In a significant move reinforcing administrative stability, a key decision has been announced regarding the continued service of a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has granted an extension for Shri Basharat Qayoom, a 2016 batch IAS officer, in his inter-cadre deputation. Initially serving in the Jharkhand Cadre, Shri Qayoom’s tenure in the AGMUT Cadre, specifically within the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, has been extended for an additional year, pushing his service in the region beyond February 23, 2025. This strategic extension was approved, notably, by relaxing existing policy guidelines, underscoring the importance of his role and the need for continuity. Such decisions are vital in ensuring that experienced personnel remain in critical positions, contributing to effective governance and development in regions requiring consistent leadership.
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No.37/26/2020-EO(SM-I)
Government of India
Secretariat of the
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
New Delhi, 20.02.2025
Reference Department of Personnel & Training Note No. 13017/41/2020-AIS-I dated 13.02.2025.
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Department of Personnel & Training for extension of Inter cadre deputation tenure of Shri Basharat Qayoom, IAS (JH:2016) from Jharkhand Cadre to AGMUT Cadre (Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir) for a period of one year beyond 23.02.2025, in relaxation of the extant policy.
(Sakshi Mittal)
Director
Tel: 2309 2187
To
Department of Personnel and Training
(Ms. Rachna Shah, Secretary)
New Delhi
Copy to: –
- PMO (Ms. Pooja Jain, Director), South Block, New Delhi.
- PS to Home Minister/ PS to MOS (PP).
- Cabinet Secretariat (Ms. Kavita Singh, Joint Secretary), New Delhi.
- Department of Personnel and Training (Shri Sanjay Kumar Chaurasia, Under Secretary (AIS-I)), North Block, New Delhi w.r.t. their above referred Note.
- Chief Secretary, Government of Jharkhand.
- Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Officer concerned.
- PSO to Secretary (P) / PPS to EO / PS to Deputy Secretary(MM)
- Sr. Technical Director, NIC, DOPT
- Guard file.
(Sakshi Mittal)
Director