The Meghalaya government has issued a notification confirming that Chief Secretary Donald Philip Wahlang (IAS:1993:AM) will retire from service on September 30, 2025.
Wahlang, a 1993-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has been serving as the state’s top bureaucrat since August 1, 2022. He took charge from Rebecca V Suchiang (IAS:1989:AM), becoming the administrative head of the state at a crucial juncture. Over his tenure, Wahlang played a central role in steering key governance initiatives and ensuring coordination across departments.
With his retirement around the corner, the race for the top post has begun. According to officials familiar with the development, Additional Chief Secretary Shakil P Ahammed (IAS:1995:AM) is emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Wahlang as the next Chief Secretary of Meghalaya.
Ahammed is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Water Resources Department, and Chairman, Board of Revenue.
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