Assam Appoints MK Yadava as Mines Special Chief Secretary
Assam government re-engages retired IFS officer MK Yadava as Special Chief Secretary for the Mines and Minerals Department for a two-year term.
In a significant administrative move, the Assam government has re-engaged retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer MK Yadava as the Special Chief Secretary of the Mines and Minerals Department. This appointment, which carries a tenure of two years, follows his previous service in the state's Forest Department.
The decision was formalized after receiving approval from the state Cabinet during its meeting on Tuesday. According to an official notification from the Assam Personnel Department, Yadava will assume his new role effective from November 13, 2026, and will be vested with full administrative and financial powers for the duration of his term.
Legal Hurdles Cleared for New Appointment
This development comes in the wake of the Gauhati High Court's decision to close various petitions that had challenged the administrative extensions previously granted to Yadava. The legal proceedings included a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and a writ petition filed by citizens questioning his tenures. During the court proceedings, the state government clarified that while his term in the Forest Department had concluded, the Cabinet had approved a fresh, contractual re-engagement specifically for the Mines and Minerals Department.
With this transition, Tewari, an IAS officer, has been relieved of his responsibilities within the Mines and Minerals Department. He will continue to hold his existing charges in the Home and Political Department, as well as his role as the Chairman of the State Level Recruitment Commission for Class III posts.