The central deputation tenure of Rajeev Saxena (IRSS:1995) as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles has been extended, as per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (24.01.2024). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Textiles to extend Mr. Saxena’s deputation tenure for a period up to 27.09.2025 or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
Rakesh Kumar promoted to Senior Administrative Grade
Rakesh Kumar has been empanelled for promotion to the Senior Administrative Grade, designated as Additional Director General Foreign Trade/Development Commissioner Special Economic Zone/Trade Advisor, within the Indian Trade Service in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an order on Wednesday (24.01.2024), confirming that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has granted approval for Mr. Kumar’s empanelment to the Senior Administrative Grade for the panel year 2023.
Three Indian Supply Service officers promoted to HAG
Three officers from the Indian Supply Service (ISS), including A V Murlidharan, have been empanelled for promotion to the grade of Additional Director General (Supply) in Higher Administrative Grade for the panel year 2023. An order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (24.01.2024) confirms that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has granted approval for the empanelment of these three officers for promotion to the position of Additional Director General (Supply).
Three ICLS officers promoted to Senior Administrative Grade
Three officers from the Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS), including Sridhar Parmarthi, have been selected for promotion to the Senior Administrative Grade for the panel year 2023. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an order on Wednesday (24.01.2024), confirming that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given its approval for the empanelment of these three officers for promotion to the Senior Administrative Grade.
Manish Mohan promoted to Commissioner of Customs & Indirect Taxes grade
Manish Mohan has been promoted to the grade of Commissioner of Customs & Indirect Taxes within the Indian Revenue Service (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) for the panel year 2017-18. As per an order released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (24.01.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given its approval for Mr. Mohan’s empanelment to the distinguished rank of Commissioner of Customs & Indirect Taxes.
IRS Nischal B promoted to Commissioner of Income Tax
Nischal B has been elevated to the grade of Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) within the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), as per the panel year 2023. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) released an official order on Wednesday (24.01.2024), announcing that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has granted approval for Mr. Nischal’s empanelment to the esteemed rank of Commissioner of Income Tax.
Punjab: Former IPS officer Jatinder Singh Aulakh appointed Chairman of PPSC
The Punjab government on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jatinder Singh Aulakh (IPS:1997:PB), a retired IPS officer and former state intelligence chief, as the Chairman of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). This decision received approval from Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit.
The recommendation for Aulakh’s appointment as the PPSC Chairman was put forth by the Punjab government on the same day, and Governor Purohit cleared the file in the evening.
Jatinder Singh Aulakh, who retired as the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) on January 31 of the previous year, culminating 33 years of dedicated service, has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading the PPSC. The commission had been functioning without a regular chairman since March of the preceding year, adversely impacting the appointment processes. The PPSC is responsible for recruiting class I officers for various departments in the state.
The previous regular chairperson, Jagbans Singh Powar, retired in March of the same year, leading to the appointment of Jamit Kaur Teji as the officiating chairperson. However, Teji also retired on September 29.
Interestingly, Aulakh will now be heading the same commission that had selected him as a DSP in 1990. His extensive experience includes serving in various crucial roles within the Punjab Police, and following the establishment of the Bhagwant Mann government in March 2022, he served as the Intelligence Chief and Inspector General. Aulakh received a promotion to ADGP on the final day of his service on January 31, 2023.
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Telangana: Former DGP M Mahendar Reddy appointed Chairman of TSPCS, five others named as Members
The Telangana government on Thursday (25.01.2024) announced the appointment of M Mahendar Reddy (Retd.IPS:1986:TG) as the Chairman of the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC). This decision, along with the selection of five members, received approval from Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, leading to the issuance of official orders by the State government.
The newly appointed members include:
- Anita Rajendra (Retd. IAS)
- Amir Ullah Khan (Retd. IPoS Officer)
- Narri Yadaiah
- Yarabadi Ram Mohana Rao
- Palavai Rajani Kumari
The tenure for both the Chairman and members is set at six years or until they reach the age of 62, whichever comes earlier, as per the government’s directive.
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This appointment became necessary due to the resignation of the former IAS officer B Janardhan Reddy from the position of TSPSC chairman last month. Subsequently, several other members of the TSPSC also submitted their resignations, prompting the government to make these new appointments.
Also Read: Telangana: Former DGP M Mahender Reddy recommended for TSPSC Chairmanship
IPS Sumedha inducted as DIG in CBI
Ms. Sumedha (IPS: 2005: HP) has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a duration of five years. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an order on Thursday (25.01.2024), confirming the competent authority’s approval for Ms. Sumedha’s induction for a period of five years from the date of assuming charge to the post, or until further orders, whichever comes earlier.
CBI: IPS Gagandeep Singhla inducted in CBI as DIG
Dr. Gagandeep Singhla (IPS:2010:RJ) has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), replacing his earlier designation of Superintendent of Police (SP). The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an order on Thursday (25.01.2024) amending the previous order dated 28 November, 2023. The competent authority approved the modification, inducting him as DIG for 5 years, effective from 12.01.2024, and valid until 11.01.2029.
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