Chandigarh: In a key administrative development, the Chandigarh Administration on Tuesday relieved Rajeev Verma from his post as Chief Secretary of the Union Territory, paving the way for his new appointment as Chief Secretary of Delhi, effective October 1, 2025.
A formal notification to this effect was issued on Tuesday evening.
In Verma’s absence, the Administration has assigned Mandip Singh Brar (IAS: 2005 batch, Haryana cadre) the additional charge of Chief Secretary of Chandigarh. Brar is currently serving as Home Secretary, Chandigarh Administration, a post he has held since September 12, 2024.
Who is Mandip Singh Brar?
Mandip Singh Brar, born on August 8, 1976, is a 2005-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Haryana cadre. He holds multiple academic degrees from Punjab University, Chandigarh, including a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), and Master of Laws (LL.M.).
Brar is known for his administrative acumen and multilingual proficiency in English and Hindi. His experience includes handling key departments in both Haryana and Chandigarh, with a current focus on law and order, governance, and public service delivery in his capacity as Home Secretary.
Verma Moves to Delhi Administration
Rajeev Verma, who served as Chief Secretary of Chandigarh, has been relieved to assume his new role as Chief Secretary of the National Capital Territory of Delhi starting October 1. His transfer is part of a broader bureaucratic reshuffle involving multiple UT and state-level postings.
Administrative Implications
This change in leadership at the bureaucratic helm of Chandigarh comes at a time when the administration is handling several urban development and law-and-order challenges. Brar’s additional charge is expected to provide continuity and stability as the city transitions to a new administrative head.
