In a significant administrative reshuffle in Andhra Pradesh, 2013 batch IAS officer Siva Sankar Lotheti has been transferred and directed to report to the General Administration (SCA) Department for further posting. He was currently serving as the Collector and District Magistrate of Palnadu District.
In his place, Mr Lathkar Shrikesh Balajirao, an IAS officer of 2011 batch, has been appointed as the new Collector and District Magistrate of Palnadu District. He was serving as the Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration.