Virendra Kumar Yadav (IRSEE:2011), serving as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (30.11.2023), the competent authority has approved the Ministry of Heavy Industries’ proposal to repatriate Mr. Yadav to his parent cadre on personal grounds, with the provision of extended cooling off.
Nazeem Ahmed A appointed as Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs
Nazeem Ahmed A (IOFS:2011), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Defence Production, has been chosen for the role of Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Delhi, for a term of four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (30.11.2023), the central government has granted approval for Mr. Nazeem’s appointment to the post under the central staffing scheme. His tenure will last for four years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
Tanu Singh appointed as Deputy Secretary, Department of Justice
Tanu Singh (ITradeS:2012), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Commerce, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Justice, Delhi, for a duration of four years. As per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (30.11.2023), the central government has given its approval for Ms. Singh’s appointment to the post under the central staffing scheme. Her tenure will last for four years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Abhishek Anand appointed as Deputy Secretary, DoWCD
Abhishek Anand (IRS-C&CE:2013), recommended for central deputation by the Department of Revenue, has been chosen for the position of Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Women & Child Development (DoWCD), Delhi. As per an order from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (30.11.2023), the central government has granted approval for Mr. Anand’s appointment to the post for a term of four years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever comes earlier.
Yashasvi Mund appointed as Deputy Secretary, DPIIT (TSU)
Yashasvi Mund (ITS:2011), recommended for central deputation by the Department of Telecommunication, has been chosen for the role of Deputy Secretary in the Department of Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) (TSU), Delhi. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued on Thursday (30.11.2023), the central government has approved Ms. Mund’s appointment to the post under the central staffing scheme. Her tenure will last until March 31, 2025, subject to the operationalization of TSU, and is further extendable up to the admissible tenure or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
Ashok Kumar Sharma appointed as Director of M/o MSME
Ashok Kumar Sharma (IDES:1994), recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Defence, has been chosen for the position of Director at the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Delhi. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (30.11.2023), the central government has given its approval for Mr. Sharma’s appointment to the post under the central staffing scheme. His term will last for five years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
IAS Himanshu Gupta appointed Secretary, CBSE
Himanshu Gupta (IAS:2012:AGMUT) has been named as the Secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) under the Department of School Education and Literacy, New Delhi, for a tenure of four years. As per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (30.11.2023), the competent authority has granted approval for Mr. Gupta’s appointment to the position for four years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever comes earlier.
UP: 25 newly promoted IPS officers receive posting orders as SP
After a long wait, officers who were promoted from PPS to IPS have finally received postings corresponding to their ranks. In September, 26 PPS officers were elevated to the rank of IPS, and as of Wednesday, 25 of them have been assigned positions as SP.
Delhi: Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar gets six months extension
Following approval from the Supreme Court, the central government issued an extension order on Wednesday for Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar (IAS:1987:AGMUT), providing him with an additional six months. As per an order from the Minister of Home Affairs, the competent authority has sanctioned the extension of Mr. Kumar’s tenure for a period extending six months beyond 30.11.2023 (01.12.2023 to 31.05.2023).
During the court hearing on Wednesday, the Supreme Court asserted that the Centre’s decision aligns with the Constitutional distribution of powers. It underscored the Centre’s authority to extend the Chief Secretary’s tenure, particularly in matters beyond the jurisdiction of the Delhi government, such as police, land, and public order.
This development unfolded a day after the Central government informed the Supreme Court about its intention to extend Naresh Kumar’s tenure for a limited period. In response to the court’s inquiry regarding the legal foundation for the extension, the Solicitor General, representing the Centre, clarified that the extension was temporary and that a new appointment would follow.
Senior Diplomat Dinkar Asthana accredited as Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau
Dinkar Asthana (IFS:1990), the current Ambassador of India to the Republic of Senegal, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. He is set to assume this additional diplomatic assignment shortly.
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