Rajeev Verma, who has served as the Chief Secretary of Chandigarh for approximately 19 months, has been transferred to Delhi. An official order from the Government of India designates Mr. Verma, an IAS officer of the 1992 AGMUT cadre, as the Chief Secretary for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). His appointment is effective from October 1, 2025, or his date of joining, whichever occurs later. This reassignment took place before the completion of his scheduled tenure in Chandigarh.
Before his tenure in Chandigarh, where the role of ‘Adviser’ was later redesignated as Chief Secretary, Mr. Verma served as the Chief Secretary of Puducherry. His prior experience also includes roles such as Principal Secretary and Commissioner Finance in New Delhi, and Joint Secretary (Defence) from 2013 to 2017. The article notes a historical precedent for such transfers, referencing the 2021 reassignment of Chandigarh Adviser Manoj Parida to Delhi before the conclusion of his term.
Source: indianexpress.com