Patna, April 26
Senior IAS officer K.K. Pathak, known for his administrative strictness and outspoken style, was formally relieved from the Bihar state service on Saturday.
The General Administration Department of the Bihar government issued the official notification of his release.
Pathak, a 1990 batch IAS officer, will now take over as Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat under the Central government.
He earned a formidable reputation in Bihar for his discipline, honesty, and zero-tolerance attitude towards corruption and negligence.
He is widely recognised as one of the few officers who worked relentlessly to reshape Bihar's administrative image through his strict and fearless approach.
Pathak is known for the Liquor Prohibition Act implementation. He played a decisive role in the enforcement of the liquor ban law. He not only directed police and administrative machinery for strict implementation but also conducted surprise inspections across all 38 districts to ensure compliance.
As Additional Chief Secretary of the Education Department, he took several tough decisions to curb the negligence of teachers and instil discipline in schools. His sudden inspections of schools often caught erring teachers, principals, and education officers off guard, leading to significant improvements.
In his role as Additional Chief Secretary in the Bihar Revenue and Land Reforms department, he initiated major steps to increase transparency in land dispute resolutions and measurement work.
Pathak's transfer to the Centre is seen as a recognition of his administrative acumen and integrity. Recently, the Central government approved his posting as Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat.
With his departure, Bihar loses one of its most dynamic and disciplined administrators.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some good news! Officers like Pathak sir are rare gems in our bureaucracy. His strict approach was exactly what Bihar needed. Hope he brings the same energy to the Centre! ðŸ‘
Mixed feelings about this. While I admire his integrity, some teachers felt his school inspections were too harsh. Maybe a more balanced approach would've been better?
The liquor ban enforcement was his biggest achievement! Our village actually saw positive changes after his crackdown. Hope his replacement is half as committed.
My brother worked under him in the Education Dept. Says it was tough but fair - no more 'ghost teachers' getting paid for not showing up! Bihar's loss is Delhi's gain.
Interesting move. Wonder if this was voluntary or if the state government wanted him out? Either way, his legacy in Bihar will be remembered for years.
More officers should follow his example! Corruption-free and actually doing surprise inspections instead of sitting in AC offices. 🙌 Hope he gets even bigger responsibilities now.
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