Haryana Government orders major reshuffle of 6 IAS, 19 HCS officers
Chandigarh, December 15
The Haryana government on Monday ordered a major reshuffle of 6 IAS and 19 HCS officers with immediate effect, issuing transfer and posting orders for several senior and mid-level officers across departments and districts in the state.
According to the official order, Yogesh Kumar, IAS (HY:2018), has been posted as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Karnal, while also being relieved of his earlier responsibilities. Subhita Dhaka, IAS (HY:2018), has been posted as the Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer in Rohtak.
Jaideep Kumar, IAS (HY:2019), has been appointed Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), against a vacant post. Sonu Bhatt, IAS (HY:2021), has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Gurugram, and also as Additional Managing Director, HSIIDC, Global City Project. Vivek Arya, IAS (HY:2021), has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Kurukshetra. Abhinav Siwach, IAS (HY:2023), has been transferred and posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Bahadurgarh.
Among HCS officers, Vatsal Vashisht, HCS (2002), has been posted as OSD-I to the Chief Secretary, Haryana. Yogesh Kumar Mehta, HCS (2004), has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Karnal. Pardeep Kumar-I, HCS (2011), has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Jind. The order also states that the posts of Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Karnal and Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) have been declared equivalent in status and responsibilities to the Senior Scale of IAS under Rule 12(1) of the IAS (Pay) Rules, 2016.
Further orders regarding the posting of some officers will be issued separately. All concerned officers have been directed to submit their joining reports to the office of the Chief Secretary, Haryana, after relinquishing their present charge. The orders were issued with the approval of the competent authority and will take effect immediately.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see a young IAS officer like Sonu Bhatt getting key responsibilities in Gurugram and the Global City Project. Gurugram needs efficient administration to manage its rapid growth. All the best to all officers in their new roles! ðŸ‘
As a resident of Karnal, I hope the new Municipal Commissioner, Yogesh Kumar, focuses on basic civic issues - garbage collection, water supply, and road repairs. We hear about these reshuffles every few months, but the ground reality changes slowly.
The posting of Jaideep Kumar as Mission Director for Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) is crucial. Cleanliness drives have lost momentum in many cities post the initial campaign. Hope he brings fresh energy and accountability to the mission. 🧹
Interesting to see the HCS officers getting postings equivalent to IAS senior scale. This is a good step for morale. The bureaucracy needs experienced hands, regardless of the service they belong to. Hope this leads to better governance on the ground.
Working in Gurugram, I see the administrative challenges daily. The dual charge for the ADC there (Gurugram and HSIIDC Global City) seems like a lot. Hope the officer gets adequate support staff. Effective urban management is key for India's growth story.
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