Dehradun, March 19 -- In a sudden move late last night, a significant administrative reshuffle was ordered in Uttarakhand's energy sector even before the completion of tenures of senior officials heading key state-run power corporations. It may be noted here that the issue of repeated extensions to top posts has continued to draw scrutiny within official circles as well as in the media. In separate orders issued late last night, Principal Secretary (Energy) R Meenakshi Sundaram has relieved Anil Kumar Yadav from the post of Managing Director of Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) and Sandeep Singhal from the post of MD, Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL), just ahead of the completion of extended tenure.

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