Mr. Rasaal Dwivedi, a 2011-batch Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise) officer, currently serving as Private Secretary to the Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, has been re-designated as Director.
As per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on January 20, 2025, the competent authority approved the re-designation with effect from the date of assumption of the new post. The tenure will extend until March 15, 2026, or co-terminus with the Minister, or until he ceases to function as Private Secretary, or further orders, whichever is earlier.
Mr. Dwivedi began his central deputation tenure on March 16, 2021.