Managing Director, Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd..
  3. Rohit Jamwal (IAS:2014:HP), Director, Public Finance & Public Enterprises-cum-Special Secretary, Finance with additiooial charge of the posts of Director, Treasuries, Accounts & Lotteries, Shimla and Managing Director, Financial Corp., Shimla, has been transferred and posted as Director, Ayush.
  4. Pradeep Kumar Thakur (IAS:2014:HP), Settlement Officer, Shimla Division, Shimla, has been transferred and posted as Mission Director, National Health Mission, Shimla.
  5. Priyanka Verma (IAS:2015:HP), Mission Director, National Health Mission, Shimla, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, District Sirmaur at Nahan.
  6. Rima Kashyap (IAS:2015:HP), Managing Director, HP Agro Industries Corporation Ltd., Shimla, with additional charge of the post of Managing Director, HP Agro Industrial Packaging India Ltd., Shimla, has been transferred and posted as Director, Language Art and Culture and Secretary, HP Academy of Art Culture & Language, Shimla.
  7. Sumit Khimta (IAS:2015:HP), Deputy Commissioner, District Sirmaur at Nahan, has been transferred and posted as Director, Department of Empowerment of SCs, OBCs, Minorities and Specially Abled, Shimla.
  8. Rahul Kumar (IAS:2016:HP), Deputy Commissioner, District Lahaul & Spiti at Keylong, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, District Bilaspur.
  9. Zaffar Iqbal (IAS:2017:HP), Commissioner, Dharamshala Municipal Corporation, Dharamshala, District Kangra, with additional charge of the post of Chief Executive Officer-cum-Managing Director, Dharamshala Smart City Ltd., Dharamshala, has been transferred and posted as Managing Director, Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd., Dharamshala
  10. Kiran Bhadana (IAS:2016:HP), Director, Department of Empowerment of SCs, OBCs, Minorities and Specially Abled, Shimla, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, District Lahaul & Spiti at Keylong.
  11. Dr. Pankaj Lalit (IAS:2018:HP), Director, Language, Art and Culture, Shimla, with additional charge of the post of Secretary, HP Academy of Art, Culture & Language, Shimla and Director, Women & Child Development, Shimla shall, has been transferred and posted Director, Women and Child Development, Shimla.
  12. Ritika (IAS:2019:HP), Director, Land Records, Shimla, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner, Dharamshala Municipal Corporation, Dharamshala, District Kangra with additional charge of the post of Chief Executive Officer-cum-Managing Director, Dharamshala Smart City Ltd., Dharamshala.
  13. Om Kant Thakur (IAS:2020:HP), Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Mandi, District Mandi, has been transferred and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner (Dev.)-cum-Project Director (DRDA), Bilaspur.
  14. Abhishek Kumar Garg (IAS:2020:HP), Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Bilaspur, District Bilaspur, has been transferred and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner (Dev. )-cum-Project Director (DRDA), Hamirpur with additional charge of the post of Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Hamirpur.
  15. Vijay Wardhan (IAS:2021:HP), who is awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Secretary, HP Board of School Education, Dharamshala, District Kangra.
  16. Rupinder Kaur (IAS:2021:HP), who is awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Mandi, District Mandi.
  17. Rajdeep Singh (IAS:2021:HP), who is awaiting posting orders, has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Bilaspur, District Bilaspur.

Telangana: 20 IAS officers shifted; Shashank Goel is new VC of Centre for Good Governance

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Telangana

Following the appointment of the new Chief Secretary, the Telangana government on Sunday (27.04.2025) carried out a major bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring 20 IAS officers across the state.

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

  1. Dr. Shashank Goel (IAS:1990:TG), Director General, Dr MCR HRD Institute, has been transferred and posted as Vice Chairman, Centre for Good Governance. He is also placed in Full Additional Charge (FAC) of the post of Director General, EPTRI.
  2. Jayesh Ranjan (IAS:1992:TG), Special Chief Secretary, ITE&C and Sports Department, has been transferred and posted as Special Chief Secretary & CEO, Industry & Investment Cell in CMO and Smart Proactive Efficient and Effective Delivery. He is also placed in Full Additional Charge (FAC) of the post of Special Chief Secretary, YAT&C Department and Director, Archaeology.
  3. Sanjay Kumar (IAS:1995:TG), Special Chief Secretary, LET&F Department, has been transferred and posted as Special Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department & ITE&C and Sports Department.
  4. M Dana Kishore (IAS:1996:TG), Principal Secretary, MA & UD Department, has been transferred and posted as Principal Secretary, LET&F Department. He is also place in FAC of the posts of Commissioner, Labour; Director, Insurance Medical Services and Director, Employment & Training. Further, he will continue in FAC of the of Principal Secretary, Governor.
  5. Smita Sabharwal (IAS:2001:TG), Secretary, YAT&C Department and Director Archaeology, has been transferred and posted as Member Secretary, TG Finance Commission.
  6. Dr. TK Sreedevi (IAS:2004:TG), Commissioner & Director, Municipal Administration, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Municipal Administration Department (outside HMDA). She is also placed in FAC of the post of Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration, MA Department (for Municipalities & Corporations outside ORR limits)
  7. Ilambarithi K (IAS:2005:TG), Commissioner, GHMC, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Metropolitan Area & Urban Development Department (HMDA Limits).
  8. RV Karnan (IAS:2012:TG), Director, Health & Family Welfare is transferred and posted as Commissioner, GHMC.
  9. K Shashank (IAS:2013:TG), Commissioner, State Flagship Projects, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner, Future City Development Authority (FCDA) with FAC of Director, Mines & Geology.
  10. S Harish (IAS:2015:TG), Special Commissioner, I&PR & EO, Special Secretary, GA (I&PR) Department, has been transferred and posted as CMD, GENCO with FAC of the posts of Special Commissioner, I&PR & EO, Special Secretary, GA (I&PR) Department and Joint Secretary (DM), Revenue Department.
  11. K Nikhila (IAS:2015:TG), CEO, TGIRD, has been placed in FAC of the post of Secretary & CEO, Telangana Human Rights Commission.
  12. S Sangeetha Satyanarayana (IAS:2015:TG), Joint Secretary to Chief Minister, has been transferred and posted as Director, Health & Family Welfare with FAC of the post of CEO, Arogyasri Health Care Trust.
  13. S Venkata Rao (IAS:2015:TG), Director, Protocol and Joint Director (Protocol), GAD, has been transferred as Director, Endowments with FAC of Executive Officer, Yadagirigutta Temple.
  14. P Katyayani Devi (IAS:2017:TG), Joint MD, State Finance Corporation, has been transferred and posted as CEO, SERP.
  15. EV Narsimha Reddy (IAS:2017:TG), Director, School Education, has been transferred and posted as Addl. CEO, Industry & Investment Cell & SPEED, with FAC of MD, Musi River Development Corporation Ltd (MRDCL).
  16. Bhorkhade Hemant Sahadeorao (IAS:2018:TG), MD, Telangana Medical Services Infrastructure Development Corporation (TGMSIDC), has been transferred and posted as Zonal Commissioner, GHMC.
  17. G Phaneendra Reddy (IAS:2018:TG), Chief Rationing Officer, Hyderabad, has been transferred and posted as Managing Director, Telangana Medical Services Infrastructure Development Corporation (TGMSIDC).
  18. P Kadhiravan (IAS:2020:TG), Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Hyderabad, has been transferred and posted as Joint Commissioner, PR & RD.
  19. K Vidya Sagar (Non-Cadre), OSD to Chief Secretary, has been transferred and posted as Additional Collector (Local Bodies), Hyderabad with FAC of Chief Rationing Officer, Hyderabad.
  20. R Upendra Reddy (Non-Cadre) has been posted as Secretary, HMDA.

Telangana: K Ramakrishna Rao appointed new Chief Secretary

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K Ramakrishna Rao IAS

The Telangana government on Sunday (27.04.2025) appointed senior IAS officer K Ramakrishna Rao (IAS:1991:TG) as the new Chief Secretary of the state. He will succeed the outgoing Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari (IAS:1989:TG), who is set to retire on April 30, 2025, upon reaching the age of superannuation.

Ramakrishna Rao, who has been serving as Special Chief Secretary for Finance Department, has held key responsibilities across both the current administration and the previous BRS government.

In a related order, the government has placed Ramakrishna Rao in full additional charge of the post of Special Chief Secretary, Finance Department, until further orders, along with his new responsibilities as Chief Secretary.

Also Read: Telangana: New Chief Secretary likely as Santhi Kumari nears retirement

Tamil Nadu: Two IAS officers shifted, MR Sharma posted as ACS of PWD

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The Tamil Nadu government on Friday (25.04.2025) issued transfer and posting orders for two IAS officers.

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

  1. Mangat Ram Sharma (IAS:1992:TN), Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department, has been transferred and posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department.
  2. J Jayakanthan (IAS:2005:TN), Secretary, Public Works Department, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Water Resources Department.

Shiv Pal Singh gets extension as CVO of BHEL

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LO Bureau
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The tenure of Shiv Pal Singh (IFoS:1997:UP) as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL), Delhi, has been extended. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (24.04.2025), the competent authority has approved the proposal to extend the tenure of Singh for a period up to February 5, 2026 (i.e. combined deputation tenure of 7 years) or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Rajnesh Singh gets addl charge of CVO of EIL

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LO Bureau
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Rajnesh Singh (IRSME:2003), currently serving as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), has been assigned additional charge of the post of CVO, Engineers India Limited (EIL), Delhi. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on April 17, the competent authority has approved the proposal to entrust Mr. Singh with additional charge during the absence of Ms. Shruti Agnihotri (IRAS:1998), CVO, EIL, from February 28, 2025, to April 28, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Ranjan Prakash Thakur gets extension as CVO, ONGC

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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

The deputation tenure of Ranjan Prakash Thakur (IRTS:1990) as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) has been extended. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on April 17, the competent authority has approved the proposal to extend the deputation tenure of Mr Thakur for a period upto August 31, 2026- the date of his superannuation- or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Two Odisha cadre IPS officers deputed to BSF for key roles

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In a significant development, two senior IPS officers from the Odisha cadre have been deputed to important positions in the Border Security Force (BSF). The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday (24.04.2025) appointed Ravi Kanta (IPS:1998:OD) as Inspector General (IG) and Mitrabhanu Mahapatra (IPS:2010:OD) as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the BSF.

Both officers have been deputed for a period of five years from the date they assume charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The MHA has requested the Odisha government to relieve them immediately to enable their joining at the Centre.

Currently, Ravi Kanta is serving as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Home Department of the Government of Odisha, while Mitrabhanu Mahapatra is posted as DIG at the Odisha Police Headquarters in Cuttack.

Himachal High Court pulls govt for appointing HPPS officers on IPS cadre posts

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High Court

The Himachal High Court came down heavily on the state government for appointing Himachal Pradesh Police Service (HPPS) officers on Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre posts in the rank of superintendents of police (SPs). The HC raised serious concerns over it terming such appointments as “violations of the IPS Cadre Rules”.

A division bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Sushil Kukreja made this observation while hearing a 2024 Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking police reforms in the state.

The bench made special mention to HPS officers being posted on cadre (IPS) posts specifically as SP, Sirmour and SP, Baddi. The court said that the posts of SP, Sirmour and SP, Baddi are IPS Cadre posts as per the IPS Civil List issued by the state government for the year 2024. It further noted that the Indian Police Service (Cadre) Rules 8 and 9 clearly state that cadre posts are to be filled by cadre officers. The court cited the IPS (Cadre) Rules as well as the judgment of the Division Bench of the Kerala High Court to make it clear that IPS cadre posts must be occupied by IPS officers only. “The state government is, therefore, in violation of these rules,” the High Court said.

The post of Baddi SP came into media glare after the then SP, Ilma Afroz, had to proceed on long leave last year following differences with local Congress MLA over illegal mining. The state government had then appointed HPPS officer ASP Rajesh Dhiman as the Baddi SP. In the similar fashion, another HPPS officer, Nischint Negi, was posted as the Sirmour SP after SP Raman Meena was sent on the central deputation in January.

While making these observations, the bench also discussed various police reforms suggested by a 2018 judgment of the Uttarakhand High Court, which had issued 14 comprehensive directives aimed at improving police welfare and service conditions. The directives included introducing eight- hour duty shifts, granting 45 days’ extra salary to compensate for the strenuous nature of police work, and creating a dedicated welfare corpus.

The bench also suggested the establishment of Special Courts for NDPS Crimes along with an Intelligence Division Overhaul.

Other suggested reforms included the constitution of highway patrol units, under each District SP to handle traffic enforcement, accident response and road safety among others.

Andhra govt to initiate further action against IPS officer PV Sunil Kumar

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IPS PV Sunil Kumar

Suspended senior Andhra IPS officer PV Sunil Kumar (IPS:1993:AP) is headed for a big trouble as the state government is going to initiate disciplinary action against him. The IPS officer faces allegations of making several unauthorised foreign visits during the previous Jagan Mohan Reddy government.

Kumar has been handed out a list of charges for which he has been granted an opportunity to submit a written statement or to appear in person before Chief Secretary K Vijayanand for hearing within 30 days.

Kumar is charged with making several foreign trips while working as the Additional DG (CID) from October 24, 2019 to January 23, 2023 and later as DG, Andhra Pradesh Disaster Response and Fire Services, from March 10, 2023 to June 20, 2024. During these periods, he allegedly made several questionable foreign visits.

According to CS Vijayanand, Kumar allegedly deviated from the actual itinerary for which permission had been granted. Besides, he also made foreign visits without permission. The Chief Secretary has cited examples according to which, Kumar was granted permission to visit Georgia on casual leave from March 1 to 4, 2024, but he allegedly deviated from the approved itinerary and travelled to the UAE. This amounts to the violation of several rules under the All India Service (Conduct) Rule, 1968, the CS said.

Similarly, alleged violations were made during Kumar’s visits to Sweden, USA, UK and UAE.

Kumar allegedly did not even get the permission for some of those visits. Hence, Kumar is allegedly exhibited gross misconduct.

It should be mentioned here that Kumar is not alone to face disciplinary proceedings. The NDA government under Chandrababu Naidu even ordered the arrest of another senior IPS officer, PSR Anjaneyulu, who headed the intelligence wing under the same YSRCP regime.

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