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West Bengal Chief Secretary orders retired bureaucrats to stop office reporting immediately sources
India
Published on 6 May 2026
Just days before a leadership shift, orders hit
West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant has reportedly directed retired bureaucrats serving in government positions to stop reporting to offices immediately, according to sources. The move, coming days ahead of a political leadership change after assembly election results, is seen as a decisive crackdown on the practice of retaining retired officers in key administrative roles.
- Manoj Pant reportedly ordered retired officials to stop reporting immediately
- Directive targets retired bureaucrats serving in state roles
- Timing points to preparations ahead of post election leadership change
- Sources describe it as a clampdown on retaining retirees in key posts
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