It is believed that the CBI will have new Director on May 29. Tenure of 1986 batch Karnataka cadre IPS officer Praveen Sood is coming to an end on May 28. High Powered Selection Committee is likely to meet on May 12, 2026 to select CBI Director.

West Bengal Bureaucracy to undergo a complete overhaul. It will see a full reshuffle of Officers both at top and bottom level.

In West Bengal, no changes are expected at key positions for the time being, as all these appointments were recently made by the ECI.

Sanghamitra Ghosh the Home Secretary of West Bengal is reportedly going to continue. She is 1997 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre.

It is said that some more IAS and IPS officers could be sent on deputation to West Bengal. The BJP government, after taking over the charge, may take a decision in this regard.

As the BJP comes to power in West Bengal, will officers from the West Bengal cadre now rush for central deputation? Now the question being raised in power galleries is whether they will get any important assignments in Delhi or not.

Whispers suggest bringing back senior WB cadre IAS officers from central deputation, such as Vivek Bhardwaj (1990 batch, currently Panchayati Raj Secretary at Centre) or Puneet Yadav (1999 batch, Additional Secretary). These officers could be eyed for key departments like Home or Finance.

Are Days of West Bengal Officers being considered as a separate over? With the BJP gaining a full majority and fall of 15 year TMC rule, what holds next for West Bengal bureaucracy looms large. It has long been considered one of the most insulated bureaucracies in the country.

Dr Saumitra Mohan has been appointed as Secretary to the Governor of West Bengal. He is a 2002 batch IAS officer of W Bengal cadre. Besides, 1997 batch IAS officer Surendra Gupta, Divisional Commissioner, Presidency Division, will also hold charge of Principal Secretary, Transport Department.

With BJP gaining a majority in West Bengal, officers from 2010-2025 batches may face challenges, as they have not worked with any other ruling party since their joining.

Two former Chief Secretaries, Alapan Bandopadhyay and H K Dwivedi, who were serving as Chief Advisors to Mamata Banerjee, have resigned from their positions.

As actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) sharpens its political pitch ahead of the Tamil Nadu electoral cycle, a core group of former bureaucrats is emerging as crucial to its governance blueprint. These figures are expected to anchor the party’s administrative thinking and backroom strategy in the event of a breakthrough.

At the centre is former IRS officer K.G. Arunraj, currently serving as General Secretary for Press and Policy, who is seen as shaping TVK’s communication architecture and policy articulation. Alongside him is U. Sagayam, the retired IAS officer known for his clean image and administrative experience, likely to play a key role in institutional structuring and governance frameworks.

Retired IPS officer M. Ravi is also part of this inner circle, with sources indicating he could be central to internal coordination and enforcement-related strategy if the party assumes power.

Taken together, this trio reflects TVK’s attempt to blend political messaging with bureaucratic experience, signalling a technocratic underpinning to Vijay’s otherwise outsider-driven political project in Tamil Nadu.

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) on May 8, 2026.

Chetan P S Rao has been appointed as Principal Economic Affairs Officer (D-I) in New York, USA. He is a 2002 batch IRS-IT officer.

Assam’s bureaucratic landscape is expected to witness a calibrated reshuffle as BJP secures a third term, with indications pointing toward substantial continuity in the state police hierarchy even as selective adjustments are likely on the administrative side. Sources suggest that the government to be led by Hemanta Biswa Sarma is keen to retain stability within the policing framework, particularly in view of ongoing security priorities, border management concerns, and the need for institutional consistency in law enforcement.

Senior officers currently handling key policing responsibilities are likely to continue in their roles, reflecting a preference for operational continuity and sustained oversight. This approach is also seen as critical for maintaining momentum in intelligence coordination and counter-insurgency mechanisms in sensitive regions.

In contrast, the administrative bureaucracy may see a limited but strategic reshuffle. A few departments are expected to undergo leadership changes aimed at improving governance delivery and aligning administrative priorities with evolving policy goals. These adjustments are likely to be performance-driven, with an emphasis on efficiency and execution.

Overall, the reshuffle is expected to balance continuity with course correction, avoiding large-scale disruption while enabling targeted administrative recalibration.

District level changes expected in Assam and are likely to take place within the next two months.

Major administrative reshuffle on cards in assam.Officers from Guwahati are likely to be moved to field postings, while field-level officers may be transferred to Guwahati.

All retired bureaucrats appointed by Mamata Banerjee in the West Bengal government have been barred from offices ahead of the formation of the new BJP government in the state. Retired officials who were still serving in various departments have been instructed not to attend office from today, officials said. Sources said the directive was conveyed by the chief secretary to all departmental secretaries and relayed internally across offices.

The move comes amid heightened administrative sensitivity during the transition period, with departments being asked to secure records, files and access points in line with disclosure requirements and handover protocols. Several retired officials who had been functioning as advisers or consultants in different wings have reportedly already resigned and vacated government accommodation.

Officials said the instruction will remain in force until the new government is formally in place. The development marks an early administrative reset as the outgoing setup makes way for the incoming BJP-led dispensation, with attention now turning to continuity, file security and scrutiny of pending departmental decisions.

A victim of Mamta Government Mrityunjay Kumar Singh is likely to be appointed new Cultural Advisor to the BJP Government in West Bengal. Mrityunjay Kumar Singh A 1987 batch former IPS officer of West Bengal cadre, has served as SP of Murshidabad and undivided Midnapore, with deep operational insight into Bengal’s complex security landscape. At the national level, he has contributed as Director in the Ministry of External Affairs, handling Bangladesh affairs, and as Counsellor (Culture) at the Indian Mission in Jakarta, strengthening India’s cultural diplomacy. Beyond administration, he is a noted Hindi and Bhojpuri poet-novelist with strong grassroots connect among linguistic communities across Bengal. His combined expertise in internal security, cross-border dynamics, and cultural cohesion positions him as a credible and well-rounded candidate for a Security or Cultural Advisor role in the Government of West Bengal.

The Delhi Police is likely to see some more transfers in Delhi Police.

Sanjay Shukla  has been appointed new ACS Home in Madhya Pradesh. Shiv Shekhar Shukla has been made ACS GAD.Arvind Dube has been posted as Director Public Relations.

Justice Rajesh Bindal retired on April 15, 2026 (parent High Court: Punjab & Haryana). CJI Surya Kant praised his adjudicatory and institutional contributions, noting a high case disposal rate. This is part of five SC retirements in 2026: Bindal (Apr 15), Pankaj Mithal (Jun 16), Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari (Jun 28), Sanjay Karol (Aug 22), and Satish Chandra Sharma (Nov 29). As of late March/early April 2026, the SC had one vacancy and was functioning with 33 judges (sanctioned strength: 34). No new appointments to fill the Bindal vacancy were reported in the immediate recent days.

 Detailed notifications for routine judicial officer/staff transfers (e.g., Assam/Gauhati) are available on respective HC websites but are often localised. Apex-level changes (Collegium recommendations, government notifications) are published via SCI/DoJ portals or gazette.

Rajender Prasad Maurya, GM, NHPC Limited, is in the race for the post of Director (Personnel), NHPC Limited.

Samita Luthra, Sr GM, BSNL, is in the race for the post of Director (Personnel), NHPC Limited.

Satish Kumar Agrawal has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1988 batch IRS officer and retired as Pr DG, National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes &Narcotics, Delhi.

Seema Bahuguna has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1983 batch IAS officer and retired as Secy, D/o Public Enterprises, Delhi.

S Srinivasan and Animesh Chauhan have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from National Insurance Company Limited (NICL).

Rajni Sekhri Sibal, P V Rao and Vishvapavan Pati have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. All are from National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC).

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India has invited applications from IRTS officers for the post of General Manager (BD & BA) for Corporate Office on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by May 28, 2026.

Rail Land Development Authority has advertised the posts of Joint General Manager and Deputy General Manager-Civil for Jaipur on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by May 28, 2026.

Combined Recruitment Test for vacancies for the post of Accounts Officer in Finance Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh will be held on September 27, 2026. The session will be held from 9.30 am onwards at centres across India.

Interviews for the post of Deputy Central Intelligence Officer-Technical in Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs will be held from May 18, 2026. The first session will commence at 9 am followed by 12 noon session.

Anugraha Narayana Das has assumed the charge of Controller General of Defence Accounts w.e.f. May 1, 2026. He is an , IDAS officer

World Bank is seeking to fill the post of Digital Specialist for Seoul, South Korea. Applications must reach latest by May 19, 2026.

Anand Bhusan Saran, formerly posted as Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer/Project (CSTE/Project), North Eastern Railway (NER), has been granted an extension in his deputation tenure with Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) as Chief General Manager (S&T) [CGM (S&T)] at Prayagraj (East) for the fourth and fifth year, which is up to March 29, 2027. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Arjun Singh Tomar, formerly posted as Executive Director (Signal) [ED (Sig)], Railway Board, has been granted an extension in his deputation tenure with Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) as Group General Manager (S&T) (EC-1) [GGM (S&T) (EC-1)] for the fourth and fifth year, which is up to May 19, 2027. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Ravi Chaudhary, formerly posted as Senior Divisional Safety Officer (Sr. DSO), Alipurduar (APDJ), Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has been selected for deputation to IRCON International Limited as General Manager (S&T) at Guwahati for a period of three years from the date of relief, which is October 3, 2025. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Satyendra Singh Thakur, formerly posted as Deputy Chief Signal & Telecommunication Engineer/HQ (Dy. CSTE/HQ), Northern Railway (NR), has been selected for deputation to IRCON International Limited as Chief General Manager (S&T) at New Delhi for a period of three years from the date of relief, which is September 12, 2025. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Parag Kumar Goyal, formerly posted as Executive Director/Quality Assurance/Signal & Telecommunications (ED/QA/S&T), Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), has been granted an extension in his deputation tenure with RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RCIL) as Principal Executive Director (PED), EB, Corporate Office, for the fourth and fifth year, which is up to December 6, 2027. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Ms Srishti Gupta, formerly posted as Deputy Chief Commercial Manager/Headquarters, (Dy. CCM/HQ), Central Railway (CR), has been granted an extension in her deputation tenure with National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) as Senior Associate Lead (Strategy)  for the fourth and fifth year, which is up to October 4, 2028. She is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Manish Sharma, formerly posted as Additional Divisional Railway Manager-II (ADRM-II), Samastipur (SPJ), East Central Railway (ECR), has been selected for deputation to IRCON International Limited as Chief General Manager (S&T) at Patna for a period of three years from the date of relief, which is August 4, 2023. He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

Atul Singh, who is presently serving as Chief Workshop Engineer (CWE), North Eastern Railway (NER), has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Principal Executive Director, Mechanical Engineering, Production Units (W & Innovation) [PED (ME–PU, W & Innovation)]. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.

Pulkit Singhal, who is presently serving as Director, Traffic Transportation (General) [Dir. TT (G)], Railway Board, has been entrusted with the additional charge of Officer on Special Duty/Member (Operations & Business Development) [OSD/M (O&BD)] in addition to his own duties. He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Raghvendra Kumar Sharma, who is presently serving in South Western Railway (SWR), has been posted as Chief Electrical Engineer/Planning (CEE/Plg) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Dhanna Lal Meena, who is presently serving in West Central Railway (WCR), has been transferred to Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering (IRIEEN) and posted as Dean. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Ms Neelam Chandra posted as CETE, ER Ms Neelam Chandra, who is presently serving in Eastern Railway (ER), has been posted as Chief Electrical Traction Engineer (CETE) on the Railway itself. She is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Rajesh Kumar Gupta, who is presently serving in North Eastern Railway (NER), has been posted as Chief Electrical Service Engineer (CESE) on the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

BSK Rajkumar, who is presently serving as Additional General Manager (AGM), East Coast Railway (ECoR), has been transferred to South Coast Railway (SCoR) and posted as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Shyam Sineh, who is presently serving as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) [CAO(C)], Northern Railway (NR), has been transferred to North Central Railway (NCR) and posted as Additional General Manager (AGM). He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

In a major administrative rejig as many as 43 IAS officers have been given new responsibilities in Chhattisgarh. Mrs Richa Sharma has been appointed as ACS, Panchayat and Rural Development, while Manoj Kumar Pingua joins as ACS, Forest and Climate Change and Subodh Kumar Singh, PS to the Chief Minister will hold the additional charge of PS, Energy Department. Similarly, Mrs Niharika Barik will take charge as PS, Home and Jails; Mrs Shehla Nigar as PS, Women and Child Development with additional charge of PS, Social Welfare; Rohit Yadav as Secretary, Finance, with additional charge of Secretary, PR; Dt Kamalpreet Singh as Secretary, School Education Department; Pardeshi Siddharth Komal as Secretary, Agriculture, and Agriculture Production Commissioner; Ms Reena Baba Saheb Kangale will hold additional charge of Secretary, Commercial Taxes (Excise); Avinash Champawat, Secretary, General Administration Department gets the additional charge of Secretary, Higher Education; Mukesh Kumar Bansal joins as Secretary, Commercial Taxes (excluding Excise and Registration) and Secretary, Public Works Department; Ms R Shangeetha as Secretary, Urban Administration and Development Department; Ankit Anand, Secretary, Housing and Environment is relieved of the additional charge of Commercial Taxes Registration; Bhuvnesh Yadav was posted as Secretary, Planning, Economics, and Statistics Department; S Bharathidasan as Secretary, Tourism, Culture, and Endowments Department; Ms Shammi Abidi as Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department; Basavaraju S as Secretary Skill Development, Technical Education, and Employment Department; Mohammad Kaiser Abdulhaque, Secretary, Public Health Engineering will also hold charge as Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission; Rajesh Singh.

IAS officers have been reshuffled in Meghalaya. Abhilash Baranwal has been appointed as Deputy Commissioner, (DC), East Khasi Hills, while Rosetta Mary Kurbah is shifted as Secretary, Home (Police) and Tourism and Dr Abhishek Saini will take charge as DC, Ri-Bhoi. Similarly, Barnali Mawlong is posted as Secretary, Health & Family Welfare; Aitinolin L Mawlong as DC, South West Khasi Hills; Sampath Kumar gets additional charge as Principal Resident Commissioner, Meghalaya House, New Delhi; M R Synrem, Principal Secretary, Chief Minister’s Secretariat will also hold charge of Principal Secretary, Secretariat Administration Department, Health & Family Welfare Department and Additional Development Commissioner, New Delhi; Sanjay Goyal is posted as Resident Commissioner, New Delhi; Dr. Pooja Pandey gets additional charge of Cooperation and Chairperson, Meghalaya State Warehousing Corporation; Cyril V D Diengdoh, Commissioner & Secretary, Personnel & A R and Home (Police), was also assigned charge of Commissioner & Secretary, Commerce & Industries; Richa Kulkarni was appointed as Deputy Secretary, Planning; S C Sadhu, Secretary, Forest & Environment and Fisheries, is relieved of his charge as Secretary, Fisheries Department; Swapnil Tembe, Secretary, Finance, will also hold charge of Secretary, Fisheries; Barnari Mawlong, is shifted as Secretary, Health & Family Welfare; T G Momin, Secretary, Personnel & A R Department and Secretary, Meghalaya Farmers’ Empowerment Commission is relieved of his responsibilities as Secretary, Meghalaya Farmers’ Empowerment Commission; Mrs Rikse R Marak, Joint Secretary, Chief Minister’s Secretariat and Principal Director, Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) will also function as Joint Secretary, Lok Bhawan, Tura; Mrs Ibashisha Mawlong was posted as Director, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Richard Yanthan, Deputy Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Departments and Registrar of Cooperative Societies is relieved of his function as Deputy Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department.

After IAS and IPS officers transfers, now the UP Govt is going to transfer PCS officers in large number. It is sad that the list is being prepared and 2 to 3 dozen officers are likely to be affected.

Ms. Monika Garware has been re-appointed as Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director of Garware Hi-Tech Films Limited.

Ms Sonali Rajesh Mehta has been appointed as an Additional Director (Independent) of Garware Hi-Tech Films Limited.

Shailesh Shripal Awale has been appointed as Managing Director of Omega Interactive Technologies Limited.

Rakesh Sharma, presently serving as Executive Director of Bajaj Auto Limited, has been re-designated as Joint Managing Director of the company with effect from June 1, 2026.

Satyaki Ghosh, Chief Executive Officer, Raymond Lifestyle Limited, has been appointed as Additional Director and Whole-Time Director of the company.

Ms. Laya Madduri, Joint Secretary, Infrastructure Finance Secretariat, Department of Economic Affairs, has been appointed as Part-time Government Nominee Director on the Board of Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited.

Santosh Kumar Joshi has been re-appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director of Somi Conveyor Beltings Limited.

Sudhin Choksey has been re-appointed as an Independent Director of Fairchem Organics Limited with effect from February 11, 2027.

Beneficial for Tamil Nadu

It is beneficial for TN if TVK join ADMK with BJP. With center support & cooperation, Vijay can do exceptional work instead of wasting time & effort blaming & fighting with centre for funds & projects.

Mahesh Parashuram

Few more years of state politics for Assam CM

Himanta ji will remain in state politics for few more years before taking the jump to central politics.

Jayashree Dadhichi

Is any Fee payable for information required to be provided under section 4?

The appellant sought information about the number of personnel sanctioned, vacant and available posts in Municipal Corporation of Delhi and related information. The PIO asked the appellant to deposit Rs. 376/- for providing a copy of Scheduled for the year 2023-24 (Schedule contains a total of 188 pages @ Rs 2 per page). The Respondent submitted that the Appellant has not deposited the additional fee till the date of hearing. The CIC observed that the information sought pertains to sanctioned, filled and vacant posts in MCD, which directly relates to its organizational structure and public appointments. Such information falls within Section 4(1) (b)(i) and (ii) of the RTI Act and is mandatorily required to be disclosed on a suo motu basis by the Public Authority. Hence, the insistence on charging photocopying fees in this case is not justified, as the denial of free access runs contrary to the spirit of proactive disclosure. The CIC noted that the MCD is not complying with the provisions of section 4 (1) (b) of the RTI Act in letter and spirit and counseled that every Public Authority shall make constant endeavour to take steps in accordance with the requirements of Section 4 (1) (b) of the RTI Act to provide as much information suo moto to the public at required intervals through various means of communications, including internet, so that public does not have to resort to the use of RTI Act to obtain basic information. The MCD was advised to expedite updating of information in compliance with provisions of Section 4 of the RTI Act, 2005.

Comments

The question of further fee to be demanded in case of information which is required to be disclosed pro-actively has been categorically dealt in this case. The public authorities should provide the information as required under section 4 on their website.

Citation: Pooja Verma v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi, File No: CIC/MCDND/A/2024/112338; Date of Decision : 11.09.2025

Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Vishakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books PIO’s Guide to RTI and Right to Information – Law and Practice. Her weekly article is being published since 2008 on this site. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and third party audit to individuals / organisations. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation at the link https://www.rtifoundationofindia.com

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