(G.N.S) Dt. 30
New Delhi
The Centre has extended the term of Chief Secretary of Manipur Rajesh Kumar (IAS: 1988: MN) for another six months. This has been communicated to the state government by the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) on Wednesday.
The move is unprecedented as Rajesh Kumar was given a six months extension in July, 2022. The latest move has marred the chances of contenders for the top job including additional chief secretary MH Khan (IAS: 1988: MN), NEC secretary K Moses Chalai (IAS: 1990: MN) and additional chief secretary P Vaiphei.
Earlier, the state had written to DOPT seeking another six months extension for Rajesh Kumar. So far, only three chief secretaries were given service extension and the maximum period was six months. DS Poonia was given only a three months extension while RR Rashmi was given six months.
