Atal Dulloo repatriated to J&K; likely to be new CS

Jammu, Nov 20: Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Atal Dulloo Monday was repatriated to his parent (Union Territory) cadre on the request of the…

Jammu, Nov 20: Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Atal Dulloo Monday was repatriated to his parent (Union Territory) cadre on the request of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
As per well-placed sources, Dulloo, who is currently serving as Secretary Department of Border Management, is tipped to be the next Chief Secretary of J&K.

Present Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta will attain the age of superannuation by November end.
“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved repatriation of Atal Dulloo, IAS (UT:89), Secretary, Department of Border Management to his parent cadre on the request of Ministry of Home Affairs,” read an order issued by the Secretary Appointments Committee of the Cabinet & Establishment Officer of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.