Ramesh Inder is Punjab Chief Secretary

Chandigarh, Mar 6 (UNI) The Punjab government today formally announced the appointment of Mr Ramesh Inder Singh as state Chief Secretary.

According to an official release, the new Chief Secretary will also hold charge of the departments of personnel, general administration, elections, vigilance, wildlife and power.

Mr Singh who is on deputation with the Centre is expected to be repatriated shortly.

The outgoing Chief Secretary K R Lakhanpal has been posted as presiding officer of the state colleges and schools tribunal relieving R C Nayyar of the additional charge.

Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal after assuming charge on March two had announced the appointment of Mr Singh as Chief Secretary.

UNI