New Delhi, July 18 -- The Centre has approved key appointments under the Central Staffing Scheme, with Telangana-cadre IAS officer Prashant Jeevan Patil and IRAS officer Ishaan Sharma posted to central ministries, according to two separate orders issued by the Department of Personnel & Training on Friday.

In an order, the DoPT said the Competent Authority has approved the appointment of Patil as Deputy Director General at Director level in the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

Patil has been appointed for a period of five years "from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier."

The Telangana government has been asked to relieve him...