Manoj Kumar Sahoo gets extension as Deputy Election Commissioner, ECI

Manoj Kumar Sahoo (IAS:2006:AGMUT), currently serving as Deputy Election Commissioner (DEC) at the Election Commission of India, will continue in his role for an extended period of one year. As per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday, December 16, 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given its approval to the proposal submitted by the Election Commission of India. The extension of Mr. Sahoo’s central deputation tenure is effective from December 16, 2023, and will last for one year or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.