The decision has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) based on a proposal from the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications. According to the regulatory filing submitted to the stock exchanges, the extension will be effective from May 28, 2026, or until a regular incumbent assumes charge, whichever is earlier. The Ministry of Communications had initially assigned the additional charge of Director (HR) to Shri Rajesh Rai through an order dated May 27, 2026, for a period of three months.