Bhubaneswar, 13 December (H.S.): The Odisha Government has re-employed retired Engineer-in-Chief Chandra Sekhar Padhi as Officer on Special Duty (OSD)-cum-Engineer-in-Chief (EIC) in the Water Resources Department.
An official notification issued by the department on December 9 clarified that Padhi’s appointment is a case of re-employment, and not re-engagement, in accordance with the provisions of the GA&PG Department Resolution No. 26993/Gen dated September 12, 2024.
Following his re-employment, Padhi’s pay will be fixed as per Rule 89 of the Odisha Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1992, as specified in the official order.
The state government had earlier extended Padhi’s tenure in the Water Resources Department, reflecting its confidence in his technical expertise and administrative acumen in overseeing key irrigation and water management projects across Odisha.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda
