Kerala government reshuffles IAS top brass

In the wake of controversies over drinking water plant, Kerala Water Authority Managing Director Shynamol has been removed.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan (File | EPS)
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan (File | EPS)

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala government on Wednesday brought in a reshuffle of IAS officers.

In the wake of controversies over drinking water plant, Kerala Water Authority Managing Director Shynamol has been removed.

She was posted as Additional Commissioner, GST Department. Pathanamthitta District Collector R Girija, who was not in CPM district leadership's good list, has been transferred.

Senior IAS officer Vishwas Mehta, Resident Commissioner, Kerala House New Delhi to be appointed as Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Economic Affairs. He will also be given additional charge of
Member Secretary, Planning Board.

Local Self Government (Urban) secretary B Ashok has been made Secretary, Parliament Affairs Department. Pathanamthitta District Collector R Girija to be made Additional Secretary, LSG (Urban) department.

GST Department Joint Commissioner D Balamurali will be the new Pathanamthitta Collector.

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