New Delhi: The Centre has issued three orders concerning appointments and the premature repatriation of government officers, including the appointment of Anirudh Yadav as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Union Minister Manohar Lal. According to the notifications issued on Tuesday, the decisions cover appointments in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the repatriation of two officers serving in different government departments.
Anirudh Yadav Appointed OSD to Manohar Lal
Anirudh Yadav, a private individual, has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Union Minister Manohar Lal, who handles the Housing and Urban Affairs and Power portfolios. He will serve in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for a period of four years, as specified in the appointment order.
Davinder Chodha Repatriated to Parent Cadre
Davinder Chodha (IRS-IT: 2015), who was serving as Deputy Secretary at the Government e-Marketplace under the Department of Commerce, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. The order also provides for an extended cooling-off period.
Harshvardhan Singh Khangarot Repatriated
Harshvardhan Singh Khangarot (IP&TAFS: 2012), Director in the Ministry of Steel, has also been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. The decision has been taken on administrative grounds and includes a provision for an extended cooling-off period.
The three orders concern separate personnel matters involving an appointment and two premature repatriations. Further details, if any, will depend on the official orders issued by the concerned authorities.