Bengaluru: The Karnataka government issued transfer and posting orders for two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers while also assigning a new posting to an officer who had been awaiting placement. The reshuffle, notified by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), takes immediate effect for most postings and is aimed at strengthening district and municipal administration.
Ravi Kumar Appointed Deputy Commissioner of Kolar
As per the government order, Ravi Kumar M R (IAS:2012:KN), who is currently serving as Commissioner, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, Bengaluru, has been transferred and appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of Kolar district.
He will assume charge from August 1, 2026, succeeding Dr Ravi M R, IAS, who is scheduled to retire on July 31, 2026 upon attaining superannuation.
The appointment places Ravi Kumar at the helm of the Kolar district administration, where he will oversee governance, development projects, law and order coordination, and implementation of state welfare schemes.
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Rahul Ratnam Pandey Takes Charge as Mangaluru Commissioner
In another key administrative move, Rahul Ratnam Pandey (IAS:2018:KN) has been transferred from his present position as Managing Director, Karnataka State Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (KSMSCL), Bengaluru.
He has been posted as Commissioner, Mangaluru City Corporation, with immediate effect. He replaces Ravichandra Nayak, KAS, who has been transferred.
As Municipal Commissioner, Rahul Ratnam Pandey will be responsible for urban governance, civic infrastructure, sanitation, public services, and implementation of development projects in Karnataka’s coastal commercial hub.
A R Ravi Posted as KSMSCL Managing Director
The state government has also posted A R Ravi, who was serving as Joint Director, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, and was awaiting a fresh assignment.
He has now been appointed as the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (KSMSCL), Bengaluru, replacing Rahul Ratnam Pandey.
KSMSCL plays a crucial role in the procurement and supply of medicines, medical equipment, and healthcare logistics for government hospitals across Karnataka.
Part of Routine Administrative Exercise
The latest transfers form part of the Karnataka government’s periodic administrative reshuffle aimed at ensuring efficient governance and filling key administrative vacancies. While Ravi Kumar’s posting will strengthen district administration in Kolar, Rahul Ratnam Pandey’s appointment is expected to bolster urban governance in Mangaluru, one of the state’s major municipal corporations.
