IAS officer Ashish Gupta (IAS:2013:RJ) has been appointed as Joint Director (Deputy Secretary level) in the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the D/o Higher Education for four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (27.03.2025), Mr. Gupta will serve in the post under the central staffing scheme for a period of four years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Amitabh Kumar granted proforma promotion to Chief Commissioner grade
Senior IRS officer Amitabh Kumar (IRS-C&IT:1992) was on Tuesday (25.03.2025) granted proforma promotion to the grade of Chief Commissioner of Customs & Indirect Taxes (HAG+) in Level 16 of the Pay Matrix.
His promotion is effective from March 3, 2025, which is the date on which his immediate junior assumed the charge of the post of Chief Commissioner of Customs & Indirect Taxes on a regular basis.
Manas Ranjan Mohanty promoted to Chief Commissioner grade
Senior IRS officer Manas Ranjan Mohanty (IRS-C&IT:1992) was on Tuesday (25.03.2025) promoted to the grade of Chief Commissioner of Customs & Indirect Taxes in the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) in Level 16 of the Pay Matrix (HAG+) against the panel year 2025 on an ad-hoc basis.
His promotion is effective from the date of assumption of charge of the post, not before April 1, 2025, and will continue until further orders.
His regular posting will be determined in due course with the approval of the Competent Authority. Until then, he shall assume the charge of the promotional post on an in situ (as is where is) basis.
Two IRS-C&IT officers promoted to Principal CC/ Principal DG grade
The central government on Tuesday (25.03.2025) approved the empanelment of two officers of 1991 batch for promotion to the grade of Principal Chief Commissioner/ Principal Director General of Customs and Indirect Taxes in the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes). These officers will now serve in Level 17 of the Pay Matrix (Apex Scale) against the panel year 2025 w.e.f the date of assumption of charge of the post, not before 01.04.2025, and until further orders.
They are;
- Chandra Prakash Goyal
- Prachi Saroop
Regular posting of the officers will be decided in due course with the approval of the Competent Authority. Till then, they shall assume the charge of the promotional post on in-situ (as is where is) basis.
Three IRS officers empanelled for promotion to Principal Commissioner Grade
The central government on March 24, 2025, approved the empanelment of three officers of the 1995 batch for promotion to the grade of Principal Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes in the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes).
These officers will now serve in Level 15 of the Pay Matrix (HAG) against the panel year 2025 on an ad-hoc basis.
The officers are:
- BAV Srinivasa Rao
- Lalit Prasad
- Ranjit Kumar
The promotions of BAV Srinivasa Rao and Lalit Prasad are effective from the date of assumption of charge of the post, while Ranjit Kumar’s promotion will be effective no earlier than April 1, 2025.
Suneet Mehta concurrently accredited as High Commissioner to Tuvalu
Senior diplomat Suneet Mehta (IFS: 2007) was on Thursday (27.03.2025) given concurrently accredited as the High Commissioner of India to Tuvalu, with residence in Suva, where he is currently serving as High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji.
“Shri Suneet Mehta (IFS: 2007), presently High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the High Commissioner of India to Tuvalu, with residence in Suva. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly,” Ministry of External Affairs said in a release.
Suneet Mehta has been serving as High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Fiji since first week of December, 2024.
Anshuman Gaur appointed next Ambassador to Hungary
Senior diplomat Anshuman Gaur (IFS: 2001) was on Tuesday (25.03.2025) appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Hungary. Presently, he is serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs and is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
In a statement, the MEA said, “Shri Anshuman Gaur (IFS: 2001), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Hungary.”
“He is expected to take up the assignment shortly,” the statement added.
Three Additional Judges of Chhattisgarh HC get one-year term extensions
The Central government on Tuesday (26.03.2025) approved the extension of the terms of three Chhattisgarh High Court Additional Judges for one more year.
They are;
- Justice Sachin Singh Rajput
- Justice Radhakishan Agrawal
- Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal
The decision follows recommendations from the Supreme Court Collegium made on March 19.
Also Read: SC collegium recommends extension of term for 3 Additional Judges of Chhattisgarh HC
Three Additional Judges of Punjab & Haryana HC appointed as Permanent Judges
The Union government on Wednesday (26.03.2025) notified the appointment of three Additional Judges of the Punjab & Haryana High Court as Permanent Judges of that High Court.
These judges are ;
- Justice Sumeet Goel
- Justice Sudeepti Sharma
- Justice Kirti Singh
The Supreme Court Collegium had approved the proposal for appointing the three Additional Judges of Punjab and Haryana High Court as Permanent Judges of the Court vide notification dated March 19, 2025.
Also Read: SC collegium recommends three Permanent Judges for Punjab & Haryana HC
Four Advocates appointed as Judges in Rajasthan HC
The Union government on Wednesday (26.03.2025) notified the appointment of four Advocates as Judges of the Rajasthan High Court.
They are;
- Anand Sharma
- Sunil Beniwal
- Mukesh Rajpurohit
- Sandeep Shah
The Supreme Court Collegium on March 5, 2025, approved the elevation of seven Advocates as Judges of the Rajasthan High Court. However, while the appointment of four Advocates has been notified, three remain pending.
Also Read: SC collegium recommends seven Advocates as Judges of Rajasthan HC
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