The Maharashtra government on Thursday (22.08.2024) appointed Iqbal Singh Chahal (IAS:1989:MH) as Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department with immediate effect. Sujata Saunik (IAS:1987:MH), who took over as State Chief Secretary in June this year was holding the additional charge of the post.
Before this new assignment, Chahal served as Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Secretariat since March 2024. Prior to that, he was the BMC Commissioner from May 2020 to March 2024.