If well-placed sources are to be believed Atanu Chakraborty (IAS:1985:GJ), Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, is likely to be given an extension for a period of three months. Reportedly, the decision may be taken in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic which necessitated the Centre to announce a slue of measures that also includes economic relief package. Speculations are rife that Chakraborty’s extension is being seen as a need for continuity.Indianmandarins had reported earlier (CLICK TO READ) that the NaMo administration might pick Dr T V Somanathan (IAS:1987:TN) as the next DEA Secretary after Chakraborty retires this month-end. Speculation continues.
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Will DEA Secretary be given extension?
By IndianMandarins - 2020-04-10 12:08:00
If well-placed sources are to be believed Atanu Chakraborty (IAS:1985:GJ), Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, is likely to be given an extension for a period of three months. Reportedly, the decision may be taken in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic which necessitated the Centre to announce a slue of measures that also includes economic relief package. Speculations are rife that Chakraborty’s extension is being seen as a need for continuity.
Indianmandarins had reported earlier (CLICK TO READ) that the NaMo administration might pick Dr T V Somanathan (IAS:1987:TN) as the next DEA Secretary after Chakraborty retires this month-end. Speculation continues.
