Senior IAS officer Surendra Singh (IAS:1993:JH), currently serving as Additional Secretary in Department of Justice & Empowerment, has been repatriated to his parent cadre. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (23.04.2024), the competent authority has approved repatriation of Surendra Singh to his cadre for availing the benefit of promotion.
Andhra Pradesh: ECI transfers Intelligence Chief, Vijayawada Police Commissioner
The Election Commission of India on Tuesday (23.04.2024) issued transfer orders for two senior IPS officers with immediate effect in Andhra Pradesh.
They are;
- P Sitaramanjaneyulu (IPS:1992:AP), DGP, Intelligence
- Kanthi Rana Tata (IPS:2004:AP), Police Commissioner, Vijayawada
The ECI stated that the two officers should not be assigned any election-related work. The two senior IPS officers were blamed for the security lapse during the tour of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy under the Memantha Siddham programme, wherein he suffered injury above his left eyebrow when a resident of Vaddera Colony pelted a stone on him on April 13.
It directed the Chief Secretary to send a panel of three IPS officers for either posts by 3 pm on Wednesday.
IRS Amit Pratap Singh inducted in CBI as SP
Amit Pratap Singh (IRS-IT:2009) has been inducted in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as Superintendent of Police (SP) for four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (22.04.2024), the competent authority has approved the induction of Amit Pratap Singh in CBI as SP for four years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Rashmita Jha appointed as CVO of NTPC
Rashmita Jha (IRS-IT:1997) has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd (NTPC), Delhi for three years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (23.04.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Rashmita Jha to the post for three years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Manoj Kumar appointed CVO of JNPA Mumbai
Manoj Kumar (IRS-IT:2003) has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Mumbai for three years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (23.04.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Manoj Kumar to the post for three years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Dharmendra Yadav appointed as CVO of National Medical Commission
Dharmendra Yadav (ITS:1996) has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of National Medical Commission (NMC), Delhi for three years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (23.04.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dharmendra Yadav to the post for three years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
ACC effects bureaucratic reshuffle at JS level; VM Desai appointed JS in MoIB
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday (23.04.2024) approved a major reshuffle in the central government, with 17 officers appointed to joint secretary or equivalent posts in the Government of India.
The names of the officers and their postings are as follows;
- Muthukrishnan Sankaranarayanan (IAS:2003:MH) has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy for a combined tenure of seven years up to October 24, 2026. He will succeed Ms. Richa Bagla (IAS:1999:MH).
- Shobhit Gupta (IRSEE:2000) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation in the for an overall tenure of five years upto March 1, 2025. He will replace Satyendra Kumar Mishra (IRS-IT:1990).
- Vimal Anand (IRS-IT:2003) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce for a combined tenure of seven years up to December 9, 2026. He replaces Ms. Nidhi Mani Tripathi (IAS:2001:MN).
- Ms. Monalisa Dash (IFoS:2003:SK) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) for an overall tenure of five years up to October 11, 2026. She will replace Harpreet Singh (IPoS:1992).
- Rahul Jain (IAS:2005:MP) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Sixteenth Finance Commission under the Department of Economic Affairs for an overall tenure of five years up to November 3, 2024. The tenure is further extendable for additional two years on availability of cadre clearance.
- Ranjit Singh (IA&AS:2003) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries for a combined tenure of seven years up to March 21, 2028. He will replace Sanoj Kumar Jha (IAS:1997:SK).
- Rajeev Kumar (IFOS:2000) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs for an overall tenure up to March 05, 2025. He will replace Ms. Sumita Singh (CSS).
- Ms. Vrunda Manohar Desai (IRS-IT:2003) has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MoIB) for an overall tenure of five years up to April 12, 2027. He will replace Vikram Sahay (IRS-IT:1992).
- Navin Agarwal (IRPS:1997) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Investment & Public Asset Management (DIPAM) for an overall tenure of five years up to March, 2027. He will replace Ms. Parama Sen (IA&AS:1994).
- Mahendra Kumar (IRSEE:1999) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Labour & Employment for an overall tenure of five years up to May 22, 2025 by temporarily upgrading the post of Director held by the officer to JS level.
- Vivek Kumar Bajpai (IRSME:1999) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Mines for an overall tenure of five years up to March 22, 2027. He will replace UC Joshi (IRTS:1989).
- Rajiv Manjhi (CSS) has been appointed as Director in the Institute of Secretariat Training & Management (ISTM) under the Department of Personnel & Training for a tenure up to the date of his superannuation on September 30, 2028. He will replace Ms. Sumita Singh (CSS).
- Jai Prakash Pandey (IRPS:2003) has been appointed as Additional Secretary, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) under the Department of Personnel & Training for a combined tenure of seven years up to February 20, 2027. He will replace Pushpendra Rajput (IAS:1999:HP).
- Abhishek Bhagotia (IAS:2007:AM) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Lokpal, Department of Personnel & Training for an overall tenure of five years up to April 03, 2027. He will replace Navin Agarwal (IRPS:1997).
- Lal Chhandama (CSS) has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Rural Development for a tenure of five years. He will replace Abhishek Bhagotia (IAS:2007:AM).
- Ms. Debolina Thakur (IA&AS:1998) has been appointed as Joint Secretary & FA in the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment for a tenure of five years. She will replace Sanjay Pandey (ICAS:1994).
- Rahul Kashyap (CSS) has been appointed as Secretary in the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) for a tenure of five years. He will replace RK Khandelwal (IAS:1989:BH).
Vibhu Nayar gets addl. charge of Secretary, M/o Women & Child Development
Vibhu Nayar (IAS:1990:TN), Secretary of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has been given additional charge of Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Affairs. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (23.04.2024), the competent authority has approved the assignment of additinal charge to Vibhu Nayar from 24.04.2024 to 05.05.2024 during the period of absence on leave of Anil Malik (IAS:1991:HY).
Marakkaparambil Bhargavan Snehalatha appointed Additional Judge of Kerala HC
The Union government on Friday (19.04.2024) notified the appointment of Smt. Marakkaparambil Bhargavan Snehalatha as Additional Judge at the Kerala High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended her name for appointment as Judge on 10 October 2023. The appointment is made for two years with effect from the date she assumes the charge of her office.
Nidhi S Jain appointed as CVO of Cotton Corporation of India
Nidhi S Jain (IA&AS:2009) has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Cotton Corporation of India Ltd. (CCI), Mumbai for three years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (22.04.2024), the competent authority has approved the appointment of Nidhi S Jain to the post for three years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
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