In a recent administrative development, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Ms. Vaishali R., from the 2023 batch (Gujarat Cadre), has been transferred to the Andhra Pradesh Cadre. This transfer, which took effect on April 11, 2025, was approved by the Central Government following concurrence from both the Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh State Governments. The decision was made on the grounds of marriage, as Ms. Vaishali R. is married to Shri Pawar Swapnil Jagannath, also an IAS officer from the 2023 batch, currently serving in the Andhra Pradesh Cadre. This move underscores the established procedures within the civil service for accommodating personal circumstances while ensuring the effective deployment of administrative talent across states.
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(TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, PART I, SECTION II)
No.13017/13/2025-AIS.I (S.II\&III)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel \& Training
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North Block, New Delhi.
Dated [14April, 2025
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (2) of Rule 5 of the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954 and with the concurrence of the State Governments of Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, the Central Government hereby transfers Ms. Vaishali R., IAS (GJ:2023) from Gujarat Cadre to Andhra Pradesh Cadre on grounds of marriage to Shri Pawar Swapnil Jagannath, IAS (AP: 2023).
(Sanjay Kumar Chaurasia)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel. No. 23093063
To
The Manager,
Govt. of India Press,
Minto Road,
New Delhi – 110002-2-
No. 13017/13/2025-AIS.I (S.II&III)
Dated || .04.2025
Copy forwarded for necessary action to:
- The Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar w.r.t. their letter No. AIS/27.2025/1544/G dated 19.03.2025 with the request to relieve the officer immediately under intimation to this Department.
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The Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh, A. P. Secretariat, Amaravati, Velgapudi-522238 w.r.t. their letter No. 2763017/A1/SC-A/2025 dated 28.03.2025 with the request to provide a copy of joining report of the officer to this Department.
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The Accountant General, Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar.
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The Accountant General, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Guntur District Velgapudi-522238.
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The Director, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie -248179 (Uttarakhand).
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Ms. Vaishali R., IAS (GJ:2023) (through the Chief Secretary, Gujarat, Gandhinagar).
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Guard file.
(Sanjay Kumar Chaurasia)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
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