Punjab cadre IAS officer Amit Kumar appointed new MC Commissioner Chandigarh
Chandigarh, October 6, 2024: 2008 batch Punjab cadre IAS officer Amit Kumar has been appointed new Commissioner of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.
This post was lying vacant for last many days when the term of the then Commissioner Ananditta Mitra had completed. After her re-joining in parent cadre of Punjab, Centre has issued orders to extend her term by three months but Punjab did not reliever her as it had already sent panel of three officers for the post.
Now Cabinet Committee on Appointments has approved proposal of Home Ministry to appoint Amit Kumar to the post. “He has been appointed for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier”, stated orders.