Senior IAS officer V Anbukkumar (IAS:2004:KN) has been appointed as the new Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka. The Election Commission of India issued the appointment notification on July 7, 2025.
Following this, the Karnataka government on Monday (July 8) relieved him from his current charge as Secretary, Housing Department, Bengaluru, with immediate effect. This enables him to assume the responsibilities of CEO, Karnataka, and Ex-officio Secretary, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms (Elections), Bengaluru.
Anbukkumar replaces Manoj Kumar Meena (IAS:2003:KN), who has held the post since October 2021. Meena has now been placed on waitlist for a suitable posting and is expected to receive fresh assignment orders soon.
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