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Centre Extends West Bengal DGP Siddh Nath Gupta Tenure by Six Months
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News18•07-10-2026, 11:45
Centre Extends West Bengal DGP Siddh Nath Gupta Tenure by Six Months
- •The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved a six-month service extension for West Bengal DGP Siddh Nath Gupta.
- •Gupta, a 1992-batch IPS officer, was originally set to retire on October 31.
- •The extension was granted in public interest by relaxing relevant retirement rules.
- •Gupta was appointed as the state police chief by the Election Commission in March prior to the assembly elections.
- •He had previously received another six-month extension beyond his original April superannuation date.
Key Questions Answered
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved a six-month service extension for West Bengal DGP Siddh Nath Gupta in the public interest, relaxing Rule 16(1) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958.
Siddh Nath Gupta, a 1992-batch IPS officer, was appointed as the West Bengal Director General and Inspector General of Police by the Election Commission in March 2026 ahead of the assembly elections.
Siddh Nath Gupta was originally scheduled to reach his superannuation date on April 30, 2026, before receiving subsequent six-month extensions.
