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New Indian Express
7 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Centre grants one-year extension to Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi
CHANDIGARH: The Union Government has given Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, a 1990 batch IAS officer, a one-year extension. Sources said that this decision was conveyed by the Department of Personnel and Training to the Haryana government on Thursday. Rastogi, who retires on June 30, was granted an extension sought by the BJP-led Haryana Government. The extension will be effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It is learnt that with his extension, the hopes of four officers from the 1990 batch, Sudhir Rajpal, Sumita Misra, Anand Mohan Sharan and Raja Shekhar Vundru, and five officers from the 1991 batch, Vineet Garg, Anil Malik, G Anupama, A K Singh and Abhilaksh Likhi, who were in contention for the coveted post, have been dashed. Sources said that as per the gradation list of Haryana IAS officers, Sudhir Rajpal of the 1990 batch is the senior-most as per inter-se seniority, followed by Sumita Misra, Anurag Rastogi, Anand Mohan Sharan and Raja Sekhar Vundru. However, Rastogi got the benefit of a 'seniority-related dispute' among the 1990 batch officers. Earlier, certain 1990 batch officers had moved an application against their fellow batchmates Rajpal and Misra, as they had originally been allocated non-Haryana cadres and later joined the Haryana cadre. However, Rajpal and Misra are still at number one and two in the gradation list, as there has been no decision yet on the petition against them. Rastogi currently holds the third position in the gradation list of Haryana IAS officers.
Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi gets a year's extension
Haryana's Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi will continue on his for one more year after the Centre granted him extension until June 30, 2026, at the request of the state government. Rastogi, a 1990 batch IAS officer, has been granted extension in 'relaxation of Rule 16(1) of All India Services (DIB) Rules, 1958 by invoking Rule 3 of AIS (CS-RM) Rules, 1960)', the orders mentioned. Rastogi was due to retire on June 30. On May 23, the Haryana Government recommended that Rastogi be given an extension for a year, which has now been approved by the Centre. As per Rule 16 of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefit) Rules 1958, the service of the chief secretary may be given an extension of service 'for a period not exceeding six months on the recommendations made by the State Government concerned with full justification and in the public interest, with the prior approval of the Central Government'. The Haryana Government had appointed Rastogi as the chief secretary in February this year to replace Vivek Joshi, after Joshi was appointed the Election Commissioner of India.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Anurag Rastogi gets one-year extension as Haryana chief secretary
The central government has granted a year's extension in service to chief secretary Anurag Rastogi. The 1990-batch Haryana IAS officer, who was due to retire on June 30, will continue to hold the charge of chief secretary till June 30, 2026. A June 19 communication from the Union ministry of personnel said that the central government, on a proposal of the Haryana government, has approved extension of service for Rastogi from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Hindustan Times was the first to report on June 8 that Rastogi would get an extension in service, thus enabling him to continue as chief secretary from July 1. Since Rule 16 (1) of the All-India Service (death cum retirement benefits) Rules, 1958, provided for only six months of extension in service for the chief secretary, the central government relaxed this rule by invoking Rule 3 of All India Service (Conditions of Service- Residuary Matters) Rules, 1960, to grant Rastogi 12 months of extension in service. Rule 3 of All India Service (Conditions of Service- Residuary Matters) Rules, 1960, empowers the central government to dispense with or relax the requirements of a rule or regulations made under All India Services Act, 1951. Rastogi was appointed as chief secretary in February this year after 1989-batch IAS officer Vivek Joshi took voluntary retirement on being chosen as Election Commissioner by the central government. The Nayab Singh Saini government appointed Rastogi as Joshi's successor by not following the seniority principle. According to the gradation list of Haryana IAS officers, Sudhir Rajpal of the 1990 batch is the senior most as per the inter se seniority followed by Sumita Misra, Anurag Rastogi, Anand Mohan Sharan and Raja Sekhar Vundru. A dispute has been raised by the 1990-batch IAS officers regarding the inter-se seniority which remains unadjudicated. Rastogi was also given the interim charge of chief secretary for a few days after the retirement of TVSN Prasad and before Joshi joined as the chief secretary in November 2024. Rastogi was later posted as financial commissioner, revenue (FCR) and also held the charge of additional chief secretary, finance and planning. He still holds the charge of the finance and planning departments.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Stung by repeated cheating cases, Haryana introduces AI to monitor Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test
1 2 3 Rohtak: Stung by repeated incidents of candidates using unfair means to clear entrance exams, Haryana govt is now going to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance for its upcoming teacher eligibility test — a first for the state. The Haryana Board of School Education has completed all preparations for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET), scheduled to be held on July 26 and 27. Speaking to the press on Thursday, board chairman Pawan Kumar revealed that over 4.05 lakh candidates will appear for HTET this year, with Gurugram district contributing 42,783 candidates, the highest in the state. "In a significant move towards transparency and fairness, the board has decided to implement an AI-based monitoring system that will track and identify examinees in real time," he said. As soon as a candidate enters the examination zone, the system will fetch their entire data history. What makes this system more effective is its ability to identify if the same individual appeared in previous exams under a different name. If any such discrepancy is detected, or if a candidate is found to have used unfair means in past examinations, the AI system will flag them immediately. "The goal is clear: we want a fair and cheating-free examination process," said Pawan Kumar. "This is why we've taken the bold step of integrating AI into our exam surveillance. It's a first for HTET, and we believe it will set a strong precedent for future exams," he said. This year, more than 600 examination centres will be established across the state. Each centre will host approximately 310 candidates. The exam will be conducted across three levels: Level 1 (PRT) will see the participation of 82,917 candidates; Level 2 (TGT) will have 2,01,517 candidates; and Level 3 (PGT) will include 1,20,943 candidates. Chief secy reviews CET preparations Chandigarh: Haryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi on Thursday held a meeting with all deputy commissioners and superintendents of police to review preparations for the Common Eligibility Test (CET)expected to be held next month. The test is being conducted for recruitment to group C and D posts in Haryana govt. The chief secretary emphasised the need to ensure the examination is conducted in a free, fair, smooth, and transparent manner. During the meeting, it was informed that around 13,48,697 applications were received for the CET. HSSC has proposed to hold the examination over two-three days. The chief secretary directed all DCs to begin the process of identifying suitable examination centres in their districts within three days. He emphasised that centres should be chosen keeping in mind security, logistics, transportation accessibility, and capacity to accommodate candidates.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
3 houses on Gurgaon Metro's route: Resolve roadblock, says Haryana chief secretary
Gurgaon: Giving a push to the long-delayed Gurgaon Metro project, chief secretary Anurag Rastogi on Wednesday directed the district administration to resolve an issue pertaining to land transfer "amicably" so that it can be handed over to GMRL without further delay. Three houses — two houses in Sector 4 and a third in Sector 9 — fall on the alignment of the route planned for the Millennium City Centre-Cyber City metro corridor. Rastogi directed all departments to resolve roadblocks hindering construction and asked deputy commissioner Ajay Kumar to "hold "immediate discussions" with the landowners. This comes after GMRL apprised him that all the owners are willing and have demanded alternate plots of similar size and fair compensation at market rate. A detailed discussion followed on the Hero Honda Chowk–Umang Bhardwaj Chowk stretch, which continues to face obstructions in a nearly 2km section. According to GMRL, the power sub-station has not been shifted, while the Himgiri Ashram land is yet to be vacated. Additionally, the presence of Bikaner Mishtaan Bhandar, high-tension lines and towers and a CNG pump is impeding the planned metro route. Rastogi instructed GMDA, HSVP and NHAI to address these issues urgently and expedite clearance. GMDA officials said the forest department has granted approval for felling 1,300 trees.
