Vini Mahajan appointed Punjab chief secretary
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 26
Punjab on Friday appointed 1987 batch Punjab cadre IAS officer Vini Mahajan as the new Chief Secretary, replacing the 1984 batch officer Karan Avtar Singh.
She becomes the first woman Chief Secretary of Punjab.
Singh has been posted as Special Chief Secretary, Governance Reforms. He is tipped to be chairman of the state water regulatory body.
Though the Chief Minister, while intervening in the recent face-off between Karan Avtar Singh and the ministers had hinted at Singh being allowed to complete his tenure as Chief Secretary till August 31 this year, the appointment of Mahajan before his retirement has surprised many.
Sources in the government said a section of bureaucracy wanted Vishwajeet Khanna to be made the new Chief Secretary as he retires in June next year.
Unlock Exclusive Insights with The Tribune Premium
Take your experience further with Premium access.
Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only Benefits
Already a Member? Sign In Now
