In a significant development, the Kerala government has revoked the suspension of IAS officers B Ashok (IAS:1998:KL) and N Prasanth (IAS:2007:KL) with immediate effect.
According to separate orders issued on Friday (June 6, 2026) by Chief Secretary A Jayathilak (IAS:1991:KL), both officers have been reinstated. However, the ongoing disciplinary proceedings against them will continue in accordance with the applicable service rules.
N Prasanth had been placed under suspension on November 11, 2024 after he levelled serious allegations against then Additional Chief Secretary and present Chief Secretary A Jayathilak as well as former Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan. His suspension was extended several times, with the latest extension issued in May 2026.
B Ashok, who was serving as Vice Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University and Principal Secretary, Sainik Welfare, was suspended in April 2026 following criticism of government policies through social media posts.
Ashok had earlier also remained in the spotlight over differences with the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government regarding his postings and administrative assignments.
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