Maharashtra DGP DD Padsalgikar (IPS:1982:MH) may finally get an extension of two years despite a petition filed against the extension of his services.  He was appointed the DGP on July 1, 2018. His services were to superannuate in August 2018 but he was granted an extension. Because next to him in seniority is Subodh Jaiswal who has been serving as commissioner of police, (CP) Mumbai since July 2018.

Since the appointment of a DGP is supposed to last for at least two years, the state government is seen legally and technically correct in extending the services of Padsalgikar.

Further, since Jaiswal has four years left for his retirement and since he took the job of Mumbai Commissioner in July, the state government believes that he be allowed to complete his current assignment before given the responsibility of DGP.

An affidavit filed by the state government in the Bombay High Court notes that "the post of Mumbai CP is as important as that of DGP Maharashtra so for effective policing and positive perception, both DGP and Mumbai CP should have full tenure. Both these officers have a meritorious record and have served at both Central and State level before."

Padsalgikar had served with the Intelligence Bureau (IB) before coming to Mumbai while Jaiswal had served with the Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) before heading to the metropolis.