In a significant development, the Central Government has repatriated IAS officer Anjaneya Kumar Singh (IAS:2005:SK) to his parent cadre Sikkim after nearly a decade-long stint in Uttar Pradesh.
Singh had been serving in Uttar Pradesh since February 16, 2015, on inter-cadre deputation. His return comes after 10 years and six months, making it one of the longest deputations in recent bureaucratic history.
For weeks, speculation swirled in Lucknow’s power corridors over whether Singh would be granted yet another extension. His deputation had already been extended multiple times, crossing the five-year limit prescribed under the All India Services Inter-Cadre Deputation Rules, 2004. With the Centre’s latest decision, the uncertainty has now been put to rest.
At the time of his repatriation, Singh was posted as Commissioner of Moradabad. He had handed over charge of the office to the District Magistrate of Rampur on August 14, before proceeding on tenure leave from August 15.
Singh’s tenure in Uttar Pradesh is noted for his strong administrative actions, particularly during his stint as District Magistrate of Rampur, where he came into the political spotlight for his tough stand against senior SP leader Azam Khan.
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