By Zamir azad
Vijayawada, June 20, 2024: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Andhra Pradesh government has transferred 19 IAS officers. This move comes shortly after Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu assumed office. Let’s delve into the details:
Key Points:
- Transfers and New Postings:
- 19 IAS Officers: Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad issued transfer orders for a total of 19 IAS officers.
- Three Officers on Bench: Notably, three senior bureaucrats—Special Chief Secretary Y. Srilakshmi (Municipal Administration and Urban Development), Rajat Bhargava (Revenue – Excise), and Praveen Prakash (School Education)—were not assigned new postings. Instead, they were directed to report to the General Administration Department (GAD).
- Cleanse of Administration:
- The reshuffle aims to cleanse the administration, ensuring officers’ impartiality and adherence to rules.
- Four officers allegedly acted according to the previous YSRCP government’s directives, violating established norms.
- Other Key Transfers:
- Chief Commissioner of Land Administration G. Sai Prasad (1991 batch) was moved to the Water Resources Department.
- AP Medical Services and Infrastructure Development Corporation (APMSIDC) VC and MD D. Muralidhar Reddy (2006 batch) will report to the GAD for further posting.
- Special Chief Secretary Anil Kumar Singhal (1993 batch) now oversees the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department.
- Budithi Rajsekhar (1992 batch) assumes the role of Special Chief Secretary for Agriculture and Cooperation.
- Former CM’s Influence:
- The three officers without new postings were reportedly close to former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
- Their exclusion from immediate assignments reflects the government’s commitment to transparency and efficiency.
- Conclusion:
- The reshuffle underscores the Naidu administration’s determination to streamline bureaucracy and enhance governance.
