Lok Sabha Secretary-General Utpal Kumar Singh Gets Another Extension

Official sources said that the tenure of Singh, a retired IAS officer of the 1986 batch of the Uttarakhand cadre, has been extended till further orders.

Giving the reasons for the extension, sources said that this was also to ensure continuity during the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament and the Commonwealth Countries Speakers’ Conference scheduled for January 2026.

Winter Session Of Parliament

The decision came just a day ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament (starting from December 1).

Singh assumed charge as the Secretary-General of Lok Sabha on November 30, 2020. He succeeded Snehlata Shrivastava, a retired 1982-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre.

His current tenure was set to end on November 30, 2025.

Singh has been in the role for about five years, ensuring administrative stability in the Lok Sabha Secretariat during critical Parliamentary proceedings and international engagements.

Before taking over as Lok Sabha Secretary-General, Singh served as the Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand, concluding a distinguished career in the IAS. His previous roles at the Centre include his tenure as the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.

Singh’s administrative acumen, coupled with his Parliamentary experience, has been pivotal in streamlining the processes and ensuring the smooth functioning of the Lok Sabha Secretariat.