The Karnataka government has announced a significant administrative reshuffle involving the transfer and posting of 11 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and one Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer. The move is aimed at enhancing efficiency across crucial sectors such as Public Works, Housing, Youth Empowerment, and Transport.
Major Appointments and Transfers
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Amlan Aditya Biswas (IAS: 1997), previously serving as Special Officer and Competent Authority at IMA Bengaluru, has been appointed as the Principal Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD).
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Naveen Raj Singh (IAS: 1998), Principal Secretary, Housing Department, has been transferred to the role of Principal Secretary, Youth Empowerment & Sports Department.
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V Anbukkumar (IAS: 2004), Managing Director of KSRTC, has been appointed as Secretary, Housing Department.
Other Key Postings
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Sameer Shukla (IAS: 2006) has been posted to the Commerce & Industries Department, overseeing MSME and Mines.
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Randeep D (IAS: 2006), Secretary of Youth Empowerment & Sports, has been shifted to the role of Secretary, Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department.
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Ramandeep Chowdhary (IAS: 2008), previously Secretary, Karnataka Public Service Commission, will now serve in the Planning, Programme Monitoring & Statistics Department.
Additional Responsibilities and Concurrent Charges
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Pommala Sunil Kumar (IAS: 2011), currently Commissioner of Revenue, has been given the additional charge of Inspector General of Registration and Commissioner of Stamps, Bengaluru.
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Ramachandran R (IAS: 2012), Managing Director of BMTC, will also take on the role of Managing Director, KSRTC.
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Dayananda K.A. (IAS: 2012), formerly Inspector General of Registration and Commissioner of Stamps, has been appointed Commissioner, Karnataka Housing Board.
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Ibrahim Maigur (IAS: 2017), Secretary of RERA, has been posted as Director (IT), KSRTC.
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Manoj Kumar (IFS: 1997), Managing Director of Mysore Sales International Ltd., has been assigned the additional role of Secretary, Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
Implications for Governance
This reshuffle reflects the Karnataka government’s strategic approach to deploy experienced officers in departments with high public interface and policy importance. By aligning seasoned administrators with key sectors—particularly infrastructure, youth services, and housing—the government aims to bolster service delivery and strengthen institutional governance across the state.
