THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government has extended the tenure of State Police Chief Ravada Chandrasekhar by one year. A special cabinet meeting on Saturday approved the decision, in line with the Supreme Court verdict in the Prakash Singh case, as per which DGPs should be given a minimum 2-year tenure.
Chandrasekhar, who took charge as police chief in July 2025, was scheduled to retire on June 30, 2026. His tenure will now continue until July 30, 2027. The apex court’s directive aims to ensure accountability and independence within the police force. The state has previously extended the tenures of former police chiefs in accordance with this verdict.
Other cabinet decisions
Establishment of self-help societies called ‘Susakthi’ for differently-abled individuals
Creation of 51 additional posts in the police department
Sanctioning of posts for the higher secondary education department for 2024-25
Implementation of the 11th pay revision for Kinfra employees
10% wage hike for contract labourers under MGNREGA