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Centre Grants Six-Month Service Extension to West Bengal DGP Siddh Nath Gupta
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News18•07-10-2026, 00:15
Centre Grants Six-Month Service Extension to West Bengal DGP Siddh Nath Gupta
- •The Centre has extended the service of West Bengal DGP Siddh Nath Gupta by six months beyond October 31, 2026.
- •This marks the second service extension for Gupta, a 1992 batch IPS officer.
- •The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the proposal following the Union Ministry of Home Affairs recommendation in public interest.
- •The extension was granted in relaxation of Rule 16(1) of the All India Services Death-cum-Retirement Benefits Rules, 1958.
Key Questions Answered
The Centre extended the service of West Bengal Director General of Police Siddh Nath Gupta by six months.
Siddh Nath Gupta is a 1992 batch Indian Police Service officer belonging to the West Bengal cadre.
The extension was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet in public interest by relaxing Rule 16(1) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958.
