Shimla, April 25 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has ordered the transfer and posting of two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers with immediate effect in the public interest.

According to a notification issued by the Department of Personnel, the decision was taken on the recommendations of the Civil Services Board and approved by the Governor.

IAS officer R Selvam, who was awaiting posting, has been appointed as Financial Commissioner (Appeals) in the state government at Shimla. He replaces IAS officer Kamlesh Kumar Pant, who has been relieved of the charge.

Meanwhile, IAS officer Naveen Tanwar, also awaiting posting, has been appointed as Special Secretary (Youth Services and Sports) to the Government of Himachal Pradesh, ...