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Haryana: 33 IAS officers promoted to various grades

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On the final day of 2023, which fell on a Sunday, the Haryana government promoted 33 IAS officers across various ranks and grades.

Here is the breakdown of the promotions:

Chief Secretary Grade (Batch:1993):

  1. Venkatesan Umashankar – Presently serving as Principal Secretary to Chief Minister.
  2. Deepti Umashankar – Currently on central deputation as an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Personnel and Training. (proforma promotion)
  3. Sukriti Likhi – Currently on central deputation as an Additional Secretary in the Department of Heavy Industry. (proforma promotion)
  4. Neerja Sekhar – Currently serving as an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. (proforma promotion)

Super Time Scale (Batch:2008):

  1. Anshaj Singh
  2. Rajiv Rattan
  3. Ripudaman Singh Dhillon
  4. Nikhil Gajraj (proforma promotion)

Selection Grade (Batch:2011):

  1. Aditya Dahiya
  2. Amit Khatri
  3. Mukul Kumar
  4. Naresh Kumar
  5. Anju Chaudhary
  6. Mahavir Kaushik
  7. Yash Pal
  8. Yashendra Singh
  9. Narhari Singh Banger
  10. Pardeep Kumar
  11. Vinay Pratap Singh (proforma promotion)
  12. Vijay Kumar Siddappa Bhavikatti (proforma promotion)

Junior Administrative Grade (Batch:2015):

  1. Rahul Hooda
  2. Mohd Imran Raza
  3. Prashant Panwar
  4. Preeti
  5. Uttam Singh
  6. Neha Singh
  7. Shantanu Sharma

Senior Time Scale (Batch:2020):

  1. Pradeep Singh
  2. Deepak Babulal Karwa
  3. Pankaj
  4. C Jayasharadha
  5. Harshil Kumar
  6. Rahul Modi

Odisha: Arun Kumar Sarangi gets addl. charge of DGP post

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LO Bureau
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Senior IPS officer Arun Kumar Sarangi (IPS:1990:OR) assumed the role of Director General of Police (DGP) in-charge. In the afternoon, Sarangi officially took over the responsibilities from the outgoing DGP, Sunil Bansal (IPS:1987:OR).

Arun Kumar Sarangi, presently serving as the Special DG of Police Training & Director, BPSPA, will hold the additional charge of DGP Odisha until the regular DGP assumes office, as indicated in the notification issued by the Department of Home on Saturday.

Notably, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is yet to provide the panel of three short-listed names for the state government’s consideration in appointing the police chief. Sources reveal that the UPSC has not been able to convene a meeting thus far to finalize the three names from the list submitted by the state government.

Also Read: Odisha: State govt allows DGP Sunil Bansal to retire on Dec 31; who will be new HoPF?

Maharashtra: Vivek Phansalkar gets addl. charge of DGP post

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LO Bureau
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Our previous report regarding Rashmi Shukla’s appointment as the DGP of Maharashtra requires a correction. While we initially conveyed her appointment, there is no official appointment order issued to confirm this. Contrary to our earlier statement, Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar (IPS:1989:MH) has been assigned the additional responsibility of the state’s Director General of Police. This development follows the retirement of Rajnish Seth (IPS:1988:MH) on Sunday.

Vivek Phansalkar, currently serving as the Commissioner of Mumbai Police, has been temporarily entrusted with the role of Director General of Police, as per directives from the Maharashtra Home Department. He will occupy this position until further orders are issued.

17 IPS officers among 20 empanelled for Joint Secretary roles

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LO Bureau
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The Modi government, on the evening of Saturday (30.12.2023), approved the empanelment of twenty officers for holding the position of Joint Secretary or JS equivalent in the Government of India. Of the twenty officers, seventeen are from the Indian Police Service (IPS), indicating a strategic move by the government.

The names of these officers are as follows:

  1. Sumit Sharan (IPS:1997:TN)
  2. Maheshwar Dayal (IPS:1997:TN)
  3. Shiv Pal Singh (IFoS:1997:UP)
  4. Alok Tripathi (IRTS:1999)
  5. S. Praveen Kumar (IPS:2002:OD)
  6. Subramanyeswara Rao (IPS:2002:KN)
  7. Rajesh Kumar (IPS:2002:TG)
  8. Aparna Kumar (IPS:2002:UP)
  9. Deepak Choudhary (IPS:2002:AM)
  10. Sachi Ghildyal (IPS:2002:UP)
  11. Sonia Narang (IPS:2002:KN)
  12. Saket Kumar Singh (IPS:2002:JH)
  13. Jose Mohan (IPS:2002:RJ)
  14. Shalin (IPS:2001:BH)
  15. Kaustubh Sharma (IPS:2001:PB)
  16. Cheekatla Stalin Babu (IPS:2001:MH)
  17. Santosh Varma A.R. (IPS:2001:KL)
  18. Damor Deepak Motibhai (IPS:2001:TN)
  19. Vineet Brij Lal (IPS:2001:AP)
  20. Mansoor Hasan Khan (IDAS:2002)

Rajasthan: Utkal Ranjan Sahu gets addl charge of state’s DGP

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LO Bureau
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Senior IPS officer Utkal Ranjan Sahu (IPS:1988:RJ) assumed the role of acting Director General of Police of Rajasthan at the police headquarters on Saturday. The government order stated, “Utkal Ranjan Sahoo, IPS, Director General and Commandant General, Home Guards, Rajasthan, Jaipur will hold the charge of the post of Director General of Police, Rajasthan, Jaipur, in addition to his duties until further orders.”

Currently serving as the Director General of Home Guards, Sahu took on the additional charge following the voluntary retirement of Director General of Police Umesh Mishra (IPS:1989:RJ) on Saturday.

Having been promoted to the DG rank in 2022, Sahu has been in the role of Director General (DG) Home Guard for three and a half years.

Maharashtra: Nitin Kareer appointed new Chief Secretary

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Senior IAS officer Nitin Kareer (IAS:1988:MH), serving as Additional Chief Secretary (Finance), assumed the role of Chief Secretary of the state on Sunday, succeeding the outgoing Chief Secretary Manoj Saunik (IAS:1987:MH), who was denied an extension by the Centre.

In an interesting turn, Sujata Saunik (IAS:1987:MH), Additional Chief Secretary (Administrative Reforms) and wife of Manoj Saunik, was once again overlooked for the Chief Secretary’s position. Previously, she was superseded by her husband when he assumed the role on April 29, succeeding Manu Kumar Srivastava (IAS:1986:MH). Although both husband and wife were contenders, Manoj Saunik secured the position, having previously headed the public works department for over five years.

This time, Nitin Kareer secured the position, bypassing Sujata Saunik. Bureaucratic sources revealed that Kareer’s candidacy received backing from Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Arvind Panagariya appointed Chairman of 16th Finance Commission

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LO Bureau
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The central government, on Sunday (31.12.2023), appointed former Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission. Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey (IAS:1998:KN), Joint Secretary in the Finance Ministry, has been appointed as the Secretary to the Commission, according to a government notification.

“The President is pleased to constitute a Finance Commission with Dr Arvind Panagariya, former Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog, and Professor, Columbia University, as the Chairman. Members of the Commission will be notified separately,” the notification stated.

The commission has been tasked with submitting its report for the five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31 to the President by October 31, 2025.

In the previous month, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 16th Finance Commission. The commission’s role includes suggesting tax devolution between the Centre and states, proposing revenue augmentation measures, and reviewing the existing arrangements for financing disaster management initiatives concerning the funds constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

The Finance Commission is a constitutional body responsible for providing recommendations on centre-state financial relations.

Maharashtra: Rashmi Shukla appointed new DGP

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LO Bureau
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Senior IPS officer Rashmi Shukla (IPS:1988:RJ) has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) in Maharashtra following the retirement of the incumbent DGP Rajnish Seth (IPS:1988:MH) on December 31. Prior to this appointment, she served as the Director General (DG) of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and had previously held the position of Additional Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Rashmi Shukla has an extensive career in the police service and has held key positions in Maharashtra, including serving as the Pune Police Commissioner and Director of the State Intelligence Wing. The decision to appoint her as the DGP comes more than three months after the Bombay High Court quashed two phone-tapping cases registered against her.

Shukla had faced charges in the first FIR in Mumbai for allegedly tapping the phones of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut and NCP leader Eknath Khadse. In the second FIR in Pune, she was alleged to have tapped the phones of Congress leader Nana Patole. The Bombay High Court’s decision in favor of Shukla contributed to her appointment as the top police official in Maharashtra.

She has also been accused of leaking a classified report that exposed a nexus between some police officers and middlemen who offered transfers and postings for money. Shukla denies any wrongdoing and asserts that her actions were in the interest of national security and public service.

Also Read: Maharashtra: Rashmi Shukla appointed new DGP !

Rajasthan: Sudhansh Pant appointed new Chief Secretary

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LO Bureau
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Sudhansh Pant IAS

Senior IAS officer Sudhansh Pant (IAS:1991:RJ) has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan. Currently serving as the Secretary of Health and Family Welfare in the central government, Pant brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as the Shipping Secretary. The incumbent Chief Secretary Usha Sharma (IAS:1985:RJ) retired on Sunday (31.12.2023). Pant is eighth on the order of seniority among IAS officers of the Rajasthan Cadre. He superseded six IAS officers to become the Chief Secretary,

It is important to note that the government of India on Saturday repatriated Sudhansh Pant to his parent cadre on the request of the Government of Rajasthan.

With a distinguished 30-year career, Pant has held crucial appointments at both the state and central levels. Notably, he successfully managed the extensive Covid medical relief operations in the Health Ministry, showcasing effective leadership as the Joint Secretary.

His extensive experience and strategic planning skills, particularly in the health sector, make him well-suited for the responsibilities of the Chief Secretary role. Pant played a crucial role in controlling the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak and demonstrated strong leadership during the challenging times of the pandemic.

Over the last five years, Pant has actively contributed to drafting several important bills, addressing critical issues such as the reduction of medicine and medical device prices. Many of these bills have since evolved into significant policies.

UP: Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra gets third extension

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Once again, legendofficers.com has proven its reliability as a source for bureaucratic news. The Union Government has officially granted a third extension to Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra (IAS:1984:UP). In line with our prediction on December 28, the decision was confirmed just two days later at a meeting of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). This development follows the recent Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Originally scheduled to retire on December 31, Mishra’s tenure has now been extended for an additional six months until June 2024.

Also Read: Speculation Abounds: Will UP Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra Secure Third Extension?

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