Kerala govt suspends two IAS officers on disciplinary grounds
The Kerala government on Monday suspended two officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) on disciplinary grounds.
The Kerala government on Monday suspended two officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) on disciplinary grounds.
The Indian Civil & Administrative Services Officers' Association called it a testimony to the fairness and majesty of India's judicial system.
The action was taken against the officials after a video surfaced on social media in which they were seen indulging in a drunken brawl at a highway restaurant.
Teekam Chand has been posted as Secretary, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer.
IAS Mahendra Singh has been made Special Secretary of Home, IAS Sheshnath has been given the post of Special Secretary Sugar and Sugarcane Development.
Now, Neeraj K Pawan will be new Divisional Commissioner of Bikaner while Antar Singh Nehra will take charge of Divisional Commissioner at Jaipur, according to an order of the Department of Personnel.
SpeakIn recognised and honoured India’s Most Distinguished IAS Officers for administrative distinction and for excellence in speech and thought leadership.
The bureaucracy definitely needs to introspect, because throughout his political career the PM had reposed immense trust in IAS officers, tasking them with the job of running their departments, with minimal supervision by ministers. Mr Modis public dressing down of IAS officers could only have been prompted by a deep-rooted feeling of disillusionment.
Naveen Prakash (IAS:1987), additional chief secretary (ACS), irrigation and waterways department, is also holding additional charge of PWD for more than two years.
Meanwhile, Principal Secretary Power, M. Devraj has been made Chairman and MD of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited.
