Major Administrative Reshuffle in Jammu & Kashmir: Key IAS, JKAS Officers Transferred

Srinagar, August 5 (ANN News):

In a significant administrative move aimed at streamlining governance and ensuring effective public service delivery, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered the transfer and posting of several senior IAS and JKAS officers with immediate effect.

The General Administration Department issued the transfer orders on the directive of the Lieutenant Governor, reshuffling key bureaucrats across various departments and districts.

Key Transfers and Postings:

1. Mr. Naveen S L (IAS, AGMUT:2012)
   • New Posting: Secretary to the Government, Civil Aviation Department
   • Additional Charge: Commissioner, Civil Aviation
   • Replaces: Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary (relieved of additional charge)
3. Ms. Avny Lavasa (IAS, AGMUT:2013)
   • New Posting: Secretary to the Government, Transport Department
   • She was previously awaiting posting in the GAD.
5. Mr. Anshul Garg (IAS, AGMUT:2013)
   • New Posting: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir
   • Previous Position: CEO, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
7. Mr. Vikas Kundal (IAS, AGMUT:2013)
   • New Posting: Chairman, J&K Services Selection Board
   • Previous Position: Deputy Commissioner, Poonch
9. Mr. Gurpal Singh (IAS, AGMUT:2014)
   • New Posting: Managing Director, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd
   • Previous Position: Director, Social Welfare, Jammu
11. Mr. Sachin Kumar Vaishya (IAS, AGMUT:2015)
    • New Posting: CEO, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
    • Previous Position: Deputy Commissioner, Jammu
13. Mr. Anil Banka (IAS, AGMUT:2015)
    • New Posting: Special Secretary, Finance Department
    • Previously awaiting orders of posting in the GAD
15. Mr. Shrikant Balasaheb Suse (IAS, AGMUT:2016)
    • New Posting: Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara
    • Previous Position: MD, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd
17. Dr. Rakesh Minhas (IAS, AGMUT:2016)
    • New Posting: Deputy Commissioner, Jammu
    • Previous Position: Deputy Commissioner, Kathua
19. Ms. Ayushi Sudan (IAS, AGMUT:2017)
    • New Posting: Deputy Commissioner, Samba
    • Previous Position: Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara
21. Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Qadri (JKAS)
    • Status: Transferred; will await further adjustment orders in GAD
    • Previous Position: Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora
23. Ms. Indu Kanwal (JKAS)
    • New Posting: Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora
    • Previous Position: Chairman, J&K Services Selection Board
25. Mr. Ashok Kumar Sharma (JKAS)
    • New Posting: Deputy Commissioner, Poonch
    • Previous Position: Special Secretary, Labour & Employment Department
27. Mr. Rajesh Sharma (JKAS)
    • New Posting: Deputy Commissioner, Kathua
    • Previous Position: Deputy Commissioner, Samba

This large-scale reshuffle is seen as part of the administration’s strategy to enhance efficiency, accountability, and governance in key departments and at the district level.

ANN News will continue to track developments and provide exclusive insights into the impact of these high-level administrative changes.