Kumar, a 1984 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has worked in various ministries in the central government. He has worked in Bihar and Jharkhand governments as his parent cadres.
New Delhi: The President of India has appointed former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as the new chief election commissioner. Kumar, who will succeed Sushil Chandra, will take charge on May 15.
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, in a tweet, informed, “In pursuance of clause (2) of article 324 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Rajiv Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from the 15th May, 2022. My best wishes to Shri Rajiv Kumar.” The union minister also shared a press note in this regard.
Kumar, a 1984 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has worked in various ministries in the central government. He has worked in Bihar and Jharkhand governments as his parent cadres. He retired as finance secretary in February 2020. From April 2020 to August 2020 he was appointed as the chairman of the public enterprises selection board.
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