Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle Sees Transfer of 23 IAS Officers; Pandurang K. Pole Appointed Secretary, Higher Education & TTE
Krishan Kumar Named CEO (Disaster Management), Revenue Department
In a major administrative overhaul, the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi Government has executed a significant reshuffle, transferring 23 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across various departments.
The Services Department issued Order No. 222 on June 16, 2025, outlining the latest postings and transfers aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery in the National Capital Territory.
Notable Appointments and Transfers
Ms. Dilraj Kaur (IAS: 2000, AGMUT Cadre): Appointed as Principal Secretary, General Administration Department, with additional responsibilities as Principal Secretary, Social Welfare and Principal Secretary, SC/ST/OBC Welfare.
Ms. Nandini Paliwal (IAS: 2003, AGMUT Cadre): Transferred from her role as Secretary, Higher Education & Technical Education and Managing Director, Delhi Co-operative Housing Finance Corporation to become Commissioner, Trade & Taxes.
Neeraj Semwal (IAS: 2003, AGMUT Cadre): Continues as Secretary (Revenue)-cum-Divisional Commissioner and assumes additional charge as Secretary, Land & Building.
Pandurang K. Pole (IAS): Appointed as Secretary, Higher Education and Technical Training & Education (TTE).
Krishan Kumar (IAS): Named CEO, Disaster Management, in the Revenue Department.
A detailed list of all transfers is available in the official circular (PDF): “23 IAS Transfers – Delhi | June 16, 2025”.
Purpose Behind the Reshuffle
The large-scale reshuffle is part of the Delhi Government’s strategy to improve administrative efficiency and strengthen public service delivery. By placing experienced officers in key portfolios, the government seeks to enhance performance in critical sectors such as education, urban governance, revenue administration, and social welfare.
This move reflects the administration’s commitment to responsive and effective governance through strategic personnel deployment.
