1988 batch IAS officer of Haryana cadre, Tarun Bajaj who is currently working as revenue secretary, was given additional charge of secretary in the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA). He will take the place of Rajesh Verma, who has been made secretary to President Droupadi Murmu on August 18, according to the ministry of personnel, public grievances and pensions.
Bajaj, who has been revenue secretary from April 6, 2021, also held the position of secretary economic affairs between April 30, 2020 and April 5, 2021, according to official records.
“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet or ACC has approved assignment of additional charge of the post of Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs to Shri Tarun Bajaj, lAS (1988 batch, Haryana cadre), Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance with immediate effect and till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” the ACC secretariat said in a statement on Monday. ACC comprises Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah.
Bajaj is expected to superannuate on November 30, unless he gets an extension ahead of Union Budget 2023-24.
