During the Maharashtra Assembly’s Budget Session, a major development took place when Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar directed the state government to revoke the suspension of IAS officer M Devendra Singh, the Member-Secretary of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). The issue had sparked controversy in the Assembly following a debate on rising pollution levels in Chandrapur district.
By NSB.News
In a significant move during the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Budget Session in Mumbai, Speaker Rahul Narwekar instructed the state government to revoke the suspension of IAS officer M Devendra Singh, who currently serves as the Member-Secretary of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
Singh had been suspended about ten days earlier amid allegations that he failed to properly brief Maharashtra’s Environment Minister Pankaja Munde during Assembly discussions regarding the sharp rise in pollution levels in Chandrapur, a district in the Vidarbha region.
The matter became a point of debate in the Assembly as legislators raised concerns about pollution and administrative accountability. Following the discussions, Speaker Narwekar intervened and directed the government to withdraw the suspension order.
The decision came after consultations involving senior ministers and Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The move effectively restores Singh to his position at the MPCB.
Who is IAS M Devendra Singh?
M Devendra Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer currently serving as the Member-Secretary of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, the key regulatory body responsible for monitoring environmental standards and controlling pollution in the state. As Member-Secretary, he plays a crucial role in implementing pollution control policies, regulating industries, and monitoring environmental compliance across Maharashtra.