MHA Transfers Two IAS Officers to Ladakh; Rakesh Minhas and Faz Lul Haseeb Among Those Reassigned
The Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred two AGMUT-cadre IAS officers, Rakesh Minhas (2016 batch) and Faz Lul Haseeb (2018 batch), from Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh with immediate effect.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered the transfer of two IAS officers belonging to the AGMUT cadre from Jammu and Kashmir to the Union Territory of Ladakh. The officers, Rakesh Minhas and Faz Lul Haseeb, have been reassigned with immediate effect and will remain posted in Ladakh until further orders.
According to the transfer order issued with the approval of the competent authority, Rakesh Minhas (IAS:2016) and Faz Lul Haseeb (IAS:2018) have been transferred from Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh.
The order was issued from Kartavya Bhavan-3 in New Delhi as part of the Ministry’s administrative exercise involving officers of the AGMUT cadre, which serves the Union Territories and certain states.
The transfers bring two experienced administrators to Ladakh from Jammu and Kashmir, where both officers have held important positions in district administration and various government departments.
Who Is IAS Rakesh Minhas?
Rakesh Minhas is a 2016-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, originally from Punjab. He holds an MBBS degree from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab.
Before his latest transfer, Minhas was serving as Chief Executive Officer of the State Health Agency, Jammu and Kashmir. He was also holding the additional responsibility of Managing Director of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission in the Union Territory.
His administrative career includes several important assignments in Jammu and Kashmir and at the Centre. Previous Administrative Postings
Some of his notable assignments include:
Deputy Commissioner, Jammu: He previously headed the district administration of Jammu.Deputy Commissioner, Kathua: He also served as Deputy Commissioner of Kathua before moving to Jammu. Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs: He served on central deputation in the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2018.
His experience in district administration and the health sector has formed an important part of his career in the AGMUT cadre. Under the latest MHA order, Minhas has been transferred to Ladakh, where he will assume his new assignment as directed by the competent authority.
Who Is IAS Faz Lul Haseeb?
Faz Lul Haseeb is a 2018-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre belonging to Jammu and Kashmir. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Model Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), Jammu.
During his administrative career, Haseeb has served in several important positions in the Union Territory, covering municipal administration, tourism, district governance and agriculture.
Previous Administrative Postings
His notable assignments include:
Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation: He was appointed to the position in June 2025. He was also entrusted with the additional charge of Chief Executive Officer of the Special Purpose Vehicle responsible for the Srinagar Smart City project.
Managing Director, Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation: He held this position before taking charge as Commissioner of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation.
Deputy Commissioner, Shopian: He previously headed the district administration of Shopian.
Director, Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir: He also served in the Tourism Department during his earlier administrative assignments.
According to reports, as of October 2026, Haseeb was serving as Additional Secretary in the Agriculture Production Department. He was also holding additional responsibilities as Mission Director of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP).
His experience spans several important areas of governance, including urban administration, tourism development, district-level administration and agricultural programmes. The latest transfer order now moves him from Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh, with the posting taking effect immediately.
MHA Orders Transfers Until Further Notice
The latest order from the Ministry of Home Affairs specifies that both officers have been transferred to Ladakh with immediate effect and until further orders. The transfers form part of the administrative arrangements governing the AGMUT cadre, whose officers serve across the Union Territories and certain states.
With Rakesh Minhas and Faz Lul Haseeb moving to Ladakh, the Union Territory will have two additional IAS officers with experience in areas ranging from district administration and public health to tourism, urban governance and agricultural development. The new postings are expected to take effect in accordance with the directions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
