1997 batch ITS officer L B Lal, who is the Joint Secretary (Director level), Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has been repatriated to his parent cadre.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on July 24, 2024, the competent authority has approved the proposal to repatriate LB Lal to his parent cadre to avail himself of promotion.