Deputy Divisional Commissioner (General Administration) Jagdish Miniyar has been promoted to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) rank and transferred on probation as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Smart City Mission, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, according to an order issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Services), Ms. V. Radha (1994-batch IAS officer, on December 21st.
The CEO post had been vacant for several years, with the Municipal Commissioner and Administrator of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) managing its responsibilities in the interim.
Mr. Miniyar has been directed to consult with the Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue and Registration and Stamps) to hand over his current charge before assuming his new role. Having served as Deputy Commissioner for over three years, Miniyar also acted as the Divisional Commissioner until June 2024. His appointment is expected to bring renewed focus and leadership to the Smart City Mission in the region.
