Sanjeev Verma, a 2001-batch IAS officer has been appointed as the new chief electoral officer in the Jammu and Kashmir.
Verma replaces Pandurang K Pole, who was recently transferred to Delhi by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Verma, who had earlier held key posts including the divisional commissioner, Jammu, and the commissioner secretary, General Administration department (GAD), shall also be the commissioner secretary to the government election department.
“In pursuance of notification issued by the Election Commission of India (on May 29), Sanjeev Verma is appointed as Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir by the order of the Lt Governor,” said Commissioner Secretary, GAD, M Raju.
Verma was currently serving as the commissioner secretary in Social Welfare Department.
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