LUCKNOW, May 27 -- : The process for appointing a permanent Director General of Police (DGP) in Uttar Pradesh moved forward on Tuesday after senior state government officials held deliberations with Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) authorities in New Delhi in compliance with Supreme Court directives on regular appointments to the top police post.

According to sources, Uttar Pradesh chief secretary SP Goyal and additional chief secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad attended the meeting with UPSC officials, where discussions were held on finalising a panel of three senior IPS officers based on seniority and eligibility criteria.

Sources said the UPSC is expected to forward the panel to the Uttar Pradesh government shortly. Once the panel i...