Top Bengal IAS Officer Gets 6-Month Extension. Was Set To Retire On July 31
West Bengal's top bureaucrat Manoj Kumar Agarwal has been granted a six-month service extension by the state government. Originally scheduled to retire on July 31, he will now remain in his post until early 2027.
The West Bengal government has officially extended the tenure of Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal for an additional six months. The senior IAS officer was originally slated to retire from his administrative duties on July 31.
With this extension in place, Agarwal is now set to continue serving in his current role until January 31, 2027. The decision ensures continuity in the state's top administrative office during the upcoming governance cycle.
Such extensions for high-ranking officials are typically processed following a formal request from the state government to the central authorities. Agarwal has been a key figure in managing various state departments and policy implementations across West Bengal.
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