Jammu, Oct. 24 -- Senior IAS officer Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch AGMUT cadre officer, is set to replace Atal Dulloo as the chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, according to an order issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Dulloo, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, was appointed to the post with effect from December 1, 2023. He is scheduled to superannuate on October 31, paving the way for the change in the top administrative position in the Union Territory.

"With the approval of the competent authority, Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav is hereby transferred from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir as chief secretary, Jammu and Kashmir, w.e.f. from 01.11.2026 or from the date of joining, whichever is later," the MHA or...