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Chief Secretary Transfer Issue
Why in News The Central Government may initiate disciplinar
y action against the West Bengal Chief Secretary after he failed to report to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in New Delhi as ordered earlier. ¾ The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the “placement of services” of Chief Secretary, as per provisions Rule 6(1) of the Indian Administrative Service (cadre) Rules, 1954. € The ACC is headed by the Prime Minister, and the Home Minister is the other member.
Key Points ¾ Chief Secretary of State: € Appointment: z The Chief Secretary is ‘chosen’ by the Chief Minister. z As the appointment of Chief Secretary is an executive action of the Chief Minister, it is taken in the name of the Governor of the State. € Position: z The post of Chief Secretary is the senior-most position in the civil services of the states and union territories of India.
