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Tamil Nadu Govt elevates 5 IAS Officers to Chief Secretary Rank Grade

In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Tamil Nadu government has recently announced the promotion of five distinguished IAS officers from the 1993 batch, elevating them from the Additional Chief Secretary rank to the coveted Chief Secretary rank grade. These promotions mark a milestone in their illustrious careers, reflecting their dedication and contributions to the state’s governance.

The following officers have received this prestigious promotion:
Gagandeep Singh Bedi

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  • Previous Position: Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Chennai.

Sunil Paliwal

  • Previous Position: Chairman, Chennai Port Authority, Chennai.

Dheeraj Kumar


  • Previous Position: Additional Chief Secretary, Information Technology and Digital Services Department, Chennai.

S Vijaykumar

  • Previous Position: Additional Chief Secretary/Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL), Chennai.

Dr K Manivasan

  • Previous Position: Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism, Culture, and Religious Endowments Department, Chennai.

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