Kashmir

Two IAS officers transfered in J&K

SRINAGAR — The General Administration Department (GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered transfers and postings of two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers in the interest of administration.

According to an order, Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, IAS (AGMUT:2001), awaiting orders of adjustment, is posted as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor. He shall also hold the charge of the post of Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, in addition to his own duties.

Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, IAS (AGMUT:2012), Administrative Secretary, Culture Department, holding additional charge of Chief Executive Officer, Economic Reconstruction Agency, J&K, is transferred and posted as Administrative Secretary, Tourism Department relieving Mr. Sarmad Hafeez, 1AS, of the additional charge of the post. He shall also hold the charge of Administrative Secretary, Culture Department and Chief Executive Officer, Economic Reconstruction Agency, 3&K, in addition to his own duties, till further orders, reads an order issued by Sanjeev Verma (IAS) Commissioner/Secretary to the Government. — (KIMS)