Wed Oct 23 10:30:00 UTC 2024: Here’s a summary of the news article regarding the appointment of the APPSC Chairman in Andhra Pradesh:
– The Andhra Pradesh government has appointed former IPS officer A.R. Anuradha as the Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC).
– The appointment was issued on Wednesday and has received approval from Governor Abdul Nazir.
– Anuradha has held various significant positions in the state government, including Chief of Intelligence and Secretary of the Home Department during the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) regime.
– The government aims to effectively and impartially manage APPSC responsibilities, leading to the selection of Anuradha from the AP cadre.
– She is recognized as the first female IPS officer to lead the Intelligence department in Andhra Pradesh and has also worked in the Directorate of Vigilance and Enforcement.
– Anuradha has previously served as SP and IG in various districts of the undivided Andhra Pradesh.
– The appointment reflects positive feedback from IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh.
– The previous APPSC Chairman, Gautam Sawang, resigned following the loss of the YSR Congress Party’s (YSRCP) power, despite having another year left in his term.
– There were allegations from TDP during YSRCP’s rule regarding irregularities in the conduct of APPSC group exams.
This summary encapsulates the key points from the article.