Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the transfer of six senior PCS officers as part of a routine administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance and ensuring efficient administration across the state. The transfers primarily impact districts including Mathura, Hamirpur, Kanpur Nagar, Gonda, and Firozabad. This marks the first round of transfers following the recent suspension of PCS officer Alankar Agnihotri in the UGC case.
Key Transfers and New Postings
The most significant change is in Mathura, a city of religious and tourist importance. Rakesh Kumar, previously serving as City Magistrate and Magistrate in-charge of the temple complex, has been transferred to Hamirpur as Additional District Magistrate (Finance/Revenue). He has been replaced by Anupam Kumar Mishra, who previously served as Special Officer in the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority. Mishra will now take charge as City Magistrate, Mathura, and Magistrate in-charge, Temple Complex. The change is seen as a step to enhance administrative efficiency, especially following a recent clash between priests and police during Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s visit.
In Kanpur Nagar, two key postings have been made:
- Rajesh Kumar, previously Additional District Magistrate (Judicial), has been appointed Additional District Magistrate (City Administration).
- Mahesh Prakash, who was awaiting posting, has been assigned Additional District Magistrate (Judicial), Kanpur Nagar.
Other notable transfers include:
- Rinki Jaiswal, awaiting posting, appointed Chief Revenue Officer, Gonda.
- Ajay Kumar, formerly Deputy District Magistrate in the Kanpur Development Authority, now Additional Municipal Commissioner, Firozabad Municipal Corporation.
Administrative Efficiency and Accountability
Officials in Uttar Pradesh are regularly transferred under the Yogi government’s administrative strategy to ensure efficiency, accountability, and proper functioning of district and city administrations. These moves also aim to address governance challenges in sensitive districts and align personnel with roles that match their expertise and experience.
The government order has been implemented with immediate effect, and officers are expected to assume their new responsibilities promptly.
