The 1986-batch IAS officer Sanjeev Kaushal was elevated by the Haryana Government as States Chief Secretary on Tuesday, becoming the third person from his family to assume the charge of top post.

PK Das, who was also in the race for the top post, has been posted as Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Haryana and Financial Commissioner, Revenue & Disaster Management and Consolidation Departments.

Kaushal, who had been the Principal Secretary to Chief Minister when the BJP formed the government under Manohar Lal Khattar in 2014, has sufficient service left with his retirement due on July 31, 2024.

Appreciating the work performed by Vardhan, at the superannuation ceremony, the newly appointed Chief Secretary, Sanjeev Kaushal described him as an excellent officer. Kaushal also shared his personal experiences of bond of brotherhood with Vijai Vardhan besides being Administrative Officer.