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IAS Amrit Lal Meena Likely to Get Extension as Bihar Chief Secretary Ahead of Assembly Polls – Know Why?

Trusted Aide of CM Nitish Kumar May Continue Beyond August 2025 Retirement Amid Political Calculations
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Patna: With only a few months left before the crucial Bihar Assembly elections, the state’s top bureaucrat, Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena, is likely to receive a service extension, sources familiar with the matter have indicated.

Mr Meena, a 1989-batch IAS officer, is currently scheduled to retire on August 31, 2025, but political and administrative considerations may keep him in office beyond that date.

A Strategic Retention Amid Political Transition
IAS Meena was appointed as Bihar’s Chief Secretary on September 1, 2024, by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who had specifically recalled him from central deputation, where he served as Coal Secretary in the Government of India. The move signaled the CM’s confidence in Meena’s administrative capabilities and his alignment with the state’s governance priorities.

Now, with Bihar set to go to polls later this year, insiders say that Nitish Kumar may avoid administrative reshuffling at the top level and prefer to retain Meena to ensure continuity and stability. A change in the Chief Secretary post in the run-up to elections could potentially disrupt bureaucratic coordination and election preparedness.

Read Also: Chief Secy Amrit Lal Meena Imposes Transfer Ban on Personnel Involved in Voter List Revision Ahead of Bihar Polls – Know More

Trusted Officer at the Helm
Known for his experience and administrative acumen, Meena has been involved in overseeing key developmental and governance initiatives in the state over the past year. His rapport with the political leadership and bureaucratic machinery makes him a strategic asset during the election season.

The move to grant him an extension, if finalized, would not be unprecedented. In recent years, several states have extended the tenures of senior bureaucrats during sensitive political transitions or elections to maintain continuity in governance and administration.

Awaiting Formal Decision
While no official announcement has been made, the process for such an extension typically involves clearance from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) if it extends beyond standard retirement norms. Given the political context, the decision is expected to be expedited.

What’s at Stake?
If Meena stays on, he will likely play a central role in overseeing election preparedness, ensuring inter-departmental coordination, and maintaining law and order during the election period. With Bihar being a politically volatile state, experienced administrative leadership at this juncture is viewed as a critical requirement.


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