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Centre Extends MECL CVO’s Tenure; ACC Approves Curtailment of IPS Officer’s Deputation
Kumar’s tenure extended until March 5, 2029, while the curtailment of Mrinalini Shrivastava’s deputation as Director (Finance), NDMA, receives ACC approval
Oct 13, 2026 · 2 min read
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued two separate office memorandums concerning the tenure of senior officers in the central government. In one order, the government has approved a two-year extension for Pradeep Kumar, an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer of the 2001 batch, serving as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Minerals Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), Nagpur. In another, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the curtailment of the central deputation tenure of IPS officer Mrinalini Shrivastava, Director (Finance) at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Pradeep Kumar to Continue
According to DoPT Office Memorandum No. 74/01/2024-EO(CVO), dated October 13, 2026, the competent authority has approved the extension of Pradeep Kumar’s tenure for two years beyond March 5, 2027.
His extended tenure will continue until March 5, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The proposal was considered with reference to the Ministry of Mines’ office memorandum dated September 24, 2026.
As CVO of MECL, a public sector enterprise engaged in mineral exploration and consultancy, Kumar’s responsibilities relate to vigilance administration and oversight mechanisms. The extension provides continuity in the organisation’s vigilance function.
Curtailment of Shrivastava’s Deputation
In a separate development, the ACC has approved the proposal to curtail the central deputation tenure of Mrinalini Shrivastava, an IPS officer of the Sikkim cadre, 2002 batch, who is serving as Director (Finance) at NDMA under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The decision is recorded in DoPT Office Memorandum No. 6/37/2022-EO(MM-I), dated October 13, 2026. The proposal was based on a reference from the Ministry of Home Affairs dated September 15, 2026.
However, the memorandum does not specify the revised date of conclusion of her deputation or indicate her next posting. Accordingly, the order should not be interpreted as confirmation of her return to the state cadre or appointment to another position.
Two Different Tenure Decisions
The two orders reflect separate administrative decisions concerning the deployment and continuity of senior officers in central government organisations.
While Kumar’s extension ensures continuity in MECL’s vigilance administration, the curtailment of Shrivastava’s deputation changes the tenure of her central assignment. The precise implications of the latter decision will depend on subsequent orders regarding her relieving and future posting.
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