In a surprise move, Ram Subhag Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, and Transport, was on Thursday appointed Chief Secretary, replacing Anil Khachi, who has been appointed the State Election Commissioner.
Khachi still had two years for his retirement.Khachi, a 1986-batch Ias officer had been appointed to the top post on December 31,2019 following the superannuation of Shrikant Baldi.
Ram Subhag, a 1987 batch IAS officer is the seniormost officer after Khachi.