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Haryana: IAS Anurag Rastogi Gets One-Year Extension as Chief Secretary – Know More About Him

Centre Approves Service Extension Till June 2026; Continuity in Fiscal Leadership Ensured
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Chandigarh: In a key administrative decision, the Central Government has granted a one-year extension to Anurag Rastogi, an IAS officer of 1990 batch from Haryana cadre, as Chief Secretary of Haryana, allowing him to continue in office until June 30, 2026.

Mr Rastogi was earlier scheduled to retire on June 30, 2025.

The extension comes following a formal proposal submitted by the Haryana Government, which was actively considering retaining Mr Rastogi at the helm due to his strategic administrative and fiscal oversight in a crucial pre-policy phase for the state.

Rule-Based Approval Secured
The proposal for the extension was made under Rule 16 of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefit) Rules, 1958, which permits service extension for a Chief Secretary for up to six months or more with prior approval from the Centre. In this case, the extension has been granted for a full year, reflecting confidence in Rastogi’s leadership.

Read More About Him: IAS Anurag Rastogi: The Officer with Expertise to Lead Haryana Toward Its Goals

Appointment and Dual Portfolio
Mr Rastogi assumed the top post in February 2025, succeeding Vivek Joshi (IAS:1989:HY), who was appointed as Election Commissioner of India. Since then, Rastogi has been steering the administrative machinery of Haryana while simultaneously holding the critical charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Finance and Planning.

Why the Extension Matters
Mr Rastogi’s extension is seen as a strategic continuity measure ahead of important fiscal planning cycles, state policy rollouts, and likely pre-election budgetary reviews. His dual role in administration and finance positions him as a key player in the state’s governance ecosystem.

Sources indicate that the extension reflects the state leadership’s satisfaction with his performance and a desire to maintain stability in governance during a crucial phase.

Background and Bureaucratic Signals
Earlier, on June 19, Indian Masterminds had reported that the Haryana government had submitted a proposal seeking a six-month extension, though the Centre has now approved a full year. This suggests alignment between state and central priorities regarding administrative continuity.

The development also signals the government’s intent to rely on seasoned, low-profile, high-performance officers during politically and fiscally sensitive periods.

IAS Anurag Rastogi

Read Also: Who Will Be Chhattisgarh’s Next Chief Secretary? Renu Pillay Leads a Tight Four-Way Race


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