New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved a one-year extension in service for IPS officer Tapan Kumar Deka, as Director of the Intelligence Bureau.
Sources said the extension will be effective beyond June 30, 2025, or until further orders, whichever comes first.
This extension is granted in relaxation of the provisions of FR 56 (d) and Rule 16 (1A) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958.
The announcement was made in a notification from the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, signed by Manisha Saxena, Secretary Appointments Committee of the Cabinet & Establishment Officer.
Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the transfer and posting order for two IPS officers with immediate effect, aiming to streamline administrative operations.
According to government order, S.J.M Gillani, IPS (1994), currently serving as the Managing Director of J&K Police Housing Corporation and holding additional charge as the Commandant General of Home Guards, Civil Defence, and SDRF, J&K, has been transferred and posted as Special Director General, Coordination, Police Headquarters (PHQ). He will continue to hold his additional charge as MD, J&K Police Housing Corporation.
Alok Kumar, IPS (1997), Director of J&K Fire and Emergency Services, will now also take on the responsibilities of Commandant General, Home Guards, Civil Defence, and SDRF, J&K, in addition to his current duties,