The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 19 IAS officers to new postings as Joint Magistrates across key districts, while also suspending Fatehpur SDM Archana Agnihotri for alleged procedural lapses in an eviction case.
Major Administrative Reshuffle
The Department of Appointment and Personnel issued the transfer orders, reassigning officers—primarily from the 2022 and 2023 IAS batches—to strengthen district administration. Previously serving as Assistant Collectors, these officers will now take on more independent roles in their new postings.
Key Transfers Include:
Ishita Kishore – Jaunpur → Bareilly
Smriti Mishra – Kannauj → Bijnor
Swati Sharma – Ayodhya → Agra
Shishir Kumar Singh – Gorakhpur → Aligarh
Vaishali – Sultanpur → Kannauj
Gunjita Agarwal – Lucknow → Barabanki
Nitin Singh – Sitapur → Varanasi
Anubhav Singh – Prayagraj → Kanpur Nagar
Sai Ashrit Shakhamuri – Varanasi → Budaun
Narayani Bhatia – Meerut → Hardoi
(Full list available in official notification)
This reshuffle aligns with the Yogi Adityanath government’s push for dynamic and accountable governance, ensuring young officers gain critical field experience.
Fatehpur SDM Suspended Over Eviction Lapses
In a separate disciplinary action, SDM Archana Agnihotri (Fatehpur) was suspended for failing to follow due procedure in an eviction drive in Baramatpur village.
Key Charges:
No physical inspection before eviction
Violation of standard protocols
Negligence in administrative duties
She has been suspended under Rule 4 of the UP Government Servant (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1999, and attached to the Revenue Board pending an inquiry led by the Commissioner of Lucknow Division.
Why This Matters
The large-scale transfers reflect UP’s focus on administrative efficiency and leadership development.
The suspension underscores the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward procedural lapses.
This move signals a continued push for transparency and accountability in the state’s governance framework.
