New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the premature repatriation of senior IAS officer Ms. Prajakta L. Verma (MH:2001) from the Department of Atomic Energy to her parent cadre in Maharashtra. The decision allows Ms. Verma to avail promotion benefits in her state cadre.
Official Communication and Background
The approval was conveyed through an official order issued by the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), on February 19, 2026.
The move follows a reference from the Department of Atomic Energy dated February 2, 2026, which sought Ms. Verma’s early return to her state cadre. The official communication, circulated under file number 27/13/2026-EO(SM-I), was sent to key offices including the Prime Minister’s Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, and other relevant authorities.
Role and Tenure of Ms. Prajakta L. Verma
Prior to this decision, Ms. Verma was serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Atomic Energy, contributing to critical administrative and policy functions. Her repatriation comes under standard cadre management procedures, allowing All India Service officers to return to their parent cadre before completing their central deputation tenure, typically to benefit from promotions and career advancement.
Process of Premature Repatriation
Premature repatriation is a recognized administrative process for IAS officers seeking early return to their state cadre. Such requests require clearance from the competent authority, in this case, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, ensuring compliance with established rules regarding tenure, service benefits, and promotion eligibility.
The ACC’s approval highlights the structured cadre management system in India, balancing central deputation service requirements with the career progression needs of officers in their respective state cadres.
