Chief Secretary

SHRC supports Kozhikode Corporation's request for land to establish stray dog shelters by directing the Chief Secretary to allocate unused government land for this purpose.

The High Court has directed the Chief Secretary to form a high-level committee to review the functioning of the DVAC. The committee, led by the Chief Secretary, will assess areas including leadership, governance, institutional capacity, investigation, administrative reforms, technology, and public interface.

Kerala has established an 11-member State AgriStack Data Governance Committee (SADGC) led by the Chief Secretary to manage farm sector data. The committee will act as a fiduciary custodian of AgriStack data, held in public trust for farmers and farming communities.

A ₹196 crore budget proposal has been approved to develop tribal areas in Rajasthan. Field visits will ensure quality monitoring and timely completion of projects, as stated by the Chief Secretary.

Telangana High Court has directed the Chief Secretary to relieve IPS officer Ranganath from his position as HYDRAA Commissioner. The order was issued by the court, indicating a directive for administrative action.

The empowered panel examining the stake sale at Vizhinjam, led by the Chief Secretary, may take 3-4 months to submit its report. The committee has not yet completed its evaluation of the stake sale.

The Chief Secretary urged coordinated government action as Andhra Pradesh enhances El Niño preparedness. The state reported a 48.3% rainfall deficit between June 1 and July 15, with 24 of 28 districts experiencing deficient rainfall and four under severe deficit, according to the Agriculture Special Chief Secretary.

Kerala minority commission has directed the Chief Secretary to supervise urgent works at the Muthalapozhi breakwater. This action follows news reports in 2024 about recurring accidents at the site, prompting the commission to take suo motu cognizance.

Darren Jones stated he does not want to serve as Andy Burnham's chief secretary, despite supporting Burnham's leadership. He also criticized a remaining leadership rival.

NHRC seeks reports from DGP and Chief Secretary on Sai Krishna's custodial death. The rights panel flags possible Article 21 violation and demands details of the SIT probe and action against accused police personnel.

Telangana has appointed Sanjay Jaju as the next Chief Secretary. The appointment marks a new leadership role for Jaju in Telangana.

Bishwanath Sinha is set to become the new Chief Secretary. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer who previously served as Kerala’s Resident Commissioner in New Delhi and has two years remaining in his service until retirement in 2028.

Bishwanath Sinha is expected to become Kerala’s next Chief Secretary. Present Chief Secretary A Jayathilak is set to retire on June 30.

The Chief Secretary has denied allegations of irregularities at the MCHS Layout property. The statement addresses claims of impropriety but provides no further details.

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to request an extension for the tenure of the Chief Secretary. The decision aims to retain the current administration's leadership beyond the scheduled term.

Pinarayi accuses the Governor of violating constitutional conventions during a meeting with government Secretaries. The Chief Secretary wrote to Lok Bhavan expressing the government’s dissatisfaction with the meeting.

The government has asked the Employees' Healthcare Trust (EHCT) to finalize guidelines for a health scheme. The EHCT board has been reconstituted with 18 members from the administration, including the Chief Secretary, special chief secretaries of key departments, and CEOs of Rajiv Arogya Sri Trust, SERP, and EHS.

A complaint has been filed seeking an FIR against the present and former Chief Secretary for alleged footpath encroachment. The case involves allegations of unauthorized occupation of public footpaths.

The Haryana government has launched a pollution-control action plan for the Yamuna river, focusing on sewage treatment, industrial waste management, and real-time drain monitoring, with a deadline of December 2027. The Chief Secretary reviewed the project's progress.