MHA appoints senior IAS officer Manoj Kumar Dwivedi as Chairperson of NDMC
New Delhi, August 5
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday announced the appointment of senior IAS officer Manoj Kumar Dwivedi as the Chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council.
Dwivedi, a 1997-batch officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, will take over the post with effect from the date of assumption of charge and will remain in the position until further orders.
According to an official communication issued by the MHA dated August 5, 2026, the appointment was made with the approval of the Competent Authority.
The official notification, signed by Praveen Kumar Rai, Joint Secretary to the Government of India, stated: "In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section (4), read with sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 13 of the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994 (44 of 1994), the Central Government hereby appoints Shri Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, IAS (AGMUT:1997) to be the Chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council."
Rakesh Kumar Singh, Under Secretary to the Government of India, has directed that the bilingual notifications regarding the appointment be published in the Delhi Gazette, Extraordinary.
Copies of the appointment order have been dispatched to the Secretary to the Hon'ble Lt. Governor of Delhi, the Chief Secretary of the Government of NCT of Delhi, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for necessary administrative action.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good appointment but honestly, NDMC needs someone who understands the common man's problems, not just the VIP areas. The New Delhi area has luxury hotels and embassies, but what about the small shopkeepers and residents in areas like Gole Market? Hope he works for everyone.
AGMUT cadre officers are quite versatile given they get postings in multiple UTs. Dwivedi sir's experience will be beneficial. But I wish MHA would have announced some concrete plans for the upcoming projects alongside this appointment. Any news on the redevelopment of the New Delhi area?
Every time a new officer joins, we hear the same old promises. Let's hope Dwivedi ji brings a fresh approach to the drainage problem during monsoons and parking issues in Connaught Place. The Old Delhi side gets floods every year while New Delhi remains pristine. Time for balanced development. 🌧️
A straightforward bureaucratic reshuffle, but crucial one. NDMC is the face of India's capital for international delegations and tourists. An experienced IAS officer like Dwivedi should streamline the municipal services. Wishing him a successful tenure.
Hmm, let's see how much administrative efficiency this brings. These appointments are standard procedure. More important is whether he can fix the chaotic traffic near India Gate and the shabby condition of some government buildings. Also, the NDMC schools need urgent attention, not just the VIP guesthouses.
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