Pandian, who has been in his existing post since 2011 and has been wielding influence in Odisha’s corridors of power, has recently been in the limelight for his whirlwind tour to different districts using the state chopper.
The Centre on Monday approved the voluntary retirement of 2000-batch Odisha cadre IAS officer VK Pandian, who has been currently serving as private secretary to chief minister Naveen Patnaik.
The Department of Personnel and Training has sent a communication in this regard to the additional chief secretary of Odisha’s general administration department.
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“In reference to letter No.GAD-SER1-PERS-0100-2014 dated 20.10.2023 from Government of Odisha on the above mentioned subject, I am directed to convey the approval of the competent authority for acceptance of voluntary retirement of Shri V Kartikeya Pandian, IAS(OD-2000) under Rule 16(2A) of All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement benefits) Rules, 1958 with waiver of the notice period as recommended by the State Government,” reads the Centre’s letter.
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Pandian, who has been in his existing post since 2011 and has been wielding influence in Odisha’s corridors of power, has recently been in the limelight for his whirlwind tour to different districts using the state chopper. The opposition BJP and Congress has targeted Pandian, a native of Tamil Nadu, for violating service condition rules.
Pandian has also faced criticism from leaders of ruling party as expelled BJD MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik questioned his chopper ride by allegedly spending money from the exchequer.
Pandian started his IAS career as a sub-collector in Dharmagarh in Kalahandi district. He had served as collector of Mayurbhanj and Ganjam before moving to the chief minister’s office.
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First published on: 23-10-2023 at 9:25 PM IST
