SHIMLA (26.05.2026): Putting speculations to rest to the prospect of extension, the Himachal Pradesh government has regularised Sanjay Gupta (IAS: 1988: HP), Additional Chief Secretary, Town and Country Planning, as Chief Secretary of the state just five days ahead of his retirement. However, Gupta has been holding additional charge of the coveted position (CS) since October 1, 2025 after the retirement of Prabodh Saxena (IAS: 1990: HP). Gupta is scheduled to retire on May 31, 2026.

In a very strange and peculiar kind of notification, the state government on September 30, 2025 ordered his transfer by giving him a new charge in the rank, status, and responsibility equivalent to the Chief Secretary of the state. It is to be seen whether he hangs his boots or continues further beyond May 31, 2026.

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