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SC Collegium recommends transfer of 7 HC Judges

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Exclusion of CJI from CEC panel

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of seven High Court Judges as part of its ongoing efforts to promote judicial diversity and enhance the administration of justice. The recommendations were made during Collegium meetings held on April 15 and April 19, 2025

The proposal includes the transfer of four judges from the Karnataka High Court, two from the Telangana High Court, and one from the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

They are;

From Karnataka High Court:

  1. Justice Hemant Chandangoudar is proposed to be transferred to the Madras High Court
  2. Justice Krishnan Natarajan is proposed to be transferred to the Kerala High Court
  3. Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda is proposed to be transferred to the Gujarat High Court
  4. Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad is proposed to be transferred to the Orissa High Court

From Telangana High Court:

  1. Justice Perugu Sree Sudha is proposed to be transferred to the Karnataka High Court
  2. Justice Kasoju Surendhar @ K Surender to be transferred to the Madras High Court

From Andhra Pradesh High Court:

  1. Justice Dr. Kumbhajadala Manmadha Rao is proposed to be transferred to the Karnataka High Court

Centre issues posting orders for five Spl Directors in ED

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As www.legendofficers.com reported earlier on January 22, 2025, the Union Government on Monday (April 21, 2025) issued official posting orders for five Special Directors in the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The appointments include four IRS officers and one IPS officer.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the postings of the following officers:

  • Viplav Kumar Choudhry (IPS:1997:AGMUT)
  • T Sankar (IRS-IT:2003)
  • N Padmanaban (IRS-IT:2005)
  • Rajnish Dev Barman (IRS-IT:1999)
  • Manu Tentiwal (IRS-IT:2003)

These officers will assume responsibilities as Special Directors in the ED. The probe agency has eight sanctioned Special Director posts, heading key regional offices in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh, and specialized units at the headquarters in Delhi. Before this development, the ED had three officers holding the rank of Special Director.

Anuj Chandak appointed Deputy Secretary in MoEF&CC

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Anuj Chandak IIS

Anuj Chandak (IInfoS:2012), currently serving as Joint Director, Junior Administrative Grade (Ordinary Grade) (Non-CSS post) in the Election Commission of India, has been laterally shifted and appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC)

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (21.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the Civil Services Board’s recommendation for Chandak’s lateral movement under the Central Staffing Scheme. His tenure will be up to April 2, 2027, completing a combined tenure of six years across CSS and non-CSS posts, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Nand Kumarum gets addl charge of CEO, MyGov & MD/CEO, DIC

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Nand Kumarum IAS

Nand Kumarum (IAS:2008:MP), President & CEO, National e-Governance Division (NeGD), has been given additional charge of the posts of Chief Executive Officer, MyGov (CEO, MyGov) and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Digital India Corporation (MD/CEO,DIC), for six months.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (21.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology for entrustment of additional charge of the posts to Mr Kumarum for a period of six months with effect from January 01, 2025 or till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

UP: 3 Senior IPS and 24 DSP-level officers transferred

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In a late-night administrative action on Monday (21.04.2025), the Uttar Pradesh government carried out significant changes in the police administration, issuing two separate transfer orders.

The first order involved the transfer of three senior IPS officers. The second order included the transfer of 24 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)-level officers, of which 16 are trainee DSPs and 8 are serving DSPs.

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

  1. D K Thakur (IPS:1994:UP), ADGP, Meerut Zone, Meerut, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, SSF, Lucknow.
  2. Bhanu Bhaskar (IPS:1996:UP), ADGP, Prayagraj Zone, Prayagraj, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, Meerut Zone, Meerut.
  3. Dr. Sanjeev Gupta (IPS:1999:UP), ADGP/Secretary (Home), Lucknow, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, Prayagraj Zone, Prayagraj.

The names of DSP level officers and their postings are as follows;

UP: 11 DMs among 33 IAS officers transferred; Kaushal Raj Sharma appointed Secretary to CM

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UP PCS officers' promotion to IAS

In a major administrative shake-up, the Uttar Pradesh government late on Monday night (April 21, 2025) issued transfer and posting orders for 33 IAS officers, including the District Magistrates of 11 districts.

The reshuffle affected DMs of Varanasi, Hapur, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Ambedkarnagar, Ghazipur, Jhansi, Mahoba, Kushinagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, and Bhadohi.

Among other significant changes, Information Director Shishir Singh has been transferred, and Vishal Singh will take over the role. Kaushal Raj Sharma, Commissioner of Varanasi, has been appointed as Secretary to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Bhuwan Chandra Pathak to continue as Director (Finance) of NPCIL

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Bhuwan Chandra Pathak, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), will continue to hold the additional charge of the post of Director (Finance) of NPCIL. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (21.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Atomic Energy for extension of entrustment of additional charge of the post of Director (Finance) to Mr Pathak for a period of six months with effect from 17.02.2025 or until the post is filled on regular basis or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

EPFO FA & CAO Sanjay Pandey gets in-situ upgradation to Additional Secretary rank

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Sanjay Pandey ICAS

Sanjay Pandey (ICAS:1994), who is working as Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), has been given in-situ upgradation in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (21.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the temporary upgradation of the post held by Mr. Pandey as a measure personal to him.

Ashish Goyal appointed DG (Media), Election Commission of India

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Ashish Goyal

In a significant development, senior Indian Information Service officer Ashish Goyal (IIS:1996), presently working as Additional DG, National Museum under Ministry of Culture, has been appointed as Director General (Media) (JS level), Election Commission of India.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (21.04.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mr. Goyal to the post for an overall tenure of 5 years upto 30.04.2028 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

The appointment has been made by upgrading a vacant post of Director in the Commission to the Joint Secretary level, initially for a period of two years from the date he assumes charge.

Punjab: Three IAS officers assigned additional charges

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The Punjab government on Monday (21.04.2025) issued transfer and posting orders affecting three IAS officers and nine PCS officers. All three IAS officers have been assigned additional charges.

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

  1. Sanyam Aggarwal (IAS:2012:PB), Director in the Higher Education, has been given additional charge of Special Secretary, Health & Family Welfare.
  2. Palavi (IAS:2015:PB), Special Secretary, Water Supply & Sanitation with additional charge of HOD, Water Supply & Sanitation, has been given additional charges of Special Secretary Power and New and Renewable Energy Sources.
  3. Sukhjeet Pal Singh (IAS:2018:PB), Additional Secretary, Health & Family Welfare with additional charge of the posts of Additional Secretary, New & Renewable Energy Sources and Member Secretary, Punjab State Scheduled Caste Commission, has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary, Health & Family Welfare with additional charge of Additional Secretary, Housing & Urban Development.

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