In a significant move to reorganise Punjab’s administrative machinery, the state government has transferred 111 Punjab Civil Services (PCS) officers, announcing fresh responsibilities across several districts and government departments.
The latest orders, issued late Tuesday night, November 10, have brought changes to the postings of officers serving in district administrations, municipal corporations, development authorities and transport departments.
The PCS transfers come alongside another major reshuffle involving 29 IAS officers, taking the total number of officers transferred in this administrative exercise to 140.
Major Administrative Responsibilities Reassigned
The latest decision covers several important administrative positions, including Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs), Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), Regional Transport Officers (RTOs) and officers working with various development authorities.
Several officers have been assigned new responsibilities, while some have received additional charges along with their existing positions.
Among the notable appointments, Jagwinderjit Singh Grewal has been posted as Additional Chief Administrator of the Amritsar Development Authority. Amarbir Kaur Bhullar has been assigned the position of Additional Managing Director of PSIEC, while Parmdeep Singh has been posted as Additional Chief Administrator of the Patiala Development Authority.
Changes in Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Other Districts
The reshuffle also brings important changes to the administrative setup of major Punjab cities.
In Ludhiana, Damanjit Singh Mann has been appointed Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation, while Charumita has been assigned the post of Additional Deputy Commissioner (Rural Development).
In Jalandhar, Vineet Kumar has been posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development). Meanwhile, several changes have also been made in the postings of SDMs and transport department officials across the state.
New Postings for SDMs Across Punjab
A number of officers serving as Sub-Divisional Magistrates have also been transferred to different subdivisions.
The changes cover locations including Fazilka, Malout, Abohar, Khanna, Jagraon, Faridkot, Kotkapura, Firozpur, Tarn Taran and several other areas.
The reshuffle also includes new assignments for officers from different PCS batches, indicating changes across multiple levels of the state administration.
Complete List of 111 PCS Officers
The government order contains the names of all 111 transferred PCS officers, along with their previous designations and newly assigned responsibilities.
The large-scale exercise is expected to reshape the administrative structure across Punjab, with officers taking charge of their respective new assignments as per the government’s directions.
The latest development marks one of the significant administrative reshuffles in Punjab, affecting several key positions responsible for district-level governance and departmental functioning.
