https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Centre-State Standoff Escalates Over Jharkhand DGP Extension: Anurag Gupta’s Tenure Sparks Legal Row

Centre Calls Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta's Extension 'Illegal', Demands Immediate Reversal.
Indian Masterminds Stories

Ranchi, Jharkhand: A fierce tug-of-war has erupted between the Central government and the Jharkhand state administration over the controversial extension granted to Anurag Gupta, an IPS officer of 1990 batch from Jharkhand cadre, as the Director General of Police (DGP), despite his official retirement on April 30, 2025.

The Union Home Ministry has reiterated its firm opposition to the state government’s move, stating unequivocally that Gupta’s retention post-retirement is “illegal” and in direct violation of service rules governing All India Services.

According to government sources, the Centre has rejected Jharkhand’s justification for retaining Gupta, asserting that he officially superannuated on April 30 and no extension of service has been approved by the central government.

The Union Home Ministry had earlier communicated its stance in a formal letter dated April 22 to the Chief Secretary of Jharkhand, underscoring that any such extension without central approval was procedurally and legally untenable.

Centre Deems Retention a Violation of Service Rules

The Centre’s position is grounded in the established rules of the All India Services and the Government Service Act, which it claims prohibit the extension of tenure beyond the retirement date without explicit sanction. Furthermore, the Home Ministry has argued that continuing Gupta in the role violates Supreme Court rulings meant to standardize appointments and tenure across states.

“This extension not only contravenes service norms but also undermines the authority of rules laid out for police leadership across the country,” a senior Home Ministry official said.

Read Also: Centre-State Standoff: Jharkhand Defies MHA Order, Retains Anurag Gupta as DGP – What Lies Ahead?

State Counters with Legal Grounds and SC Mandate

In a strongly worded response, the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government defended its decision, emphasizing that the appointment and retention of Gupta were in compliance with Supreme Court guidelines, which call for a fixed two-year term for DGPs to ensure administrative stability and independence in policing.

According to state government sources, the appointment was made following revised state-specific rules, modeled after similar frameworks used in states such as Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab. The state cited the recommendation of a high-level committee, chaired by a retired judge, which selected Gupta based on merit and seniority.

Officials further stated that the state’s reply to the Centre was framed after thorough legal consultation and was intended to address all concerns raised in the Union Home Ministry’s directive.

Legal Showdown Looms

The conflict now appears poised to escalate into a full-blown legal and administrative confrontation. The Jharkhand government has declined to comply with the Centre’s directive to relieve Gupta, maintaining that the extension is lawful and in line with constitutional and judicial provisions governing police appointments.

While the Centre insists that Gupta’s term ended definitively on April 30, the state is pushing to keep him in office until April 2027, completing what it believes is a constitutionally mandated fixed tenure.

This ongoing impasse not only raises questions about federal coordination but also exposes the complexities in interpreting Supreme Court rulings on police reforms vis-à-vis central service rules.

What Lies Ahead

As both sides remain firm on their positions, legal experts suggest that the matter may soon reach the judiciary for final resolution. Until then, the uncertainty over Jharkhand’s top police post continues, with Anurag Gupta caught at the center of a constitutional and bureaucratic face-off.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Govt Slams Undervaluation of Oil PSUs Despite ₹2.5 Lakh Cr Profit, Rules Out BPCL Sale: Hardeep Singh Puri
BEML Limited
BEML Strengthens Defence Portfolio with Tripartite Pact for AMCA Program Amid Stock Market Dip
RITES ..
RITES Secures $18 Million Locomotives Order from Talis Logistics, South Africa
Bank_of_Baroda_signs_MoU_
Bank of Baroda Partners with Tata Power Renewable Energy to Finance Solar Projects for MSMEs and C&I Customers
IAF
MoU Signed Between IAF and IIT Ropar for Development of Indigenous Weapon System Solutions
REC Corporate Communicator
REC’s Irfan Rashid Wins Chanakya Jury Special Award for Promising Corporate Communicator of the Year
Central_Coalfield_Limited_logo
Western Coalfields’ Anup Hanjura Recommended as Next Director (Technical) of Central Coalfields Limited
BSNL
BSNL to Activate 4G Network at 6,659 Sites Across Uttar Pradesh; PM Modi to Unveil ‘Swadeshi’ 4G Stack
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Siddhartha Saxena UPSC CAPF
How Siddhartha Saxena Cracked UPSC CAPF AIR 326 Against All Odds
Dr. S.K
Technology Meets Ecology: IFS Dr S K Srivastava’s Game-Changing Innovations in Forest Management | Eco Warrior Awards 2025 Interview
IFS Uttam Kumar Sharma Interview
From Extinction to Exhilaration: The Untold Story and Future Vision of Project Cheetah | Led by IFS Uttam Kumar Sharma | Eco Warrior Awards 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Abhay Daga IPS UPSC Success Story
IIT Graduate, Microsoft Alum, Actor, to Cracking UPSC CSE: The Story of Abhay Daga
Read the inspiring journey of Abhay Daga, an IIT graduate, Microsoft alum, and actor, who cleared UPSC...
Rishav Awasthi MPPSC Risabh Awasthi MPPCS
Family’s Dream, His Determination: How Small-Town Dreamer Rishav Awasthi Conquered MPPSC 2024 with Rank 2 | Exclusive
After two failed attempts, Rishav Awasthi secured Rank 2 in MPPSC 2024, driven by family support, self-study,...
Harshita Dave MPPSC 2024
The Girl Who Turned Dreams Into a Deputy Collector Post at 22: Meet MPPSC 2024 Women Topper Harshita Dave
At just 22, Harshita Dave topped MPPSC 2024, becoming the women topper and securing Rank 5. Her journey...
Social Media
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
Parag Madhukar Dhakate
Relentless Rains Wreak Havoc in Dehradun: IFS officer PM Dhakate Warns Citizens Amid Flash Floods
Cloudbursts in Dehradun triggered flash floods. IFS officer Dr. PM Dhakate warned citizens to stay indoors...
Forest Guard Tiger Encounter
Tigers Clash in the Wild as Forest Guards Capture Rare Footage , Retired IFS Mohan Pargaien Posts Viral Video
Retired IFS officer Mohan Pargaien shares viral video of three tigers brawling in Ramnagar, as forest...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Govt Slams Undervaluation of Oil PSUs Despite ₹2.5 Lakh Cr Profit, Rules Out BPCL Sale: Hardeep Singh Puri
BEML Limited
BEML Strengthens Defence Portfolio with Tripartite Pact for AMCA Program Amid Stock Market Dip
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Siddhartha Saxena UPSC CAPF
Dr. S.K
IFS Uttam Kumar Sharma Interview
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT