New Delhi, July 1, 2025: Murali Manohar Singh (IDES: 1996), who has been serving as Director in the Department of Higher Education since April 2019, has been repatriated to his parent cadre nearly 10 months before the scheduled end of his extended tenure. This decision comes following an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on July 1, 2025.
Early Repatriation with Extended Cooling-Off
Singh was initially appointed as Director in the Department of Higher Education for a five-year central deputation starting April 2019. In March 2024, his tenure was extended by two years, allowing him to serve until April 2026. However, the Department of Higher Education proposed his early repatriation, which was approved by the competent authority. The order includes a provision for an extended cooling-off period before his next appointment.
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