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Andhra IAS Officer D. Muralidhar Reddy Waits 120 Weeks for Posting
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What Happened?
D. Muralidhar Reddy, an IAS officer, has been without a posting since June 2024, until recently assigned as secretary of the tribal welfare department in Andhra Pradesh.
Key points
- D. Muralidhar Reddy waited 120 weeks for a posting since June 2024.
- He was finally assigned as secretary of the tribal welfare department.
- Reddy is related to former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy and finance minister Buggana Reddy.
- The delay in postings was perceived as politically motivated.
- Yerra Srilakshmi, another officer, also faced a long wait for a posting.
- Reddy had no official probe justifying the delay in his posting.
Key insights
- The situation raises concerns about the impartiality of bureaucratic processes.
- Political affiliations may affect career trajectories of civil servants.
- The delay in postings could impact the efficiency of government operations.
Why it matters
The prolonged wait for postings highlights potential political influences in bureaucratic appointments.
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D. Muralidhar Reddy· PersonJagan Mohan Reddy· PersonBuggana Reddy· PersonChandrababu Naidu· PersonYerra Srilakshmi· PersonAndhra Pradesh· StateYSRCP· OrganizationTDP· Organization
Source
India Today
