Sharat Chauhan, a 1994 batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Puducherry. The announcement was made on Monday through an order issued by the Union Home Ministry.
Chauhan, who previously served in Arunachal Pradesh, brings a wealth of administrative experience to his new role in the union territory. His appointment comes as part of a series of transfers within the AGMUT cadre.
The outgoing Chief Secretary, Rajeev Verma, a 1992 batch IAS officer, will assume the position of advisor to the Chandigarh administrator following his tenure in Puducherry. Verma took charge as Chief Secretary on April 29, 2022, and now transitions to a new role in Chandigarh.
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