BUREAUCRATIC DEVELOPMENTS

Key appointment in 2021 (3) Chief Election Commissioner

In all probability, Sushil Chandra will be new Chief Election Commission of India in April. Former Chairman of the CBDT Sushil Chandra is presently number two in the Election Commission. He is former CBDT Chairman. Had Ashok Lavasa not resigned, Sushil Chandra would have missed the bus.
Several IRS-IT officers resign
As many as five officers have resigned from the Indian Revenue Service of Income Tax. The officers are: Ajay Kumar Goyal, Ms Karma Dongka Tshering Bhutia, P Soma Shekar Reddy, Mrs. Laxmi Iyer and Neil Philip.
Govt abolishes J&K cadre
The central government has finally abolished Jammu and Kashmir cadre pertaining to IAS, IPS and IFS and it has been officially merged with AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh Goa and Mizoram Union Territories) according to a provision contained in the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019.
Hemant Nagrale to look after as DGP, Maharashtra
Hemant Nagrale has been given an additional charge of Director General of Police in Maharashtra. He is a 1987 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre.
Tenure of Manoj Yadava as DG, Haryana extended till further orders
The tenure of Manoj Yadava as Director General of Police, Haryana (Head of Police Force) has been extended beyond February 20, 2021 till further orders. He is a 1988 batch IPS officer of Haryana cadre.
Dr Neil Jain relieved to join as Addl DG, UIDAI Regional Office, Lucknow
Dr Neil Jain has been relieved to join as Assistant Director General in UIDAI, Regional Office, Lucknow. Dr Jain is an IRS-IT officer.
CN Deevan Reddy sent to deputation to AP Govt.
CN Deevan Reddy, Deputy Chief Vigilance Officer, Personnel, South Central Railway (SCR), has been selected for deputation to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for a period of three years. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.
Ashwani Sondhi denied extension as Director (Mkt), MMTC Ltd
Ashwani Sondhi, Director Marketing, MMTC Limited, has reportedly been denied extension to the post. Sondhi, who was supposed to get extension till September 30, 2021, has been relieved, according to sources.
Ravi Agarwal a lone internal candidate eligible for CMD, MRVC
Ravi Agarwal, Director (Technical), MRVC, appears to be a lone internal candidate eligible for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC). The vacancy is arising on August 31, 2021.
Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia appointed Chief Justice, Gauhati HC
Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, Judge, Uttarakhand High Court, has been appointed Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. A notification in this regard was issued on Thursday.
Vikram Pagaria appointed Deputy Secretary, CBDT
Vikram Pagaria has been appointed Deputy Secretary (ITCC) Division, CBDT on deputation basis. He is an IRS-IT officer.
Chhablani denied extension in Chhattisgarh
DoT has denied further extension to ITS officer V K Chhablani who is on deputation to the Chhattisgarh govt.
Kumar repatriated from TRAI
Consequent upon repatriation from TRAI, Vinod Kumar has reported back to his parent DoT. He is a JAG level ITS officer.
Guj Govt seeks Chairperson for GERC
The Government of Gujarat is in search of an officer for the post of Chairperson, Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), falling vacant on April 5, 2021.
Four IG level posts vacant in IB
As many as four posts at Inspector General level have been lying vacant in Intelligence Bureau (IB).