The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of the upgraded rank position held by IPS officer Umesh Chander Datta in the Special Protection Group (SPG), reinforcing continuity in one of India’s most sensitive security assignments.
According to a communication issued by the Office of Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat, the post of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) (Level-13A) in the SPG, currently held by Datta, will continue to remain upgraded to the level of Inspector General (IG) for another year.
The extension will be effective until May 21, 2027.
Key ACC Decision
The approval follows a proposal submitted by the Office of the Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat, seeking continuation of the upgraded post in recognition of the responsibilities associated with the assignment.
Datta is a 2000-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Rajasthan cadre and is currently serving in the Special Protection Group, India’s elite security force tasked with providing proximate protection to the Prime Minister.
Ensuring Continuity in Critical Security Operations
The extension ensures continuity in leadership and operational oversight within the SPG, an organization that handles some of the country’s most critical security responsibilities.
Upgradation of posts within specialized security establishments is often undertaken to align rank structures with operational requirements and the scope of duties being discharged by officers occupying key positions.
About the Officer
Umesh Chander Datta belongs to the 2000 batch of the Rajasthan cadre of the Indian Police Service. Over the years, he has served in various policing and security assignments before being entrusted with responsibilities in the Special Protection Group.
The latest ACC approval will allow him to continue serving at the Inspector General level in the SPG until May 2027.
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